“The mission of my department is to ensure that the goods and the services that we buy—the taxpayer dollars that we spend—are spent as efficiently and effectively as possible,” said Director of Procurement Robert Rosenstein. The Department strives to partner with vendors and City departments to secure quality goods and services in a timely manner, […]
Continue ReadingHILLSBOROUGH COUNTY SCHOOLS BUYS PLANT CITY LAND
Hillsborough County Public Schools (HCPS) plans to build three new schools in Plant City. School sizes are to be determined. A site bought from the North Park Isle Community is set to be the home of a new high school. The School Board approved the purchase of land at the northeast corner of the intersection […]
Continue ReadingPLANT CITY GOVERNMENT CONTINUALLY SEEKS TO IMPROVE
When Bill McDaniel interviewed for the City Manager position for the City of Plant City, he proposed a plan to the City Commission. The plan won the support of the Commissioners. Since McDaniel assumed the City Manager role in January 2018, the City of Plant City began to integrate his ideas. Today, these five pillars […]
Continue ReadingWHY PLANT CITY?
Deputy Chief Justin C. Duralia worked for the Drug Enforcement Administration for over 24 years. Most recently his role was Supervisory Special Agent in Tampa. “I have a special connection with Plant City—my wife’s family. She is a fifth generation Floridian from Plant City. I have a mother-in-law that lives here, a brother-in-law, nieces, […]
Continue ReadingIt’s Read Everywhere 07.25.24
Cape Cod, MA.: The Layton family took the Plant City Observer along on a trip to Cape Cod, MA., for the wedding of granddaughter Abigail Young.
Continue ReadingCutest Critter 07.25.24
Luna: Naydelin Trejo submitted these adorable photos of her kitten, Luna.
Continue ReadingTHE UNSUNG CAREGIVERS IN CEMETERY OPERATIONS
THEY TAKE THE HEAT FOR YOUR FAMILY.
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REUNITED ONCE AGAIN Turkey Creek High School class of 1954 held its 70th Class Reunion on July 23, 2024. The reunion was held at ABC Pizza on 114 N Alexander St. There were 19 people who attended and 12 of them were classmates. We hope they had the best time reuniting and catching up with […]
Continue ReadingNot My First Rodeo… (Or Is It?)
Family and Friends Saddle Up for a Fun and Eventful Two-Day Rodeo.
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