PLANT CITY — A 4-year-old boy drowned in a pond while attended a wedding with his parents in Plant City. According to Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office, during the early evening hours of June 12, the victim, Nathan McGee, of Ocoee, was with his parents at a wedding/reception party at Kathleen’s Garden and Grandpa’s Event Barn, located […]
Continue ReadingBREAKING: Misti Whitfield found
Misti Whitfield Celebration of Life WHEN: 5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 2, WHERE: McCall Park, Historic Downtown Plant City. A reception will follow at Cuzzins, 111 S. Palmer St., Plant City. The 17-month search for a missing Plant City woman is over. Tampa Police Department detectives discovered the remains of a body Oct. 24, later confirmed […]
Continue ReadingBalancing Act
After two public workshops to examine the 2014-15 preliminary budget, Plant City commissioners adopted Sept. 22, its $66 million budget for Fiscal Year 2014-15. City commissioners lauded former Interim City Manager David Sollenberger and Finance Director Martin Wisgerhof for their efforts in accomplishing something that hasn’t been done in five years — a raise for […]
Continue ReadingWinner: Benito Lubrano Jr.
Benito Lubrano Jr. submitted this beautiful shot of a rainbow peeking out from behind the clouds. The Plant City Times & Observer and Grimes Hardware have partnered to host the I Love Plant City Photo Contest. Winners will have their photo featured and receive a $15 gift certificate to Grimes Hardware’s Strawberry Town Cafe! To […]
Continue ReadingCUTEST CRITTER WINNER: Christy Shepherd
Christy Shepherd’s cat, MissyPrissy, is this month’s winner of our Cutest Critter Contest. “MissyPrissy likes to strike a pose,” she says. Turkey Creek Animal Hospital and Animal Wellness Center have partnered to present a monthly Cutest Critter Contest. Entering is simple: Just submit a high-resolution photo (200 dpi or better) and a sentence or two […]
Continue ReadingWinner: Janelle McRoberts
Janelle McRoberts submitted this captivating shot. “Gotta love the true beauty of nature,” she says. The Plant City Times & Observer and Grimes Hardware have partnered to host the I Love Plant City Photo Contest. Winners will have their photo featured and receive a $15 gift certificate to Grimes Hardware’s Strawberry Town Cafe! To enter, […]
Continue ReadingEleven-lot property tops August sales
MONTHLY SNAPSHOT Houses Sold: 79 High Sale Price: $450,000 Low Sale Price: $8,500 Average Sale Price: $151,519 Median Sale Price: $140,000 Short Sales: Eight REO/Bank Owned: 23 A property comprising 11 lots topped all Plant City real-estate transactions for August. The home and lots at 3203 Thonotosassa Road sold Aug. 29, for $450,000. Built in […]
Continue ReadingBEST BET: Annual Labor Day BBQ
Annual Labor Day BBQ — takes place beginning at 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, Sept. 1, at First Baptist Church Fellowship Hall. There will be BBQ chicken, slaw, beans and roll, as well as for desserts for sale. Meals can be carried out or eat in. Tickets are $8 for adults and $6 for […]
Continue ReadingWINNER: Kelsey Bridges
Kelsey Bridges, receptionist for the Florida Strawberry Festival, sent us this photo, which she took right after she voted in the Aug. 26 primary. “I’m like a little kid on Christmas morning come voting time,” she says. The Plant City Times & Observer and Grimes Hardware have partnered to […]
Continue ReadingWEEKEND BEST BET: Plant City Commons Community Garden Fall Gardening Workshop
Plant City Commons Community Garden Fall Gardening Workshop — takes place from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 23, at the garden, 309 N. Carey St., Plant City. Learn how to successfully start your own seedlings for fall planting. Open to all adults and children, regardless of experience. An $18 fee includes a seed tray, […]
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