Check out the Tri-Star Skills soccer competition and highlights from last weekend’s Blueberry Festival.
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PHOTO GALLERY: Masons spaghetti dinner
Many Plant City residents go to the Olin S. Wright Masonic Lodge every month for its $5 all-you-can-eat breakfast. This month, the local Masonic chapter is bringing something new to the table. Once a month, the lodge will now host a $10 all-you-can-eat spaghetti dinner, with all proceeds going to benefit both the Masonic Medical […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Sunflowers at the Ranch
The Fox Squirrel Corn Maze had a new event for spring this year: Sunflowers at the Ranch. Visitors strolled through an extensive field of blooming sunflowers and zinnias, and afterward, they could purchase flowers to take home. The event coincided with Mother’s Day weekend, intending to be a beautiful and relaxing destination for moms and […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Lions Club Picnic
The Plant City Lions Club enjoyed a picnic Saturday, May 9, at Edward Medard Regional Park. Volunteers grilled up burgers and hot dogs, to be enjoyed with a smorgasbord of sides. There were corn hole and other games, and a full afternoon of fellowship.
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Workout in the Park
Each Saturday in May, personal trainers from Anytime Fitness are offering a free workout at the Martin L. King Recreation Center, from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. It is part of a nationwide initiative among 1,000 Anytime Fitness locations to help members of their communities get more active–even those who do not feel like they […]
Continue ReadingCutest Critter: Mischief
Six-year-old Mischief loves to spend his days lazing around and making his humans laugh with his nighttime antics. 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 […]
Continue ReadingWinner: Traci Forcucci
Traci Forcucci won this week’s contest with a photograph of a brilliant sunset. 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 […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Jeans and Jacket Gala
Tucked away in a quaint country barn off Pless Road, supporters of The Youth Alliance gathered to raise funds in a casual gala. Luxury silent auction items were up for grabs and amazing meal was had. Buddy Bennett posthumously received the Mike Storter award.
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Tri-Star Soccer Skills Competition
Over 100 young Plant City footballers took the pitch at the Otis M. Andrews Sports Complex in Saturday’s Tri-Star Youth Soccer Skills Competition. Passing, shooting and dribbling skills were all put to the test throughout the morning, and Little Miss Plant City Raylynn Thompson and her court – who also competed in the event – […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Florida Firefighter Games Soccer
The annual Florida Firefighter Games spread events all over the state, and Plant City hosted the soccer competition over the weekend. Twelve teams from all over the state, including the St. Petersburg and Tampa fire departments, competed for gold in the 7 v. 7 tournament at the Otis M. Andrews Sports Complex.
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