The smell of coffee isn’t wafting through the rooms of the Krazy Kup yet. The new coffeehouse next to the Whistle Stop Cafe in downtown Plant City won’t open until Oct. 19. But, the décor already is bringing a warm feel to the building’s historic charm. “We want a place for Plant City to come […]
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Church preps for pumpkin patch
First United Methodist Church will host its annual pumpkin patch daily beginning Thursday, Oct. 10, at the church, 303 N. Evers St. The patch will be open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. The patch is a fundraiser for the church’s Youth Ministry, allowing students to participate in a variety of trips and retreats. Any […]
Continue ReadingGone, But Not Forgotten
EDITOR’S NOTE: Hometown Heroes is a recurring feature in the Plant City Times & Observer in which we profile veterans from Plant City. If you have a loved one currently serving or who has served in the past, please contact Editor Michael Eng by email at meng@plantcityobserver.com or by phone at (813) 704-6850. The ringing […]
Continue ReadingPressure builds between WLCA, Walden Lake residents
The rift between the Walden Lake Community Association and the residents it represents deepened this week following the WLCA’s Sept. 16 board meeting. Following criticisms from residents and pleas for transparency and term limits for board members, Vice President Marcus Alexich resigned from his post and left the meeting abruptly. “I’m done with this,” he […]
Continue ReadingGrills sizzle for Boys and Girls Club
A barbecue lunch to benefit the Boys and Girls Club in Plant City will be served from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Sept. 26, at the Train Depot, in Historic Downtown Plant City. Tickets are $10 each and can be purchased at the Boys and Girls Club, 901 Waller St., or at Myers Cleaners, 104 […]
Continue ReadingCops Corner 09.19.13
The following information was gathered from incident and arrest reports obtained from the Plant City Police Department. SEPT. 2 SHOTS FIRED 2000 block of South Frontage Road. Shots Fired. A witness saw a burgundy Hummer, occupied by a black male with dreads, parked next to an orange Camaro (unknown occupants), when he heard 3 shots fired. The orange […]
Continue ReadingSTORE AROUND THE CORNER: Uptown Girls Boutique
What do an accountant, national account manager and Merle Norman associate all have in common? They love fashion. So much so that they’ve combined forces to open up their own boutique in Historic Downtown Plant City. Carole Wright, Tara Smith and Diane Mueller celebrated last week the grand opening of Uptown Girls Boutique, located at […]
Continue ReadingPlant City resident among rescued boaters
A Plant City man was among the six boaters rescued after their boat capsized Sept. 15 near Weedon Island. “We have a few bumps and scratches, but no cuts, no broken bones,” Plant City resident and captain Jim Morgan said. “And everyone survived. That’s the most important thing.” The miles of water between the Sunshine […]
Continue ReadingBuilding Permits 09.19.13
Plant City set to consider 2013-14 budget
Plant City commissioners will host next week the second of two public hearings regarding the city’s 2013-14 budget. The commission is expected to approve the final budget, totaling more than $82 million, at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 23, at Sadye Gibbs Martin Auditorium at City Hall, 302 W. Reynolds St. The $82,638,964 budget represents a $13,127,809 […]
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