Kerri Miller, city clerk for Plant City, has been elected as the central west director for the Florida Association of City Clerks. The announcement came last week, when the Florida Association of City Clerks elected new officers and board of directors’ members at its annual conference and academy, held at the Caribe Royale in Orlando. […]
Continue ReadingRibbon Cutting: Simply Events
The Greater Plant City Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting Tuesday, June 23, for Simply Events at the Plant City Chamber of Commerce. Simply Events produces and promotes events, including several annual events in Plant City. These events include The Mid Florida Summer Home Shows with the Taste of Plant City in July and […]
Continue ReadingWalden Lake residents collecting petition signatures
Walden Lake residents and some Walden Lake Community Association board of directors were at the neighborhood’s children’s park Saturday, June 27, collecting signatures for their petition against the rezoning of the golf course. They are there each Saturday morning between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. Residents who have not signed the petition may do so […]
Continue ReadingHCFR extinguishes south P.C. home fire
Hillsborough County Fire Rescue responded to a residential structure fire at a south Plant City home Saturday, June 27. When HCFR arrived, firefighters found flames through the roof at 4933 John Wesley Place. Due to the construction of the home and the extent of the fire, firefighters fought the blaze from the outside of the home. Embers […]
Continue ReadingThe plight of the bumblebee
We were sitting on the porch when the bee zipped by, buzzing loudly. It first passed me then circled to inspect the young girl beside me. “Eeeeeek!” She screamed as she catapulted herself off the rocker and ran around wildly. “It’s just a bee checking you out,” I said. But she wasn’t hearing any of […]
Continue ReadingStudent chosen as intern
Plant City High School senior Katelyn Scott was accepted into the intern program at the Photo Archives and History Center and began Friday, June 12. The Plant City Photo Archives and History Center’s internship program is designed to provide students the opportunity to learn museum, archives, and history center skills in a real-life setting. During her internship, […]
Continue ReadingCutest Critter: Buster
Buster was a little puppy who could not walk. Our Portuguese water dog, Oliver, patiently encouraged him. He is as sweet as he is adorable. 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 […]
Continue ReadingFormer Queen makes dean’s list
Chelsea Bowden was named to the Spring 2015 dean’s list at Samford University. She is an early childhood education/early childhood special education/elementary education/elementary collaborative major. Samford University releases dean’s lists after the close of the fall and spring semesters each academic year. To qualify for the dean’s list, a student must have earned a minimum […]
Continue ReadingWinner: Scott Kudlinski
Scott Kudlinski captured the 2015 Plant City Leadership Class at the YMCA. The Plant City Times & Observer and Grimes Hardware have partnered to host the I Love Plant City Photo Contest. Winners will have their photo featured and receive a $15 gift certificate to Grimes Hardware’s Strawberry Town Cafe! To enter, email your […]
Continue ReadingPlans in beginning stages for playground at depot
Community leaders and city officials are collaborating on plans for a playground next to the Robert Willaford Railroad Museum and train depot in Historic Downtown. The playground is planned to be built on the parking lot north of the depot. It will take about 25 parking spaces, but will leave more than enough parking spaces for […]
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