Six students participated in the annual Plant City Optimist Club Oratorical Contest Feb. 4, at the Plant City Recreation & Parks Department administrative office. First-place winners included Ashlyn Yarbrough (girls) and Mario Leon (boys). Second place went to Emmalise Hunter and Arie Fry, and third place to Katherine Ruppert and Chase Lott.
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Church sizzles with sausage supper
The members and staff of Hope Lutheran Church invite the community to the church’s 19th annual Whole Hog Sausage Supper from 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Feb. 17, at the church, 2001 N. Park Road. This meal will feature of whole-hog sausage, sauerkraut, corn, green beans and more. Cost is $9 for adults and $5 […]
Continue ReadingWild Game Cookout Winner Announced
Stephanie Karr is the winner of the Plant City Observer’s social contest for two tickets to the Plant City Elks Lodge Wild Game Cookout. Karr gave the tickets to her boyfriend, Michael Alexander, who plans to take his brother, Howard, to the all-male event. The 25th annual men’s night out will take place from 6 […]
Continue ReadingChurch launches recovery program
Lorena Jaeb Rainbow House launched recently a series of addictions classes. The classes take place from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays, at 504 N. Palm Drive, Plant City. The class is a faith-based, 12-step addiction recovery group for all addictions. Leland Family Ministries is recognized by the state as a licensed substance abuse agency and […]
Continue ReadingGarden program blooms at library
Bruton Memorial Library will host its next Master Gardening Program at 7 p.m. Feb. 11, at the library, 302 W. McLendon St., Plant City. Titled, “Spring Vegetable Garden, ” the program will feature Master Gardener, Phil Channell. The program is sponsored by the Master Gardening Division of the Hillsborough County Extension Service. Members of the […]
Continue ReadingHappy 60th anniversary to William and Elisa Carr
William and Elisa Carr celebrated recently their 60th wedding anniversary. Childhood sweethearts married Jan. 15, 1953, in Union, S.C., they are retired and have been living in Walden Lake since 1982. A former owner of Crystals International, now owned by Kerry Group, the Carrs came to Florida in 1970, from Houston in 1970. Elisa is […]
Continue ReadingAttention bargain shoppers!
The PCHS Raiderette Color Guard will host a fundraiser yard sale from 7 a.m. to noon, Feb. 2, at the Hay Depot, 1001 S. Alexander St.cheat2014
Continue ReadingGarden club sets sail for flower show
Ahoy, mateys! The Plant City Garden Club will host its annual Flower Show from 5 to 8 p.m. Feb. 7, at Walden Lake Golf and Country Club, 2001 Clubhouse Drive. Themed “The Pirates Adventure,” guests of this year’s show also can enjoy a buffet dinner, live entertainment by local favorites Ace Jackson and the Jump […]
Continue ReadingWin two tickets to annual cookout!
The Plant City Observer and Plant City Elks Lodge #1727 have partnered to give away two tickets to the 25th annual Wild Game Cookout. This men’s night out will take place from 6 to 11 p.m. Feb. 9, at the Hillsborough County Cattlemen’s Association Building, 6404 S. C.R. 39, one mile south of State Road […]
Continue ReadingPlant City resident needs help finding lost dog
Plant City High School secretary Sherri Iturriaga is asking for help locating her beloved dog, Rosco, a 7-year-old white miniature Schnauzer. On New Year’s Eve, Rosco broke away from his lead and ran away from his home, located off Robinson Farms Lane off Colson Road and James L. Redman Parkway. The family is offering a […]
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