With agriculture part of the fabric of the Plant City community, it’s no surprise that the Winter Strawberry Capital of the World’s schools cleaned up at this year’s 86th Florida State FFA Convention. The convention took place June 30 to July 4, at the Caribe Royale, in Orlando. More than 4,000 people attended the popular […]
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Hope launches fall GriefShare
Hope Lutheran Church will host a new GriefShare class beginning at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 19, at the church, 2001 North Park Road, Plant City. Anyone who is struggling following the recent death of a family member or friend or with a death that occurred some time ago is welcome. Each GriefShare session includes a […]
Continue ReadingHillsborough County Commission District 7: Al Higginbotham (REP)
As the Aug. 26 primary election draws closer, the Plant City Times & Observer will be publishing profiles and Q&As from each of the candidates who will represent Plant City and its constituents. In this edition, we introduce the candidates for Hillsborough County Commission District 7. District 7 candidates include Republicans Al Higginbotham, Don Kruse, Robin Lester […]
Continue ReadingHillsborough County Commission District 7: Don Kruse (REP)
As the Aug. 26 primary election draws closer, the Plant City Times & Observer will be publishing profiles and Q&As from each of the candidates who will represent Plant City and its constituents. In this edition, we introduce the candidates for Hillsborough County Commission District 7. District 7 candidates include Republicans Al Higginbotham, Don Kruse, Robin Lester […]
Continue ReadingHillsborough County Commission District 7: Robin A. Lester (REP)
As the Aug. 26 primary election draws closer, the Plant City Times & Observer will be publishing profiles and Q&As from each of the candidates who will represent Plant City and its constituents. In this edition, we introduce the candidates for Hillsborough County Commission District 7. District 7 candidates include Republicans Al Higginbotham, Don Kruse, Robin Lester […]
Continue ReadingHillsborough County Commission District 4: Rick Cochran (REP)
As the Aug. 26 primary election draws closer, the Plant City Times & Observer will be publishing profiles and Q&As from each of the candidates who will represent Plant City and its constituents. In this edition, we introduce the candidates for Hillsborough County Commission District 4. District 4 candidates include Republicans Rick Cochran, Janet Dougherty and […]
Continue ReadingHillsborough County Commission District 4: Janet Dougherty (REP)
As the Aug. 26 primary election draws closer, the Plant City Times & Observer will be publishing profiles and Q&As from each of the candidates who will represent Plant City and its constituents. In this edition, we introduce the candidates for Hillsborough County Commission District 4. District 4 candidates include Republicans Rick Cochran, Janet Dougherty and Stacy White. […]
Continue ReadingHillsborough County Commission District 4: Stacy White (REP)
As the Aug. 26 primary election draws closer, the Plant City Times & Observer will be publishing profiles and Q&As from each of the candidates who will represent Plant City and its constituents. In this edition, we introduce the candidates for Hillsborough County Commission District 4. District 4 candidates include Republicans Rick Cochran, Janet Dougherty and Stacy White. […]
Continue ReadingPlant City pillow prank goes viral
Charles Harris proudly posted a picture of his newly wrapped banquettes July 28, on Facebook. Otherwise known as couches, the owner of the Holiday Inn Express off Park Road was excited to share one of the final touches of the lobby’s renovations. Sitting on the couch was one pillow. A minor detail in the scheme […]
Continue ReadingPlant City Commission narrows search for new city manager
After initial candidate screenings for Plant City’s next leader were met with mixed reactions, city commissioners have honed in on their top seven prospects and should begin interviewing them within the next few weeks. The candidates, in alphabetical order, are: James Drumm (former city manager, Zephyrhills); Robert Michael Herr (public works and utility services administrator, […]
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