Plant City Automotive has rescheduled its Open House from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 17, at the shop, 2303 James L. Redman Parkway. The event originally was scheduled to take place May 3, but was postponed because of rain. Guests can enter to win prizes and can enjoy free food and drinks. The event […]
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Mother’s Day Essay Contest winner receives prizes
Mother’s Day Essay Contest winner Kenley Connell, second from right, her mother, Erika, and siblings picked up their prizes from Grimes Hardware Manager Stacy Zemlo. Plant City Times & Observer advertising executive Veronica Prostko also congratulated the family.
Continue ReadingJarrett-Scott Ford honors FFA students
As part of its Built Ford Tough FFA Scholarship Program, Jarrett-Scott Ford awarded $1,000 scholarships to three Plant City-area students. Taylor Harrelson, of Plant City High School’s FFA; Levi Mayo, of Strawberry Crest High School’s FFA; and Alyssa Shepherd, of Durant High School’s FFA, each received the award. The program is designed to recognize FFA […]
Continue ReadingUnited Food Bank of Plant City to host food drive
The United Food Bank of Plant City will be host a Letter Carrier Food Drive on Saturday, May, 10, throughout the city. Donors should leave non-perishable boxed and canned goods in their mailbox, and the letter carrier will collect them during the normal mail route. All donations benefit the United Food Bank of Plant City. […]
Continue ReadingChurch to host prayer service for Doug Gibbs
As many of you know, Doug Gibbs, the Gibber, son, brother, companion, uncle and dear friend to many in Plant City, is very ill and in need of prayer. Randy Humphrey, longtime friend of Gibbs and pastor at Hopeweaver Community Church, has offered his church building to facilitate the prayer service, which will take place from […]
Continue ReadingEnter our Mother’s Day contest!
Attention kids: Want to really surprise your mom this Mother’s Day? Enter our new Mother’s Day Essay Contest! All you have to do is write at least 100 words telling us why you love your mom. Send your submissions to Editor Michael Eng, meng@plantcityobserver.com. Deadline is Tuesday, May 6. We will select finalists and a […]
Continue ReadingPlant City seminary plans fundraising gala
Evangelical University and Seminary will host its Seventh Anniversary Banquet and Fundraiser at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, May 8, at Plant City’s First Baptist Church, 503 N. Palmer St. This year’s keynote speaker will be Dr. Greg Morris, author, executive and founder of Leadership Dynamics, in Lakeland. Guests also will enjoy catering by Fred’s Southern Kitchen […]
Continue Reading Photo archives names photojournalism winners
The Plant City Photo Archives and History Center announced last week the winners of its annual Photojournalism Contest. The contest, now in its fifth year, challenged Plant City High School students to enter the competition and submit a story and related photos pertaining to greater Plant City’s history, people, places or things. This year’s contest […]
Continue ReadingPlant City Automotive to host Open House
Plant City Automotive will host an Open House from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 3, at the center, 2303 James L. Redman Parkway. Guests can enter to win a variety of prizes and can enjoy free food and drinks. Kids can take a turn on the bounce house. Sprint car driver Grant Thormeier and […]
Continue Reading Bluegrass greats strum into Plant City
The Central Florida Bluegrass Association will host a two-day camping and bluegrass event April 25 to 26, at Boone’s Nursery, 1111 E. Sam Allen Road, Plant City. Camping and jamming begins Friday April 25. Music takes place April 26, beginning with JR & Cecil and Friends at 3 p.m.; The Cotton-Eyed Does at 4 p.m.; […]
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