We asked Facebook: Today’s county Emergency Policy Group meeting will include a discussion about the group’s future. Should the EPG stay its course, disband and let the county commission take over or stay together but shift its focus to hurricanes? “Disband. Let each municipality take care of itself.” — Delicia C. Wallnofer “It should stay […]
Continue ReadingQuick Hits 7.16.20
Safety Around Water lessons at YMCA The Plant City Family YMCA and others in the Tampa Metropolitan, Suncoast and Greater St. Petersburg networks are able to get free water safety lessons next month. The Florida Blue Foundation gave the YMCA networks a grant to host the program for free to children of members and non-members […]
Continue ReadingSix Feet Apartcast: Episode 15 (7/10/2020)
Welcome to the 15th episode of the Plant City Observer’s “Six Feet Apartcast.”
Continue ReadingJune 2020 real estate transactions
Local June 2020 sales and trend information courtesy of the Hillsborough County Property Appraiser and The Crawford Group. Permit information was obtained from the City of Plant City.
Continue ReadingAround Town 7.9.20
We asked Facebook: Would you prefer sending your kids back to school in the fall or enrolling them only in virtual classes, or do you have another idea for the school board to consider? “I think it’s very important for kids to get back to school. I’m very worried about them getting sick. I think […]
Continue ReadingFocus on Fitness: Regular exercise may boost your immune system
Keep your family healthier by making exercise a regular activity for you all to do together.
Continue ReadingNews Briefs 7.9.20
Schools roundup Hillsborough County Public Schools announced June 30 the Class of 2020 will graduate virtually following a spike in COVID-19 infections. “Each school will have a drive-thru diploma ceremony with social distancing in mind,” HCPS said in a series of Tweets. “We have also contracted with an outside vendor to provide virtual graduation videos […]
Continue ReadingFootball programs adapting to COVID restrictions
Hillsborough County’s high school football teams have eased back into offseason training and hope to reintroduce the ball in Phase 3 next week.
Continue ReadingI Love Plant City Winner: David Zaring
David Zaring sent in this photo of his grandson Robert Alameda and great-grandson Colton taking a father-son fishing trip.
Continue ReadingFootsteps of Faith: Your great cloud
Do you have someone in your life willing to cheer you on and push you to go as far as you possibly can?
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