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Strawberry Crest Senior Promotes Ag In Pageant World

July 11, 2024 By Michelle Caceres

Milee Hasting was named the first-runner up in the 2024 Miss Florida’s Teen pageant.

Durant High School 2024 Graduate Crowned Miss Florida Teen USA

July 11, 2024 By Kennedie Clinton will represent Florida at Miss Teen USA 2024 in Hollywood, California.

Kennedie Clinton will represent Florida at Miss Teen USA 2024 in Hollywood, California.

Star Swimmer Saige Starford Earns Appointment to West Point

July 3, 2024 By Michelle Caceres

Her four-year journey to
becoming an officer in the
United States Army began on July 1.

Plant City Observer Celebrates 12 Years, Highlights Local Non-Profits

July 3, 2024 By Karen Berry

We are excited to celebrate our 12th anniversary this month. To celebrate, we are committing to highlight the impactful work of local non-profit organizations over the next twelve months. As we reflect on the past 12 years of serving the Plant City community, we are reminded of the vital role that non-profit organizations serve for […]

Auto Review 7.3.24

July 3, 2024 By Nitish S. Rele

AFFORDABLE BUICK ENCORE IS A COMFY, LUXURIOUS RIDE In the market for an affordable subcompact two-row, five-seater SUV with hints of luxury? Then you would be remiss to ignore the Buick Encore GX Sport Touring, which has undergone a front design overhaul for 2024. Based on a body-on-frame, the Encore has plentiful power to propel […]

JULY 4 MARKS PLANT CITY OBSERVER ANNIVERSARY

July 3, 2024 By Dave Hoover

12-YEARS OF DELIVERING NEWS TO PLANT

Letter From Publisher Karen Berry

July 3, 2024 By Karen Berry

The Plant City Observer is turning 12 this month, marking 12 years of serving Plant City with local news and timely information every week. As the source for updates on businesses, and community happenings in Plant City, the Observer has established itself as an invaluable resource for residents. In July 2015 I became Publisher of […]

Around Town 7.3.24

July 3, 2024 By Observer Staff

We asked Plant City: What is your favorite song? Old or new. Nearer my God to thee by Allan Hall… just one of many favorites Sally Knight Raburn One In a Million Ray Reinhart Goodness of God Debbie West Harrell Amazing Grace Barbara Skaggs Ward How Great Thou Art Debbie Cribbs Build my mansion Betty […]

STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL DONATES $60,550

June 27, 2024 By Dave Hoover

On June 26, the Florida Strawberry Festival presented the proceeds from its annual Strawberry Ball to the United Food Bank. A record-breaking total of $60,550 was presented to UFBPC Director Mary Heysek to assist with programs such as Feeding Our Community, Feeding Our Future, Feeding Out Legacy, and a monthly mobile pantry. These services provide […]

Obituaries 6.27.24

June 27, 2024 By Observer Staff

Edward Allen Craig Edward Allen Craig, 63, of Mulberry, Fla., born on May 31, 1961 in Tampa, entered into eternal rest on June 24, 2024. Expressions of condolences at www.HopewellFuneral.com. Jerry D. Karppe Jerry D. Karppe, 69, of Plant City, Fla., born on Apr. 26, 1955, entered into eternal rest on June 16, 2024. Expressions of […]