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, […]
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PHOTO 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 ReadingObituary: Albert L. Larkin
Albert L. Larkin, 65, died unexpectedly on Aug. 30, 2013. He was born in Evergreen Park, Ill, and moved in 1981, to Florida with his family. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. We will always love and miss him. He was a loving father and friend. He is survived by […]
Continue ReadingFAITH MATTERS: United Food Bank needs your support
“What good is it, my brothers, if some says he has faith but does not have works?” James 2:14 (ESV) This month, I would like to introduce you to a ministry in our community that is unfortunately growing in the number of clients it serves on a regular basis. But, let me begin by saying […]
Continue ReadingClub Hubbub 09.26.13
If your club would like to post announcements, email them to Associate Editor Amber Jurgensen, ajurgensen@plantcityobserver.com. + Relay for Life of Plant City The annual kickoff party for Relay for Life of Plant City will take place at 6 p.m. Monday, Sept. 30, at Plant City’s First Baptist Church, 503. N. Palmer St. The party features […]
Continue ReadingAfrican choir to perform Sunday
The African Children’s Choir, featuring children from ages 7 to 11, will perform at 10:15 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 29, at Plant City Church of God, 2103 Mud Lake Road, Plant City. The choir performs to raise money to assist vulnerable children in Africa. For more information, call the church, (813) 752-4591, or visit africanchildrenschoir.com.
Continue ReadingChurch preps for pumpkin patch
First United Methodist Church will host its annual pumpkin patch daily beginning Thursday, Oct. 10, at the church, 303 N. Evers St. The patch will be open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. The patch is a fundraiser for the church’s Youth Ministry, allowing students to participate in a variety of trips and retreats. Any […]
Continue ReadingDawsey Norman Craig
Dawsey Norman Craig, 78, of Lakeland and formerly of Plant City/Seffner, died Sept. 16, 2013, at Palm Terrace of Lakeland. Born July 1, 1935, in Lake Wales, he was the son of the late George Craig and Oneeter Douglas Craig. He was the husband of Martha Craig, who survives. Mr. Craig was a veteran of […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Tilda Paola Harris
Tilda Paola Harris, 43 of Plant City, died Sept. 17, 2013. Born Nov. 1, 1969, in Bourges, France, she was the daughter of Arthur and Danielle LeGeret Cardarelli. She was the wife of Christopher Harris. Mrs. Harris was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, an assistant manager at Carrabba’s Italian Grill and loved the […]
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