ANUARY 15 WILD GOOSE CHASE 1800 block of W. House St. Warrant arrest / RAWOV: Multiple officers responded to the residence at the listed location in reference to an individual being at the residence with an active warrant out of Hillsborough County. Upon the officer’s attempt to make contact at the front door, the individual […]
Continue Reading2023 Year In Review- June
In June, City Commissioners Michael Sparkman and William Dodson took the oath of office, pledging to serve the citizens of Plant City with unwavering dedication and integrity. The commission also convened to appoint Nate Kilton to continue to serve as mayor. The second Annual Juneteenth Celebration, a celebration of the emancipation of enslaved African Americans, […]
Continue Reading2023 Year in Review- July
Residents of Plant City came together in July with plenty of southern charm to celebrate Independence Day as the annual July 4th festival wrapped up with a spectacular fireworks display that lit up the night sky. The stadium served as the backdrop for the festivities, where families and friends gathered to enjoy an evening filled […]
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The Plant City Stadium was alive with activity on Sat., Aug. 5 for the third annual community picnic with first responders. The event, organized by a collaborative effort between local authorities, emergency services and iImpact PC, aimed to dispel any apprehensions children might have towards first responders and foster a deeper understanding and appreciation for […]
Continue Reading2023 Year in Review- September
Plant City City Commission recognized Commissioner Michael Sparkman for his 30 years of service as a commissioner. The commission also adopted the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 budget, set at $108,79,353. The budget included a substantial investment in the city’s workforce. Full-time, non-bargaining employees received a 13.5 percent salary adjustment on Oct. 1. The question of what […]
Continue Reading2023 Year in Review- October
Walden Lake residents were shook this month when Walden Lake LLC filed plans, citing the Live Local Act, for a multifamily development on approximately 319.26 acres within the Walden Lake community that would include 1,530 multifamily units and 468 townhome-style multifamily units, comprised of one- and two-bedrooms+ units up to three stories high. In a […]
Continue Reading2023 Year in Review- December
We don’t have to look back to far to look for happenings in December. We haven’t yet ended the month. Plant City kicked off the holiday season in style with the heavily-attended Lights of Love and Plant City Christmas Parade. It didn’t take long for residents to get into the giving spirit, as residents, business […]
Continue Reading2023 Year in Review- November
Plant City residents had no shortage of spooktacular Halloween fun. Festivities kicked off Friday night with Plant City Main Street’s “Nightmare On Main Street,” where thousands of people, many in costumes, strolled city streets in search of candy. There was plenty to go around. Also held that evening was Monster Mash at the Plant City […]
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It’s Read Everywhere 12.21.23
COSTA MAYA MEXICO: Marsha Passmore and Dodie White brought along a copy of the Plant City Observer on their annual sister’s trip in October, a cruise to the Western Caribbean. It’s truly read everywhere!
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