With tattooed sleeves and a trendy pair of kicks, Cole Dodd would be the last person anyone would suspect to be a pastor at a Baptist church. But First Baptist of Midway’s newest spiritual leader brings his own style to the job. Dodd moved to the position four months ago after serving as worship pastor, […]
Continue ReadingPlant City resident receives Advocate of Year Award
Plant City resident and executive director of Florida Presbyterian Homes, John Hehn, was presented with LeadingAge Florida’s Advocate of the Year Award in Lakeland. This award is presented annually to a LeadingAge Florida member who has made exceptional advocacy efforts on behalf of the field of housing/retirement communities or long-term care for seniors. Highlights of […]
Continue ReadingMays family plans estate sale
A large estate sale will be held at the home of the late Katherine Mays, who was the daughter of a former Plant City mayor. The sale will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 11 to 13, at 5017 Miley Road. The sale will include original artwork, framed prints, an oak bedroom […]
Continue ReadingPlant City to host Girls Night Out
Gather your girlfriends for a night of shopping at the inaugural Girls Night Out event in downtown Plant City. The event will be 5 to 9 p.m. Friday, July 11. Registration is at McCall Park,102 N. Palmer St. The stores and restaurants will be offering special promotions until 8:30 p.m. Focus4Beauty will have free pampering […]
Continue ReadingPLANT CITY: By the Numbers
Every 10 years, an analysis of the City of Plant City’s financial condition is compiled and presented in a report called the Financial Trend Monitoring System. The report is used by local governments to identify potential areas of financial difficulty, help plan for the future and formulate public policy. Different indicators such as population, salaries, […]
Continue ReadingPlant City resident benefits from Quantum Leap Farm
Catherine “Cappy” Farrell has read every book on horses at the library. She clutches a stack of worn bindings while sitting on the family’s couch in their Whispering Woods home. Two stuffed mustangs snuggle in her lap. It’s easy to see she is crazy about horses. “I love horses,” Farrell says. “It’s my heart. It’s […]
Continue ReadingPlant City students participate in mock legislative session
While most students take the summer off, Plant City High School seniors Kellie Pernula and Reid Adams will be headed to the Florida State Capitol to learn about government during the Boys and Girls State seminar in June and July. The weeklong program is hosted at Florida State University, where the students will also be […]
Continue ReadingClub Hubbub 07.10.14
If your club would like to post announcements, email them to Associate Editor Amber Jurgensen, ajurgensen@plantcityobserver.com. + Plant City Daybreak Rotary The Plant City Daybreak Rotary had a special guest at its Monday meeting. Bonnie the therapy dog stopped by with her mother, Cassandra Banning. Although Banning did most of the talking, Bonnie captured the […]
Continue ReadingPlant City woman involved in fatal accident
A 69-year-old Valrico woman was killed Sunday in a head on collision near Turkey Creek Road on State Road 60. At about 2:16 p.m., Janina Miller was driving her 1999 Toyota Corolla westbound on State Road 60 in the inside eastbound lane approaching Jerry Smith Road. Glenda Dexter, 51, of Plant City, was driving her 2007 Chevy […]
Continue ReadingHCFR extinguishes Wilder Road fire
Hillsborough County Fire Rescue responded to a report of a structure fire in Plant City this morning. A double wide trailer at 4707 Wilder Road was heavily involved. The crews were able to contain and extinguish the fire. Because there was a lack of hydrants in the area, water shuttle operations were established. The residents had evacuated prior to […]
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