There are three main reasons for the loss of proper hat etiquette in America since I was a boy. None of them really excuse those behaviors now that would make my grandmother roll over in her grave, but still they have contributed to the polite toleration of a sad change in how men wear hats […]
Continue ReadingIt’s Read Everywhere: Roatan
Tom and Debbie Lawson spent the week of Thanksgiving on a cruise, visiting places such as Roatan, Cozumel and Belize. The Plant City residents brought a couple Observer issues for the trip. 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 ReadingCutest Critter: Teddy
Chris Black’s cat, Teddy, is as curious as he is cute. Teddy likes to hang out with his mom when she’s using the computer and see what she’s up to.
Continue ReadingFocus on Fitness: Live strong at the YMCA
Many people affected by cancer need support and help dealing with the physical and emotional challenges the disease brings. The Plant City Family YMCA continues to provide that support at no cost to cancer survivors and their families. Livestrong is designed for adults who have become de-conditioned or chronically fatigued from their treatment and/or their […]
Continue ReadingPCLL warming up for 2019 season
It won’t be long before baseball and softball are back in action at Mike Sansone Park. Plant City Little League’s 65th season is set to start next month and the league is hoping to see more kids sign up before registration closes this weekend. Approximately 470 players participated in PCLL in 2018 and 2017, according […]
Continue ReadingPassing the gavel
Jason Jones is ready to pass the Greater Plant City Chamber of Commerce chairman’s gavel to Karen Kerr next week, knowing he accomplished what he set out to do. Jones, who owns Advantage Restoration and Contracting, calls the year spent leading the Chamber one of the “best experiences” of his life. “My love of Plant […]
Continue ReadingNews Briefs 1.17.19
GFWC announces 2019 board members The GFWC Plant City Junior Woman’s Club held its annual installation ceremony on Jan 10 and named nine members to its board of directors. The 2019 board is led by president Alex Rae Rhoades and includes Brittney Maddalena, Lindsay Adkinson, Jamie Sammons, Maribel Sandoval, Jordon Burk, Samantha Blahnik, Briel Maddalena, and […]
Continue ReadingQuick Hits 1.17.19
Crest cheer, wrestling win tourneys Strawberry Crest High School’s cheerleading and wrestling programs ended last week on a high note, picking up a pair of big tournament wins. The cheer team won its sixth consecutive 2A Small Co-ed regional title on Jan. 11, then the wrestling team came out on top of the 3A-District 6 […]
Continue ReadingOwner’s Report: Nate Kilton
Before 2011, I never gave a second thought to the importance of having a high-quality local newspaper. I’m thankful to my co-founders for educating me on the importance of hyper-local news to our community. I’m proud of the role that our paper plays in bringing important information to you on a weekly basis. A good […]
Continue ReadingI Love Plant City Winner: Richard Moody
Richard Moody saw a beautiful sunset at Walden Lake just before the new year and couldn’t pass on the opportunity to snap a photo and send it in. Moody wins this week’s I Love Plant City photo contest. Send your photo submissions to Associate Editor Justin Kline at jkline@PlantCityObserver.com or hashtag #iloveplantcity on Instagram for @igersplantcity to […]
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