Often unintentionally, the posterior muscles are overlooked, and can lead to poor posture, low back pain and even injury.
Continue ReadingMLMC plant nearing completion
Materials Lifecycle Management Company creates a fossil fuel alternative out of materials previously thought unrecyclable.
Continue ReadingHistory of the Citizen of the Year Award
This year, 2019, is the 60th year of the bestowing of the Citizen of the Year Award upon a civic-minded Plant City area resident. Let’s look back at the history of this event. In the chapter, “Parks and Memorials,” in the book, Plant City; Its Origin and History, by David E. Bailey, Jr. and Quintilla […]
Continue ReadingAthlete of the Week: Mya Lamar
Mya Lamar’s sophomore season for Strawberry Crest is productive.
Continue ReadingWhat’s on Kline’s Mind? No team in the Super Bowl? Keep it interesting with props
For once, I’m not going to get emotionally invested in the Super Bowl. It’s a good matchup, but I don’t think it’s one most NFL fans wanted. I’m a big fan of Patrick Mahomes and really wanted a Chiefs-Rams rematch, just like everyone else who watched that awesome Monday Night Football game in LA. I […]
Continue ReadingQuick Hits 1.24.19
Elks Soccer Shoot winners Four kids from the Plant City area won state championships in the Elks Soccer Shoot and advanced to the Jan. 20 Southeast Region finals in Umatilla. Of the four local soccer stars, two placed first in the event. U-14 Girls: Ashley Jeronimo — 1st in state, 1st in Southeast Finals U-14 […]
Continue ReadingOwner’s Report: Your Hometown, Your Newspaper
Over six and a half years ago my many serious attempts to purchase the Plant City Courier and return it to local ownership came to an end. Dozens of times over the preceding decade, I had watched that paper wither, misuse journalistic talent, reduce staff, close offices, ignore phone calls and sometimes obtusely trample the […]
Continue ReadingIt’s Read Everywhere: Venice, Italy
Mark Morton brought the Observer on a family trip to Italy.
Continue ReadingI Love Plant City Winner: Robert Lavery
Robert Lavery wins this week’s I Love Plant City photo contest.
Continue ReadingAthlete of the Week: Jadyn Strawder
Jadyn Strawder is a stat leader for Plant City basketball.
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