On Saturday, Aug. 1, Family Festival was held at American Legion. The festival featured food, vendors and animals that were ready for adoption. A number of animal rescue groups were present, including The Greyhound Gang of Florida and Tampa Bay Bulldog Club Rescue. The event benefitted Caribbean Spay Neuter projects. Contact Emily Topper at etopper@plantcityobserver.com
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PHOTO GALLERY: The 13th Annual Tampa Elvis Festival
On Saturday, Aug. 1, the 13th Annual Tampa Elvis Festival and Contest was held in the Expo Hall at the Florida Strawberry Festival Fairgrounds. Elvis tribute artists performed in a contest, complete with a performance by award-winning tribute artist Ted Torres. Attendees also enjoyed food, a silent auction and vendors selling Elvis memorabilia.
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Hope Lutheran Church Vacation Bible School
Hope Lutheran Church began Vacation Bible School on July 26. The program will run daily through July 30 from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Dinner will also be served from 5:15 p.m. to 6 p.m. All children are welcome to attend and participate in crafts, music and games.
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Behind the Scenes of The Music Man
Plant City Entertainment put on a production of The Music Man on Friday, July 24, directed by Tyler Hollis. The final showing of the performance will be on July 25 at 8 p.m. Contact Emily Topper at etopper@plantcityobserver.com
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Summer Cheerleading Clinic at PCHS
Summer cheerleading camp at Plant City High School began on July 21 for kids aged four to 13. The PCHS cheerleading squad taught a clinic of dances, tricks and flips to girls of all ages in preparation for a showcase on July 22. Cheerleading coach Karen Snapp said that she has seen many girls who […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Parkway Baptist Church Vacation Bible School
Parkway Baptist Church is hosting its Vacation Bible School from July 19 to July 24. The camp is welcome to those in kindergarten through the fifth grade, with a theme of “Journey Off the Map.” Campers can enjoy games, crafts and music while learning about their faith.
Continue ReadingSLIDESHOW: PCTO’s Instagram turns 1
TheSweetBeat, Plant City Times & Observer’s Instagram, turned 1 this month. We celebrated by creating a Flipgram to look back on the many memories over the past year. Make sure to follow TheSweetBeat and use #TheSweetBeat for a chance to have your photos featured.
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: First Baptist of Midway VBS
First Baptist of Midway in Plant City began its Vacation Bible School on July 13. The program is SonSpark Labs. VBS runs until July 17, from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Children in kindergarten through fifth grade are welcome to participate.
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Leslie Rice Memorial
Students, alumni, faculty, family and friends gathered at Plant City High School to celebrate the life of teacher Leslie Rice over the weekend. A sea of orange and teal covered the gym’s bleachers. After a slideshow her family spoke, along with many teachers and students. Balloons were released into the air at the final closing. Photos by […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Church on the Rock Vacation Bible School
Church on the Rock began its SonSpark Labs Vacation Bible School on July 13. The program will run from July 13 to July 17, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. The program is free, and children in kindergarten through sixth grade are invited to participate.
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