Marla Banta brought a stack of books for three Knights Elementary classes Wednesday June 5 as part of a program to encourage reading. The books are made by Banta and have each students name, teacher, relatives and school in the storyline. CF Industries sponsored the book giveaway. This is the fourth year students have received […]
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PHOTO GALLERY: Raulerson speaks to fifth-graders
State Rep. Dan Raulerson visited Wilson Elementary School Wednesday, June 5 to talk to fifth-graders about his work and government. Three classes packed into a classroom, participating in the lecture by coming up with laws and statutes they believe in. Last year, the same classes went to city hall and learned about government from assistant […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Durant High 2013 Commencement
Durant High Schools Class of 2013 celebrated its Commencement Program at 8 p.m. June 3, at the Florida State Fairgrounds Exposition Hall. The program included speeches by Principal Pam Bowden, Salutatorian Natalie Raschke and Valedictorian Jacob Bernier. Senior members of the choir also performed a special song, “The River.” For a complete list of graduates, […]
Continue ReadingIt’s Read Everywhere: Pigeon Forge
PIGEON FORGE. Sarah Dean and her granddaughter, Margaret Holt, took the Plant City Observer on a recent trip to Pigeon Forge, Tenn. Dean says the weather was wonderful during the visit, and the two even proved the Plant City Observer not only is read everywhere but also upside-down! “And the devil made us do this […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Bealsville banquet
Families of Bealsville gathered to dine and celebrate the end of an academic school year during the annual Bealsville Banquet Saturday, June 1. The fundraising event took place at the Bealsville Recreation Center off Nesmith Road. Proceeds from the banquet are split among all the current year graduating seniors to assist with collegiate expenses. The tradition […]
Continue ReadingTomlin honors teachers with signs
Tomlin Middle School honored two teachers who passed away recently from cancer by naming the halls outside of their former classrooms after them. Principal Susan Sullivan led the sign ceremony for Bethanne Pearce and Marilyn Westfall. “We want to remember the great things they did for Tomlin,” Sullivan said. “We are so grateful of the legacy […]
Continue ReadingWinner: Kristen Bateman
Zhang, a Cleveland Bay-and-Thoroughbred-cross filly, arrived May 23, at Black Dog Farm, in Plant City. Kristen Bateman snapped this photo shortly after she stood for the first time. Zhang and her mother, Maven, are doing fine. The Plant City Observer, State Farm agent Tony Lee and The Corner Store have partnered to host the […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Memorial Day
Norman McLeod Post 26 American Legion hosted its annual Memorial Day Service May 27, in Plant City. This year’s service included the posting of the colors by the Plant City High School JROTC, the Pledge of Allegiance, led by Cub Scout Pack 5, speeches and a bagpipe performance. Following the ceremony, guests enjoyed a barbecue […]
Continue ReadingStrawberry Festival Queen, Court Enjoy Celebrity Feast
The 2013 Florida Strawberry Festival Queen and Court enjoyed a royal feast May 17, prepared by MasterChef winner Whitney Miller. First Maid Ericka Lott’s parents, Rick and Dianna Lott, won the dinner in February at the silent auction at the United Food Bank of Plant City’s For the Love of Food benefit. Queen Kelsey Fry […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: PCHS Spring Concert
The Plant City High School Symphonic Band, Concert String Orchestra, Raiderettes and drumline celebrated May 21, the end of the 2012-13 school year with its Spring Concert. This year’s concert featured performances by all four groups, along with duets and other special ensembles.
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