The concrete slabs that have long been an eyesore in what will someday be called Midtown soon may be gone. Florida legislators approved April 30, a bill that will allow the city to remove the slabs without having to construct stormwater retention ponds. The bill still needs Gov. Rock Scott’s signature, but barring any unexpected […]
Continue ReadingLETTER: Gosnell blackout frustrating
Dear Editor: Thank you so much for your column on the Kermit Gosnell trial. I am one of many that are so frustrated regarding the blackout of the Lame Stream Media on this subject. There is no mystery to me why they are doing this. They don’t want to expose the horrors of abortion and […]
Continue ReadingJarrett Scott Ford awards three scholarships
Three Plant City-area seniors received $1,000 scholarships through Jarrett Scott Ford and the Ford Motor Company’s Built Ford Tough FFA Scholarship Program. Plant City High School’s Lindsey Farkas, Strawberry Crest’s Abigail Jett and Durant High School’s Jerri Rowell each will receive a scholarship. Farkas plans to study at Hillsborough Community College. Her parents are Larry […]
Continue ReadingPhoto archives launches endowment campaign
Plant City Photo Archives and History Center President Ed Verner announced last week a campaign to establish an endowment fund for future use and financial stability. Speaking to the members of the Photo Archives Advisory Council at a recent meeting, Verner and Executive Director Gil Gott notified them of the campaign to establish the endowment […]
Continue ReadingCommissioner honors Blueberry Festival Queens, Court
Hillsborough County Commissioner Al Higginbotham presented a proclamation honoring the first Tampa Bay Blueberry Festival Queens and Court April 27, at Keel and Curley Winery. Following reading the proclamation, Higginbotham stopped to have photos taken with the young ladies.
Continue ReadingGRAND OPENING: Express Employment Professionals of Lakeland
Lithia resident C.J. Marcello celebrated the grand opening of his new business, Express Employment Professionals of Lakeland April 22, at the company’s new location, 1805 U.S. 98 S., Suite A, Lakeland. More than 100 residents stopped by to welcome Marcello and view the Express Clydesdales Team. Before opening Express, Marcello was the executive director of […]
Continue ReadingQuality Dining remodels Plant City BK
Plant City Burger King fans will notice a new look and feel at the restaurant. Quality Dining Inc., which operates 54 Burger King restaurants throughout the Tampa Bay area, completed recently renovations on the Plant City location, 2302 N. Park Road. Changes include a café-style dining room with large lounge seating and a contemporary look. The […]
Continue ReadingPlant City rejects lone proposal for stadium
Despite Mayor Mike Sparkman’s wishes, the Plant City Commission rejected April 22, the only proposal it received for a longtime use for Plant City Stadium. City Manager Greg Horwedel said the proposal from Big League Dreams Inc. lacked key information, specifically regarding the potential costs and benefits of the proposal to Plant City. Citing an […]
Continue ReadingNationally recognized organist to perform in Plant City
Concert organist Richard Grant will perform a benefit concert for St. Peter’s Episcopal Church and St. Clement Catholic Church at 3 p.m. April 21, at St. Clement, 1104 N. Alexander St. Grant’s program will include music from Bach to Gershwin. He was performed more than 800 concerts. Grant is a graduate of the New England […]
Continue ReadingOBSERVED: Blackout evidence of media bias
Rare is the week I dip into national news in the Plant City Observer. We’re a hyperlocal community news outlet, and 99% of the time, we leave the national headlines to the others. But, when those outlets have flat-out failed to deliver information you deserve, I am compelled to dip my pen in that ink. […]
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