It was a big day for the Plant City Dolphins: four of five teams in the Superbowl, plenty of fans in attendance and boxes upon boxes of first-place trophies to play for. The Mighty Mites and Varsity teams were able to grab that brass ring and win the whole thing, opening and closing the day […]
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FOOTBALL: Plant City 35, Tampa Bay Tech 15
The Tampa Bay Tech Titans, finally healthy, were expected to hang tight with Plant City in the teams' Nov. 20 rematch. They did not. Now, following a 35-15 win, the Raiders are bound for the FHSAA regional championship game on Friday, Nov. 27. The home team got in front early in the game and, after […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Camp Read at Burney Elementary School
Bookworms had a blast at Burney Elementary School’s Camp Read on Wednesday, Nov. 18. Students gathered in tents spread around the campus to read books and hear riddles and jokes. Families were welcome to attend, and a meatball sub dinner was served prior to the event. Contact Emily Topper at etopper@plantcityobserver.com.
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: TCYFCC Cheer-Off 2015
The weekend before the Superbowl, TCYFCC cheerleading teams brought out their best routines for the annual Cheer-Off. The Plant City Dolphins, Turkey Creek Trojans, Dover Patriots and Antioch Redskins each had at least one squad place at the Saturday, Nov. 14 event, which covered all five age groups and several divisions based on squad size. […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Empty Bowls 2015
The first day of cool weather was the perfect time for the annual Empty Bowls fundraiser, held on Saturday, Nov. 14. The annual event raises money for the United Food Bank of Plant City. For just $10, attendees can purchase a handcrafted bowl and fill it with a soup of their choice. Next Radical Generation […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: 38th Annual Pioneer Heritage Day
By Abby Baker | Staff Intern The 38th Annual Pioneer Heritage Day was held Saturday, Nov. 14, at the 1914 Plant City High School Community Center. Guests enjoyed food, drinks and a hayride. Attendees also enjoyed watching performances of Dance Connection, and items sold by various vendors. Contact Emily Topper at etopper@plantcityobserver.com.
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: 2015 Dancing with the Locals
Flashy costumes, exciting props, and numbers full of twists and tricks — that’s what was in store for audience members at the 2015 Dancing with the Locals Competition on Friday, Nov. 13. Couples performed for a panel of judges while audience members enjoyed an open bar and appetizers. Ten couples competed in the annual event, […]
Continue ReadingFOOTBALL: Plant City 47, East Lake 34
For the first time since 1999, the Plant City Raiders can say they survived the first round of the playoffs. "Survived" may not be accurate in this case, however, as the Raiders cruised to a 47-34 win over the East Lake Eagles that, at one point, was a 40-14 game. Corey King scored the first […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Veterans Day Celebration 2015 at Bryan Elementary
Bryan Elementary School students decked out in red, white and blue for the Veterans Day Celebration on Tuesday, Nov. 10. The ceremony was held one day before the Wednesday, Nov. 11, holiday. Veterans spoke about their military experience, and students sang, read poems and performed skits. Contact Emily Topper at etopper@plantcityobserver.com.
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: TCMS Calendar Girl 2015-16
Thirty girls walked the stage at Turkey Creek Middle School for a shot to become one of 13 winners in the second annual Calendar Girl competition. The event is a fundraiser for the school and a confidence booster for its contestants. Winners Cover Girl: Gracie Gainer Months: Celeste Contreraras, Elizabeth Eakins, Brianna Alderman, Emily Smith, […]
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