Jennifer Closshey shot this sunset over Walden Lake. 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 photo, along with a caption, to […]
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PHOTO GALLERY: City Easter Egg Hunt
The city held its annual Easter egg hunt and festivities at the Otis M. Andrews Sports Complex Saturday, April 4. Children watched a magic show before the hunt began. Then, they were separated into age groups to search for the golden egg. After, there was face painting, free hot dogs and bounce houses. Happy Easter […]
Continue ReadingWinner: Roy Adams
Roy Adams took this shot at Dinosaur World. Adams enjoys photography and art. His work can be seen at PrintMaker.mysite.com. 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 […]
Continue ReadingCutest Critter: Sadie
Cheryl Southerland has one cute puppy. She said this about her: “This is Sadie, our 10-week-old pit/lab mix puppy. She was a gift for our 3-year-old daughter. This is the first picture we saw of her, and we instantly fell in love. Who wouldn’t! Look at that face!” Turkey Creek Animal Hospital and Animal Wellness […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Reading with Bonnie
From 4 to 5 p.m. every Wednesday, children can visit with Bonnie the Therapy Dog at Bruton Memorial Library. Children, typically between age 3 and fifth grade, can choose a story to read to Bonnie. When they are finished, they receive a sticker, and older children can also receive bookmarks. Bonnie’s owner is Cassandra Banning, […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Durant Lacrosse Senior Night
Seven smiling seniors strutted their stuff on Monday afternoon, as Durant lacrosse hosted Robinson High School in its final regular-season home game. The ceremony came after the Lady Cougars finished the second half of a game that had previously been rained out at halftime, beating the Lady Knights with a flurry of late goals to […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Antioch Easter Egg Hunt
The Antioch Redskins hosted an Easter egg hunt on Sunday, March 29, at their field. Kids could decorate their own eggs, play on and inflatable slide and bounce house and hunt for eggs in two different locations.
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Raider athletics poker fundraiser
Plant City Raider fans and coaches came together the evening of Saturday, March 28, to play some poker and raise some money. Each player chipped in $100 for the buy-in, and the top three finishers took home gift cards, Raiders gear and other prizes. All proceeds from the tournament will benefit the Plant City High […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Easter Egg Drop 2015
First Baptist Church of Plant City hosted the ninth annual Easter Festival and Egg Drop Saturday, March 28. In the morning, children and their families enjoyed a wide variety of games, as well as snacks, face painting, bounce houses and more. Through the woods, there was a Trail of Miracles for both English and Spanish […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Comedy for a Cure
Comedy for a Cure, sponsored by the Tooth Caboose and hosted at First Baptist Church of Midway, was held Friday, March 27, to raise money for Relay for Life. First, guests had time to socialize and make donations through the purchase of concessions, t-shirts and luminarias. But the highlight of the evening was a comedic […]
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