Lately, I’ve been spending a lot of time on a website called Pinterest. I’ve found it to be a fantastic tool for finding clean-eating recipes, new exercise routines to try, and motivating quotes and pictures that encourage me to get out there and continue my quest for fitness. However, I’ve noticed a disturbing trend. To […]
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Controversial ruling exposes FHSAA flaws
Sometimes, when I speak with sources for a story, they’ll tell me something that blows my mind. And I’m not talking about something that’s mind-blowingly good but rather something that makes me think, “I really wish I was a fly on the wall when this idea was pitched.” I had that precise thought while I […]
Continue ReadingATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Landon Galloway
Nobody in the district put on a show quite like Plant City quarterback Landon Galloway did in last week’s 41-14 win over Strawberry Crest. The senior got things started with a 30-yard touchdown run and then threw for four more, on 13-of-16 passing. It was a like watching a game of Madden, but in real […]
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SOFTBALL + ISF president Porter retires Forty-eight years is a long time to stick with any occupation, and Don Porter just decided that 48 years was enough. Porter, president of the Plant City-based International Softball Federation, is calling it a career and phasing into retirement. “I felt having served 48 years (22 as secretary general and […]
Continue ReadingISF President Don Porter Announces Retirement
Forty-eight years is a long time to stick with any occupation, and Don Porter just decided that 48 years was enough. Porter, the President of Plant City’s own International Softball Federation, is calling it a career and phasing into retirement. “I felt having served 48 years (22 as Secretary General, and 26 as President) was […]
Continue ReadingWEEK 9: Plant City Vs. Strawberry Crest
Plant City and Strawberry Crest renewed their rivalry Oct. 25, at 1 Raider Place, in what was expected to be a close contest. Instead, the Raiders came away with a huge 41-14 win over their crosstown foes. They stifled the potent Charger offense in the first quarter and took at 27-0 lead into the locker […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Class 4A District 7 Cross Country Meet
Although the Durant Cougars and Plant City Lady Raiders didn’t leave Newsome High School with district championships Thursday, they’ll at least be able to run another day. Both teams placed third overall in the boys and girls 5k runs, good enough for a ticket to next week’s regional meet in North Port. They also represented […]
Continue ReadingScorecard error ends PCHS’ quest for state championship
In all her years coaching, Plant City High girls golf coach Meg Jordan has never had a group quite like her 2013 squad. Throughout the season, the Lady Raiders played the way Jordan had taught — with dignity, respect and honesty. They were cruising on the stat sheets, too, and seemed poised to embark on […]
Continue Reading2013 Gridiron Podcast: Week 9
The <em>Plant City Times & Observer</em> brings you the fourth installment of our 2013 weekly podcast, the <em>Plant City Times & Observer Gridiron Report</em>, breaking down high school football match-ups in the Plant City area for the entire 2013 season. Staff Writer Justin Kline is the host of the podcast, which features a weekly “Game […]
Continue ReadingThey’ve Got Spirit, Yes They Do!
They’re spunky. They’re sassy. And they’ve got spirit. They cheer their hearts out at high school football games, attend rigorous practices and travel to away games. But, these three students aren’t even on their respective teams. Yet. Maddie Hardwick, Bailey Polk and Giselle Gutierrez are the elementary-age prodigies under the direction of the cheerleading squads […]
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