With a new baby on the way and a new Plant City restaurant opening next month, it is safe to say restaurateurs Michael and Simone Tolley have full plates. But, that isn’t stopping them from helping a furry friend in need. The couple, owners of Uncle Mike’s Smokehouse, has spearheaded a campaign to help a […]
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Understanding Walden Lake’s Zoning
In the past month, Walden Lake residents have united in a stance against any potential redevelopment of their community’s golf courses and country club. They fear changing the amenities to town homes will affect their property values, and some say the current conditions of the courses already have done so. However, although General Manager Steve […]
Continue ReadingPetSmart, Michaels, Ross open
Plant City shoppers now have several new options to spend their hard-earned dollars. Michaels and Ross Dress for Less both opened last weekend, at Lake Walden Square. PetSmart joined them this week and will hold a grand opening July 27. The stores are located at the Lake Walden Square shopping center on West Alexander Street […]
Continue ReadingPlant City Photo Archives receives WWII Japanese flag
A tattered, bullet-riddled World War II Japanese flag has been donated to the Plant City Photo Archives & History Center for its collection and display. The flag was acquired by U.S. Army infantryman Pfc. William Henry Isaac Jr., in January 1943, at the Battle of Guadalcanal. Isaac was in a firefight in jungle terrain and […]
Continue ReadingWeekend fire consumes Plant City home
Hillsborough County Fire Rescue crews responded to a two-story home Saturday, off Wilder Road. According to Fire Rescue reports, multiple units arrived at 1 p.m. July 20, to the home at 3408 Wilder Road, Plant City. Upon arrival, HCFR found a fully involved, two-story residential home. The crews were able to contain the fire and extinguish it. […]
Continue ReadingSt. Clement to host Christmas in July
Santa Claus may be a good five months away, but that’s not stopping the holiday cheer in Plant City. St. Clement Catholic Church will present its “Christmas In July Comedy Jam” at 7 p.m. July 20, in Father Cronin Hall, 1104 N. Alexander St. Tickets are $15 at the door; advanced tickets at $10. For […]
Continue ReadingPlant City preps for Elvis invasion
Sitting in a hidden corner of a hotel lobby in Las Vegas, GaryElvis Britt didn’t seem that noticeable at first. The Elvis tribute artist was in town for the Heart of the King Las Vegas Elvis Festival and Competition. And even though he wasn’t in his dazzling costume, his dyed black hair gave him away. […]
Continue ReadingResidents’ plea to WLCA: ‘You represent Walden Lake’
They came seeking answers but left perhaps with even more questions. About 100 residents attended the Walden Lake Community Association’s meeting July 15, at the HCC Plant City’s John R. Trinkle Center. The association invited residents to share their concerns regarding the future of the community’s two golf courses and country club, both currently owned […]
Continue ReadingUp close with the Folkston Funnel
Whether it’s during planning meetings or at the groundbreaking ceremony, Plant City’s train-viewing platform committee can’t talk about the community’s future amenity without mentioning the Folkston Funnel. Plant City’s train-viewing platform, which is currently under construction by the depot, is loosely based on the small Georgia town’s platform. The Folkston Funnel is a double track […]
Continue ReadingTimes & Observer to launch Aug. 1
About a month ago, the Plant City Observer announced a new partnership with the Tampa Bay Times to produce the Plant City Times & Observer. The new version of your favorite community newspaper will begin publishing Aug. 1. What does this mean for you? It means a larger newspaper chock full of more of the […]
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