Due to delays in maintenance construction, Florida Gas Transmission Company announced its plans to postpone the re-test of 17 miles of natural gas pipeline using water as part of its ongoing pipeline safety management program. The re-test was originally scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 2. The re-test will now take place from midnight to 4 a.m. Friday, Oct. 3. […]
Continue ReadingBREAKING: Plant City financial adviser arrested for fraud
Plant City financial adviser and insurance agent Paula Kampf Albertson was arrested for stealing $200,000 in insurance claims from her clients, according to a news release. The announcement came from Operation S.A.F.E Chief Financial Officer Jeff Atwater after an investigation by the Florida Department of Financial Services’ Division of Insurance Fraud revealed Albertson exploited her elderly […]
Continue ReadingP.C. saddles up for Pink Your Pony Trail Ride
Forty-five riders and their horses made their way down a rural trail in Dover last year. But, it was no ordinary outing. The group was dressed in all pink — including the horses. From camo to a knight and warhorse, the group was part of the Pink Your Pony Trail Ride to benefit breast cancer. […]
Continue ReadingKeel and Curley files suit against residents who opposed rezoning
It was an issue that packed the Hillsborough County Commission chambers in downtown Tampa this summer. Keel and Curley Winery fought for a modification to its zoning to allow its new brewery, Two Henry’s Brewing Company, to operate. In the end, the commission voted unanimously for the rezone, ending in a victory for the winery […]
Continue ReadingOBSERVED: A few words about our special edition
In just over two years, the Plant City Times & Observer has met a multitude of strong women who call the Winter Strawberry Capital of the World their home. From successful entrepreneurs to generous volunteers, each one has her own light about her that illuminates the town with character and class. Through many of the stories […]
Continue ReadingSmoke testing to take place
Utilities Maintenance will conduct smoke testing Oct. 7 to 9, on all sewer lines on West Morrell Drive, Tangerine Court, West Langford Drive, Cedar Drive, Hughes Drive, Hickory Street, McLeod Drive, Essex Drive, West Prosser Drive, Oakwood Estates Drive, Fox Gate Court, Tozier Place, Citrus Landing Drive, Orange Bud Way, South Evers Street, Waller Street, […]
Continue ReadingRep. Ross receives farm bureau award
U.S. Rep. Dennis A. Ross was recognized with the Friend of Farm Bureau award for the 113th Congress. This award is presented to members of Congress who are receptive to the needs of farmers in their state by sponsoring, co-sponsoring and voting for legislation that will address high-priority agricultural issues. “It is a privilege to […]
Continue ReadingWelcome to the world
Jonathan and Valrie Humphrey, of Plant City, announce the birth of their son, William Armistead Humphrey. He was born Thursday, Sept. 11, at St. Joseph’s Women’s Hospital. He weighed 9 pounds, 10 ounces, and was 22 inches long. He joins two sisters, Heidi and Hanah. Grandparents are Don and Mary Humphrey, of Plant City; Deniece […]
Continue ReadingWONDER WOMAN: Anna Genco
The lights of two dart machines glow in the corner of Silver Dollar Saloon in Historic Downtown Plant City. The purple hues play off owner Anna Genco’s blond hair. The bar is smoky but charming, tucked away in a slot between other store fronts. It’s because of Genco that loyal patrons come back time and […]
Continue ReadingWONDER WOMAN: Ericca Garrison
Ericca Garrison ducks into a restaurant in Historic Downtown Plant City just before the rain clouds move in. Not that it would matter to the bubbly blonde. She’s not scared of a little water. One of her biggest passions is being on or in the ocean. In fact, it was this passion that got her […]
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