The Florida Strawberry Festival’s board of directors elected a new president Tuesday, April 14, at its monthly meeting. Dan Walden, who has served as a board member for 15 years, was elected president and succeeds James “Jim” Jeffries, who has served as president for the past two years. “Dan Walden is an excellent leader and board […]
Continue ReadingJuniors stand out at conference
Four juniors represented Plant City High School at the 2015 Leadership and Ethics Conference presented by West Point Society Florida West Coast Chapter. The event was held at the University of Tampa, Vaughn Center. Ethics issues facing today’s young people and leadership were covered. The students were: Madison Manley, Shelby Baerwalde, Kendall Johnson and Chase Lott.
Continue ReadingCutest Critter: Tank
Tank, the pure bred Cane Corso Italian Mastiff puppy, is a very big baby and a gentle giant. 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 […]
Continue Reading2015 March Real Estate Transactions
Min Sale Price: $24,000 Max Sale Price: $319,400 Average Sale Price: $162,505 Median Sale Price: $160,000 A five-acre farm topped the real estate transactions in March. The home at 925 Coward Road sold March 30, for $319,400. Built in 2002, it has two bedrooms, two and one half baths and 1,536 square feet of living […]
Continue ReadingWinner: Jennifer Closshey
Jennifer Closshey shot this sunset over Walden Lake. 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 photo, along with a caption, to […]
Continue ReadingHome burns in morning fire
The Plant City Police Department and Plant City Fire Rescue responded to fire in an abandoned home April 9. It took responders 30 minutes to put the fire out at the home at 1308 N. Shannon Ave. Heavy lift equipment was dispatched to remove the collapsed metal roof. Responders ran a check for occupants, and the […]
Continue ReadingUnofficial results for Plant City Commission chair released
Hillsborough County County Supervisor of Elections Craig Latimer has updated the unofficial results of the Plant City Municipal Election, with all precincts reported, as well as Early Voting and Vote By Mail. Mary Thomas Mathis: 1,052 (71.81 %) Hasani I. Jackson: 413 (28.19%) Check back for updates.
Continue ReadingElections for commission chair today
Elections for the open Plant City Commission chair will be held today from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at City Hall, 302 W. Reynolds St., Plant City. Incumbent Mary Thomas Mathis is challenged by Hasani Jackson. Mathis is in administration at Marshall Middle School and served as mayor. Jackson is also in education. He is a teacher at […]
Continue ReadingMcIntosh McDonalds robbed
The McDonalds on McIntosh Road was robbed at about 3 a.m. by three armed suspects. Two suspects, Jakeem Washington, 23, of Plant City, and Bryant Dexter, 27, of Lakeland were caught. The third suspect is still at large. The suspects robbed the McDonalds at 6450 McIntosh Road. One suspect jumped over the counter while the other two […]
Continue ReadingRelay for Life makes additions
Several years ago, Plant City’s Relay for Life was ranked third in the state out of hundreds. Last year, it slipped to the 11th spot. But this year, organiz- ers are planning to reclaim its fame. For the April 10 event, new activities and a morning-after 5K have been planned to el- evate the competition. […]
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