Coaches weigh in on June hoops recruiting event The NCAA and NFHS are teaming up to plan a June basketball evaluation and recruiting event for Florida high school athletes, but not everyone’s invited. The FHSAA released a statement Monday about the organizations’ move to develop criteria to exclude girls and non-FHSAA athletes from the event, […]
Continue Reading‘Youth Explosion’ honors legacy of Marie B. Ellis
The legendary Plant City civic leader’s memory lives on with a new event for local youth.
Continue ReadingIt’s Read Everywhere: Oregon
Jill and Emma Hartsfield spent spring break in Bandon, Oregon to visit family and take in the beautiful sights of the Pacific Northwest. Did you take the Observer with you on vacation? Send your pictures to Associate Editor Justin Kline at jkline@plantcityobserver.com to be featured.
Continue ReadingFocus on Fitness: Disconnect to Reconnect
These days, it’s hard to find someone that is not tethered to their cell phones or some type of technology.
Continue ReadingTournaments take over Plant City fields
Several youth and collegiate sports tournaments have been and are being held here recently.
Continue ReadingPlant City, Durant make Saladino finale
The Plant City Raiders and Durant Cougars set the stage for an all-Plant City championship showdown March 22 in the Saladino Tournament.
Continue ReadingShoes for Stoves
The GFWC Woman’s Club of Plant City is on a mission to help Guatemalan families breathe cleaner air at home through its shoe collection.
Continue ReadingI Love Plant City Winner: William Wicker
William Wicker wins this week’s I Love Plant City photo contest.
Continue ReadingResetting local controls on alcohol
Plant City Commission took the first step at its March 25th meeting on resetting some of our local controls on the sale of alcohol in Plant City contained in Section 10-62 of the Plant City Code. Using its regulatory power, in addition to modifying controls on alcohol throughout the city, the new ordinance […]
Continue ReadingAthlete of the Week: Jarod Wingo
Wingo pitched a complete game to help Plant City win its first Saladino Tournament title game.
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