MasterChef winner Whitney Miller debuted her second book, “New Southern Table,” at Fringe Boutique on Tuesday, Nov. 3. Miller signed books for guests, and cooked some of her popular dishes, including a Spanish bean soup and a creole succotash salad. Miller’s book is available for purchase on Google Play and Amazon.com. The book was released […]
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PHOTO GALLERY: Eastside Baptist Trunk or Treat
Ghosts and ghouls descended on Eastside Baptist Church for a trunk or treat Halloween night. There were games, candy and bounce houses.
Continue ReadingFOOTBALL: Plant City 28, Lennard 20
By Savannah Kummelman | Raider Review Yet another victory for the Plant City High football team. The Raiders set the tone against the Lennard Longhorns with a touchdown right at the beginning of the game. Markese Hargrove, who ran for 226 yards, scored from the one-yard line. Kwest Fluitt came up with a big sack […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Fall Festival at Bailey Elementary
Pirates, sharks and ninja turtles enjoyed afternoon full of food and fun at Bailey Elementary School’s Fall Festival on Thursday, Oct. 29. Students from all grade levels enjoyed pizza and refreshments, as well as bounce houses, candy and games. Chorus students also performed. Contact Emily Topper at etopper@plantcityobserver.com.
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Perry tried on his Halloween costume early. 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 pet is the cutest. Include your name and contact information. Winners […]
Continue ReadingUndead cut at Focus 4 Beauty
It was Zombie Appreciation Day at Focus 4 Beauty Friday, Oct. 23, as the undead descended upon the cosmetology school on East Alexander Street. The decaying demons made appointments for blunt cuts and acid peels before putting on a chilling performance of Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” in a fog-filled salon room. Focus 4 Beauty is the […]
Continue ReadingWinner: Veronica Prostko
Veronica Prostko captured this spooky spiderweb at Blackwater Creek Preserve, in Plant City. The spiders set traps at night so they can catch some breakfast in the morning. Veronica 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 […]
Continue Reading2015 Gridiron Report: Week 10
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: Mother Son Bowling Bash
Mothers and their sons enjoyed bowling and pizza Saturday, Oct. 24, at Plant City Family Bowl, on U.S. Highway 92 E. The Mother Son Bowling Bash, sponsored by the Plant City Recreation & Parks Department was from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Intended for boys 5-years-old and up, the event covered pizza and drinks, shoe rentals, and […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Breast Cancer Awareness at Faith Christian Academy
Faith Christian Academy students decked out in pink on Wednesday, Oct. 28. As part of the student’s chapel assembly, they listened to speaker Lucile Williams, a breast cancer survivor. Williams spoke to the students about faith and the importance of taking care of their bodies. Pre-school and kindergarten classes performed songs, and all students received […]
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