Drama students from Strawberry Crest High School took the stage to present “Almost, Maine” May 3, at the school. The spring production, set in the mythical town of Almost, Maine, was a funny — and heartfelt — look at love. Following the performance, the four senior performers took their own bow to conclude their careers […]
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PHOTO GALLERY: Bryan’s Specials Day
Bryan Elementary students were finally able to relax after a week of FCAT testing during “Specials Day.” Dancing was a major part of the day. Students were taught zumba by instructors from the YMCA. They also learned line dancing in the multipurpose room. Strawberry Crest Dance Club members came out and performed a showcase in […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Plant City Community Expo
Local business packed the Florida Strawberry Festival Expo Hall Thursday for the Plant City Community Expo. The Greater Plant City Chamber of Commerce event featured a variety of local chamber members, from banks to restaurants, all with handouts and giveaways. The Plant City Observer was also on hand with copies of its latest edition. Door […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Florida Then and Now
Room 508 at Nelson Elementary was transformed into a one-room school house from 1845, May 2. Teacher Terry Senhauser dressed up in pioneer garb to teach his students math and writing on chalkboards. Palm fronds decorated the outside and inside of the classroom. There was even a dunce hat sitting atop a stool in the […]
Continue ReadingCommissioner honors Blueberry Festival Queens, Court
Hillsborough County Commissioner Al Higginbotham presented a proclamation honoring the first Tampa Bay Blueberry Festival Queens and Court April 27, at Keel and Curley Winery. Following reading the proclamation, Higginbotham stopped to have photos taken with the young ladies. buy champix online champix online no prescription
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After all the dishes were served, judges selected Hope Wilms-Sheldon’s Southern Blueberry Special as their favorite dish in the Sixth Annual Tampa Bay Blueberry Festival Recipe Contest. Judges also chose Cheryl Zelenak’s Blueberry Pie for second place, and the Thoeni family’s Caramelized Salmon with Blueberry Wine Sauce Over Tarragon-Scented Wild Rice for third place. Wilms-Sheldon won […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Tampa Bay Blueberry Festival
Thousands came out Saturday for the sixth annual Tampa Bay Blueberry Festival at Keel and Curley Winery. Families with Plant City Observer buckets in tow took part in a U-pick, loading up on pounds of fresh picked blueberries from the Keel and Curley crop. Other activities included bounce houses, laser tag, food and drink vendors […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Queena’s Birthday Bash
Queena, the woman formerly known as the Bloomingdale Library attack survivor, celebrated her 23rd birthday April 20, at Keel & Curley Winery. The celebration included a special prayer vigil led by Plant City’s Chaplain Ret. Maj. Daniel Middlebrooks. Then, Queena surprised everyone by standing and dancing with Christopher Tolisano, an athletic trainer with whom Queena […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: “Scandal at Hampton Estate”
Students from Durant High School’s Thespian Troupe 5444 — along with some brave faculty members — took the stage for the school’s production of “Scandal at Hampton Estate” April 18 and 19, at the high school. The comedy/murder mystery had the audience in stitches — with plenty of larger-than-life characters and outrageous antics. “>http://xn--80adialcdbsxb9ayee.xn--p1ai/dogovor-kratkosrochnogo-besprotsentnogo-zayma.php
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Scout dinner fundraiser
Pack Five scouts cooked a delicious spaghetti dinner during a fundraiser Sunday, April 21. They served hungry patrons at the American Legion Post 26.
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