If you’ve been downtown lately, then you’ve seen that sign hanging above the last empty storefront on East Reynolds Street. “Coming Soon, City Pizza and MJ Cakes.” Then, you might have done a quick count in your head — this will be Plant City’s 13th pizzeria. What’s going to make this one stick out from […]
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Family, friends remember hit-and-run victim
A tear-filled group of friends and family gathered June 20, at Wells Memorial and Event Center, to celebrate the life of Stacey Parkerson. Parkerson died on Father’s Day, after clinging to life for five months from critical injuries she sustained during a hit and run accident in January. There was standing-room only during the memorial […]
Continue ReadingNew downtown officer hits the streets
There’s a new face downtown. Plant City Police Department officer Priscilla Clark recently was named the department’s new downtown officer, who patrols the historic district and the surrounding neighborhoods. Clark has been at the department for two-and-one-half years and came to the department from her position as a Florida Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco […]
Continue ReadingPlant City endorses proposal for sculpture exhibit
Plant City commissioners approved June 23 to donate $5,000 to the Plant City Photo Archives and History Center to bring the popular “Man on the Street” collection of sculptures back to Plant City. “It’s an excellent way to showcase the City of Plant City and bring people in,” said Gil Gott, executive director of the […]
Continue ReadingWant to win July 4 VIP tickets?
The Plant City Times & Observer and the City of Plant City Recreation and Parks Department have partnered to give away tickets for VIP seating for Plant City’s 2014 Fourth of July Celebration! The celebration will take place beginning at 6 p.m. Friday, July 4, at Plant City Stadium, 1810 E. Park Road. Coordinated by […]
Continue ReadingBe on the lookout for hidden money!
The Plant City Times & Observer received an interesting message from a Facebook fan last week. “I’ve recently heard of the pay it forward movement and wanted to bring it to the Plant City/Brandon area,” the user wrote. “I wonder how long it will take for people to see my new site. Anyway, the goal […]
Continue ReadingWalden Lake leaders consider playground improvements
Walden Lake Community Association directors have directed its staff to research the possibility of installing a removable shade for the community’s playground to help keep the equipment cool in the summer months. “Everything gets so hot; the kids can’t even get on the slides,” WLCA Director Jan Griffin said during the board’s June 16 meeting. […]
Continue ReadingTennis center to receive upgrades
The commission approved two different resolutions to improve the Plant City Tennis Center. The addition of two clay courts will allow for more United States Tennis Association-sanctioned tournaments to come to the facility, as well as provide the preferred number of like-type courts for other USTA league play. The improvements include: construction of two HydroGrid […]
Continue ReadingMeet Plant City’s new police chief
Interim City Manager David Sollenberger announced June 20 the appointment of Edward E. Duncan Jr. to serve as Plant City’s new police chief. Duncan will assume leadership of the Plant City Police Department July 7. He has a long history of law enforcement experience and leadership, including 34 years with the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office, […]
Continue ReadingResidents pour out support for Keel & Curley Winery
It was after 9 p.m. by the time Hillsborough County Zoning Hearing Master Steve Luce adjourned the first of two hearings of Keel & Curley Winery’s rezone request. But, by the end of the night, Joe Keel, his family and employees all left the Hillsborough County Center astounded by the support they received. “It was awesome,” […]
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