The following information was gathered from incident and arrest reports obtained from the Plant City Police Department. JULY 22 LAWN-CARE LARCENY 1700 block of North Maryland Avenue. Grand Theft. An orange STIHL weed-eater and an orange STIHL edger were stolen out of a trailer. CLICK IT … OR ELSE Intersection of East Dr. Martin Luther […]
Continue ReadingWinner: Lisa Fliehman
Lisa Fliehman calls this photo “God’s Masterpiece.” “I’m blessed to see this view every weekday morning on my drive to work,” she says. 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 […]
Continue ReadingClub Hubbub 08.08.13
If your club would like to post announcements, email them to Associate Editor Amber Jurgensen, ajurgensen@plantcityobserver.com. + Plant City Garden Club The Plant City Garden Club will begin meeting for the upcoming club year next month. Officers include, back row, from left: Joey Findlay, corresponding secretary; Marci Wilcox, recording secretary; and Jan Griffin, treasurer. Front row, […]
Continue ReadingBruton library showcases Plant City artist
Local artist Colleen Justin is displaying 11 pieces of her work this month at Bruton Memorial Library, 302 W. McLendon St. At the urging of her friend and instructor, Von Watson, Justin has been painting regularly since 2004, using her favorite mediums of oil and watercolor. She has recently retired, after owning an art and framing store in […]
Continue ReadingAlafaia Baptist to host four-night Culture Shock
More than 250 youths and adults are expected to pack Alafia Baptist Church Aug. 8 to 11, for Culture Shock. Billed as a “multi-church, Christ-centered youth event,” Culture Shock is geared toward middle school and high school students. The four-night event begins Aug. 8, at Alafia Baptist Church, 222 Alafia Church Road, Lithia. “The program […]
Continue ReadingTwirlettes to host registration
The Hillsborough County Twirlettes will host registration for its upcoming season. Registration for Plant City will take place from 4 to 6 p.m. Aug. 19, at Shiloh Charter School, 905 W. Terrace Drive. Classes are held from 3:15 to 4 p.m. Mondays and are open to girls from kindergarten through middle school. For more, call […]
Continue ReadingCalling PCHS’ Class of 1978
The Plant City High School Class of 1978 will celebrate its 35th class reunion this weekend. The festivities take place from 6 to 11 p.m. Friday, Aug. 9, at Keel & Curley Winery, 5210 W. Thonotosassa Road, Plant City. The 35-year reunion fun continues from 6 to 11 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 10, at Embassy Suites, […]
Continue ReadingDistrict nears completion on renovations
When Plant City students return to their respective schools later this month, many of them will enjoy improved learning facilities. Hillsborough County Public Schools is nearing completion on several major construction projects through Plant City. Renovations at Trapnell Elementary School top the list. The school is receiving a new canopy, as well as renovations to […]
Continue ReadingDowntown resident launches historic walk
Taking inspiration from proud historic towns such as St. Augustine, one Plant City resident is taking the task of ensuring the community’s rich heritage is not forgotten. Angie Davis, a resident of Historic Downtown Plant City for nearly three decades, is launching a new historic walking tour. The free, hourlong tour will begin at 6 […]
Continue ReadingPlant City teen arrested for fake bomb threat
Editor’s note: Per editorial policy, the identity of the juvenile defendant has been withheld from this report. One Plant City teenager is facing felony charges after he called the local Walmart Supercenter and reported a bomb inside the store. According to Plant City Police Department reports, at about 8:02 p.m. July 30, the teenager called […]
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