Tomlin Middle School honored veterans Friday, Nov. 7. There were musical performances by the band and orchestra, as well as a presentation by the drama club. Two students were selected to read their original essays. The program closed with a slideshow in remembrance of veterans who were members of Tomlin families.
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PHOTO GALLERY: Businesses of the Year 2014
The Plant City Chamber of Commerce recognized five Businesses of the Year at a dinner and award ceremony Thursday, Nov. 6, at the John R. Trinkle Center. Unity in the Community was named Special Business of the Year for its exemplary contributions to the community. Other winners were: Growing Business of the Year: Matrix Medical […]
Continue Reading2014 Gridiron Report: Week 11
The Plant City Times & Observer brings you another installment of our 2014 weekly podcast, the Plant City Times & Observer Gridiron Report, breaking down high school football match-ups in the Plant City area for the entire 2014 season. Staff Writer Justin Kline is the host of the podcast, which features a weekly “Game of […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Tomlin Fiesta
Tomlin Middle School threw a fiesta for its students Monday, Nov. 3. The hallways were dotted with different informational booths about programs like dual enrollment, Tomlin classes and area high schools. Outside a deejay played pop hits in Spanish and English, and a corn hole game was set up.
Continue ReadingCandidates make sweet stop at Parkesdale
Gov. Rick Scott and Attorney General Pam Bondi made a stop by Parkesdale Farm Market on the eve of Election Day. They mingled among aides, the Parkesdale family and other Plant City politicians, including Plant City Mayor Rick Lott and State Rep. Dan Raulerson. Scott brought along Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal during his visit along […]
Continue ReadingWEEK 10: East Bay at Durant
Mike Gottman almost couldn’t have asked for a better pair of birthday presents. On the eve of his 50th birthday, his Durant Cougars team locked up a playoff spot with a dominant, 28-7 win over East Bay. Soon afterward, Wayne Ward’s Plant City Raiders scored a 20-14 win over Brandon that handed the Cougars the […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Advantage Academy trunk-or-treat
Students at Advantage Academy enjoyed Halloween a day early with a trunk-or-treat event at the school.
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Shiloh Baptist trunk-or-treat
Shiloh Baptist Church held a trunk-or-treat Oct. 31. There was a bounce house, dunk tank, wrestling ring and, of course, plenty of candy.
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Blueberry Stomp Mud Run and Biertoberfest
To kick off a busy Saturday at Keel and Curley Winery, runners from all over the area arrived at 8:30 a.m. for the Blueberry Stomp Mud Run. The event was open to people of most ages, but those who were 21 and older got to wind down with a free, ice-cold brew after finishing. After […]
Continue ReadingBASEBALL: Durant-Plant City Halloween Game
The Plant City and Durant High baseball teams got together Wednesday afternoon for a Halloween-themed exhibition game. Both teams played in costume – and stayed in character – and organized a canned food drive, collecting around 120 foods.
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