It was Zombie Appreciation Day at Focus 4 Beauty Friday, Oct. 23, as the undead descended upon the cosmetology school on East Alexander Street. The decaying demons made appointments for blunt cuts and acid peels before putting on a chilling performance of Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” in a fog-filled salon room. Focus 4 Beauty is the […]
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PHOTO GALLERY: Mother Son Bowling Bash
Mothers and their sons enjoyed bowling and pizza Saturday, Oct. 24, at Plant City Family Bowl, on U.S. Highway 92 E. The Mother Son Bowling Bash, sponsored by the Plant City Recreation & Parks Department was from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Intended for boys 5-years-old and up, the event covered pizza and drinks, shoe rentals, and […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Breast Cancer Awareness at Faith Christian Academy
Faith Christian Academy students decked out in pink on Wednesday, Oct. 28. As part of the student’s chapel assembly, they listened to speaker Lucile Williams, a breast cancer survivor. Williams spoke to the students about faith and the importance of taking care of their bodies. Pre-school and kindergarten classes performed songs, and all students received […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: County Fair Children’s Pageant
Hopefully contenders gathered on the stage of the Hillsborough County Fair Sunday, Oct. 25, for the Children’s Harvest Pageant. There were six categories for three judges to make their marks on. Sophia Kormondy, Scott Curtis, Analyse Garcia, Bridget McLaughlin, Madison White and Gabriella Perez won their crowns.
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Cracker Country Feast
The Daybreak Rotary Club hosted its annual Country Cracker Feast Friday, Oct. 23, at the home of George and Cassandra Banning in Walden Lake. The fundraiser for the United Food Bank of Plant City included a Cajun-inspired meal, drinks, a raffle and silent auction.
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Biertoberfest 2015
It wouldn’t be October in Plant City without Keel and Curley Winery’s annual Biertoberfest festival. The 2015 edition of the craft beer festival saw brewers from all over Central Florida offer their newest and best beers to thirsty guests, as well as an area for vendors to sell their goods and a musical performance by […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: The 22nd Annual Hillsborough County Fair
The Hillsborough County Fair was buzzing with people on Saturday, Oct. 24. In addition to the daily events, attendees were also able to enjoy rides, making their own scarecrows and watching the Swine Sale. The fair will run again from Thursday, Oct. 29, to Sunday, Nov. 1. Contact Emily Topper at etopper@plantcityobserver.com.
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Red Ribbon Rally at Knights Elementary School
Knights Elementary School students decked out in red from head to toe on Friday, Oct. 23. The students gathered outside to march in an anti-drug pep rally, showing off handmade drug-free posters. Following the pep rally, students went to different exhibits. Amy Haney helped organize the event. Contact Emily Topper at etopper@plantcityobserver.com.
Continue ReadingFOOTBALL: East Bay 31, Strawberry Crest 20
East Bay played about as sloppily as it could have, racking up numerous off-ball penalties throughout the evening. But it wasn’t enough to keep them from beating Strawberry Crest, 31-20, on the road. The Indians got on the board at 6:16 in the first quarter – three minutes after an impressive run by Gaej Walker […]
Continue ReadingVOLLEYBALL: Durant wins district crown
Brittany Wade now has 100 wins and three district titles to her name, following Thursday’s big win over Strawberry Crest. In her own words, this made her feel “insane.” The good kind of “insane,” that is. “Only my team knew, and my mom knew, that it was my 100th win,” Wade says. “But (the Lady […]
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