It’s been a long process, but the Evangelical Presbyterian Church has selected its new pastor. Scott Lawry and his family will move from Alabama to Plant City to take the helm. Lawry’s first Sunday in the pulpit will be Jan. 5, 2014. “In my mind, it’s a dream job,” Lawry said. “It’s a special church. […]
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Hamfest to plug into Plant City this weekend
Video may have killed the radio star, but it did not silence the amateur radio network. Plant City will host the annual Tampa Bay Hamfest for the first time Dec. 6 and 7. Ham operators will share their transmissions and technologies at the event, which will take place at the Florida Strawberry Festival Agricultural Center. […]
Continue ReadingCommunity leaders educate students at annual teach-in
It wasn’t a regular school day walking onto the campus of Trapnell Elementary School, Nov. 21. A classic car, tow truck and fire truck were parked out front. In the courtyard, chickens clucked in cages. Students cooed as they passed by tethered sheep. A motorcycle roared from some mysterious corner. It was the 2013 Great […]
Continue ReadingFBC Midway pastor steps down
It is safe to say First Baptist Church of Midway won’t find another pastor quite like the Rev. Mitch Weissman. His Sunday best hides a proud collection of tattoos that snake around both arms and legs. And just a few years ago, before he injured his back in a four-wheeler accident, it wasn’t out of […]
Continue ReadingRemedi Spa hosts Mistletoe Mixer
Remedi Spa hosted its eight annual Mistletoe Mixer Dec. 3. Guests were given tours of the facility, a rundown on the hottest new products and demonstrations of spa services. For more, call the owner Stacy Dunn, (813) 752-2433.
Continue ReadingHistory Roadshow to make stop at Plant City library
The Bruton Memorial Library has a rich heritage that dates back to 1927. This weekend, Plant City residents will get a chance to learn more about their library and even share some memories at the Library History Roadshow. The show is part of an initiative to celebrate Hillsborough libraries’ 100th anniversary. Since April 2011, staff […]
Continue ReadingCops Corner 12.05.13
The following information was gathered from incident and arrest reports obtained from the Plant City Police Department. NOV. 11 TARGET PRACTICE Intersection of Alabama and Spruce streets. Shooting into an Occupied Vehicle. The victim reported that at about 11 a.m., he was driving westbound on Alabama Street, near Spruce Street, when someone shot and hit […]
Continue ReadingFestival ticket sales start Dec. 5
Tickets for the Florida Strawberry Festival’s headline entertainment shows will be on sale beginning Dec. 5. Tickets for all 22 shows can be purchased online, flstrawberryfestival.com, by phone, (813) 754-1996, or at the Amscot Main Ticket Office, 2209 W. Oak Ave., Plant City. Headliners include Rascal Flatts, The Band Perry, Boyz II Men, Little Big […]
Continue ReadingWin two tickets to Christmas Town!
Youth pop singing group NRG and the Plant City Times & Observer are partnering to give our readers a chance to win two tickets to Busch Gardens’ Christmas Town! To enter, tell us your favorite Christmas carol — along with a reason why. Submit your entries to Editor Michael Eng via email, meng@plantcityobserver.com, or through […]
Continue ReadingImprovement League accepting MLK nominations
The Improvement League now is accepting nomination for the annual Plant City MLK Community Awards. The awards include: E.L. Bing Education Award. Recognizing an individual or organization whose actions support improvement in the areas of education/academics involving primarily at-risk youth and young adults in Plant City. The late Mr. E.L. Bing served as principal of former […]
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