Outgoing Noon Rotary President Brian Griffin welcomed incoming President Jeremy Burris at a meeting in June. Under Griffin’s leadership, Noon Rotary had two successful fundraisers that enabled the club to donate over $38,000 into the community. Jodi Stevens won a special service award for all her hard work during the year on various projects and committees. Griffin said Jodi was always […]
Continue ReadingDaybreak Rotary hosts code enforcement manager at meeting
The Daybreak Rotary hosted Tray Towles, code enforcement manager for the City of Plant City, at its July 27 meeting. Towles came from the Plant City Police Department one year ago to work in code enforcement. Since he started, he has used technology to create an electronic database, among many other updates. Towles was invited […]
Continue ReadingTimes & Observer awards announced
The final placements for the 2014 Florida Press Association Better Weekly Newspaper Contest awards have been announced. The Plant City Times & Observer won 10 awards, five first places, as presented at a luncheon Friday, July 27, in Lake Mary. First, Sports Feature Picture, Justin Kline First, Sports Page or Section, series 06.19.14 & 06.26.14, Jessica Eng, […]
Continue ReadingKaren Berry announced as new Plant City Times & Observer publisher
Karen Berry, owner and publisher of In The Field magazine, has been named publisher of the Plant City Times & Observer and joined the ownership group of the three-year-old weekly newspaper. Berry, a native of Plant City, will serve as publisher and oversee the operations of both publications. “I’m really excited about this opportunity to […]
Continue ReadingPlant City High School leadership plans to enhance community ties
Effective organizations, and their leaders, are self-analytical, constantly identifying weaknesses and areas in performance that can be improved. Human biases naturally limit this process, but many of these limitations are removed when a new leader takes the reins. Susan Sullivan is now the new principal at Plant City High School. She, along with PCHS PTSA […]
Continue ReadingCutest Critter: KenZie
KenZie is a spoiled diva. Traci Simpson’s family has had her since she was 8 weeks old. Now she is 6. She loves to play hard, and this is what happens afterwards. Turkey Creek Animal Hospital and Animal Wellness Center have partnered to present a weekly Cutest Critter Contest. Entering is simple: Just submit a […]
Continue ReadingRead Everywhere: Wyoming
Tony Smith, Sherry Smith and Ethan Edgemon visited Devils Tower National Monument in Wyoming June 15. Don’t forget to snap a picture with the paper during your travels for a chance to be featured in print and online. Entering is easy! Email photos to Managing Editor Amber Jurgensen, ajurgensen@plantcityobserver.com. Make sure you include your full […]
Continue ReadingWinner: Fred Pozeznik
Fred Pozeznik took this photograph high above the skies of Plant City. Fred wins a Grimes Hardware Strawberry Town Cafe giftcard. He 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 I […]
Continue ReadingAround Town 07.24.15
In our newest feature, reporters from the Plant City Times & Observer hit the streets to ask residents a little about themselves. Will we spot you around town next? What are you most proud of? Joelle Fisher, 47 “Working in horticulture for 15 years.” Zack Baker, 14 “I have really great hair.” Jake McIntyre, 24 […]
Continue ReadingHCFR crews stop Dover house fire from spreading
Hillsborough County Fire Rescue responded to a report of a structure fire at 14434 Grant St. early Thursday, July 23. Heavy smoke and flames were coming from the entire house. Crews on scene were able to stop the fire from spreading to the adjacent houses to the west and south. There were no injuries to civilians or personnel. The […]
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