Plant City Observer advertising executive Veronica Prostko recently rescued five orphaned kittens.
Continue ReadingPlant City laces up for Relay for Life
By Amber Jurgensen | Associate Editor Sisters Angie Parrish Rollyson and Autumn Parrish found out they both had cancer just months apart. On April 24, Parrish awoke to several swollen lumps on her neck. Those lumps changed her life forever. She was diagnosed days later with lymphoma, a cancer of lymphocytes, a type of cell […]
Continue ReadingChamber seeks Plant City pin busters
The Greater Plant City Chamber of Commerce will host its second annual Bowling Tournament from 2 to 6 p.m. Oct. 25, at Family Bowl, 2250 U.S. 92, Plant City.
Continue ReadingExotic birds group takes flight
By Amber Jurgensen | Associate Editor One-of-a-kind artwork won’t be the only thing on display at Art in the Park this weekend. In addition to a bee vendor, who will sell local honey, a new group will feature a booth as colorful as as some of the artwork around it. Parrotz-R-Us will be on hand […]
Continue ReadingCANDIDATE PROFILES: Hillsborough County School Board District 7
By Amber Jurgensen | Associate Editor The Plant City Observer has profiled candidates for the several local and state elections. Here, we spotlight Terry Kemple and Carol Kurdell, candidates for Hillsborough County School Board District 7.
Continue ReadingOBITUARIES: 10.04.12
Melvin Kenneth Blandford, Stephen Alfred Carraggi, Edwin C. Kalm, Arnold Jefferson McEver and James Leroy Stincill
Continue ReadingCANDIDATE PROFILES 2012: Hillsborough County Supervisor of Elections
By Matt Mauney | Associate Editor The Plant City Observer has profiled candidates for the several local and state elections. Here, we spotlight Rich Glorioso and Craig Latimer, candidates for Hillsborough County Supervisor of Elections.
Continue ReadingKidsPACK raises $3,480 for school
A Lakeland-based nonprofit raised $3,480 through a recent Groupon campaign to assist children in need at Dover Elementary School.
Continue ReadingFlorida Opry opens new season Oct. 13
The Florida Opry will begin its new season next weekend.
Continue ReadingPlant City High School crowns Calendar Girls
Submitted by Stephanie Humphrey | Stephanie Humphrey Photography Plant City High School celebrated its newest Calendar Girls during a pageant Sept. 29, at the school.
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