The Plant City Times & Observer brings you another installment of our 2015 weekly podcast, the Plant City Times & Observer Gridiron Report, breaking down high school football match-ups in the Plant City area for the entire 2015 season. Sports Editor Justin Kline is the host of the podcast, which features a weekly “Game of […]
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PHOTO GALLERY: TCYFCC Cheer-Off 2015
The weekend before the Superbowl, TCYFCC cheerleading teams brought out their best routines for the annual Cheer-Off. The Plant City Dolphins, Turkey Creek Trojans, Dover Patriots and Antioch Redskins each had at least one squad place at the Saturday, Nov. 14 event, which covered all five age groups and several divisions based on squad size. […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Empty Bowls 2015
The first day of cool weather was the perfect time for the annual Empty Bowls fundraiser, held on Saturday, Nov. 14. The annual event raises money for the United Food Bank of Plant City. For just $10, attendees can purchase a handcrafted bowl and fill it with a soup of their choice. Next Radical Generation […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: 38th Annual Pioneer Heritage Day
By Abby Baker | Staff Intern The 38th Annual Pioneer Heritage Day was held Saturday, Nov. 14, at the 1914 Plant City High School Community Center. Guests enjoyed food, drinks and a hayride. Attendees also enjoyed watching performances of Dance Connection, and items sold by various vendors. Contact Emily Topper at etopper@plantcityobserver.com.
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: 2015 Dancing with the Locals
Flashy costumes, exciting props, and numbers full of twists and tricks — that’s what was in store for audience members at the 2015 Dancing with the Locals Competition on Friday, Nov. 13. Couples performed for a panel of judges while audience members enjoyed an open bar and appetizers. Ten couples competed in the annual event, […]
Continue ReadingFOOTBALL: Plant City 47, East Lake 34
For the first time since 1999, the Plant City Raiders can say they survived the first round of the playoffs. "Survived" may not be accurate in this case, however, as the Raiders cruised to a 47-34 win over the East Lake Eagles that, at one point, was a 40-14 game. Corey King scored the first […]
Continue ReadingWinner: Julie Hilson
Julie Hilson captured the morning dew on an old country barn in Plant City. Julie wins a Grimes Hardware Strawberry Town Cafe gift card. She can claim the card with an ID at Strawberry Town Cafe, 3161 Paul Buchman Highway. Do you have a picture that speaks to the personality of Plant City? To enter […]
Continue ReadingCutest Critter: Dottie
Dottie loves bubble baths in the pool. Dr. Marks and Susie always give her a cookie. She is such a happy dog that she even wags her tail while she’s sleeping. 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 […]
Continue Reading2015 Gridiron Report: Playoffs
The Plant City Times & Observer brings you another installment of our 2015 weekly podcast, the Plant City Times & Observer Gridiron Report, breaking down high school football match-ups in the Plant City area for the entire 2015 season. Sports Editor Justin Kline is the host of the podcast, which features a weekly “Game of […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Veterans Day Celebration 2015 at Bryan Elementary
Bryan Elementary School students decked out in red, white and blue for the Veterans Day Celebration on Tuesday, Nov. 10. The ceremony was held one day before the Wednesday, Nov. 11, holiday. Veterans spoke about their military experience, and students sang, read poems and performed skits. Contact Emily Topper at etopper@plantcityobserver.com.
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