First Baptist Church of Midway hosted a back to school bash Sunday, Aug. 16. The church was able to supply about 600 students with school supplies and fed about 1,600 parents and students. Students also had the chance to receive free hair cuts and play games. Courtesy photos.
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PHOTO GALLERY: Walden Lake Golf & Country Club Grill Soft Opening
On Saturday, Aug. 15, Walden Lake residents flocked to the soft opening of the Walden Lake Golf & Country Club’s grill. The re-opening of the grill is part of a series of improvements made by Lynn Archibald, the new manager of the Walden Lake Golf & Country Club. The soft opening, which was packed wall […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Durant High School Band Meet and Greet
On Saturday, Aug. 15, Durant High School band members performed the drills they learned in band camp for their friends and family. Parents were then invited to the field to learn a few basic marching steps, followed by a BBQ for all in attendance.
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: WaterVentures comes to East County Family Resource Center
On Thursday, Aug. 13, the mobile science lab WaterVentures stopped at the East County Family Resource Center in Plant City. Kids were able to climb into the 53-foot semi truck and learn about recycling, water flow and the importance of aquifers through interactive exhibits. Contact Emily Topper at etopper@plantcityobserver.com
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: SCHS Band Camp
There was sweet music to the ears in the Strawberry Crest High School courtyard this week. Students in the band attended the annual summer band camp in preparation for the start of the school year later in August.
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: 2015 Salute to Agriculture Winners
On Wednesday, Aug. 12, the Plant City Chamber of Commerce and Farm Credit of Central Florida presented the 2015 Salute to Agriculture winners. The event was held at the Expo Hall at the Florida Strawberry Festival, and included breakfast and door prizes. The winners included: Hugh Gramling – Agriculturist of the Year Michael Lopez – […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: AgriTech Expo
The AgriTech Expo was held at the Florida Strawberry Festival Expo Hall on Wednesday, Aug. 5. The event featured several agricultural-based booths, promoting products for local farmers. Attendees could enjoy shopping for farm equipment, fresh berries and plants. Photos by Abby Baker and Arden White. Abby Baker and Arden White are student interns with the […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Kiwanis Spelling Bee
The Kiwanis Spelling Bee, benefitting the Kiwanis Club of Plant City, was held on Tuesday, Aug. 4 at the Plant City High School Community Building. Representatives from multiple organizations in the Plant City community competed, spelling words that ranged in difficulty. The top three winners of the night were Cheryl Johnston (3rd place), Danielle Odden […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Buddy Bowl
The rain couldn’t stop players from the Plant City Dolphins and East Bay Bucs from coming out to play in the inaugural Buddy Bowl exhibition at Otis M. Andrews Park. In honor of the late Buddy Bennett, former Dolphins organization president, the two parties battled it out on the field, only taking breaks for the […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALELRY: Girls’ Night Out
Downtown Merchants stayed open late Friday, July 31, for a Girls’ Night Out celebration. Stores held special sales and served refreshments. For every $10 a customer spent, they were entered for a raffle.
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