A group of Plant City residents brought the Observer to Havana on a recent cruise.
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PC native appointed to rank of U.S. Navy Chief Warrant Officer Darren Pierson is moving on up in the United States Navy, having recently earned the rank of Chief Warrant Officer 2. The Plant City native, whose commissioning ceremony was held in Yokosuka, Japan, began his enlistment in 2003 and has served on shore and […]
Continue ReadingQuick Hits 6.13.19
PCHS baseball gets proclamation, dinner Plant City High School’s baseball team got hooked up big time by the City of Plant City on Monday night. Like the 2017-18 boys soccer team before them, the baseball players were treated to dinner at Outback Steakhouse that night shortly before receiving a proclamation at the city commission meeting […]
Continue ReadingWhat’s on Kline’s Mind? Playing through injury: is it always worth the risk?
Everyone wants to be the hero, but the risks almost always outweigh the benefits.
Continue ReadingKeeping up with the kids
Plant City resident Jason Pfeffer is down 125 pounds since August 2017 and has helped colleagues find their own passion for fitness.
Continue ReadingWhat’s on Kline’s Mind? Crest, Plant City bring local fans together
Last week’s 8A state championship game, on paper or otherwise, was the best matchup any baseball fan in Florida could have hoped for.
Continue ReadingCops Corner 6.6.19
May 24 TAILGATE TROUBLES 1800 block of North Shannon Avenue Theft: This complainant stated the tailgate from his blue 2010 Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck was stolen between 7:39 and 10 a.m. while the truck was parked in his driveway. JUST A HUNCH 300 block of Park Springs Circle Drug investigation: Officers grew suspicious of a […]
Continue ReadingFocus on Fitness: Exercise on the go
Remember that no matter where summer takes you, you can get your workouts in.
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Rollyson to receive Strong Leader award The Plant City Family YMCA has chosen Rhett Rollyson as the 2019 recipient of the annual Strong Leader Award, per a May 31 announcement from the Tampa Metropolitan YMCA. Rollyson is a past Plant City Family YMCA Advisory Board member, having served on the board from 2007 to 2015, […]
Continue ReadingAthlete of the Week: Jacob Heath
Jacob Heath’s pitching in the 8A state championship series helped Strawberry Crest get to the title game.
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