The Plant City Times & Observer and Plant City Recreation & Parks asked residents what the Fourth of July means to them for a chance to win VIP tickets to the 2014 Fourth of July Celebration. We received a ton of red-hot answers, but only six winners will get to sit front and center to […]
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Want to win July 4 VIP tickets?
The Plant City Times & Observer and the City of Plant City Recreation and Parks Department have partnered to give away tickets for VIP seating for Plant City’s 2014 Fourth of July Celebration! The celebration will take place beginning at 6 p.m. Friday, July 4, at Plant City Stadium, 1810 E. Park Road. Coordinated by […]
Continue ReadingBe on the lookout for hidden money!
The Plant City Times & Observer received an interesting message from a Facebook fan last week. “I’ve recently heard of the pay it forward movement and wanted to bring it to the Plant City/Brandon area,” the user wrote. “I wonder how long it will take for people to see my new site. Anyway, the goal […]
Continue Reading Who has the cutest critter?
Who has the most adorable pet in Plant City? The Plant City Times & Observer and Turkey Creek Animal Hospital and Animal Wellness Center have partnered to present our Cutest Critter Contest! Entering is simple: Just submit a high-resolution photo (200 dpi or better) and a sentence or two about why your pet is the […]
Continue ReadingPlant City native now a dentist
Rodney Mackey Sr. and Valerie Mackey are proud to announce the graduation of their daughter, Dr. DeShaydia (Shay) Mackey, from the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Dentistry. Shay is a graduate of Durant High School and basketball standout, where she earned MVP honors for four years and received an academic scholarship to The […]
Continue ReadingWells Memorial wreaths a Plant City success
Wells Memorial and Event Center’s Memorial Day Wreath Project raised $260 for Plant City American Legion Post 26. The funeral home sold 16-inch wreaths and donated half the money raised to the post. The wreaths were displayed on the lawn outside the funeral home during Memorial Day weekend. “Thanks to the Plant City response to […]
Continue ReadingElks Lodge plans Flag Day Ritual
The Plant City Elks Lodge No. 1727 will host its Flag Day Ritual at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, June 12, at the lodge, 1501 N. Alexander St. The Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks is the first and only fraternal body to require formal observance of Flag Day. The ceremony features every version of the U.S. […]
Continue ReadingMove over, Bill Nye, the Science Guy!
Briana Wyzinski graduated May 3, from Trevecca Nazarene University, in Nashville, Tenn. She is a graduate of Plant City High and the daughter of Don and Renee Corzine, of Plant City. Wyzinski double-majored in chemistry and biology and minored in mathematics. She also was active in many campus organizations, including the Alpha Pi chapter of […]
Continue ReadingDurant football kicks off yard sale
The first Durant Football Family Yard Sale will take place from 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, June 21, in the school gymnasium, 4748 Cougar Path, Plant City. This is an opportunity for the community to support the program’s summer camp costs. Organizers are seeking donations of gently used items, as well as volunteers. For […]
Continue ReadingStage set for Plant City dinner theater
Plant City’s Mystery Dinner Theater will return with a two-night run of “A Dangerous Night on a Desert Isle.” Shows will take place Friday, June 6 and Saturday, June 7, at HCC John R. Trinkle Center, 1206 N. Park Road. Doors open at 6 p.m., dinner is served at 6:30 p.m., and the show begins […]
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