The City of Plant City wants residents to enjoy local parks and amenities now as much as ever.
Continue ReadingCity pushes back athletics restart date
The Plant City Parks and Recreation Department announced last week athletic field users will have to wait a little longer to return to play, citing the recent large jump in COVID-19 cases in Hillsborough County. “The COVID-19 situation, especially here in Hillsborough County, is not improving to a point where we can move into a […]
Continue ReadingSix Feet Apartcast: Episode 13 (6/26/2020)
Welcome to the 13th episode of the Plant City Observer’s “Six Feet Apartcast.”
Continue ReadingLocal figure skater named USFS Get Up Ambassador
Annie Clark is one of eight skaters in the Get Up program, which promotes perseverance and courage.
Continue ReadingAround Town 6.25.20
We asked Facebook: What are your thoughts on Hillsborough County’s new mandatory face mask ordinance? “These comments are why we’re still dealing with such a high number of cases this far into it. Wear your mask, stop having parties and ignoring social distancing, stop taking your entire family to the store. Wash your hands. Maybe […]
Continue ReadingI Love Plant City Winner: John O’Toole
John O’Toole captured this sunset at Brewer Park last weekend.
Continue ReadingNews Briefs 6.25.20
HCSO deputy arrested for battery on PCPD officer A Plant City Police Department officer’s Monday morning search for a missing juvenile did not go quite as expected, according to a press release from Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office. The officer, who has not been named, was using his flashlight shortly before 1 a.m. to search for […]
Continue ReadingFocus on Fitness: The many benefits of exercise
Keeping a regular exercise regimen for yourself will pay off big time in many areas of your life.
Continue ReadingSun shines bright on newest Eagle Scout
Those who know Eryk Chazares believe the Tampa Bay area’s newest Eagle Scout has a bright future ahead of him. It was fitting, then, that his Eagle Scout Court of Honor ceremony broke from tradition and was held outside in Valrico on June 20, with dozens of guests coming together to watch him get his […]
Continue ReadingQuick Hits 6.25.20
PCHS wins Wiffle Brawl tourney Plant City High School was the last entrant in last week’s inaugural Wiffle Brawl tournament, replacing a team on the first day of competition. It was also the last team standing after the June 20 best-of-three championship series. The Raiders took down Strawberry Crest’s Black team in three games (7-1 […]
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