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Continue ReadingLife lessons from the field: Pondering pastor
As we have entered into the summer months of vacations, traveling and other activities, it is important to remember that our witness for our Lord never takes a hiatus. Although I could not find the original author, I was struck by a story I heard many years ago and its pinpointed message in the form […]
Continue ReadingPlant City Fourth celebration to go off with bang
Hundreds of people have made their way into the Plant City Stadium to enjoy grilled food and family activities on the Fourth of July holiday, and the tradition booms on in 2015. Plant City Recreation & Parks Department, the Greater Plant City Chamber of Commerce and the Florida Strawberry Festival, along with other local business […]
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When Daisy Alvarez heard the story of a 3-year-old with eye cancer, she knew she had to help. As a member of the Leo service club, Alvarez led the group of Leos to raise $2,800 for him. Because of her hard work, she has been nominated as Leo of the Year by the Lions Club, […]
Continue ReadingOwner’s Report: The Big Job of Plant City High School Principal
If you ask any of the readers of the Plant City Times & Observer or the citizens of Plant City to name the hardest job in Plant City, I suspect that many will overlook an obvious one. This job is responsible for providing a service that many consider one of the most important in terms […]
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Continue ReadingNamaste: Yoga studio opens in Plant City
The plaza of sea-foam painted businesses nestled between the south side city staples of Walmart and Sonic are a break from suburbia and give off a beach-like, island feel to a passing car or gazing shopper. In this cluster of commerce is one new addition to Plant City: The Koa Yoga studio. The studio, owned […]
Continue ReadingOwner’s Report: What should the Bruton Memorial Library be in 2030
Nationwide, public libraries are changing. What started as buildings of books about many subjects — fiction and nonfiction — are morphing. buy periactin online periactin online no prescription In Plant City, Judge James Bruton and his wife, Quintilla Geer Bruton, partnered with the Plant City Women’s Club in the early 1950s to start the Bruton […]
Continue ReadingTeen Take: Graduation is first taste of the real world
From the time we are aware of our graduation date, our view on walking the stage is framed with shimmering high school gowns and the iconic, synchronized tossing of caps. online pharmacy buy vibramycin no prescription online pharmacy In reality, cap tossing is not allowed, in fear that a corner of the sharply cut headwear […]
Continue ReadingFriends in the Park getting help
There are some exciting changes happening with the Friends in the Park program to combat homelessness in Plant City. The Friends in the Park program will be transitioning to the Winter Visitor’s Center on Dort Street starting in June. This new facility will provide a more comfortable environment with climate control, bathrooms, and ample seating […]
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