Teachers got a chance to ham it up on stage at this year’s new teacher coffee. Around 200 teachers performed skits using clever cheers, changing popular song lyrics to ones with academic flair and showing off some dance moves that would earn an A +. MaryEllen Elia spoke before the roll call, saying that this […]
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PHOTO GALLERY: Tea with the Queen
There wasn’t a well-styled head without a flamboyant and fashionable hat sitting atop it at the Camellia Tea Room in downtown Plant City, Aug. 14. Friends and family joined the Strawberry Queens Court for an afternoon of tea. The shabby chic room was filled with happy faces, chatting and enjoying their time together before the […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: 2013 Salute to Agriculture Contact Breakfast
More than 250 chamber members and agriculture supporters attended the Greater Plant City Chamber of Commerce Salute to Agriculture Contact Breakfast Wednesday at the Florida Strawberry Festival Expo Hall. The event honored local agriculture professionals and educators. Emily Petrilli was named the Agriculture Educator of the Year, while John Poppell of Poppell Insurance was named […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: SCHS Band Camp 2013
The sights and sounds of Strawberry Crest High School’s marching band took over the school’s courtyard this week, when the musicians began their 2013 band camp. This year’s show will carry a circus theme. The band members worked the new music, as well as perfected their marching techniques.
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: PCHS Band Camp 2013
Plant City High School’s marching band completed recently its 2013 band camp. Veteran and new marchers alike took to the black top to hone their marching skills and learn the music and drill for the band’s 2013 show, “Heartless,” which tells the story of how the Queen of Hearts becomes evil.
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Durant Band Camp
The rain couldn’t stop the Durant band from performing on Friday, Aug. 10. The musicians moved their final day of camp to the gym. They performed a short concert for family and friends. The color guard accompanied them. After the concert, percussionists stayed a little longer to give parents a close up look while they […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Walden Lake’s back to school pool party
Students splashed around one last time before the summer comes to an end. Many families attended the Walden Lake back to school pool party, Thursday Aug. 8 at the Walden Lake Golf and Country Club. This year kid karate masters from Chris Welbon’s studio demonstrated their moves to fast paced techno jams. There were also […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Kiwanis Spelling Bee
Representatives from area businesses took the stage at the 1914 PCHS Community Building Tuesday and took on some of the dictionary’s toughest words in the annual Kiwanis Spelling Bee. More than 30 business leaders tested their mental mettle Tuesday, including Plant City Time & Observer Editor Michael Eng, who finished in the top five. Linton […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Kindom Rock VBS at Mt. Zion Asembly of God
Mt. Zion Assembly of God in Plant City held a vacation bible school titled “Kingdom Rock” from July 29 to Aug. 2 at the church, 3005 Thonotosassa Road. Each night consisted of fun activities and ended with a message and sing-a-long. The week was also a competition between boys and girls, where each tried to […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Lone Oak Baptist Church VBS
Lone Oak Baptist Church celebrated the end of its 2013 Vacation Bible School July 26, with a Family Fun Night. Families and students enjoyed a plethora of bounce houses and obstacles. The church also served up hot dogs and other treats.
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