Plant City athletes and charity patrons woke early on Saturday, Oct. 3, to compete in the 5K Good Cookie Run. The run, which began on N. Palmer Street in Historic Downtown, benefitted children’s cancer charities. Kids enjoyed bounce houses, and cookies and other refreshments were available. The winner of the 5K was Melissa Trinidad, who […]
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Rookie reflections on PCHS football
There’s nothing like covering a football game from the sidelines, as Julissa De Jesus and Stephanie Garcia recently learned. On Friday, Oct. 2, these Plant City High students shadowed Sports Editor Justin Kline and learned how to cover football, Plant City Times & Observer-style. The girls took their own photos, helped track stats and spoke […]
Continue ReadingSenior Calaydria Callins named 2015 PCHS homecoming queen
Senior Calaydria Callins was named the 2015 Plant City High School homecoming queen during halftime at the Friday, Oct. 2, football game. Callins and the other candidates for homecoming queen were driven around the track in Chevrolet Camaros provided by Stingray Chevrolet. They then were escorted onto the field by family members and friends to […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Sir Henry’s Haunted Trail
Photos by Abby Baker | Staff Intern Zombies, witches and killer clowns popped out at thrill-seekers on Friday, Oct. 2, at Sir Henry’s Haunted Trail. Guests walked the dirt route at 2837 S. Frontage Road that led them through haunted houses along the trail. The event aimed to frighten participants using scare tactics and spine-chilling […]
Continue ReadingPHOTOS: Plant City 19, Tampa Bay Tech 3
Although the offense had itself a fine game, Plant City’s defense had the biggest impact in its Homecoming win. Thanks to three interceptions and near-constant pressure on the Tampa Bay Tech quarterback, the Raiders (5-1; 3-0 district) cruised to a 19-3 win. There wasn’t any scoring until the second quarter, though that wasn’t for lack […]
Continue ReadingRead Everywhere: California
CORONADO ISLAND Dover resident Susan Ferrell took the Plant City Times & Observer all the way to the West Coast. She visited a famous hotel located on Coronado Island in San Diego June 17. Summer has officially ended, school has started and fall is here. And although many Plant City residents are back into a […]
Continue ReadingCutest Critter: Deuce
Deuce is the sweetest puppy there is. He makes everyone he meets happier with his big smile and extra-waggy tail. His owners couldn’t love him more. Turkey Creek Animal Hospital and Animal Wellness Center have partnered to present a weekly Cutest Critter Contest. Entering is simple: Just submit a high-resolution photo (200 dpi or better) and a […]
Continue ReadingWinner: Jocelyn Harmeyer
Parkesdale Farm Market Manager Jocelyn Harmeyer submitted this picture of the market’s pumpkin patch. Jocelyn 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 sums up the personality of Plant City? To […]
Continue Reading2015 Gridiron Report: Week 6
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 ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: PCHS Homecoming Week
Plant City High School kicked off its Homecoming Week on Monday, Sept. 28. The week of colorful costumes and themed days runs through Friday, Oct. 2, when the PCHS Raiders will face Tampa Bay Tech in the homecoming game. “Our team is undefeated in district play,” Principal Susan Sullivan said. The Homecoming Queen will be […]
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