Walden Lake Community Association board members hope an official copy of the association’s policies will help stymie any confusion regarding the community’s rules and regulations. Last month, the board directed its enforcement committee to draft a formal policy on code enforcements. Chairman Jim Chancey presented the draft at the WCLA’s Jan. 21 meeting for board […]
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Clemons Road readies for national spotlight
Most of us receive one or two Likes on a Facebook picture we post. But within 30 minutes of posting a photo of two Clemons Road bandmates on the Plant City Observer’s wall holding the newspaper, there were 20 Likes, two shares and two comments. These guys are popular. It seems Plant City music lovers […]
Continue ReadingVIDEO: Plant City resident finishes second book
Morgan Davis casually strums his guitar, preparing to sing his song, “Worst Nightmare.” Davis wrote the song for his second book, “Referral to Reality,” part of his Prescribed Life series. The book follows high school student Leah Clark as she tries to rescue her boyfriend from a coma induced by a pill that causes its […]
Continue ReadingFirst Baptist Church pastor accepts new position
After three-and-one-half years, Feb. 3 will be the last Sunday the Rev. Dr. Michael Lewis will serve as pastor of Plant City’s First Baptist Church. “First Baptist is a wonderful church, and I love the community and am just so grateful for being able to be a part of it,” Lewis said. “I have nothing […]
Continue ReadingNEIGHBORS: Art Falcone
After retiring from a Rhode Island fire department and moving to Florida in 1989, Arthur “Art” Falcone found himself looking for a hobby. After meeting his wife, Debbie, his hobby at the time — motorcycles — didn’t quite fit anymore. “She has a herniated disc in her neck, so she couldn’t go for long rides,” […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: 2013 Florida Strawberry Festival queen contestants
Twenty-five young women will compete for the title of 2013 Florida Strawberry Festival queen at 6 p.m. Jan. 26, on the festival grounds.
Continue Reading2012 Year in Photos: SEPTEMBER
Here are some of our favorite images from September 2012.
Continue Reading2012 Year in Photos
As we celebrate the end of the year, the Plant City Observer takes a look back at some of our favorite images from 2012. Check back each day for our favorites from each month since we began operating in June.
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: YMCA Santa Breakfast
By Amber Jurgensen | Associate Editor The Plant City YMCA hosted a breakfast with Santa Saturday Dec. 15. Children devoured pancakes, made Christmas ornaments and got to visit with Santa.
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Light of Christmas show
By Amber Jurgensen | Associate Editor Hundreds gathered for the annual Christmas production at Plant City’s First Baptist Church, 503. N. Palmer St. Friday, Dec. 14. Called The Light of Christmas, the production featured an orchestra with members of the church and hired professional musicians. An entertaining light show to live music started the show […]
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