It was a big day for the Plant City Dolphins: four of five teams in the Superbowl, plenty of fans in attendance and boxes upon boxes of first-place trophies to play for. The Mighty Mites and Varsity teams were able to grab that brass ring and win the whole thing, opening and closing the day […]
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FOOTBALL: Plant City 35, Tampa Bay Tech 15
The Tampa Bay Tech Titans, finally healthy, were expected to hang tight with Plant City in the teams' Nov. 20 rematch. They did not. Now, following a 35-15 win, the Raiders are bound for the FHSAA regional championship game on Friday, Nov. 27. The home team got in front early in the game and, after […]
Continue ReadingRead Everywhere: St. Marten
Darryl Williams and Gwen Ford visited St. Marten. Make sure to take a copy of the Plant City Times & Observer with you when you travel. Send your photographs to Managing Editor Amber Jurgensen at ajurgensen@plantcityobserver.com. Subject line: Read Everywhere.
Continue ReadingRead Everywhere: Key West
The DeVanes visited Key West this summer and took a picture at mile marker 0. Make sure to take a copy of the Plant City Times & Observer with you when you travel. Send your photographs to Managing Editor Amber Jurgensen at ajurgensen@plantcityobserver.com. Subject line: Read Everywhere.
Continue ReadingRead Everywhere: Seattle
Jim Narey took his Plant City Times & Observer to Seattle, Washington. Make sure to take a copy of the Plant City Times & Observer with you when you travel. Send your photographs to Managing Editor Amber Jurgensen at ajurgensen@plantcityobserver.com. Subject line: Read Everywhere.
Continue ReadingRead Everywhere: Aalborg, Denmark
As part of a Rotary trip, George Banning took the Plant City Times & Observer to Aalborg, Denmark, where there is a recycling plant. The plant recycles waste for electricity. It is able to recycle residential and commercial waste. Make sure to take a copy of the Plant City Times & Observer with you when you […]
Continue ReadingRead Everywhere: Harvard University
Betty Sue Wiggins and her family got academic this summer and visited Harvard University. Make sure to take a copy of the Plant City Times & Observer with you when you travel. Send your photographs to Managing Editor Amber Jurgensen at ajurgensen@plantcityobserver.com. Subject line: Read Everywhere.
Continue ReadingWinner: Scott Hoffmeister
Scott Hoffmeister calls this picture “My Home.” Scott wins a free car wash from Octopus Car Wash. He can claim the wash with an ID at Octopus Car Wash, 1503 S. Collins St. Do you have a picture that speaks to the personality of Plant City? To enter the I Love Plant City photo […]
Continue ReadingCutest Critter: Marley
Marley is a mini poodle mix. He is the cutest critter because he went from living on the streets to a life of soft blankets, beds and chew toys. In his spare time he posts pictures with his big sister, golden retriever Allie, on Instagram. Follow him @ marleymoo7. Turkey Creek Animal Hospital and […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Camp Read at Burney Elementary School
Bookworms had a blast at Burney Elementary School’s Camp Read on Wednesday, Nov. 18. Students gathered in tents spread around the campus to read books and hear riddles and jokes. Families were welcome to attend, and a meatball sub dinner was served prior to the event. Contact Emily Topper at etopper@plantcityobserver.com.
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