Gladys Marie Roberts Jones Gladys Marie Roberts Jones, 75, of Plant City, born in Sweetwater, Tennessee on May 19, 1945, entered into eternal rest on March 1, 2021. Expressions of condolence at HopewellFuneral.com. George Y. Colley George Y. Colley, 92, of Lithia, born in Crescent City, on July 8, 1928, entered into eternal rest on February […]
Continue ReadingNews Briefs 3.11.21
Cart-to-Curb details released The City of Plant City released new information about its upcoming Cart-to-Curb waste collection program last week. Cart-to-Curb is an automated, twice-weekly collection system set to roll out in several phases, the first of which will go live late this summer. “We’re excited to move forward with this project, for the sake […]
Continue ReadingBig week for Plant City’s Jackson Knotts
Shortly after committing to Texas Tech for football, Knotts set a new state record for the boys javelin throw at the Bob English Invite.
Continue ReadingKenzie Wheeler wows judges on ‘The Voice’
Wheeler’s blind audition on NBC’s The Voice resulted in a four-chair turn and Kelly Clarkson blocking Blake Shelton.
Continue ReadingI Love Plant City Winner: Barbara Tetro
Barbara Tetro saw this family of cranes by her home in Walden Lake.
Continue ReadingAround Town 3.11.21
We asked Facebook: If you’ve gone to the Florida Strawberry Festival this year, what was your experience like? “A lot of fun! My children and I had a great time. Many were wearing masks and the lines were short.” — Ashley Krol “We loved it, the kids got each ride 2-3 times each over and […]
Continue ReadingFebruary 2021 real estate transactions
Local February 2021 sales and trend information courtesy of The Crawford Group.
Continue ReadingFocus on Fitness: How fruits can help improve brain function and gut health
It’s strawberry season here in little Plant City, so it only seems fitting to talk about how wonderful and beneficial fruits can be for our health and what purposes they serve. Who knows — maybe you will learn something new!
Continue ReadingCops Corner 3.11.21
February 27 FIVE-FINGER DISCOUNT 1110 block of West Reynolds Street Theft: This complainant stated she ordered $180 worth of women’s clothing and the package, which was delivered that morning, was gone when she came home from work. She signed a waiver of prosecution and got a case number. ONE THING LEADS TO ANOTHER 710 block […]
Continue Reading2021 Florida Strawberry Festival Guide: Things to watch
The Plant City Observer staff has a few recommendations for anyone curious about this year’s entertainment lineup.
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