Diane Peyton snapped this photo of the No. 9 hole on The Lakes course in Walden Lake. “Love how the sun shines through the caladiums,” she says. The Plant City Times & Observer and Grimes Hardware have partnered to host the I Love Plant City Photo Contest. Winners will […]
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PHOTO GALLERY: Turkey Creek Olympic Day
To encourage physical fitness, Turkey Creek Middle School held its annual Olympic Day on Wednesday, May 21. Events included basketball, archery, running, long jump and more.
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Trapnell Water Day
Trapnell Elementary students got wet and wild during a school-hosted water day. There were three water slides for the students to celebrate the end of the school year.
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Mud Titan II
Mud Titan returned to Plant City on Saturday morning, this time moving to an area north of Knights Griffin Road. The obstacle-filled 5k remained just as challenging as ever, boasting a burning “Hades Hop,” live electric wires, barbed wire, water pits and more to appease thrill-seeking runners. Mud Titan II was open to runners aged […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Durant Football Jamboree
Plant City-area football fans were in for a treat on Thursday evening, as Durant High School hosted a four-team football jamboree. The games were well-attended, as fans of all four teams poured in to pack the house. There were also several college scouts prowling the sideline – hailing from Florida, Duke, Iowa State, Bowling Green […]
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Chris Black submitted this adorable photo of Anthony, who was rescued at just 2 days old and covered with ant bites. He’s now a healthy, happy, 1-year-old feline. The Plant City Times & Observer and Grimes Hardware have partnered to host the I Love Plant City Photo Contest. Winners […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Plant City Colts 3-on-3 Tournament
The Martin Luther King Jr. Recreation Center was rocking all day Saturday, May 17, as the Plant City Colts hosted their annual 3-on-3 basketball tournament. In addition to the intense basketball action, there was plenty of food, a face-painting station, and even an appearance by the CowBros. All proceeds raised from the event went to […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Plant City Automotive Open House
Food and fun awaited anyone who stopped by Plant City Automotive’s Open House on May 17. There was plenty of automotive eye candy in the parking lot, from classic cars to motorcycles. Brandon-based sprint car driver Grant Thormeier, who is sponsored by Plant City Automotive, also made an appearance at the event with his trusty […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Food Truck Round Up
Hundreds of Plant City residents brought their appetites downtown for the first Food Truck Round Up May 16, at McCall Park. Sponsored by the City of Plant City and the Plant City Times & Observer, participating trucks included Papa Ron’s Cajun Creole, Rollin’ Zoinks, Gone Bananas, Tasty Stacy, Gator Country BBQ, Teaki Truck and more.
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Planes, Trains and Automobiles 2014
The sound of engines could be heard rumbling in the sky over the Plant City Airport. Planes, Trains and Automobiles was in full flight on Saturday, May 17. The annual event brings hobbyists and families out to see impressive models, vintage cars and plane shows.
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