A formal proclamation was held Thursday, May 7, at City Hall for the National Day of Prayer. Mayor Rick Lott gave the proclamation. State Rep. Dan Raulerson also was in attendance. During the hour-long ceremony, different community members prayed for a variety of things: Pastor Norm Blanton: personal repentance Pastor Joe Kelley: marriage/family Pastor Tim […]
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Plant City Times & Observer brings in awards
The Plant City Times & Observer is pleased to announce that the paper has won four awards in the 2014 Local Media Association’s editorial contest: Best Front Page: Third Best Feature: Second, Dahlia Strong Best Feature: Third, House of Healing Best Breaking News Story: Plant City fires police chief The Plant City Times & Observer contributed four wins to […]
Continue ReadingOoh La La hosts contest for moms
Ooh La La Hair Studio is having a Mother’s Day contest, and the grand prize is a makeover. Write in about your amazing mom via Facebook on the Ooh La La Hair Studio of Plant City page or mail-in or drop-off letters to the studio at 2412 James L. Redman Parkway, Plant City, Fl 33566. […]
Continue ReadingBusciglio offering prize for moms
In honor of Mother’s Day, Busciglio Smiles want you to nominate your mom, or someone who has been a mother-figure in your life, for a chance to win a $100 gift card along with a gift basket. Visit TheOrthoDoc.com/bestmom, and tell us why you think she’s the world’s best mom. She will then be entered […]
Continue ReadingSummer program taking applications
Lots of Hugs Learning Center has kicked off its registration for the summer program. The program takes place from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. June 8 to Aug. 7, at Mt. Moriah Missionary Baptist Church, 911 E. Warren Street. The program is for children 5 to 12 years old. It offers children a safe place […]
Continue ReadingCivinettes give Easter goodies
The Civinettes Service Club at Plant City High School rallied together to provide Easter bags filled with goodies for all 39 kids of the Florida Baptist Children’s Home in Lakeland. Under the leadership of the Vice President Ashlyn Yarbrough, the service club joined with many businesses in Plant City and Lakeland to provide these gifts. […]
Continue ReadingHappy retirement Bruce Long
Bruce Anthony Long retired from Zephryhills Correctional Institute Feb. 28. Long was born Aug. 16, 1959, in Plant City, to John and Alice Long. He is the youngest of four siblings. He was educated in Hillsborough County Public Schools and graduated from Plant City High School in 1977, where he excelled in football and track […]
Continue ReadingEnter to win Mother’s Day contest
Why is your mother the best? Is she always there for you in a time of need? Does she make the best strawberry cookies around? The Plant City Times & Observer is calling all daughters and sons to enter the annual Mother’s Day essay contest. Tell us why your mother deserves to be featured. Include […]
Continue ReadingYouth talent show taking auditions
The Next Radical Generation is excited to host a Youth Vocalist Talent Show beginning at 7 p.m. Friday, May 15, at Plant City Entertainment, 101 N. Thomas St. Audition videos, taken on smart phones or other personal devices, are due by May 1 and should be submitted through email to NRGSingOutLoud@gmail.com. The competition is open to elementary, middle, and high […]
Continue ReadingMasonic Lodge to host fish fry
A fish fry will take place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 18, at the Olin S. Wright Masonic Lodge #79, 304 Acacia Drive and Reynolds Street. Enjoy fried fish, fixings, ice tea and dessert for a $10 donation. There will also be a child ID program for children where ID cards and […]
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