Though the 2019-20 spring season is now lost, hope isn’t.
Continue ReadingCutest Critter 4.30.20
Kathy Flemister met “Mr. Mule” in a field on Cameron Road, and he was so friendly that she even brought her dog, Molly, out there to meet him.
Continue ReadingAround Town 4.30.20
We asked Facebook: Governor Ron DeSantis said he plans to re-open Florida in “baby steps.” What should the first “steps” be? “Beauty shops and barber shops, one customer allowed at a time. Nobody has cleaner hands than hairdressers who wash hair all day. And he/she can wear a little mask if they like. I can, […]
Continue ReadingI Love Plant City Winner: Brenda Miller
In this neat display of nature Brenda Miller saw recently, an oak tree and a palm tree came together for an interesting sight in Plant City.
Continue ReadingSix Feet Apartcast: Episode 4 (4/24/2020)
Welcome to the fourth episode of the Plant City Observer’s “Six Feet Apartcast.”
Continue ReadingAround Town 4.23.20
We asked Facebook: With many states now considering phases of reopening, when would you feel safe or at least OK with Florida going back to work and school as usual?
Continue ReadingI Love Plant City Winner: Dan Hooyman
Walden Lake’s golf course may be unusable for humans, but this family of ducks resident Dan Hooyman spotted doesn’t seem to mind.
Continue ReadingA new slice of life
At a time where everyone’s routine has been thrown out the window, at least one thing has stayed consistent: Ali Sobh and the Hungry Howie’s on Alexander Street are still keeping Plant City fed.
Continue ReadingSaying ‘goodbye’ in the time of COVID-19
In response to social distancing guidelines, local funeral homes are changing the way they work so families can get as much peace and comfort as is legally allowed.
Continue ReadingQuick Hits 4.23.20
PC Stadium fate uncertain as XFL files bankruptcy The XFL created many questions when it unexpectedly shut itself down last week, and its future only became more uncertain when it filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Here’s one of those questions: what happens with Plant City Stadium now? Since it has never been a public-use stadium, […]
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