GOOGLE HEADQUARTERS, CALIFORNIA. 2014 Doodle 4 Google Florida winner and national finalist Kristyn Ardrey took a copy of the Plant City Times & Observer with her on her recent trip to Google’s California headquarters. And not just any old issue: This one — April 26, 2014 — features her cover story. Snap a photo of […]
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PHOTO GALLERY: Yoga for kids
Namaste. Children at the Bruton Memorial Library were invited to put down their books and take a stretch break during a kid yoga class on June 19.
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: 2014 First Baptist VBS
Students were sleuthing at Plant City’s First Baptist Church during this year’s vacation bible school. Activities were detective-themed. The kids got to play games, make badges and listen to biblical stories.
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Elks Lodge Flag Day Ritual
As is custom, the Plant City Elks Lodge No. 1727 held its annual Flag Day Ritual on Thursday evening. The ritual displayed every version of the U.S. flag, carried in by Eagle Scouts from Troop 5 and veterans Angel Gonzalez, Bob Johnson and Robby Bryant, and Leading Knight Judy Wise recounted the history behind each […]
Continue ReadingWinner: Astrid Manzano
Astrid Manzano submitted this photo of these beautiful rows of corn growing at Fancy Farms. 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 ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Chamber of Commerce Community Expo
Businesses from Plant City and other parts of the Tampa Bay Area showed off their wares Wednesday morning at the Chamber of Commerce Community Expo. Over 40 booths were on display in the Grimes Family Agricultural Center, and guests could sample gourmet coffee, get information on people running for public office, and even play a […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Mike Gottman Youth Football Camp
Monday morning, at 8:30 a.m. sharp, Durant High School’s practice field was lively with the fourth annual Mike Gottman Youth Football Camp. All week long, the 50 campers will learn offense, defense and special teams from Gottman and the rest of the Durant Cougars’ coaching staff. With plenty of food and even more football, the […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: O’Brien’s Crawfish Boil
Things got a little cajun at O’Brien’s Irish Pub and Family Restaurant on June 7. The eatery hosted its annual Crawfish Boil.
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Mystery Dinner Theater
The Bruton Memorial Players Presented A Dangerous Night on a Desert Isle, a tropical-themed comedy at the Trinkle Center. The mystery dinner theater invited guests aboard a cruise ship to guess who done it. There were some notable community members among the cast list including Mayor Mary Thomas Mathis, City Commissioner Rick Lott and Strawberry Festival […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Chamber Bowling Tournament
Family Bowl was packed on June 5, when the Chamber of Commerce hosted its bowling tournament. Nineteen teams entered, but it was Wells Memorial and Event Center that rolled its way to victory. Awards were also given out for the “Best of the Worst,” “Best Dressed,” “Best Team Score” and “Worst Team Score” categories.
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