Runners in the third grade through the eighth grade competed in Friday afternoon’s Central Florida Charter Athletic League Championships at Ellis-Methvin Park. While the majority of the schools at the event were from Valrico, or the Tampa area, Plant City was represented by Shiloh Charter School and Advantage Academy of Hillsborough. The meet was made […]
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Winner: Cherity Miller
Cherity Miller snapped this beautiful photo of the boardwalk at Walden Lake. 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 certificate to […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: West Coast Invitational
Durant High School hosted eight area marching bands Oct. 12, at its annual FMBC West Coast Invitational competition. H.B. Plant High School’s Golden Regiment (Class 4A) was crowned grand champion for its show, “Exotica.” Class 1A winner was Calvary Christian, while Riverview High School took first in Class 3A. Other participants included Mulberry (4A), Lake […]
Continue ReadingIt’s Read Everywhere: Route 66 and Grand Canyon
The Quintana family — Jamie, Shannon, Dakota, 7, and Chloe, 2 — took the Plant City Times & Observer with them on a summer road trip across the country. The family picture was taken at the Grand Canyons and the other two pictures were of Dakota along the old Route 66, in Arizona. “That was our first […]
Continue ReadingIt’s Read Everywhere: Mt. Rushmore
Elizabeth and Billy Pate and Larry and Diane Martin took the Plant City Times & Observer with them on a summer trip to Mt. Rushmore. Snap a photo of you with the paper at your destination of choice and email it to Editor Michael Eng, meng@plantcityobserver.com. Make sure you include your full name and where the photo […]
Continue ReadingIt’s Read Everywhere: Bryson City, N.C.
Jim and Linda Chancey, and Gary and Janet Sears took the Plant City Times & Observer with them on a recent trip to Bryson City, N.C. They took the Great Smoky Mountain Railroad Train ride through the Nantahala Gorge. Snap a photo of you with the paper at your destination of choice and email it to Editor Michael […]
Continue ReadingIt’s Read Everywhere: Vermont
Diane and Scott Taylor celebrated their 30th wedding anniversary with a hot-air balloon ride in Quechee, Vt. Of course, they brought their favorite hometown newspaper with them, as well. Snap a photo of you with the paper at your destination of choice and email it to Editor Michael Eng, meng@plantcityobserver.com. Make sure you include your full name […]
Continue ReadingIt’s Read Everywhere: Niagara Falls
Kaitlyn and Alexandra Harrell showed their support for the Plant City Raiders and the Plant City Times & Observer at Niagara Falls. Snap a photo of you with the paper at your destination of choice and email it to Editor Michael Eng, meng@plantcityobserver.com. Make sure you include your full name and where the photo was taken.
Continue ReadingIt’s Read Everywhere: London, England
Jane and Gary Morgan along with Debbie and Benton Eisenbach returned recently from a two-week visit to England, Scotland and Ireland. They are pictured here in front of the Tower Bridge in London. Another highlight was kissing the Stone of Eloquence on the top of the Blarney Castle. Snap a photo of you with the […]
Continue ReadingIt’s Read Everywhere: Grand Canyon
Kathy and Jim Flemister took their favorite newspaper with them on a recenty trip to the Grand Canyon. Snap a photo of you with the paper at your destination of choice and email it to Editor Michael Eng, meng@plantcityobserver.com. Make sure you include your full name and where the photo was taken.
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