The Hillsborough County Public Schools Athletic Department announced this year’s top scholars in sports with a series of presentations available online.
Continue ReadingSix Feet Apartcast: Episode 9 (5/29/2020)
Welcome to the ninth episode of the Plant City Observer’s “Six Feet Apartcast.”
Continue ReadingWooden Spoon reaches mark of 1,000 meals donated
After Thursday morning’s delivery to local firefighters, the Plant City diner has now given out 1,018 free meals since the COVID-19 pandemic began.
Continue ReadingAround Town 5.28.20
We asked Facebook: How satisfied or dissatisfied are you with Governor Ron DeSantis’ plan to reopen Florida and the steps taken so far?
Continue ReadingTop Gun gets temporary new home
The Plant City-based wrestling club will operate out of Carlson Gracie Plant City through July.
Continue ReadingPlant City native publishes book about childhood memories
Jim Helms spent several years researching for and writing his first book, “Juvenile Impressions of Plant City — A Collection of Playful Stories.”
Continue ReadingLetter to the Editor: Comments to Plant City Redevelopment Agency
Plant City has experienced plenty of residential growth lately, much of it starter or one-step-above starter home development on small lots scattered around the outskirts of the city. Further, it is well known the city has an interest in midtown revitalization to maintain and improve the character of that area. Within the midst of all […]
Continue ReadingI Love Plant City Winner: Susan Pralle
Susan Pralle got this great photo of a sunset at a small lake in Walden Lake near Timberlane Drive. “A friend of mine told me that her kids call it ‘Turtle Rock Lake’ because there is usually a turtle that sits on top of a lone rock sticking out of the water,” she said.
Continue ReadingNews Briefs 5.28.20
Hope Lutheran to break ground on new sanctuary This Saturday, Hope Lutheran Church will host a groundbreaking ceremony for its new sanctuary at 9 a.m. It will kick off the first phase of Hope’s three-phase building program to better serve its congregation. “Hope’s current sanctuary has served the congregation and community for 55 years and […]
Continue ReadingLetter to the Editor: Vote by Mail offers safe participation in elections
The current status of the national COVID-19 pandemic has raised concerns about the economic impact and the risks to public health. Further, the situation is occurring in the context of the national election season. The good news is that we already have a system that can help alleviate a lot of concerns voters may have […]
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