After all the dishes were served, judges selected Hope Wilms-Sheldon’s Southern Blueberry Special as their favorite dish in the Sixth Annual Tampa Bay Blueberry Festival Recipe Contest. Judges also chose Cheryl Zelenak’s Blueberry Pie for second place, and the Thoeni family’s Caramelized Salmon with Blueberry Wine Sauce Over Tarragon-Scented Wild Rice for third place. Wilms-Sheldon won […]
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PHOTO GALLERY: Tampa Bay Blueberry Festival
Thousands came out Saturday for the sixth annual Tampa Bay Blueberry Festival at Keel and Curley Winery. Families with Plant City Observer buckets in tow took part in a U-pick, loading up on pounds of fresh picked blueberries from the Keel and Curley crop. Other activities included bounce houses, laser tag, food and drink vendors […]
Continue ReadingVIDEO: Relay for Life 2013
The many participants at this weekend’s Relay for Life proved that “curing cancer is sweet.” The most current amount raised by the 72 teams is $230,000. But it’s not the final total. The goal for this year is $275,000. The candy theme lured walkers off the track and into team tents to taste cupcakes, candy […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Queena’s Birthday Bash
Queena, the woman formerly known as the Bloomingdale Library attack survivor, celebrated her 23rd birthday April 20, at Keel & Curley Winery. The celebration included a special prayer vigil led by Plant City’s Chaplain Ret. Maj. Daniel Middlebrooks. Then, Queena surprised everyone by standing and dancing with Christopher Tolisano, an athletic trainer with whom Queena […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: “Scandal at Hampton Estate”
Students from Durant High School’s Thespian Troupe 5444 — along with some brave faculty members — took the stage for the school’s production of “Scandal at Hampton Estate” April 18 and 19, at the high school. The comedy/murder mystery had the audience in stitches — with plenty of larger-than-life characters and outrageous antics. “>http://xn--80adialcdbsxb9ayee.xn--p1ai/dogovor-kratkosrochnogo-besprotsentnogo-zayma.php
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Scout dinner fundraiser
Pack Five scouts cooked a delicious spaghetti dinner during a fundraiser Sunday, April 21. They served hungry patrons at the American Legion Post 26.
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Relay closing ceremony
Participants of Relay for Life walked 18 hours around the track at Plant City High School. When the sun rose, they were no doubt tired. But not tired enough to do a victory lap and listen to a 13-school children’s chorus. The crowd released 100 biodegradable balloons into the air in honor of Relay’s 100th […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Relay activities
Throughout last night, fundraisers were walking around Plant City High School’s track in support of Relay for Life. But inside the track on the field, there were lots of activities going on as well. Children got their nails and make up done at Plant City High’s cosmetology fairy princess booth. The Strawberry Queen and her […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Relay’s first laps
Survivors were urged to take the first lap at last night’s Relay for Life. Led by the Strawberry Queen and her court, the survivors walked with dignity around Plant City High School’s track. During the second lap, caregivers joined their survivors. In the third lap, everyone joined in to support those who have battled cancer […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Relay for Life opening ceremony
The many participants at this weekend’s Relay for Life proved that “curing cancer is sweet.” The most current amount raised by the 72 teams is $230,000. But it’s not the final total. The goal for this year is $275,000. The opening ceremonies kicked off at 6 p.m. yesterday. Event organizers spoke and asked the survivors, […]
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