Imagine going over 250 miles and some more on a full one-time electric charge in a ride. GM claims 259 miles (up 21 from its predecessor), to be exact, in its four-door, five-passenger 2019 Bolt EV. Plus, the four-door, five-passenger Bolt EV is an ultra-smooth and cool hatchback package with superb handling and overall balance. […]
Continue ReadingAthlete of the Week: Mallory Smith
The Plant City junior leads her volleyball team in kills and helped win a district title last week.
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Plant City resident turning 100 In a few days, Rachel O. Coleman Sullivan and her family will celebrate a big milestone in her life: making it to age 100. She was born Oct. 26, 1920 in Okeechobee and had seven siblings. Sullivan lived through the 1928 Okeechobee Hurricane that killed an estimated 2,500 people and […]
Continue ReadingIt’s Read Everywhere: Washington, D.C.
Don and Susan Pralle brought the Observer with them on a recent trip to the nation’s capitol. This picture was taken at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo near the panda exhibit.
Continue ReadingDoctor’s Note: Don’t fall into hearing loss — let’s fight the fall together
This October, we celebrate both National Audiology Month and National Physical Therapy Awareness Month.
Continue ReadingWonder Woman: Chevelle Hallback
Hallback has represented Plant City in the boxing world since 1997, putting “The Itty-Bitty” city on the map for people all over the globe. Her fighting career is not over yet, but she’s working on the next chapter of her life and planning for it to be helpful for others.
Continue ReadingWonder Woman: Michelle Valdes
Valdes is well-known throughout Plant City as an unstoppable force of charity. She’s always looking for someone to help through her nonprofit, Operation Paying it Forward, and is extremely active in other community organizations.
Continue ReadingAround Town 10.22.20
We asked Facebook: Halloween is right around the corner and COVID-19 could change the way many enjoy the holiday. Families, how are you preparing for trick-or-treating, handing out treats and other Halloween traditions this year? “Handing out candy in the historic district…” — Sandi McGlathery “Same as usual. Outside with the complete DJ rig, lights, […]
Continue ReadingWonder Woman: Essie Dixon Lewis
Dixon Lewis became well-known in Plant City when she became the first black girl to make it onto the Florida Strawberry Festival Queen’s Court, earning the title of First Maid in 1973. These days, the longtime educator’s penchant for kindness pays off for Plant Citians young, old and in between as she’ll lend a helping hand wherever she can.
Continue ReadingGame of the Week: Strawberry Crest at Durant
The Chargers visit the Cougars on Friday night as both teams look to try and snap a losing streak.
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