Walden Lake Elementary had a bike rodeo hosted by St. Joseph’s Hospital Feb. 20 and 21. Staff came out to the school and did a presentation for the primary grades. The fourth and fifth graders went through a course set up outside on bikes and scooters to practice the hand signals. They also learned how […]
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Win two tickets to Rascal Flatts!
Youth pop band NRG and the Plant City Times & Observer are teaming up to give one lucky winner tickets to one of this year’s hottest concerts! The Rascal Flatts prize pack includes two general admission tickets, as well as two tickets to the concert, which takes place at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, March 2. Plant […]
Continue ReadingPlant City High crowns prince, princess
Plant City High School has new royalty. The school crowned Jana Watkins as its new princess and Bryson Keel as its prince. Students entered the contest, sponsored by the Civinettes, and carried around containers collecting money for the PCHS Relay for Life Team and the PCHS Scholarship Fund. Top fundraisers were named to the court, […]
Continue ReadingLaw firm honors Kellyanne Hurst
Vanguard Attorneys recently presented $1,000 to Plant City High School in honor of the accomplishments of KellyanneHurst. The award is to be used by athletic departments to enhance the competitive sports programs. The Vanguard Award is given to a student athlete that is also involved in community service. The award is open to student athletes […]
Continue ReadingPlant City to host brick ceremony
Plant City Armed Forces Memorials Foundation will host a dedication ceremony for the latest engraved commemorative bricks for Plant City’s Veterans Memorial Monument Park. The ceremony will take place at 11:30 a.m. Monday, Feb. 24, at the park. The public is invited. To date, about 750 bricks have been engraved and installed. The engraved bricks […]
Continue ReadingCounty commission proclaims Florida Strawberry Festival Days
The Strawberry Festival Queen and Court accepted a proclamation from the Hillsborough County Commission which proclaims Feb. 27 to March 9 Florida Strawberry Festival Days. Commissioner Higginbotham normally presents it the proclamation, but he was in Mumbai for the International Indian Film Academy awards event preparation. Commissioner Sandra Murman presented it this year. Also in […]
Continue ReadingVanguard Attorneys present PCHS with $1,000
Vanguard Attorneys recently presented $1,000 to Plant City High School in honor of the accomplishments of Kellyanne Hurst. The award is to be used by athletics to enhance the competitive sports programs. The Vanguard Award is given to a student athlete that is also involved in community service. The award is open to student athletes throughout […]
Continue ReadingVeterinary center looking for special needs family
Do you know a special needs child who could benefit from life-long canine buddy? The Veterinary Center at Fishhawk and the Hillsborough Animal Health Foundation announced they are canvassing the local community for a family with a special needs child to benefit from a black labrador puppy named Joy. Joy’s situation is just as unique as the […]
Continue ReadingGirls welcomed to American Heritage
On Saturday, Jan. 25, the “Joining Award” was presented to 16 girls as they were officially welcomed into American Heritage Girls Troop FL1107. The new members include Emily Holbert, Katie Catrett, Rosemary Lewis, Rylen Childers, Alivia Eben, Shelby Livingston, Katelyn Holbert, Payton Preti, Emma Livingston, Sarah Collins, Abigail McCranie, Chayce Preti, Brianna Secor and Natalie […]
Continue ReadingTurkey Creek Middle holds U-pick event
The Turkey Creek Middle School FFA Strawberry Project, sponsored by Astin Farms and Astin Strawberry Exchange, is under way. Turkey Creek is celebrating National FFA Week by having a Relay for Life Strawberry You Pick from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 15 and 22. All proceeds will go to the Relay for Life […]
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