Staff intern Jose Lozoya contributed to this report. Durant High School students showed off their best dance moves at the school’s homecoming dance on Saturday, Nov. 7. The dance had a “Rio de Janeiro” theme, and was held at the Florida Strawberry Festival fairgrounds. Contact Emily Topper at etopper@plantcityobserver.com.
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PHOTO GALLERY: 10th Annual Antioch Days Parade & Festival
The 10th annual Antioch Days Parade & Festival was held on Saturday, Nov. 7, at East Thonotosassa Baptist Church. The annual event celebrated the pioneers who settled in Antioch in the 1800s. In addition to a parade, festival goers enjoyed food, games, raft rides and a pig run. Contact Emily Topper at etopper@plantcityobserver.com.
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: The Fancy Flea Vintage Home & Garden Market
Bargain shoppers headed to the Florida Strawberry Festival fairgrounds on Friday, Nov. 6, for The Fancy Flea Vintage Home & Garden Market. The market, which ran through Saturday, Nov. 7, featured vendors selling furniture, art, home furnishings and more. Attendees enjoyed food and drinks while finding one-of-a-kind items. Contact Emily Topper at etopper@plantcityobserver.com.
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Durant homecoming ceremony
At halftime of the football game against King, Durant got in the homecoming spirit by introducing its female court members to the crowd. The time came for 2014 Homecoming Queen Payton Astin to crown her successor, and Kourtney Fisher got the honor. FRESHMEN Abby Shaw, Jenna Keely SOPHOMORES Baylee Astin, Wynter Fagan JUNIORS Casey Decatur, […]
Continue ReadingFOOTBALL: King 16, Durant 13
Try as they might, the Durant Cougars just couldn’t make enough things happen on offense to end the season at 7-3. Durant finished its season with a 6-4 record thanks to Friday night’s 16-13 overtime loss against King, though the fans were left with some nice moments. It was a particularly good night for running […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Business of the Year Awards Banquet 2015
The leaders of Plant City’s businesses were all in one room Thursday, Nov. 5, at the 2015 Business of the Year Awards Banquet. The annual event, hosted by the Greater Plant City Chamber of Commerce, acknowledged small, mid-size and large businesses throughout the community. Gary Pike and Michael Cameron served as the event’s masters of […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Whitney Miller debuts “New Southern Table”
MasterChef winner Whitney Miller debuted her second book, “New Southern Table,” at Fringe Boutique on Tuesday, Nov. 3. Miller signed books for guests, and cooked some of her popular dishes, including a Spanish bean soup and a creole succotash salad. Miller’s book is available for purchase on Google Play and Amazon.com. The book was released […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Eastside Baptist Trunk or Treat
Ghosts and ghouls descended on Eastside Baptist Church for a trunk or treat Halloween night. There were games, candy and bounce houses.
Continue ReadingFOOTBALL: Plant City 28, Lennard 20
By Savannah Kummelman | Raider Review Yet another victory for the Plant City High football team. The Raiders set the tone against the Lennard Longhorns with a touchdown right at the beginning of the game. Markese Hargrove, who ran for 226 yards, scored from the one-yard line. Kwest Fluitt came up with a big sack […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Fall Festival at Bailey Elementary
Pirates, sharks and ninja turtles enjoyed afternoon full of food and fun at Bailey Elementary School’s Fall Festival on Thursday, Oct. 29. Students from all grade levels enjoyed pizza and refreshments, as well as bounce houses, candy and games. Chorus students also performed. Contact Emily Topper at etopper@plantcityobserver.com.
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