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Around Town 10.1.20

October 1, 2020 By Observer Staff

In Monday’s city commission meeting, there was discussion about a proposal to rezone the parcel at 1909 E. Alsobrook St. from R-1A Single-family Dwelling District to C-1 General Commercial District. The site is located on the southwest corner of East Alsobrook Street and South Park Road. The developer plans to build a convenience store with […]

Around Town 9.24.20

September 24, 2020 By Observer Staff

After reading our story about how the proposed city budget will affect local parks, our readers took to Facebook to share their thoughts in the comments section. “This is going to be so good for our town, I’m excited we won’t have to drive to another town anymore lol.” — Meagen Leiby “Awesome!!! I suggest […]

Around Town 9.17.20

September 17, 2020 By Observer Staff

We asked Facebook: In July, cargo flights to Lakeland Linder International Airport increased and brought more air traffic over Plant City. Has this affected you where you live? “We witnessed a Prime plane mistakenly attempting to land at PC airport last week. Pretty low before they realized it was not the correct airport.” — Dennis […]

Around Town 9.10.20

September 10, 2020 By Observer Staff

We asked students, parents, teachers and other school faculty members on Facebook: What was the experience of the first week of students physically going back to school like for you? “Our kids had a great first week. Glad we chose brick and mortar.” — Sherry Crews “My daughter is freshman in PCHS. She had a […]

Around Town 9.3.20

September 3, 2020 By Observer Staff

Plant City residents weighed in on the city’s decision to demolish the historic Reynolds Street post office building on the Plant City Observer Facebook page, sharing comments and memories. “I wish it made financial sense for someone to restore the post office. It’s got great character and is one of the few buildings in downtown […]

Around Town 8.27.20

August 27, 2020 By Observer Staff

We asked Facebook: On Monday, the city announced Plant City Police Department is entering a pilot program to gauge the effectiveness of body-worn cameras. Do you believe PCPD officers need body cameras? “The only time bodycams are not effective is when the person wearing it turns it off. Which happens all the time. By all […]

Around Town 8.20.20

August 20, 2020 By Observer Staff

We asked Facebook: The county mask mandate’s minimum age requirement has changed several times and now applies for children age 5 and up. Do you think last week’s change was needed or was it unnecessary? “If everyone would wear a mask, this thing would be over…mask deniers are causing the uptick in cases and deaths.” […]

Around Town 8.13.20

August 13, 2020 By Observer Staff

We asked Facebook: What do you believe is the best action for the FHSAA to take on Friday for the return of high school sports? “Kids need and deserve sports!! Let them play!!” — Tanna Herring “Return to sports.” — Julie Hallman Futch “Time to get on with things…including high school sports!” — Mallory Wacaser […]

I Love Plant City Winner: Brenda Miller

August 13, 2020 By Justin Kline

Brenda Miller took this photo of a rose shortly after a morning rain shower.

Around Town 8.6.20

August 6, 2020 By Observer Staff

We asked Facebook: On Tuesday, Governor Ron DeSantis discussed policy ideas to allow some family visitation in long-term care centers. Do you believe there’s a safe way to visit loved ones in care centers or are the risks too great? “The employees of these places go home to their families every day. Then go back […]