There was sweet music to the ears in the Strawberry Crest High School courtyard this week. Students in the band attended the annual summer band camp in preparation for the start of the school year later in August.
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PHOTO GALLERY: 2015 Salute to Agriculture Winners
On Wednesday, Aug. 12, the Plant City Chamber of Commerce and Farm Credit of Central Florida presented the 2015 Salute to Agriculture winners. The event was held at the Expo Hall at the Florida Strawberry Festival, and included breakfast and door prizes. The winners included: Hugh Gramling – Agriculturist of the Year Michael Lopez – […]
Continue ReadingTop of the Town 08.11.15
See pictures from Agritech. Find out about a cool event coming to Plant City Thursday, Aug. 13.
Continue ReadingRead Everywhere: Alaska
With the summer in full swing, Plant City residents have been taking a copy of the Plant City Times & Observer with them on vacation to all parts of the world. ALASKA. Plant City’s First Baptist Church members took a team on a mission trip to Alaska. They posed with the Plant City Times & Observer […]
Continue ReadingCutest Critter: Pearl and Piper
Pearl and Piper are pit bull mixes who love to snooze. 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 sentence or two about why your pet is the cutest. Include your name […]
Continue ReadingWinner: Shelley King Rogers
Shelley King Rogers was enjoying her breakfast while sitting at the Walden Lake Park when she saw this butterfly enjoying her breakfast too. “Nature astounds and abounds in Plant City,” she says. Shelley wins a Grimes Hardware Strawberry Town Cafe giftcard. She can claim the card with an ID at Strawberry Town Cafe, 3161 […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: AgriTech Expo
The AgriTech Expo was held at the Florida Strawberry Festival Expo Hall on Wednesday, Aug. 5. The event featured several agricultural-based booths, promoting products for local farmers. Attendees could enjoy shopping for farm equipment, fresh berries and plants. Photos by Abby Baker and Arden White. Abby Baker and Arden White are student interns with the […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Kiwanis Spelling Bee
The Kiwanis Spelling Bee, benefitting the Kiwanis Club of Plant City, was held on Tuesday, Aug. 4 at the Plant City High School Community Building. Representatives from multiple organizations in the Plant City community competed, spelling words that ranged in difficulty. The top three winners of the night were Cheryl Johnston (3rd place), Danielle Odden […]
Continue ReadingTop of the Town 08.04.15
Cats and dogs attended the family festival at the American Legion. Elvis was in the house at the Tampa Bay Elvis Festival.
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALELRY: Girls’ Night Out
Downtown Merchants stayed open late Friday, July 31, for a Girls’ Night Out celebration. Stores held special sales and served refreshments. For every $10 a customer spent, they were entered for a raffle.
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