On Saturday, Aug. 1, Family Festival was held at American Legion. The festival featured food, vendors and animals that were ready for adoption. A number of animal rescue groups were present, including The Greyhound Gang of Florida and Tampa Bay Bulldog Club Rescue. The event benefitted Caribbean Spay Neuter projects. Contact Emily Topper at etopper@plantcityobserver.com
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PHOTO GALLERY: The 13th Annual Tampa Elvis Festival
On Saturday, Aug. 1, the 13th Annual Tampa Elvis Festival and Contest was held in the Expo Hall at the Florida Strawberry Festival Fairgrounds. Elvis tribute artists performed in a contest, complete with a performance by award-winning tribute artist Ted Torres. Attendees also enjoyed food, a silent auction and vendors selling Elvis memorabilia.
Continue ReadingWinner: Allen Evers
Allen Evers snapped this picture after a recent storm. Allen says, “At times just one picture can’t capture the essence. With all the rains we’ve had, this huge branch fell in the road. The prompt response of our city employees and the excellent job they (did) needs commendation. That’s why ‘I love Plant City.’” […]
Continue ReadingCutest Critter: Sassy Girl
Sassy Girl is a 3-year-old Russian blue Siamese. She loves playing in the sink while you take a bath. She is very curious and loves playing with anything that makes noise, especially keys. Turkey Creek Animal Hospital and Animal Wellness Center have partnered to present a weekly Cutest Critter Contest. Entering is simple: Just submit […]
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The Music Man had a final showing last weekend. Relay for Life of Plant City needs volunteers.
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Hope Lutheran Church Vacation Bible School
Hope Lutheran Church began Vacation Bible School on July 26. The program will run daily through July 30 from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Dinner will also be served from 5:15 p.m. to 6 p.m. All children are welcome to attend and participate in crafts, music and games.
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Behind the Scenes of The Music Man
Plant City Entertainment put on a production of The Music Man on Friday, July 24, directed by Tyler Hollis. The final showing of the performance will be on July 25 at 8 p.m. Contact Emily Topper at etopper@plantcityobserver.com
Continue ReadingCutest Critter: KenZie
KenZie is a spoiled diva. Traci Simpson’s family has had her since she was 8 weeks old. Now she is 6. She loves to play hard, and this is what happens afterwards. Turkey Creek Animal Hospital and Animal Wellness Center have partnered to present a weekly Cutest Critter Contest. Entering is simple: Just submit a […]
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Tony Smith, Sherry Smith and Ethan Edgemon visited Devils Tower National Monument in Wyoming June 15. Don’t forget to snap a picture with the paper during your travels for a chance to be featured in print and online. Entering is easy! Email photos to Managing Editor Amber Jurgensen, ajurgensen@plantcityobserver.com. Make sure you include your full […]
Continue ReadingWinner: Fred Pozeznik
Fred Pozeznik took this photograph high above the skies of Plant City. Fred wins a Grimes Hardware Strawberry Town Cafe giftcard. He 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 enter the I […]
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