One of the requests we receive most frequently is for a Classifieds section in the Plant City Observer. Well, we heard you, and we are thrilled to announce our Classifieds and Service Directory sections are coming in the next few weeks. Soon, you’ll be able to advertise your business, yard, sale, real-estate listing and home […]
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Turkey Creek Middle announces Q2 Honor Roll
Turkey Creek Middle School and the Plant City Observer congratulate all the members of its Quarter 2 Principal’s Honor Roll. Kirstin Bassinger Jenna Keely Araceli Trejo-Rojo Coty Deluca Sarah Gagnon Dustin Jacobs Jadah James Paul Laplaca Karen Nieto Lincee St. Amand Emmanuelle Vandamme Colby Fuller Elisabeth Linsinbigler Bithia Isidro Macedonio Savanah Wyatt Allison Pierce Dustin […]
Continue ReadingLibrary celebrates Black History Month
Bruton Memorial Library is celebrating Black History Month with several programs. The Suncoast Blues Society will present the Gary Brown Band at 7 p.m. Feb. 18, at the library, 302 W. McLendon St. Then, the Books into Movies Book Discussion Group will be discussing “Their Eyes Were Watching God,” by Zora Neale Hurston, from 1 […]
Continue ReadingOptimist Club honors orators
Six students participated in the annual Plant City Optimist Club Oratorical Contest Feb. 4, at the Plant City Recreation & Parks Department administrative office. First-place winners included Ashlyn Yarbrough (girls) and Mario Leon (boys). Second place went to Emmalise Hunter and Arie Fry, and third place to Katherine Ruppert and Chase Lott.
Continue ReadingChurch sizzles with sausage supper
The members and staff of Hope Lutheran Church invite the community to the church’s 19th annual Whole Hog Sausage Supper from 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Feb. 17, at the church, 2001 N. Park Road. This meal will feature of whole-hog sausage, sauerkraut, corn, green beans and more. Cost is $9 for adults and $5 […]
Continue ReadingWild Game Cookout Winner Announced
Stephanie Karr is the winner of the Plant City Observer’s social contest for two tickets to the Plant City Elks Lodge Wild Game Cookout. Karr gave the tickets to her boyfriend, Michael Alexander, who plans to take his brother, Howard, to the all-male event. The 25th annual men’s night out will take place from 6 […]
Continue ReadingChurch launches recovery program
Lorena Jaeb Rainbow House launched recently a series of addictions classes. The classes take place from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays, at 504 N. Palm Drive, Plant City. The class is a faith-based, 12-step addiction recovery group for all addictions. Leland Family Ministries is recognized by the state as a licensed substance abuse agency and […]
Continue ReadingGarden program blooms at library
Bruton Memorial Library will host its next Master Gardening Program at 7 p.m. Feb. 11, at the library, 302 W. McLendon St., Plant City. Titled, “Spring Vegetable Garden, ” the program will feature Master Gardener, Phil Channell. The program is sponsored by the Master Gardening Division of the Hillsborough County Extension Service. Members of the […]
Continue ReadingHappy 60th anniversary to William and Elisa Carr
William and Elisa Carr celebrated recently their 60th wedding anniversary. Childhood sweethearts married Jan. 15, 1953, in Union, S.C., they are retired and have been living in Walden Lake since 1982. A former owner of Crystals International, now owned by Kerry Group, the Carrs came to Florida in 1970, from Houston in 1970. Elisa is […]
Continue ReadingAttention bargain shoppers!
The PCHS Raiderette Color Guard will host a fundraiser yard sale from 7 a.m. to noon, Feb. 2, at the Hay Depot, 1001 S. Alexander St.cheat2014
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