The Greater Plant City Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting for Chancy’s Catfish Shack Dec. 13, at 2509 N. Park Road, Plant City. For more information, call (813) 754-0477.
Continue ReadingHigh-schooler earns scholarship
Plant City High School junior Lindsey English was recognized recently by the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Tampa Bay.
Continue ReadingParkesdale to host chef’s demo
By Amber Jurgensen | Associate Editor When Xiomara Meeks is in Winter Park, she loves to eat at The Ravenous Pig, and she is not quiet when it comes to spreading the word about its food. On her most recent trip, Meeks tweeted about the delicious dish she ordered. And Meeks knows good food — […]
Continue ReadingSpringhead songwriters hit famous studio
By Amber Jurgensen | Associate Editor Morrisound Recording studio has had an all-star list of artists and music headliners walk through its doors since it opened in 1981. Third Eye Blind, Ozzy Osborne, Little Feat and more have performed live broadcasts in the nationally syndicated “Rockline” radio show from “A” studio in Morrisound.
Continue ReadingCity accepts bid for new park trail
By Michael Eng | Managing Editor Plant City commissioners approved Dec. 10 contracts with several companies for a variety of projects throughout the city.
Continue ReadingThousands attend St. Clement church celebration
By Amber Jurgensen | Associate Editor The steady beating of powerful drums resonated Dec. 11, inside of the Plant City Stadium, as Matlachines dancers hopped from foot to foot, opening the procession of the Our Lady of Guadalupe Celebration.
Continue ReadingFamily asks for prayers for accident victim
By Amber Jurgensen | Associate Editor Nothing seemed out of the ordinary for Jaretha Fletcher when she left her house for church Nov. 14. She showered, got herself ready, grabbed her purse and drove away in her 2002 Ford Explorer. The 62-year-old lives in Turkey Creek and was headed for Whitehurst Road Baptist Church when […]
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TALLAHASSEE. Jodi Stevens took two Plant City babies with her on a recent trip to Florida State University in Tallahassee. This was the first time in the state capital for both Jodi’s son, Evan, and the Plant City Observer.
Continue ReadingClub helps children put best feet forward
By Amber Jurgensen | Associate Editor For Christmas, many children are getting toys and electronics. A child’s wish list often features plenty of things he or she wants but doesn’t need. But the Plant City Junior Woman’s Club is bringing some holiday cheer in the form of necessity.
Continue ReadingObituaries 12.13.12
Timothy Curtis Ballard, Joy Ann Marley Baxter, Ruby M. Gray, Gregory Stephen Long, Eva C. Standard and Norma Kate Thrasher (Douglas) and Joel M. Zazulia
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