The Plant City Lions Club hosted its annual charity golf tournament Friday at Walden Lake Golf & Country Club. The tournament is one of the club’s three major fundraisers, and proceeds from the event benefit a number of charities and programs supported by the Lions. There were 72 golfers competing in the event, breaking off […]
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Winner: Bob Hunter
Walden Lake resident Bob Hunter submitted this photo, which he calls “Blue Duck on Bridge.” “This is why the golf course staying open benefits all of us,” he says. The Plant City Times & Observer, State Farm Insurance agent Tony Lee and The Corner Store have partnered to host the I Love […]
Continue ReadingMeet Plant City High School’s new 2014 Calendar Girls
Plant City High School celebrated its newest Calendar Girls during a pageant Sept. 28, at the school. This year’s Cover Girl is Kellyanne Hurst. Other winners include: Samantha Black (January), Noelle Dietrich (February), Payton Roberts (March), Page Adams (April), Kassandra Figueroa (May), Ashley Bishop (June), Kellen Morris (July), Amber Ham (August), Crystal Johnson (September), Kierstan Thomas (October), Jenee’ Matthew (November) and Lindsey English (December). Special thanks to Stephanie […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Relay for Life Kickoff
The annual Relay for Life Plant City Kickoff Party called for some musical flair on Sept. 30. This year’s theme is “Curing Cancer is Music to our Ears.” Teams who attended were able to pick which musical would represent their team. Teams and sponsors were also able to meet this year’s honorary survivor, Joy Neely, […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: 2013 Blueberry Stomp Mud Run
Thousands of adventurists got down and dirty at the 2013 Blueberry Stomp Mud Run Sept. 28, at Keel and Curley Winery, in Plant City. The treacherous terrain included a variety of obstacles, mud pits and more.
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: GardenFest and More
Plant City residents enjoyed beautiful weather, flowers and crafts during the Plant City Garden Club’s annual GardenFest and More Sept. 28, in Historic Downtown Plant City. The event featured a variety of booths, special guest speakers and hamburgers cooked by the Plant City Daybreak Rotary Club.
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: NFL Punt, Pass & Kick in Plant City
Eighty-six kids in five different age groups competed in the NFL Punt, Pass & Kick competition Sept. 28, at Otis M. Andrews Sports Complex. The Optimist Club hosted the free event for the 20th season and opened it up to both their flag football players and any child present at the complex. Boys and girls […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Youth Fishing Derby
Young anglers got up early Saturday morning to compete in Plant City’s 2013 Youth Fishing Derby. The event, which was open to anyone aged 5-15, was held at the lake behind the Plant City softball stadium at 8:30 a.m. Competitors attempted to catch the biggest bass and catfish they could find, but the most important […]
Continue ReadingWEEK 5: Freedom vs. Strawberry Crest
Strawberry Crest got off to a quick start, punching Freedom in the mouth early and holding on for a 22-14 home win. Those 22 points were all unanswered until the third quarter, when a blocked Freedom field goal attempt ended up in the hands of Scott Patchan, who ran it 37 yards for a touchdown. […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Durant Homecoming Game
Durant High School crowned senior Marissa Thompson as its 2013 Homecoming queen during halftime of the Durant/Gaither football game Sept. 27, at Durant. Fans donned the school’s traditional Homecoming green, as did the football team, to celebrate the occasion.
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