Karen Kerr has been named the interim president at South Florida Baptist Hospital. The promotion was announced Sept. 3. Kerr has served as director of patient services at South Florida Baptist Hospital since March 2001. Before that, she worked for four years as director of patient services at St. Joseph Hospital. She takes the post […]
Continue ReadingBack from the Black
There’s no denying Bart Butler is computer proficient. He surfs the web with ease, speedily switches screens and knows Microsoft Office better than most people who still have their eyesight. Butler lost his sight in 2005, from diabetes. But, with a résumé that includes positions such as captain for the Plant City Fire Department, a […]
Continue ReadingGospel music fest to take spotlight
The Evelyn and Batista Madonia Agricultural Show Center will be jamming this weekend with faith-based tunes. The 15th annual Sonshine Opry Gospel Music Festival will bring national gospel artists, local church groups and entertainers to the main stage. “I can’t wait for that uplifting feeling of praise and worship with hometown folks to lift God’s […]
Continue ReadingClub Hubbub 09.12.13
If your club would like to post announcements, email them to Associate Editor Amber Jurgensen, ajurgensen@plantcityobserver.com. + Plant City Lion’s Club Rick Norman was announced last week as the third vice president of the Plant City Lions Club. In his role, Norman will oversee parades, social committee and the club’s participation in new events, such as […]
Continue ReadingBurglars hit new Plant City dealership
It was under the dark of night in late July, when at least one criminal pulled a vehicle up to P.C. Motors, a used car dealership at 3202 W. Baker St. The suspects left a trail of muddy footprints police say were at the scene of other robberies. After shattering a back window, the suspects […]
Continue ReadingHandmade & Heartfelt
Protected from the hot day, several tables were set up under the shade of the Train Depot’s pavilion in Historic Downtown Plant City. This is where tons of tiny hands kneaded away at globs of clay. For once, the kids were allowed to get messy. The group was part of a network of Plant City […]
Continue ReadingPolice department donates $1,000 to youth CSI program
After more than 35 years in law enforcement, William Thomas has noticed a disturbing trend. Many of his applicants can’t pass their background checks. Thomas works as a forensic latent print examiner for the Polk County Sheriff’s Office. Recently, a young woman applied for a position in his department. She seemed like a perfect fit […]
Continue ReadingMadison’s Mission helps family devastated by fire
Yolanda Plaza never expected to get the phone call she received Aug. 22, while at work. A frantic neighbor was on the line. Yolanda’s house was on fire. “She wanted someone to tell her it wasn’t true, that is was a joke,” interpreter Elda Romero said. But, it wasn’t a joke. When Plaza got to […]
Continue ReadingStrength in Numbers
Morgan Pierce, 10, eagerly invites Haley Boyd, 6, and Natalie Harrell, 8, into her home. The three girls hardly notice each other’s short hair or bald heads. Instead, they gush over floral sequins headbands and a green beanie. It was a cancer-related play date — something the girls have grown accustomed to during their treatments […]
Continue ReadingFreedomfest to come to Plant City
A week full of family fun, food and free giveaways floats onto the Florida Strawberry Festival grounds Sept. 8 through 13. Called Freedomfest, the event is organized by Revival Ministries International, under Dr. Rodney Howard-Browne and Crusades for Christ Tent Ministry under Joe Anderson. “We want to be a blessing to the city, a blessing […]
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