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 […]
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Father’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 […]
Continue ReadingMeals on Wheels needs volunteers
Plant City Meals on Wheels needs volunteers to deliver meals to its clients. The organization delivers meals Monday through Friday at lunch time, and drivers are needed for three out of the five days. Drivers will work one day a week, and most routes take less than two hours to deliver. Meals on Wheels office is […]
Continue ReadingPCHS student wins award
Deanna Rodriguez was selected as a recipient of the Anne Frank Humanitarian Award. The Florida Holocaust Museum sponsors the award to recognizes the “goodness of today’s youth.” Deanna was selected based on her service to others. She is active in the Be the Match Foundation, which partners with the National Bone Marrow Registry to find […]
Continue ReadingEnter Father’s Day contest
Busciglio Smiles is hosting a Father’s Day contest. Nominate your dad for a chance to win a Big Green Egg. What is the best lesson your dad taught you? Enter with an answer at theorthodoc.com. Include a picture for a second chance to win. Contest ends June 15.
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