Karen Kerr has been announced as president of South Florida Baptist Hospital. She has been serving as interim president since Sept. 3, after former president Steve Nierman left to take over as president of Winter Haven Hospital. Kerr is familiar with the BayCare health system. She served as director of Patient Care Services at South […]
Continue ReadingVanguard Attorneys present PCHS with $1,000
Vanguard Attorneys recently presented $1,000 to Plant City High School in honor of the accomplishments of Kellyanne Hurst. The award is to be used by athletics to enhance the competitive sports programs. The Vanguard Award is given to a student athlete that is also involved in community service. The award is open to student athletes throughout […]
Continue ReadingVeterinary center looking for special needs family
Do you know a special needs child who could benefit from life-long canine buddy? The Veterinary Center at Fishhawk and the Hillsborough Animal Health Foundation announced they are canvassing the local community for a family with a special needs child to benefit from a black labrador puppy named Joy. Joy’s situation is just as unique as the […]
Continue ReadingPlant City teen launches prom dress drive
Prom is a timeless tradition that creates lasting memories for high school students before they start the next chapter of their lives. But when Plant City High School senior Chase Dunn was talking to his classmates, he found out some of those memories might not happen. Several girls said they weren’t going to attend the […]
Continue ReadingGood deeds shine at Walden Lake
The school day began like normal. After the bell rang at 8 a.m., students began to trickle into Walden Lake Elementary School in time to watch the morning announcements on TV. Two student anchors read what’s for lunch and joked about the weather. But, on that morning, there was a special announcement. Two students received […]
Continue ReadingGirls welcomed to American Heritage
On Saturday, Jan. 25, the “Joining Award” was presented to 16 girls as they were officially welcomed into American Heritage Girls Troop FL1107. The new members include Emily Holbert, Katie Catrett, Rosemary Lewis, Rylen Childers, Alivia Eben, Shelby Livingston, Katelyn Holbert, Payton Preti, Emma Livingston, Sarah Collins, Abigail McCranie, Chayce Preti, Brianna Secor and Natalie […]
Continue ReadingSimmons teacher cultivates ag program
When the temperatures dropped to a cool freeze last month, it wasn’t just the strawberry farmers who were out in their fields making sure the crop was protected. Simmons Career Center ag teacher, Melissa Sampson, was guarding the school’s strawberry field, sprinkling it with water to encase the berries in a layer of ice. She […]
Continue ReadingHillsborough Title acquires Paramount Title Corp.
Hillsborough Title acquired Paramount Title Corp. and its staff Dec. 31. The merger puts the Hillsborough Title family of companies in the top 1% of title agencies in the state. “We’re very excited,” said Aaron Davis, CEO and president of Hillsborough Title. “We are thrilled to be in business with such a well known and […]
Continue ReadingClub Hubbub 02.13.14
If your club would like to post announcements, email them to Associate Editor Amber Jurgensen, ajurgensen@plantcityobserver.com. + Greater Plant City Chamber of Commerce The Hillsborough County Small Business Information Center will be hosting a workshop, “Getting Your Business Online,” from 9 to 11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 13. There will also be a one-on-one consulting opportunity […]
Continue ReadingSgt. Ben Wilder honored
On Feb. 6, the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office unveiled a display honoring Sgt. Ben Wilder, who was killed in the line of duty in July 1962. Wilder’s widow, Dorothy Wilder Alster, and her children attended the unveiling, as did some retired deputies who were on the scene with Wilder when he died. The displays depicted […]
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