Sen. Tom Lee held a lunch for supporters at the Florida Strawberry Festival grounds.
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PHOTO GALLERY: First Day of School Reader Photos
PHOTO GALLERY: First Day of School 2016
Plant City kids went back to school Wednesday, Aug. 8.
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Kiwanis Club Spelling Bee 2016
The Kiwanis Club of Plant City held its fourth annual Spelling Bee Tuesday, Aug. 9, at Plant City Entertainment. Fifteen contestants put their brains to work for one of three trophies. Proceeds went to the Stuff the Bus program, in which Kiwanis provides school supplies to area students. Contestants: First: Dr. Marty Clay, Greater Plant […]
Continue ReadingFOOTBALL: Braden River 17, Plant City 7
For the first time since August, the Plant City Raiders lost a football game. Unfortunately, that 17-7 loss to Braden River High means that the Raiders' wild 2015 ride is over. The Raiders got off to a solid start, with Corey King throwing a 23-yard touchdown pass to T.J. Chase at the 7:40 mark of […]
Continue Reading2015 Gridiron Report: Playoffs, Round 3
The Plant City Times & Observer brings you another installment of our 2015 weekly podcast, the Plant City Times & Observer Gridiron Report, breaking down high school football match-ups in the Plant City area for the entire 2015 season. Sports Editor Justin Kline is the host of the podcast, which features a weekly “Game of […]
Continue ReadingWinner: Kimberly Carter
Kimberly Carter snapped a photograph of her niece in front of the Plant City strawberry water tower. Kimberly wins a Grimes Hardware Strawberry Town Cafe gift card. She can claim the card with an ID at Strawberry Town Cafe, 3161 Paul Buchman Highway. Do you have a picture that speaks to the personality of […]
Continue ReadingCutest Critter: Frankie
Frankie is a rescue dog. He is a sweet boy and visits the residents at Community Care Center in Plant City. His wagging tail brings cheer to the people. He loves to go on walks and barks at everyone he sees. He is a maltese and doesn’t mind sitting on someone’s lap all day. He […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Pig Jam 2015
Competitors smoked each other at the 13th annual Pig Jam competition Friday, Nov. 20, and Saturday, Nov. 21. The event took place at the Plant City Stadium on Park Road and included fun actives and games for kids, live music, a national barbecue competition, and plenty to eat. Pig Jam brings in thousands of guests […]
Continue ReadingHoliday expo gets sugar sweet
The Holiday Gift Expo & Cookie Fest went through over 5,000 cookies during it's 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. hours. Despite the 80 degree weather, guests walked the Florida Strawberry Festival Expo Hall decked out in reindeer sweaters and Elsa wigs. Christmas-themed gifts, such as peppermint soaps and nutcrackers, were available for purchase. In correspondence with […]
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