Buster was a little puppy who could not walk. Our Portuguese water dog, Oliver, patiently encouraged him. He is as sweet as he is adorable. 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 […]
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Winner: Scott Kudlinski
Scott Kudlinski captured the 2015 Plant City Leadership Class at the YMCA. The Plant City Times & Observer and Grimes Hardware have partnered to host the I Love Plant City Photo Contest. Winners will have their photo featured and receive a $15 gift certificate to Grimes Hardware’s Strawberry Town Cafe! To enter, email your […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Bonnie’s Birthday Bash at Bruton Memorial Library
Bonnie the Therapy Dog celebrated her fifth birthday Wednesday, June 24 at Bruton Memorial Library. Children were able to read to Bonnie from 4 to 5 p.m. Afterwards, they were given party favors and a book of their choice. Bonnie was also given toys and treats by many of the children who came to read […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: First Baptist of Plant City VBS
First Baptist of Plant City held its Vacation Bible School from June 22 to June 26, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. The camp was held at the church, located at 503 N. Palmer St. in Plant City. Campers enjoyed games, crafts and a “Journey Off the Map” theme. The camp is for children age […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Shiloh Baptist Church Vacation Bible School
Shiloh Baptist Church, located at 1104 Cason St. in Plant City, began Vacation Bible School on June 21. The program, which is held from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., will run until June 25. The camp is for children from the age of two through fifth grade. This year’s camp theme is “Journey Off the […]
Continue ReadingWinner: Gonzalo Carrizales
Gonzalo Carrizales spent family day the Plant City way. He will receive a $15 gift certificate from Linda’s Crab Shack in Historic Downtown Plant City for his winning photograph. From deviled crab cakes to grouper sandwiches, Linda’s Crab Shack offers a variety of seafood platters to whet anybody’s appetite. Carrizales can pick the gift certificate up […]
Continue ReadingCutest Critter: Georgia
Linsey Hay and her family adopted Georgia from the county shelter at just 3 months old. “We are pretty biased but think she is the most adorable cat ever and has the personality to back it up,” Linsey says. “She follows her ‘people’ everywhere, even her three human siblings. She has since driven us to […]
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Summer field trips and vacation bible schools have begun.
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Superhero Trivia at Bruton Memorial Library
Comic book fanatics enjoyed Superhero Trivia at Bruton Memorial Library on Tuesday, June 16. Attendees enjoyed trivia games while they made their own superhero masks and cuffs. The afternoon started with matching superhero characters to their respective movies and ended with superhero Jeopardy.
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Camp Invention at Trinkle Center
Kids of all ages had a blast on Tuesday, June 16 at Camp Invention at the Trinkle Center. The camp is based on science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). Campers created their own inventions, including shields and fishing materials, in addition to learning about different developments in the respective fields. The camp is held from […]
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