We asked Facebook: The Hillsborough County EPG is concerned about the state’s recent increase in positive COVID-19 tests. What actions do you believe the governor should take if the numbers don’t start to drop soon? “Nothing. It should be an individuals responsibility to keep themselves and their friends and family that would be at risk […]
Continue ReadingSix Feet Apartcast: Episode 11 (6/12/2020)
Welcome to the 11th episode of the Plant City Observer’s “Six Feet Apartcast.”
Continue ReadingIt’s Read Everywhere: Great Smoky Mountains
Paul and Jeanette Henderson celebrated their 40th anniversary together in the Great Smoky Mountains back in November 2019. This photo was taken at Newfound Gap.
Continue ReadingAround Town 6.11.20
Many of our readers have been sharing their thoughts on Black Lives Matter protests and rallies held in Plant City on our Facebook posts. This is what readers had to say about last Thursday’s rally in Midtown and downtown. “Protest done right! This is the way it should be! People all around need to take […]
Continue ReadingPCHS hosts graduation ceremony for students entering military
Plant City High School has proven it’s more than willing to find a way to meet as many unusual graduation needs as it can. Last year, PCHS’s baseball team played for the 8A state championship at the same time the school’s graduation ceremony was held. The next afternoon, the school held a small ceremony to […]
Continue ReadingNews Briefs 6.11.20
City cancels July 4 celebration The City of Plant City announced Monday its annual Fourth of July celebration at Plant City Stadium has been canceled for 2020. “In the interest of our community’s wellbeing, the annual July 4th Celebration has been canceled due to COVID-19 concerns,” the Parks and Recreation Department said in a Facebook […]
Continue ReadingFootsteps of Faith: Open stores, open doors, open homes, open hearts
We know an enemy is out there in the form of a virus or a multitude of other descriptions. Yet we are moving forward to push the darkness of this season back with the light of a new day, a new hope and a renewed sense of purpose.
Continue ReadingSummer activities kick off in Plant City
Summer programming is now in full swing at the Plant City Family YMCA and with the Parks and Recreation Department. Families have plenty of options available for their kids over the next few months.
Continue ReadingI Love Plant City Winner: Steven Gray
“Took this pic (May 29) while the sun was shining in the west and raining in the east,” Steven Gray wrote of this scene at the lakes of Countrywood. “Hope you can see the double rainbow.”
Continue ReadingLocal ballplayers earn All-American honors
Parker Messick and Alex Kachler picked up awards for their performance on and off the field.
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