The Plant City Family YMCA celebrated the reopening of its swimming pool with a fun-filled pool party April 12, at the facility. Attendees enjoyed sno-cones, fresh fruit and other treats, and the YMCA also showcased its new Water in Motion classes. The Rev. Dean Pfeffer, of Hope Lutheran Church, delivered the blessing over the facility.
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PHOTO GALLERY: Church on the Rock Redneck Reality
Church on the Rock hosted its first Redneck Reality event April 12, on the church grounds. Attendees dined on treats, such as popcorn, sno-cones and cotton candy, as well as a catered barbecue lunch by First Choice Souther Bar-B-Que. Guests also tried their hand at a plethora of outdoor carnival games and enjoyed live music […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Florida Strawberry Festival Livestock Banquet
Local FFA and 4-H members were showcased Thursday night at the 2014 Florida Strawberry Festival Livestock Banquet, held in the Grimes Center. Seventeen students were awarded scholarships, and then awards were given out in the Swine and Steer categories. SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS: Miranda Lane, Zachary Zolna, Aly Joyner, Jacob Thornton, Darby Hastings, Cole Ebdrup, Hunter Hampton, […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Legally Blonde The Musical
Order in the court! Strawberry Crest High School held their opening night for Legally Blonde The Musical Thursday, April 9. The musical is based off the 2001 film Legally Blonde starring Reese Witherspoon. Legally Blonde follows California sorority sister, Elle Woods, as she tries to win back her man by attending the prestigious Harvard Law […]
Continue ReadingWinner: Ashlee Bradberry
Reader Ashlee Bradberry, 20, sent us this close-up image of Plant City’s famous fruit. The Plant City Times & Observer, State Farm Insurance agent Tony Lee and The Corner Store have partnered to host the I Love Plant City Photo Contest. Winners will have their photo featured and receive a $10 gift […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Crafting for a Cure
The 4th Annual Crafting for a Cure brought out curious shoppers from all over Plant City. It was the first time the event was held at the American Legion in Plant City. Proceeds went to the Making Strides Against Cancer Walk to benefit breast cancer.
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Walk for Life
The Pregnancy Care Center of Plant City held its annual Walk for Life Saturday, April 12. The walk challenges participants to pound the pavement for two miles around City Hall to raise money for the center, which provides pregnancy and parental counseling. Davis and the rest of the staff hope the walk not only raises money […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Little Miss Plant City 2014
Lacie Collins was crowned 2014 Little Miss Plant City at the 46th annual Little Miss Plant City Pageant April 5, at Plant City High School. Lacie is joined on the 2014 court by First Maid Bailey Brock and court members Tabatha Spinks, Emmylou Varnum and Elizabeth West. Thirty-seven Plant City girls competed in this year’s […]
Continue ReadingLittle Miss Plant City Top 10
Lacie Collins was crowned 2014 Little Miss Plant City at the 46th annual Little Miss Plant City Pageant April 5, at Plant City High School. Lacie is joined on the 2014 court by First Maid Bailey Brock and court members Tabatha Spinks, Emmylou Varnum and Elizabeth West. Thirty-seven Plant City girls competed in this year’s […]
Continue ReadingLittle Miss Plant City Interview
Lacie Collins was crowned 2014 Little Miss Plant City at the 46th annual Little Miss Plant City Pageant April 5, at Plant City High School. Lacie is joined on the 2014 court by First Maid Bailey Brock and court members Tabatha Spinks, Emmylou Varnum and Elizabeth West. Thirty-seven Plant City girls competed in this year’s […]
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