African violets, herbs and even air plants were available at Garden Fest in Historic Downtown Plant City Saturday, Sept. 26. The array of plants brought out guests from as far as Largo. There were also vendors selling jewelry, gourd art, knitted clothing, garden decorations and more. The Daybreak Rotary Club sold hamburgers and hot dogs […]
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PHOTO GALLERY: 2016 Relay for Life Kickoff
Happy Halloween. Merry Christmas. Feliz Cinco de Mayo. The theme for the 2016 Relay for Life event is holidays, and they converged at the Relay for Life Kickoff party Friday, Sept. 25, at Plant City’s First Baptist Church. Attendees sat at different themed tables decorated by the committee. The classics were there, including Christmas, Valentine’s Day and […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: PCE Tea Party 2015
Plant City Entertainment was packed on Saturday, Sept. 26, as guests sat around themed tables for tea and snacks as part of the theater’s tea party fundraiser. The event, held annually at Plant City Entertainment, raises money each year for the theater’s productions and maintenance needs. At the Sept. 26 event, guests enjoyed chicken salad […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: NFL Punt, Pass and Kick
The NFL Punt, Pass and Kick Competition was held from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, September 26, at the Otis M. Andrews Sports Complex. The competition was open to players age 6 to 15, with boys and girls competing separately. Participants were rated on the distance and accuracy of their throws and kicks. First, […]
Continue ReadingFOOTBALL: Tampa Bay Tech 39, Strawberry Crest 6
Once Tampa Bay Tech first got its hands on the football, Friday’s match quickly became one for the home team to forget. The Titans (3-2; 2-0 district) scored on their first four possessions en route to a 39-6 blowout win over Strawberry Crest (0-5; 0-2 district). Four touchdown drives and a pick-six put the game […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Diamonds & Denim Gala 2015
Plant City residents donned their boots, sparkly shirts and best denim jeans for the Diamonds & Denim gala on Thursday, Sept. 24. The annual event benefitted the South Florida Hospital Baptist Foundation. This year, the event was held at the Charlie Grimes Family Agricultural Center on the Florida Strawberry Festival Fairgrounds. This year’s stunning diamond […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: O’Brien’s Fire Breathing Rubber Duckies “Duck Cancer” Derby
On Saturday, Sept. 19, O’Brien’s Irish Pub & Grill hosted the O’Brien’s Fire Breathing Rubber Duckies “Duck Cancer” Derby. In waves, rubber ducks raced down a ramp and through a pool of water to a finish line. The winning duck from each heat then competed in a final race. Before the day of the event, […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: TCHS Alumni Reunion
Photos by Abby Baker, Staff Intern The alumni of Turkey Creek High School, now Turkey Creek Middle School, met at the Arthur Boring building at the Florida Strawberry Festival fairgrounds on Saturday, Sept. 19. The classes of 1927-1971 enjoyed beverages, southern food and cake while catching up. The Plant City High School color guard performed […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Pet Appreciation Day at Tractor Supply Company
Pet Appreciation Day was held at Tractor Supply Company on Saturday, Sept. 19. Animals were available for adoption from various organizations, and attendees could also donate to local animal rescue groups. Animals available for adoption included dogs, cats and miniature pigs. Contact Emily Topper at etopper@plantcityobserver.com
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: 2015 Mud Titan 4 Run at Roberts Ranch
Photos by Emily Topper and Abby Baker. Decked head to toe in athletic gear and tutus, hundreds of participants crawled under hurdles and climbed walls as part of the 2015 Mud Titan 4 Run. The event was held on Saturday, Sept. 19 at Roberts Ranch in Plant City. Runners emerged from the race victorious and […]
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