In honor of Mother’s Day, Busciglio Smiles want you to nominate your mom, or someone who has been a mother-figure in your life, for a chance to win a $100 gift card along with a gift basket. Visit TheOrthoDoc.com/bestmom, and tell us why you think she’s the world’s best mom. She will then be entered […]
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Summer program taking applications
Lots of Hugs Learning Center has kicked off its registration for the summer program. The program takes place from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. June 8 to Aug. 7, at Mt. Moriah Missionary Baptist Church, 911 E. Warren Street. The program is for children 5 to 12 years old. It offers children a safe place […]
Continue ReadingCivinettes give Easter goodies
The Civinettes Service Club at Plant City High School rallied together to provide Easter bags filled with goodies for all 39 kids of the Florida Baptist Children’s Home in Lakeland. Under the leadership of the Vice President Ashlyn Yarbrough, the service club joined with many businesses in Plant City and Lakeland to provide these gifts. […]
Continue ReadingHappy retirement Bruce Long
Bruce Anthony Long retired from Zephryhills Correctional Institute Feb. 28. Long was born Aug. 16, 1959, in Plant City, to John and Alice Long. He is the youngest of four siblings. He was educated in Hillsborough County Public Schools and graduated from Plant City High School in 1977, where he excelled in football and track […]
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Why is your mother the best? Is she always there for you in a time of need? Does she make the best strawberry cookies around? The Plant City Times & Observer is calling all daughters and sons to enter the annual Mother’s Day essay contest. Tell us why your mother deserves to be featured. Include […]
Continue ReadingYouth talent show taking auditions
The Next Radical Generation is excited to host a Youth Vocalist Talent Show beginning at 7 p.m. Friday, May 15, at Plant City Entertainment, 101 N. Thomas St. Audition videos, taken on smart phones or other personal devices, are due by May 1 and should be submitted through email to NRGSingOutLoud@gmail.com. The competition is open to elementary, middle, and high […]
Continue ReadingMasonic Lodge to host fish fry
A fish fry will take place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 18, at the Olin S. Wright Masonic Lodge #79, 304 Acacia Drive and Reynolds Street. Enjoy fried fish, fixings, ice tea and dessert for a $10 donation. There will also be a child ID program for children where ID cards and […]
Continue ReadingStudents advance in speech contest
Eight local students competed in the Optimist Club’s Optimist Oratorical Contest in March, and two advanced to a higher level. The students first competed March 16 at the Plant City Recreation & Parks Department administrative office. Each student presented a five-minute speech in front of an audience of more than 50 people, including friends, family […]
Continue ReadingArchives ready for intern program
The Plant City Photo Archives and History Center’s intern program is open for applications for the 2015 summer and fall terms. The program is designed to provide students the opportunity to learn muse- um, archives and history center skills in a real-life setting. The intern program was initiated in 2010 and has provided high school-level […]
Continue ReadingJuniors stand out at conference
Four juniors represented Plant City High School at the 2015 Leadership and Ethics Conference presented by West Point Society Florida West Coast Chapter. The event was held at the University of Tampa, Vaughn Center. Ethics issues facing today’s young people and leadership were covered. The students were: Madison Manley, Shelby Baerwalde, Kendall Johnson and Chase Lott.
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