One day he was there. The next day he was gone. Jeremy Navarro listened to artist London Amara tell the story about her divorce. But, it was so much more than just a story to him. Navarro completely identified with the raw emotions that radiated from the jilted lover’s experience. He had not been through […]
Continue ReadingClub Hubbub 10.31.13
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 Business of the Year Awards banquet will take place Thursday, Nov. 7, at the John R. Trinkle Center, 2206 E. Cherry St. A reception will begin at 6:30 p.m. with dinner at 7:15 […]
Continue ReadingAnnual Pioneer Heritage Day harkens back to simpler times
Colorful hoop-skirt dresses, wide-brimmed hats and cool-steel confederate uniforms will overtake the grounds of the 1914 Plant City High School Community Center for the 36th annual Pioneer Heritage Day. The event, sponsored by the East Hillsborough Historical Society, will take place Nov. 9. In addition to the period dress, there will be a plethora of […]
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 […]
Continue ReadingGood deed makes the cut for legislative aide
Amber Smith walked into the Locks of Love cut-a-thon Oct. 16, at Plant City High School. Everyone turned to look. Her golden strands hung loosely past her hips. She had the longest hair the stylists had seen all day. Never dyed, Smith’s hair was shiny and smooth. It was the perfect donation to the charity, […]
Continue ReadingCheckers owner earns top award
Chances are, patrons of Plant City’s Checkers Drive-In have enjoyed a sandwich made by the owner himself. Craig Joy works besides his employees on the food line, takes orders and mans the cash register — all while doing what his name suggests: spreading a little joy. It’s this management style that earned him the company’s […]
Continue ReadingGreater Love church selects new pastor
Bishop Taurus Davis wasn’t expecting the responsibility of leading a church when he came to Greater Love Christian Center a year ago. “I just came to help,” Davis said. “I never knew I’d be asked to carry it on.” However, after the former pastor, Franklin Echols died in March, the church tapped Davis to take […]
Continue ReadingAuthor to present postcards in Plant City
Residents will get a glimpse of Plant City’s past during a special program on postcards Oct. 21, at Bruton Memorial Library. In conjunction with Viva Florida 500, Liz Coursen has been traveling the Sunshine State in celebration of its 500-year anniversary of Juan Ponce de León’s arrival on the East Coast. She will present the […]
Continue ReadingPlant City’s First Baptist selects new pastor
The search for a new pastor for Plant City’s First Baptist has come to an end. The congregation of Plant City’s largest church approved Dr. Brian Stowe Oct. 13, as its new leader. His first day will be Dec. 8. “He is extremely genuine,” said Coleman Davis, chairman of the pastor search committee. “He is […]
Continue ReadingKeel & Curley Winery to host first Biertoberfest
IF YOU GO BIERTOBERFEST WHEN: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., Oct. 19 WHERE: Keel & Curley Winery, 5210 W. Thonotosassa Road WEBSITE: keelandcurleywinery.com/events/biertoberfest.php Keel & Curley Winery will celebrate the introduction of its new beer label, Two Henrys Brewing Company, this weekend with a hopping kick-off party. The Plant City winery’s first Biertoberfest will take […]
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