Stevens is the 18th recipient of the Plant City Family YMCA’s annual award for people who go above and beyond to make a difference in the community.
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Around Town 6.18.20
We asked Facebook: The Hillsborough County EPG is concerned about the state’s recent increase in positive COVID-19 tests. What actions do you believe the governor should take if the numbers don’t start to drop soon? “Nothing. It should be an individuals responsibility to keep themselves and their friends and family that would be at risk […]
Continue Reading‘A Night of Remembrance’ held in Courier Field
A short message followed by a candle vigil was held at Courier Field Wednesday evening.
Continue ReadingSix Feet Apartcast: Episode 11 (6/12/2020)
Welcome to the 11th episode of the Plant City Observer’s “Six Feet Apartcast.”
Continue ReadingObituaries 6.11.20
Obituaries 6.11.20
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Many of our readers have been sharing their thoughts on Black Lives Matter protests and rallies held in Plant City on our Facebook posts. This is what readers had to say about last Thursday’s rally in Midtown and downtown. “Protest done right! This is the way it should be! People all around need to take […]
Continue ReadingPCHS hosts graduation ceremony for students entering military
Plant City High School has proven it’s more than willing to find a way to meet as many unusual graduation needs as it can. Last year, PCHS’s baseball team played for the 8A state championship at the same time the school’s graduation ceremony was held. The next afternoon, the school held a small ceremony to […]
Continue ReadingGinger Forté Day at the Bing House
The Bing Rooming House Museum hosted the first annual Ginger Forté Day celebration on June 6.
Continue ReadingFootsteps of Faith: Open stores, open doors, open homes, open hearts
We know an enemy is out there in the form of a virus or a multitude of other descriptions. Yet we are moving forward to push the darkness of this season back with the light of a new day, a new hope and a renewed sense of purpose.
Continue ReadingAnswering the Call: Lexi Schludt
Schludt left Plant City eight weeks ago to treat COVID-19 patients in Brooklyn, New York.
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