Dear loyal Plant City Times & Observer reader: Happy April Fools’ Day! Let me be clear: The story, titled “Retailer sets ‘target’ on Walden Lake golf course,” which appeared today on our website, is an April Fools’ Day spoof. It is not true. I’ll say it one more time: It is not true. A SuperTarget […]
Continue ReadingShelby St. Amant crowned 2014 Blueberry Queen
Judges crowned Hillsborough Community College student Shelby St. Amant as the 2014 Blueberry Queen at the second Tampa Bay Blueberry Festival Pageant March 29, at Keel and Curley Winery. Nearly 100 Plant City-area contestants — ranging from ages 2 to 19 — took the stage for this year’s competition. Other winners include Haley Riley (teen queen), Haven […]
Continue ReadingCops Corner 03.27.14
MARCH 14 THAT’S COLD 300 block of South Frontage Road. Grand Theft. Unknown suspect(s) stole a stainless-steel ice machine, valued at $3,000. RUDE BEHAVIOR 4400 block of Country Hills Boulevard. Obstruction. The officer was investigating a parking violation, when she knocked on the door of the residence. The suspect came to the door then attempted […]
Continue ReadingDavid Sollenberger reprises role
It seems David Sollenberger may be experiencing a little déjà vu these days. Twelve years ago, Sollenberger came out of retirement to serve as Plant City’s city manager to replace the outgoing Phil Waldron. What was supposed to be an interim position lasting only a few months turned into eight years of service, until Sollenberger […]
Continue ReadingPlant City’s Victoria Garren wins in ‘other’ P.C.
Plant City’s own Victoria Garren earned another pageant crown — this time in Florida’s “other” P.C. Garren was crowned Miss Palm Coast March 22, at the 2014 Miss Palm Coast, St. Augustine and Flagler County Pageant.
Continue ReadingWINNER: Ashley Chrisman
Ashley Chrisman submitted this stunning shot of the Fancy Farms strawberry fields along County Line Road. The Plant City Times & Observer, State Farm Insurance agent Tony Lee and The Corner Store have partnered to host the I Love Plant City Photo Contest. Winners will have their photo featured and receive a […]
Continue ReadingPlant City adopts donation-bin ordinance
Plant City is the first municipality in the region to adopt an ordinance to regulate the placement and operation of donation bins. City commissioners were swift in their unanimous adoption of the ordinance, which places restrictions not only on the placement and sizes of the bins but also on the organizations that can operate them […]
Continue ReadingTruck raffle benefits city
Ocala resident Maria Humbarger, the winner of Stingray Chevrolet’s annual Florida Strawberry Festival drawing, received her 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4WD LT Crew Cab truck during a ceremony March 25, at Stingray Chevrolet. “We look forward to this opportunity every year because it’s a win for everyone,” says Florida Strawberry Festival Assistant Manager Lee Bakst. […]
Continue ReadingI-4 Power thanks customers
I-4 Power Equipment customers enjoyed a feast fit for a king March 21, during the company’s customer appreciation event. The event featured a barbecue lunch prepared by Robert and Diana Cooper, along with giveaways, raffle prizes and special promotions.
Continue ReadingObituary: Toni Ann Bruce
Toni Ann Bruce, 46, of Plant City, died March 21, 2014. She was co-owner of Central Florida Tax Inc. and a loving wife, mother, nana, daughter, sister and friend to all who knew her. She is survived by her husband of eight years, Hank; children, KayCee Hansen (Chad), John Travis Knox, Joshua Hollis Knox, Kelsey […]
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