Dr. Milagros Mendoza and the team at Plant City Dentistry revealed recently the winner of the practice’s My Free Smile giveaway. LeighAnn White, of Plant City, will be given a smile makeover, as well as a hair and clothing makeover from a Self Expressions Boutique and Kukai Jones at Textures salon.
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Observer snags Local Media Association awards
The Plant City Observer/Plant City Times & Observer this week won five awards in the Local Media Association’s 2013 Editorial Contest, a national competition. Our awards include: First place: Best Sports Section First place: Best Feature — “A Chance to Change” Second place: Best Front Page Second place: Best Special Section — Summer Bucket List […]
Continue ReadingResident plans event for veterans
Plant City resident Sharon Flowers is organizing a group for Flags of Fallen Vets. The group will travel Saturday, May 25, to Florida National Cemetery, in Bushnell, to place flags at graves.The deadline to sign up is April 21. For more information, call Flowers at (813) 764-6440.
Continue ReadingPlant City Boy Scouts earn Eagle status
Many years of hard work paid off for five Boy Scouts on March 24, when they received the award of Eagle Scout. Chase Dunn, Michael Hahn, Isaac Rivers, Christopher Tatum and Spencer Tatum, along with their families, were honored in a ceremony at American Legion Post 26.
Continue ReadingFlags for Fallen Vets needs volunteers
Local resident Sharon Flowers is looking to get a group together for Flags of Fallen Vets. The group will travel to the Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell on Saturday, May 25 to place flags at graves. The deadline to sign up is April 21. So far, no one has signed up. If you go: When: Saturday, […]
Continue ReadingLowe’s MDA benefit gets extension
There still is time to contribute to Lowe’s Home Improvement’s annual Muscular Dystrophy Association fundraising drive. Lowe’s has extended its MDA Shamrock program through April 12. Donors can purchase shamrocks for $1, $5 or $20. Businesses also can contribute. Last year, the Plant City Lowe’s raised more than $15,000 — good enough for No. 1 […]
Continue ReadingFirst Baptist to host registration
First Baptist Learning Center and Preschool will host a registration event for 2- and 3-year-old students for the 2014-2015 school year from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, April 5, at the school 503 N. Palmer St. For more information, call (813) 754-1773.
Continue ReadingPlant City’s Victoria Garren wins in ‘other’ P.C.
Plant City’s own Victoria Garren earned another pageant crown — this time in Florida’s “other” P.C. Garren was crowned Miss Palm Coast March 22, at the 2014 Miss Palm Coast, St. Augustine and Flagler County Pageant.
Continue ReadingTruck raffle benefits city
Ocala resident Maria Humbarger, the winner of Stingray Chevrolet’s annual Florida Strawberry Festival drawing, received her 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4WD LT Crew Cab truck during a ceremony March 25, at Stingray Chevrolet. “We look forward to this opportunity every year because it’s a win for everyone,” says Florida Strawberry Festival Assistant Manager Lee Bakst. […]
Continue ReadingI-4 Power thanks customers
I-4 Power Equipment customers enjoyed a feast fit for a king March 21, during the company’s customer appreciation event. The event featured a barbecue lunch prepared by Robert and Diana Cooper, along with giveaways, raffle prizes and special promotions.
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