Around Town

Around Town 3.4.21

March 4, 2021 By Observer Staff

We asked the 2021 Strawberry Queen and Court: If someone’s coming to the Florida Strawberry Festival for the first time, what’s the first thing they should do? “Something very special to me this year is the Queen’s Exhibit where my dress from the Strawberry Queen’s pageant will stay in an enclosed case for the next […]

Around Town 2.25.21

February 25, 2021 By Observer Staff

We asked Plant City: The Bing Rooming House Museum is building up its Sports Hall of Fame exhibit for local legends of the playing fields and beyond. Which Plant City-area athletes of the past should be considered to go in the hall of fame one day? “The Derrick Gainer played for the Cowboys.” — Hugo […]

Around Town 2.18.21

February 18, 2021 By Observer Staff

We asked Facebook: What is your favorite thing to do at the Florida Strawberry Festival every year? “Amish donuts, and there is a vendor I always go to that has bourbon chicken on a stick and it’s amazing” — Richie Long “Get a Strawberry Shortcake from Transforming Life Church and a corndog from Smitty’s Hand-Dipped […]

Around Town 2.11.21

February 11, 2021 By Observer Staff

We asked Facebook: What was your favorite moment of the Bucs’ big Super Bowl win? “When a Plant City boy tackled the streaker. Deputy Stearns” — Sarah Tickel VanCamp “It was in Tampa and they won! That’s the best part!” — Art Marcus “HCSO tackling the streaker!” — Ashley Gerace “When we knew they had […]

Around Town 2.4.21

February 4, 2021 By Observer Staff

We asked Facebook: What’s the best gift to get for Valentine’s Day? “Time.” — Amanda Beveard “Chocolate covered strawberries.” — Donna Keeler Elliott “Whiskey, scotch, bourbon or beer.” — Bret Walley

Around Town 1.28.21

January 28, 2021 By Observer Staff

We asked Facebook: What new programs would you like the Parks and Recreation Department to bring to the new community center and Plant City at large? “A walking/bike path that’s kid-friendly — parents can walk and kids can ride scooters, etc. Brewer is great but Sansone goes too much into the woods.” — Jamie Elizabeth […]

Around Town 1.21.21

January 21, 2021 By Observer Staff

We asked Facebook: The City of Plant City has several projects ongoing in 2021, from parking lot overhauls to park additions and improvements. What’s the next thing you’d like to see the city work on? “I would like to see the city keep Griffin Road cleaned up, it is an eyesore” — Barbara Skaggs Ward […]

Around Town 1.14.21

January 14, 2021 By Observer Staff

We asked Facebook: If you’ve gone through the county’s COVID-19 vaccine application process for yourself or someone else, what was your experience like? “Unfortunately, it has not been user-friendly. My father has tried for the second week now and he has had a very hard time with it. He got one during his age group’s […]

Around Town 1.7.21

January 7, 2021 By Observer Staff

We asked Facebook: What would you like to see come to Plant City in 2021? “More events and more local restaurants, especially ones open Sunday/late night. Splash pad for the kids would be nice. What we don’t need: Box stores, chain restaurants, more subdivisions” — Caitlyn Sharits “Definitely more restaurants with outdoor seating. Have pretty […]

Around Town 12.23.20

December 23, 2020 By Observer Staff

We asked Facebook: What is your new year’s resolution for 2021? “To appreciate the little things more and to spend more time with my parents.” — Karen Young “To continue to question why It takes years to build a fire station.” — Bruce C. Hildreth “To be a better person” — Barbara Skaggs Ward “To […]