Hearts were broken throughout the Sickles High School visitors’ section Friday night, thanks to Plant City’s 17-10 loss to the Gryphons. The Raiders (8-3) faced a 10-0 deficit going into halftime, after an early field goal and quarterback Isaac Holder’s six-yard keeper. Countless tacklers bounced off of running back Ray Ray McCloud III in a […]
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Winner: Chris Luke
Chris Luke took this photo during Walden Lake Elementary School’s Veterans Day program last week. Luke calls it, “Giving Thanks.” 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 […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Salute to Our Veterans Program
Hopewell Funeral Home and Memorial Gardens hosted its 28th annual Salute to Our Veterans Program Nov. 11, at Veterans Memorial Monument Park. The program featured the Springhead Elementary chorus, as well as speakers from Walden Lake, Springhead, Robinson, Pinecrest and Lincoln elementaries, Tomlin and Marshall middle schools and Plant City High.
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Health Center Car Show
Engines were rumbling at a vintage car show off Wilder Road, Nov. 9. The car show was hosted by the Health Center of Plant City. Attendees cruised through the cars on display, enjoyed a cook out and listened to an Elvis impersonator rock out.
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Pioneer Heritage Day
The sound of folk music could be heard through the trees at the 1914 Building, Nov. 9. Live entertainment was just part of the annual Pioneer Heritage Day. Cloggers of all levels performed on the main stage, pageant girls gracefully made their way through the crowd and children played with animal balloons. A variety of […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Empty Bowls
There was a feeding frenzy at the depot, Nov. 9. The annual Empty Bowls event had a successful turnout. Attendees were able to try delicious soups made by local churches. They also selected a ceramic bowl made by area grade school students. The Empty Bowls project mixes art and social activism by bringing pottery and […]
Continue ReadingWEEK 11: Gaither at Plant City
For their last home game together, the Plant City seniors were honored at midfield before kickoff. In return, they thanked the home crowd with a 28-20 win over Gaither. The Raiders (8-2) got off to a hot start, ending the first quarter with a 14-0 lead thanks to a 24-yard Sterling Day run and a […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Tomlin Middle School Honors America’s Veterans
Teachers and students at Tomlin Middle School packed the auditorium Friday morning for the school’s annual Veterans’ Day program. Things kicked off with assistant principal Dale Hawke singing the national anthem, and the program also featured a video and sign presentation by the Drama Club, essay readings by contest winners, a picture slideshow, and a […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Bryan Elementary Veterans’ Day Program
Bryan Elementary School started the day Friday with its annual Veterans’ Day program. All of the students gathered outside on the basketball court to honor America’s veterans, some of whom were in attendance. The choir performed a few songs, and some students read poems that they had written.
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Veterans’ Day at Trapnell Elementary
Roughly 150 people packed the Trapnell Elementary cafeteria Thursday night, gathering for the annual Veterans’ Day program. The program featured original songs performed by the school’s choir, a pair of veterans who spoke of their experiences, and a student speech.
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