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Around Town 04.03.25

April 3, 2025 By Observer Staff

We asked Plant City: Do you plan on voting in the upcoming election for Plant City Commissioner where Camryn Henry is challenging incumbent Jason Jones? Vote Jason Jones! Carolyn Everidge I always vote everytime there’s any kind of election, no excuse why people shouldn’t vote, it’s one of the greatest rights and responsibilities we have […]

Around Town 03.27.25

March 27, 2025 By Observer Staff

We asked Plant City: Is it sock, shoe, sock shoe? Or sock, sock, shoe, shoe? When I get my almost 3 year old great niece ready to go somewhere, it’s sock, sock, shoe, shoe, sock, sock, shoe, shoe, sock, sock, shoe, shoe …she takes them off every time she’s in the car! Kristi Jent When […]

Around Town 03.13.25

March 13, 2025 By Observer Staff

Announcing the Special Smiles Day concerts as always, can’t wait until next year Tyler White The food Rhett Matthew Volunteering at my church’s shortcake booth and talking with all the friendly folk from around the world who stop by and wait in line to experience this wonderful tradition. It was extra special this year because […]

Around Town 03.05.25

March 6, 2025 By Observer Staff

We asked Plant City to submit their favorite photos from the Florida Strawberry Festival

Around Town 02.27.25

February 27, 2025 By Observer Staff

Do you visit the agricultural area of the Strawberry Festival? What’s your favorite part? The sale! Getting to see the buyers year after year and knowing most of them were in that sale ring at some point years ago is amazing! There is no community like ours!! Morgan Mullis I love seeing the agricultural community […]

Around Town 02.20.25

February 20, 2025 By Observer Staff

STRAWBERRY DEEP FRIED OREOS Tiffany Ponds Peachy’s!! Casey Crone The food! Allison Glover all of the food Tommy Monkeys Anything made to eat out of strawberries of course. Keith Crowe Amish donut and funnel cakes love my sweets Gerry Ward Fiske fries!!! Jeanie Adkisson Fiske fries!!! Kaley West Peachys donuts and Island Noodles!!! Audrey Rose […]

Around Town 02.13.25

February 13, 2025 By Observer Staff

We asked Plant City: How old were you when you got your first cell phone? What did you have? When I went to college I got a “car phone” (came in a bag and had to be plugged into the cigarette lighter in the car) for emergencies. I honestly don’t remember when the first cell […]

Around Town 02.06.25

February 6, 2025 By Observer Staff

We asked Plant City: What is your favorite movie and why? Grease ! Just fun , comical and good music ! Just a fun movie , that’s it , nothing more ! Joey Tomasina Raiders of the Lost Ark because it represents the adventurous American spirit, features the most creative filmmakers at the top of […]

Around Town 01.30.25

January 30, 2025 By Observer Staff

We asked Plant City: What are the songs that make you sing along when you hear them? Ain’t No Sunshine by Bill Withers Clyde Bull Nelson Love Shack by B52’s Hola BaMa Almost anything from the 70’s Tina Garrett Hauser I’ll Remember You, by Elvis Presley Evelyn Madonia Marvin Gaye Let’s Get It On Michelle […]

Around Town 01.23.25

January 23, 2025 By Observer Staff

We asked Plant City: What is your favorite current TV show/series? Law and Order (new) Chris Black Matlock Jen Holmstrom Rescue hi surf Lisa Prevatt Landman James Hutchinson Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test GiGi Treasure Chicago Med and Doc Barbara Skaggs Ward Dexter Barbara Sellers