Award-winning country group Hoyt Hughes Band will be in Plant City Friday, May 29, at Uncle Mike’s Smokehouse Grill, 106 E. State Road 60. The band will be debuting a new single and video of their latest recording “Stomp On.” This is a song that is exemplary of the band’s musical heritage, a rowdy, rocking, […]
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Congratulations, graduate
Chelsea D. Kendrick, of Plant City, graduated with a bachelor’s of social work from University of West Florida in a commencement ceremony May 2. While at the UWF, her activities included dean’s list for two semesters, Student Government Association, Common Ground, Voyages Leadership, Children’s Home Society volunteer and Junior Achievement volunteer. Kendrick is completing her […]
Continue ReadingStudents celebrate high scores
Plant City High School congratulates students earning a spot in the 1290 Club. Students inducted into the club have met the SAT or ACT scores that make them eligible for the highest Bright Future Scholarship. Students must score a 1290 on the SAT in math and critical reading or a composite score of 29 on […]
Continue ReadingGarden Club hosts field trip
The Plant City Garden Club sponsored a field trip to the Walden Lake Park and Nature Trail s for Jackson Elementary gifted students, taught by Elizabeth Damsel. This year’s Junior Gardener program, chaired by Deb Flock, included learning about non-native invasive plants and gardening. This hands on learning experience was enhanced by the field trip […]
Continue ReadingPigapalooza to benefit Guatemala mission trip
Tickets are on sale for a mouth-watering, delicious pork butt, cooked by the Evangelical Presbyterian Church team of grill masters. Tickets are $30 and you must order by Saturday, May 23. On Saturday, May 30, you can pick up your order between 5 to 7 p.m. at EPCPC, 1107 Charlie Griffin Road. All proceeds will go to […]
Continue ReadingOUR TOWN: Meat raffle a success
Knights of Columbus Council 8095 at St. Clement Church raised $2,400 for charity with its annual meat raffle. Parishioner Tom Cowan bought the winning ticket and picked up a trunk load of packaged beef from Rick’s Custom Meats April 18 in Lithia. An anonymous donor paid for the $799 meat package. The raffle, organized by […]
Continue ReadingOUR TOWN: Welcome to the team, Emily
The Plant City Times & Observer has hired a new staff writer. Emily Topper is originally from Winter Park and comes to us after graduating from Flagler College in St. Augustine with a bachelor’s degree in communication. She will be taking the place of staff writer Catherine Sinclair, who is transferring to the West Orange […]
Continue ReadingOUR TOWN: Hanlon selected for sports board
The National Alliance for Youth Sports is proud to announce the formation of an inaugural CYSA Leadership Committee. Tim Hanlon, assistant program manager of the City of Plant City Recreation and Parks Department and certified youth sports administrator, joins 25 other CYSAs as founding members of the committee. The CYSA Leadership Committee brings together youth […]
Continue ReadingHospital to host free seminar for autoimmune disorders
South Florida Baptist Hospital will be hosting Ladies Night Out: Autoimmune Disorders from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, May 14, in the administrative conference room. An expert will identify classic myths about autoimmune disorders and differentiate fact from fiction. Registration is required, and the class is free. Call (813) 644-6720 for more information.
Continue ReadingRotary day for bookish
Rotary, including two clubs from Plant City, will celebrate Rotary Day with the unveiling of the world’s largest traveling children’s book Saturday, May 16, at the Florida State Fairgrounds. Not only is the book a Guiness-world record breaking feat, there will also be a 10,000-book giveaway. The celebration is meant to teach children to dream […]
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