Participants of Relay for Life walked 18 hours around the track at Plant City High School. When the sun rose, they were no doubt tired. But not tired enough to do a victory lap and listen to a 13-school children’s chorus. The crowd released 100 biodegradable balloons into the air in honor of Relay’s 100th […]
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PHOTO GALLERY: Relay activities
Throughout last night, fundraisers were walking around Plant City High School’s track in support of Relay for Life. But inside the track on the field, there were lots of activities going on as well. Children got their nails and make up done at Plant City High’s cosmetology fairy princess booth. The Strawberry Queen and her […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Relay’s first laps
Survivors were urged to take the first lap at last night’s Relay for Life. Led by the Strawberry Queen and her court, the survivors walked with dignity around Plant City High School’s track. During the second lap, caregivers joined their survivors. In the third lap, everyone joined in to support those who have battled cancer […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Relay for Life opening ceremony
The many participants at this weekend’s Relay for Life proved that “curing cancer is sweet.” The most current amount raised by the 72 teams is $230,000. But it’s not the final total. The goal for this year is $275,000. The opening ceremonies kicked off at 6 p.m. yesterday. Event organizers spoke and asked the survivors, […]
Continue Reading04.18.13 Winner: Tracy MacDonald
Tracy MacDonald captured this shot when Plant City Cub Scouts Pack 5 visited Plant City Fire Station 2. The Plant City Observer, State Farm Insurance agent Tony Lee and The Corner Store have partnered to launch the new I Love Plant City Photo Contest. Weekly winners will have their photo featured in […]
Continue ReadingFirst United Methodist’s ERT preps for first mission
For the past year, members of the First United Methodist Church have been hammering away at disaster manuals and training sessions. Now, the 14 members of the church’s new Emergency Response Team are ready for field work. The ERT will leave for its first mission April 19, for Live Oak, an area that experienced devastating […]
Continue ReadingPlant City laces up for 2013 Relay for Life
It’s time again for Plant City’s annual Relay for Life. The event will take place April 19 to 20, at Plant City High School. Kicking off at 6 p.m., participants will walk late into the night and into the morning in support of those who are battling or have battled cancer. Last year, Plant City […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Timothy ‘Tim’ Patrick
Timothy “Tim” Patrick, 46, of Plant City, died April 10, 2013. Born Jan. 20, 1967, in Tampa, he was the son of the late Edward Patrick Sr. and Billie King Patrick. Mr. Patrick was a 1986 graduate of Tampa Bay Tech and an electrician. Survivors include his sons, Joshua Tellado, Dalton Patrick and Aaron Patrick; […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Elsie Jeanette ‘Jeannie’ Kevas Chrisley
Elsie Jeanette “Jeannie” Kevas Chrisley, 40, of Cumming, Ga., and formerly Plant City, died Easter Sunday, March 31, 2013. Born July 31, 1972, she was the daughter of Elsie Janice Carter and Robert Kevas. She graduated in 1990, from Plant City High. Survivors include her children, Taylor Jackson, 20, Amber Chrisley, 14, and Gabe Chrisley, […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Thomas Donaldson Richey Jr.
Thomas Donaldson Richey Jr., 77, of Plant City, died in his home April 8, 2013. Mr. Richey retired after 31 years, from the Department of Transportation for the State of Florida. He then founded his own surveying company, Hillsborough Surveying Inc. Survivors include wife of 57 years, Patty; son, David (Amy) and daughter Linda Wilkerson […]
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