Plant City High School senior Katelyn Scott was accepted into the intern program at the Photo Archives and History Center and began Friday, June 12. The Plant City Photo Archives and History Center’s internship program is designed to provide students the opportunity to learn museum, archives, and history center skills in a real-life setting. During her internship, […]
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Former Queen makes dean’s list
Chelsea Bowden was named to the Spring 2015 dean’s list at Samford University. She is an early childhood education/early childhood special education/elementary education/elementary collaborative major. Samford University releases dean’s lists after the close of the fall and spring semesters each academic year. To qualify for the dean’s list, a student must have earned a minimum […]
Continue ReadingNominations open for award
The Florida Commission on the Status of Women is looking for nominations for the Florida Achievement Award. The Commission will recognize meritorious women who have improvd the lives of women in Florida and who have served as positive role models for women and girls in their community. Nominations may be made in two categories: women […]
Continue ReadingHistoric Resources board to hold special meeting on Tever Street improvements
The City of Plant City Historic Resources Board will hold a special meeting at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 23, at the Sadye Gibbs Auditorium of City Hall (Nettie Berry Draughon Municipal Building), 302 W. Reynolds St., regarding improvements at 507 W. Tever Street and other matters that may come before the board. If a person […]
Continue ReadingFather’s Day contest winners pick up Parkesdale prize
Shaylee Spell, 5, and her family picked up a Father’s Day prize basket from Parkesdale Farm Market for the essay she wrote on why her father, Troy Spell, is the best. It printed last Friday. In case you missed it: I think my daddy is the best in the whole world. No one else has […]
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The Plant City Times & Observer has partnered with the City of Plant City Recreation and Parks Department to giveaway six pairs of VIP tickets to the annual Fourth of July celebration at the Plant City Stadium, 1810 E. Park Road. The celebration will take place beginning at 6 p.m. Saturday, July 4, at Plant […]
Continue ReadingPlant City YMCA to honor Joe Sedita
The Plant City Family YMCA is pleased to honor Joe Sedita at its 13th annual Strong Leader Dinner. Sedita’s contributions to the Plant City community echo the Y’s commitment to strengthening the community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. As the retired founder of the accounting and financial management firms, Sedita Kilton & Company CPAs PL, and Sedita […]
Continue ReadingCan your dog be a therapy dog?
There will be an open house for therapy dogs from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Monday, June 22, at South Florida Baptist Hospital’s Community Conference Room, 301 N. Alexander St. After being trained, pet therapy dogs interact with patients at the hospital and can help reduce anxiety, depression and fatigue. The dogs provide comfort, entertainment and […]
Continue ReadingCongratulations on wedding
Friends and family congratulate Julio and Hilda Gonzalez on their wedding Saturday, June 13, at Iglesia de Dios Torre Fuerte in Plant City. The couple celebrated with a reception at Downtown Banquet Hall with dinner and a dance.
Continue ReadingJunior gardeners leave mark
Five fifth grade junior gardeners completed their program at Jackson Elementary School. The students are: Kelia Harrold, Tatianna Oppenheimer-Lebron, Heaven Davis, Cason Bailey and Benjamin Garcia. This program, which is cooperative effort between Jackson Elementary and the Plant City Garden Club, was chaired by Deb flock, the junior gardeners chairperson. Marci Wilcox is the chairperson […]
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