Barbara Lewis moved to Plant City five months ago from the Lithia area. She settled in Plant City Towers, a retirement community off West Mahoney Street. For Lewis, it was the perfect spot. She was diagnosed with epilepsy and no longer was able to drive. But with a home in Historic Downtown Plant City, she […]
Continue ReadingHappy 60th anniversary to William and Elisa Carr
William and Elisa Carr celebrated recently their 60th wedding anniversary. Childhood sweethearts married Jan. 15, 1953, in Union, S.C., they are retired and have been living in Walden Lake since 1982. A former owner of Crystals International, now owned by Kerry Group, the Carrs came to Florida in 1970, from Houston in 1970. Elisa is […]
Continue ReadingAttention bargain shoppers!
The PCHS Raiderette Color Guard will host a fundraiser yard sale from 7 a.m. to noon, Feb. 2, at the Hay Depot, 1001 S. Alexander St.cheat2014
Continue ReadingSchools hosting kindergarten round-ups
Elementary schools throughout Greater Plant City will be hosting their annual kindergarten round-ups through Feb. 8. Families interested in enrolling their child in their assigned, attendance area school should attend the event scheduled for that school. The event allows parents to learn about the school and become acquainted with the campus and offers the student […]
Continue ReadingGarden club sets sail for flower show
Ahoy, mateys! The Plant City Garden Club will host its annual Flower Show from 5 to 8 p.m. Feb. 7, at Walden Lake Golf and Country Club, 2001 Clubhouse Drive. Themed “The Pirates Adventure,” guests of this year’s show also can enjoy a buffet dinner, live entertainment by local favorites Ace Jackson and the Jump […]
Continue ReadingObituaries: 01.31.13
Millard Franklin Brunty Millard Franklin Brunty, 85, died Jan. 25. Born May 21, 1927, he was the son of the late Kennie Brunty and the late Catherine Varney Brunty. He was the husband of the late Patsy Brunty. Mr. Brunty had worked for the Lexington Army Navy Depot, where he was a welder; he had […]
Continue ReadingCops Corner 01.31.13
JAN. 8 SHOPPING SPREE 500 block of East Devane Street. Residential Burglary. Unknown person(s) entered the residence and stole a 32-inch Phillips TV, Bright House cable box and 10 pairs of women’s jeans. The property is valued at about $530. MISSING WHEELS 2800 block of James L. Redman Parkway. Petit Theft. The victim locked up her […]
Continue ReadingTimes Square
TIMES SQUARE. Ryan and Angie Rollyson and Chris and Angela Sparkman brought the Plant City Observer to Times Square for Angela’s birthday. If you want to be featured in It’s Read Everywhere, snap a photo of you with the paper at your destination of choice and email it to Michael Eng, meng@plantcityobserver.com. Make sure you […]
Continue ReadingRIBBON CUTTING: Mr. BG & Friends
The Greater Plant City Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting for Mr. BG and Friends Jan. 24, at the chamber’s Plant City office. Mr. BG & Friends is a children’s entertainment company that combines fun and education in Hillsborough and Polk counties. For more information, call (863) 797-3900 or visit mrbgandfriends.com.
Continue ReadingOBSERVED: Daughter injured in freak accident
I’ve always been bothered by those signs in factories or industrial work zones that read, “This site has been accident-free for X days.” If the number is really low, then everyone who sees it wonders what had just happened. If the number is high, then it seems like disaster is about to strike any second […]
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