Families and friends got lost in the Fox Squirrel Corn Maze this weekend at the Futch family farm off Charlie Taylor Road. Besides the maze, there were hayrides, games, a general store, a pumpkin patch and crafts. The Fox Squirrel Corn Maze is open for one more weekend, Saturday, Oct. 24, and Sunday, Oct. 25. IF […]
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FUMC hosts pumpkin patch
First United Methodist Church of Plant City is hosting it’s annual pumpkin patch. Guests can pick the best pumpkins and gourds while their children enjoy the church’s playground. The pumpkin patch is going on from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. until 31 at 303 N. Evers St.
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Bryan Elementary’s Read Across the Globe
Students at Bryan Elementary School had a reading pep rally Monday, Oct. 19, to celebrate Read Across the Globe. As part of Read Across the Globe, students read with community volunteers and teachers to break the Guinness World Record for the “most children reading with an adult in 24 hours.” Volunteers, including Plant City Times & Observer Managing […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Hispanic Heritage Festival
Learn Tampa Bay hosted a Hispanic Heritage Festival Saturday, Oct. 17, at the John R. Trinkle Center. Guests were able to eat authentic cuisine and play games, such as musical chairs, ring toss and Spanish bingo. The event was a fundraiser for Learn Tampa Bay, a nonprofit based in Plant City that teaches students to […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Walden Lake Halloween Party
Walden Lake families had a scary time at this year’s neighborhood Halloween party. Ghosts and ghouls descended on the polo fields to play games, jump in bounce houses and strut their costumes on the stage for a contest. Pets had a happy “howl-o-ween” too, as there was a costume contest for pups.
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Durant High School Calendar Girl 2016
Forty-four girls competed on Saturday, Oct. 17, as part of Durant High School’s 2016 Calendar Girl competition. After much discussion, the top 25 girls were announced, followed by the Calendar Girls. Kenlee Andreu was named the 2016 Cover Girl. Savannah Duffey was top in ad sales. Contestants: Jesenia Aguirre Halima Anderson Kenlee Andreu Diocelina Arellano […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: PCHS Calendar Guy
Some of Plant City’s most talented young men competed to be on the calendar cover Saturday night, but only Calvin Richardson got that honor. Richardson and 13 of his classmates introduced themselves to the audience by showing off their talents. This included lip syncing, 80s rock drumming and appearances by Spider-Man and Michael Jackson. CONTESTANTS: […]
Continue ReadingFOOTBALL: Plant City 21, Durant 16
The Redman Cup has made its way back to Plant City. With a big fourth-quarter effort, the Raiders rallied from behind to stun Durant at home, 21-16. It was Plant City’s seventh consecutive win, and it handed the Raiders the district title. The Cougars did strike first, settling for a field goal on the opening […]
Continue ReadingWinner: Amber Varney
I love Plant City — more like, only in Plant City. Amber Varney 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 you have a picture that sums up the personality of Plant City? To enter the […]
Continue ReadingCutest Critter: Molly
Molly, 1, a doxi-doodle, has her mom’s sock. 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. […]
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