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 […]
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Around Town 7.3.24
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 […]
Continue ReadingJULY 4 MARKS PLANT CITY OBSERVER ANNIVERSARY
12-YEARS OF DELIVERING NEWS TO PLANT
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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 […]
Continue ReadingSTRAWBERRY FESTIVAL DONATES $60,550
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 […]
Continue ReadingObituaries 6.27.24
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 […]
Continue ReadingGO OFF THE BEATEN PATH WITH ALL-NEW RIDGELINE TRAILSPORT TRIM
Mud, sand, dirt, rocky terrain and snow. Venture out whole-heartedly on any of these paths, beaten or otherwise, in the all-new TrailSport trim of the Ridgeline. For 2024, Honda has boosted its midsize pickup’s offering with an off-road-tuned suspension, steel underbody armor and all-terrain tires. The result is a truck that ensures confidence and poise […]
Continue ReadingCRAFTING DUMPED LOGS INTO BEAUTY
A Plant City family is famous for it.
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We asked Plant City: What is the best movie that’s so traumatic you can only watch it once?
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Honor Flight of West Central Florida Salutes Florida Veteran.
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