Henry Howard Fleming Jr., 85, of Plant City, died July 11, 2013. Born May 7, 1928, in Plant City, he was the son of the late Henry and the late Abbey Williamson Fleming. Mr. Fleming was the owner and operator of Fleming Paint and Supply. He was corporal in the U. S. Army and a […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Kenneth Paul Stropagel
Kenneth Paul Stropagel, 56, of Plant City, died July 14, 2013, at South Florida Baptist Hospital. Born Nov. 11, 1956, in Brooklyn, N.Y., he was the son of the late Erwin Stropagel and Mary Van Fluke Stropagel, who survives. Mr. Stropagel was a mechanic with Lakeland Chrysler, enjoyed golfing and was an avid sports enthusiast. […]
Continue ReadingWinner: Jaclyn Lanier
Jaclyn Lanier shared this photo of a perfectly Plant City farm scene —complete with strawberry boots. The Plant City Observer, State Farm Insurance agent Tony Lee and The Corner Store have partnered to host the I Love Plant City Photo Contest. Winners will have their photo featured and receive a $10 gift certificate to […]
Continue ReadingWinner: Brittani Taylor
Brittani Taylor sent this photo of her niece, Alli Jo, heading out to pick some blueberries in her grandfather’s field off Knights Griffin Road. The Plant City Observer, State Farm Insurance agent Tony Lee and The Corner Store have partnered to host the I Love Plant City Photo Contest. Winners will have their photo […]
Continue ReadingYMCA selects Strong Leader winner
The Plant City Family YMCA announced recently “Coach Dave” Robbins as the recipient of the 2013 Strong Leader Award recipient. The YMCA will honor Robbins at its 11th Strong Leader Dinner Aug. 27, at the John R. Trinkle Center, at HCC Plant City. Robbins’ contributions to the Plant City community echo the YMCA’s commitment to strengthening […]
Continue ReadingBruton Memorial Library offers summer programming
Bruton Memorial Library will host a variety of programs for adults this month. All programs will be held at the library, 302 W. McLendon St. All programs are free and open to the public. The Adult Summer Reading program begins continues throughout the month. Stop by the library anytime to sign up. Participants will earn […]
Continue ReadingFred’s Market plans fundraisers
Fred’s Market will host two Spirit Night fundraisers this summer for Plant City-based non-profit organizations. Both fundraisers will be from 4 to 8:30 p.m. at the restaurant, 1401 W. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. The first event, benefiting the YMCA, will take place July 16. The second, benefiting Madison’s Mission, will be Aug. 1. […]
Continue ReadingSeminary to host annual yard sale
The Evangelical University & Seminary will host its annual Indoor Yard Sale from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 13 and 20, at the campus, 105 E. Baker St., in Historic Downtown Plant City. If you have items you wish to donate, please call the E.U.S. office at (813) 659-1903 to make arrangements for drop off. […]
Continue ReadingMeals on Wheels needs volunteers
With the snowbirds gone for the summer, the Plant City Meals on Wheels currently has five driving routes open. Meals on Wheels needs four or five volunteers to fill those routes. The routes take less than two hours to complete and usually are from 10:15 to 11:30 a.m. Meals on Wheels also needs volunteer help […]
Continue ReadingAttention Plant City-area anglers!
The Plant City Observer and Lake Panasoffkee are teaming up to bring General Sumter’s Panfishing Challenge to Plant City residents. The panfishing tournament will be held July 13, at Lake Panasoffkee, 965 C.R. 439, Lake Panasoffkee, about an hour north of Plant City. Plant City Observer Facebook fans can enter to win free entry into the […]
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