The Plant City High School Class of 1978 will celebrate its 35th class reunion this weekend. The festivities take place from 6 to 11 p.m. Friday, Aug. 9, at Keel & Curley Winery, 5210 W. Thonotosassa Road, Plant City. The 35-year reunion fun continues from 6 to 11 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 10, at Embassy Suites, […]
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Chamber to host New Teacher Coffee
The Greater Plant City Chamber of Commerce will host its 2013 New Teacher Coffee from 7 to 9 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 15, at Florida Strawberry Festival Expo Hall, 303 Lemon St., Plant City. The purpose of the breakfast is to warmly welcome all new Area Six teachers, from 25 local schools, to the Plant City […]
Continue ReadingMy, my! Look how we’ve grown!
Welcome to the first edition of the Plant City Times & Observer, a joint venture of the Observer Media Group and the Tampa Bay Times. You’ll notice some key differences from the Plant City Observer you have enjoyed since we launched in July 2012. Now printed on broadsheet paper, each page is larger, giving us […]
Continue ReadingPlant City teen shines on stage
Nicole Bristol competed in the National America Miss Pageant July 14, in Orlando. “She did fantastic at the pageant,” her mother, Jeanne, says. “She was very nervous but came through very well.” Bristol has been diagnosed with bipolar disorder with visual and auditory hallucinations. She competed in the pageant to inspire other girls and help […]
Continue ReadingTimes & Observer to launch Aug. 1
About a month ago, the Plant City Observer announced a new partnership with the Tampa Bay Times to produce the Plant City Times & Observer. The new version of your favorite community newspaper will begin publishing Aug. 1. What does this mean for you? It means a larger newspaper chock full of more of the […]
Continue ReadingPlant City band seeks new members
Plant City High School’s marching band and color guard are seeking new members. Band Director Jackie Worley currently is recruiting new members for the 2013-2014 school year. No experience is needed — only a passion for music and a willingness to work hard. For more, call (813) 757-9370, Ext. 282.
Continue ReadingChili’s to host fundraiser for Plant City’s Relay for Life
Chili’s will be partnering with Relay for Life Plant City for a fundraiser Thursday, July 18. If diners tell their waiters they are participating, 10% of the check will benefit Plant City’s Relay. Five area Chili’s will be participating. The fundraiser will help Relay reach their goal of $245,000. They are: Plant City 3001 James […]
Continue ReadingDaybreak Rotary presents check for train platform
Plant City Daybreak Rotary Club President George Banning presented a check for the construction of the downtown train platform, July 15. David Miller, part of the platform planning committee, accepted the $2,500 check on behalf of the committee. “I would like to thank the club for this,” Miller said. Miller recounted a time when the […]
Continue ReadingStudents eligible for backpacks from YMCA
Hillsborough County students from kindergarten through 12 may be eligible to receive a backpack filled with school supplies. The Tampa YMCA is teaming up with the Emergency Care Help Organization to provide 1,800 students with the school essentials. All qualified families have to be registered to participate this year.Families can register by contacting Sandy Acevedo […]
Continue ReadingRotary recognizes members at installation meeting
At the Rotary Club of Plant City’s installation meeting June 27, the club’s incoming President, Aaron Davis, presented the outgoing President, Billy Keel, with a plaque commemorating his year of service. “With Billy’s leadership the club had an outstanding year,” Rotarian Jim Scott said. The club had two very successful fundraisers, the Wild Game Cookout and Dancing […]
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