Editor’s note: Names have been changed to preserve anonymity. There were just 35 miles between Robert and the sheer destruction that crumbled Bohol in the Philippines. In the early morning hours of Oct. 15, a 7.2 earthquake rocked the province. Robert and his family lived across the strait in Cebu City. But, they were not […]
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Plant City Photo Archives to present films
The Plant City Photo Archives and History Center recently was awarded a set of four films chronicling the history of the civil rights movement. The films together are titled, “Created Equal: America’s Civil Rights Struggle,” and were selected for this program by The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History with support from the National Endowment […]
Continue ReadingWarriors needs help for troops
Sharon Flowers’ eyes began to fill with tears. She was discussing the movie, “Taking Chance.” In a scene that pierced her heart, a soldier was escorting a fallen U.S. Marine back to his hometown. “My job is to make sure that they will never be forgotten,” Flowers said. Flowers has made it her lifelong mission […]
Continue ReadingCity to consider sale of alcohol at McCall Park
The Plant City Commission will consider changing its ordinance regarding the sale of alcoholic beverages during special events held at McCall Park and the Train Depot. The commission is scheduled to discuss the change at its next meeting at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 9, at the Nettie Berry Draughon Municipal Building, 302 W. Reynolds St. […]
Continue ReadingWCLA leaders seeking polo field feedback
Attention Walden Lake homeowners: Would you like to see new uses or amenities on the community polo field? Now is your chance to provide your input. Following a proposal to make improvements to the dog park parking lot, Walden Lake Community Association Director Bob Hunter asked the board at its Nov. 18 meeting to consider […]
Continue ReadingPlant City native sews seeds for clothing design business
When people down South see a big, young man, they expect him to be a football player. That boy was once Coleman Haughbrook, but things are much different now. Haughbrook wants to prove his talents go beyond just football, and he’s doing it in the fashion industry. “Transitioning from football to fashion is seen as […]
Continue ReadingMAN ON THE STREET: Why are you thankful?
As we all settle in with friends and family to enjoy Thanksgiving, the Plant City Times & Observer asked some of Plant City’s notable residents to share reasons why they are thankful this year. I am thankful for so many things. I love the idea of taking a moment to reflect on things that I am thankful for. Here are […]
Continue ReadingChrist Community Café to dish out food, fellowship after Thanksgiving
It’s not cold yet. But the Evangelical Presbyterian Church’s Dorcas Circle is beating out Jack Frost by knitting about 60 different articles of clothing. From beige beanies to colorful scarves, the group will be passing the accessories out during interdenominational Christ Community Café’s free lunch this Friday. Christ Community Café targets the homeless and those […]
Continue ReadingCops Corner 11.28.13
The following information was gathered from incident and arrest reports obtained from the Plant City Police Department. NOV. 4 MEAN TRICK 500 block of East Renfro Street. Petit Theft. The victim stated that on Halloween, she left her Huawei cell phone at her house on the couch and left to go trick-or-treating with her children. […]
Continue ReadingWalden Lake golf course rezone request could be filed next month
Several new pieces of information regarding the future of Walden Lake Golf & Country Club and its two golf courses were made public during a special Walden Lake Community Association workshop Nov. 19, at Plant City Church of God. The highlights: • Visions Golf LLC, the owner of the country club and golf courses, could […]
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