The rain couldn’t stop the Fourth of July celebration in Plant City. Residents showed up ready to enjoy the evening with face painting, games and crafts. The fireworks show started at 9 p.m. The glittering display could be seen from the Plant City Stadium. madisonbootcamps.com
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PHOTO GALLERY: Plant City’s Fourth
The rain couldn’t stop the Fourth of July celebration in Plant City. Residents showed up ready to enjoy the evening with face painting, games and crafts. The fireworks show started at 9 p.m. The glittering display could be seen from the Plant City Stadium. madisonbootcamps.com
Continue ReadingWinner: Brittani Taylor
Brittani Taylor sent this photo of her niece, Alli Jo, heading out to pick some blueberries in her grandfather’s field off Knights Griffin Road. The Plant City 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 ReadingSpirit of America 2013
To celebrate the Fourth of July the Plant City Observer’s editorial staff scoured the city searching for images that depicted the American culture and patriotism. From veterans returning home and the railroad to budding softball stars and, of course, our agricultural heritage, the American spirit is alive and well in Plant City. We hope you enjoy […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Arden Mays Merckle art opening
More than 50 people browsed through artist Aden Mays Merckle’s work at the Bruton Memorial Library, Monday July 1. The artist will be showing several pieces at the library during the month of July. For more information on Merckle visit his website and be sure to pick up a copy of this week’s Plant City […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Church on the Rock VBS
Church on the Rock held their vacation bible school this week. Students were able to explore the world with the school’s traveling theme. Every night they had snacks from a different part of the world and learned dances. They also made crafts.
Continue ReadingIt’s Read Everywhere: Muskat, Oman
MUSKAT, OMAN. University of South Florida senior and Navy ROTC Midshipman John Byrd brought a piece of home with him to the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque in capital city of Muscat, Oman. He received a scholarship from the Sultan Qaboos Cultural Center of Oman to study Arabic and foster exchanges of cultural ideas in Oman […]
Continue ReadingIt’s Read Everywhere: Chattanooga, Tennessee
CHATTANOOGA, TENN. David and Shirley Vick took the Plant City Observer for a ride on the Chattanooga Choo-Choo. From left: Connie Webb, Shirley and David Vick, and Ashley Webb. Snap a photo of you with the paper at your destination of choice and email it to Managing Editor Michael Eng, meng@plantcityobserver.com. Make sure you include your […]
Continue ReadingIt’s Read Everywhere: Martha’s Vineyard, Mass.
CAPE COD, MASS. Patsy Brooks and Judy Connell caught up on all their Plant City news while at Martha’s Vineyard, Mass. Snap a photo of you with the paper at your destination of choice and email it to Managing Editor Michael Eng, meng@plantcityobserver.com. Make sure you include your full name and where the photo was taken.
Continue ReadingIt’s Read Everywhere: Washington, D.C.
WASHINGTON, D.C. Michael Watkins and Lori Rogers took the Plant City Observer with them on a recent trip to Washington, D.C. Snap a photo of you with the paper at your destination of choice and email it to Managing Editor Michael Eng, meng@plantcityobserver.com. Make sure you include your full name and where the photo was taken.
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