An armed suspect who robbed the Arby’s on South Frontage Road Wednesday, Oct. 14, is thought to be the same suspect who robbed the Sonic on James L. Redman Parkway Tuesday, Oct. 13, according to Plant City Police Department detectives. The suspect entered the restaurants during low-peak hours when there were no customers inside. He entered the Sonic at […]
Continue ReadingArmed robber strikes twice
A man who robbed the Circle K gas station on James L. Redman Parkway Wednesday, Oct. 14, is thought to have also robbed a Citgo gas station on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard in Tampa Thursday, Oct. 15. Just after 6:00 a.m. Oct. 14, a man dressed in all black clothing with his face covered […]
Continue ReadingWinner: Amber Varney
I love Plant City — more like, only in Plant City. Amber Varney wins a Grimes Hardware Strawberry Town Cafe gift card. She can claim the card with an ID at Strawberry Town Cafe, 3161 Paul Buchman Highway. Do you have a picture that sums up the personality of Plant City? To enter the […]
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Rotary: A way to help Plant City
For 25 years, Daybreak Rotary Club has been helping its community by providing dictionaries and bicycles to elementary students, supporting the South Florida Baptist Hospital Foundation and the Plant City Family YMCA, and volunteering with the United Food Bank of Plant City. But perhaps one of its biggest projects is its Country Cracker Feast, to […]
Continue ReadingCutest Critter: Molly
Molly, 1, a doxi-doodle, has her mom’s sock. Turkey Creek Animal Hospital and Animal Wellness Center have partnered to present a weekly Cutest Critter Contest. Entering is simple: Just submit a high-resolution photo (200 dpi or better) and a sentence or two about why your pet is the cutest. Include your name and contact information. […]
Continue ReadingRead Everywhere: Niagara Falls
Niagara Falls. Beth Roberts and Carlie Turner went to Niagara Falls this summer and took a copy of the Plant City Times & Observer with them. Summer has officially ended, school has started and fall is here. And although many Plant City residents are back into a routine, there was no shortage of travel around […]
Continue ReadingKennel Club to host show
The Brandon Florida Kennel Club Inc., a nonprofit organization, will be holding its annual all-breed dog shows beginning at 8 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 24 and Sunday, Oct. 25 at the Florida Strawberry Festival Expo Hall, 2508 W. Oak Avenue. On Sunday, the Best in Show trophy will be presented by Plant City Mayor Rick Lott. The […]
Continue ReadingStrawberry water tank in race for Tank of the Year
Plant City’s strawberry water tank at Mike E. Sansone Community Park is in the running to be named Tank of the Year. The competition is run by Tnemec, the industrial coating company that supplied the paint for Plant City’s tank. Of the more than one million water storage tanks in the United States, three of every […]
Continue ReadingMasterChef releases cookbook
Plant City resident and season 1 MasterChef winner Whitney Miller Humphrey will release her second cookbook this month. “Whitney Miller’s New Southern Table” is a unique spin on classic southern favorites. “Preserving traditional family flavors, I also add my own special touches by lightening up classic dishes without losing flavor, experimenting with different southern ingredients, […]
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