Teacher Greta Smith was in her classroom at Turkey Creek Middle School Tuesday, Sept. 15, when she was told that her Lakeland home was on fire. Most of Smith’s family members were safely away from the flames engulfing the home. Three of her children were at school, but Smith’s husband, Thomas, was sleeping inside the […]
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Plant City’s assistant finance director retires
Most people who work at City Hall can tell when Assistant Finance Director Linda Hill is hard at work — and they don’t even have to go inside her office. Six days each week, Hill’s 2002 yellow Volkswagen Beetle can be found in the building’s parking lot. It’s a bright splash of color among a […]
Continue ReadingDancing with the Locals: Dennis & MacKenzie Bonefont
Editor’s Note: Dancing with the Locals is a charity fundraising event for the Noon Rotary Club of Plant City. Each year, eight to 13 couples compete in the competition for two awards: best dancers and most money raised. Dennis and MacKenzie Bonefont have only danced in front of a large group of people once before — […]
Continue ReadingWalden Lake residents address commission on road damage
Walden Lake resident Shelly Orrico spoke at the City Commission meeting Monday, Sept. 28, about persisting street issues in the Walden Lake community. Over one dozen residents came to the meeting to show their support. Orrico is the vice president of the Forest Club subdivision homeowners association. She has lived in one of Forest Club’s […]
Continue ReadingDancing with the Locals: John & Freddie Ray
Editor’s Note: Dancing with the Locals is a charity fundraising event for the Noon Rotary Club of Plant City. Each year, eight to 13 couples compete in the competition for two awards: best dancers and most money raised. Freddie Ray is used to being in the air. The executive leadership coach teaches companies how to […]
Continue ReadingP.C. man enjoys fame from viral music video
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Continue ReadingFamily celebrates Eagle Scout
The family of Jonathan Lane would like to congratulate him on becoming an Eagle Scout. They held a ceremony in his honor Saturday, Sept. 26, at First United Methodist Church’s Wesley Center. Jonathan became an Eagle Scout Jan. 8. He is the son of Mark and Debbie Lane. online pharmacy buy minocin no prescription with […]
Continue ReadingEnter our Halloween contest
Try and spook the staff at the Plant City Times & Observer in the inaugural Halloween Costume Contest. We want employees of Plant City businesses to dress in their scariest gear Friday, Oct. 23. Staff will come by each office to take pictures and judge the costumes. All participating ghosts and ghouls will be featured in a photo gallery on PlantCityObserver.com. […]
Continue ReadingFox Squirrel Corn Maze to open this weekend
The fourth annual Fox Squirrel Corn Maze will be opening Saturday, Oct. 3 and continue until Sunday, Oct. 25, at the Futch family farm, 3002 Charlie Taylor Road. Wayne Futch has designed this year’s corn maze with a labyrinth of twisted pathways. There is approximately 1.5 miles of paths that cut through 5 acres of corn stalks. […]
Continue ReadingWin Lightning hockey tickets
Are you a Tampa Bay Lightning fan? The Plant City High School PTSA is giving away four tickets for the Thursday, Oct. 1, game. All you have to do is join PTSA. Membership is $5. You may purchase memberships during school lunch from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 30, and Thursday, Oct. 1, at Plant City […]
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