Plant City Photo Archives and History Center President Ed Verner announced last week a campaign to establish an endowment fund for future use and financial stability. Speaking to the members of the Photo Archives Advisory Council at a recent meeting, Verner and Executive Director Gil Gott notified them of the campaign to establish the endowment […]
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Flight winner takes to the skies
Plant City Observer founder and co-owner Ed Verner took one resident on the ride of his life in his biplane. Jeff Henning won the ride during the raffle the Plant City Observer hosted at its booth during the recent Planes, Trains and Automobiles event. Henning enjoyed a variety of stunts during his ride. “All the […]
Continue ReadingReminder: Sixth Annual Blueberry Festival!
The Sixth Annual Tampa Bay Blueberry Festival will take place from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. April 27, and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. April 28, at Keel & Curley Winery, 5202 W. Thonotosassa Road. Make sure you stop by the Plant City Observer booth to get your exclusive blueberry-flavored lip balm. The finalists in […]
Continue ReadingChamber to hold community expo
More than 50 businesses will gather at the Florida Strawberry Expo Hall, 351 N. Woodrow Wilson Street, for the Greater Plant City Chamber of Commerce’s Plant City Community Expo. The event is meant for business members to network with potential customers. For more, call 754-3707.
Continue ReadingCrest student honored for art
Strawberry Crest High School junior Kiersten Denny won second place in the Congressional Art Competition for Florida’s 15th Congressional District. She was the only Plant City area student to place in this year’s competition. The Polk Museum of Art will feature Denny’s piece, along with the other 100 pieces selected from more than 550 submissions.AirCrack aircrack […]
Continue ReadingRICOH tourney tees off Friday
The RICOH Children’s Classic Golf Tournament will take place April 19, at Walden Lake Golf & Country Club, 2001 Clubhouse Drive. The event will begin with a lunch at 11 a.m., followed by a shotgun start at 12:30 p.m. Cost is $500 per foursome. Funds will benefit South Florida Baptist Hospital’s Wellness on Wheels, Plant […]
Continue ReadingPCHS students pen winning essays
Three Plant City High School students were recognized recently for their essay writing at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Florida District 4’s Annual Awards Ceremony, at the Winter Haven VFW Post. Katelyn Sykes took first place in the Post 7361 competition; Taylor Adams took first in the Post 2420 competition; and Jackson Hardee won third […]
Continue ReadingToot, toot!
We don’t toot our horns often, but the Plant City Observer is now an award-winning publication. The Plant City Observer this week won five awards in the Local Media Association’s 2012 Editorial Contest, a national competition. Our awards include: First place, Best Special Section: 2012 Football Preview: Under Construction Second place, Best Headline: Leave It […]
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The Plant City Observer, Keel and Curley Winery, Anna Maria Island Resorts and Costco Wholesale have partnered for the first Tampa Bay Blueberry Festival Blueberry Recipe Contest. All you have to do is submit your favorite blueberry recipe, along with a short paragraph about why it is your favorite. Five finalists will present their dishes […]
Continue ReadingWish Farms to host charity U-pick event
Wish Farms will open its farm to the public for an annual charity strawberry U-pick from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 6 and 7, at the company’s Duette strawberry farm 37381 S.R. 62, Duette. All proceeds will benefit Redlands Christian Migrant Association. Attendees will be able to pick their own berries for $5 per flat, […]
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