As Plant City heats up for the summer, several new shops have sprung up like flowers in Historic Downtown Plant City. From clothing boutiques to photography studios, the new shops add diversity to the community’s unique shopping district. Kimeeruh’s Dream Closet Boutique and Kimeerah Furniture Design Address: 102 S. Evers St. (doors on W. J. Arden Mays […]
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Plant City Police Department rolls out new look
Starting this month, Plant City’s finest has a new look. Six of the Plant City Police Department’s new fleet of police cruisers this week hit the community streets. The 2013 Ford Interceptors, sporting the department’s new black-and-white color scheme, are designed specifically for law-enforcement applications. This year, the department also will receive five Chevrolet Impalas […]
Continue ReadingDaybreak Rotary takes top honors
The Plant City Daybreak Rotary, under the leadership of President Rob Evans, took home many honors at Rotary International’s recent District Conference. The honors included: • Governor’s Blue-Gold Challenge — Small Club (membership award) • Best Club Website — Small Club (website designed and maintained by member Jim Chancey) • Demonstrating the Rotary theme, “Peace […]
Continue ReadingPlant City searches for new fire chief
The search is on for Plant City’s new fire chief. The position was posted June 14, with a 21-day application period. Initial screenings will begin July 1. Former Chief George Shiley retired about a year ago, after 13 years of service in Plant City. David Burnett has been serving as interim chief but decided he […]
Continue ReadingWant to win July 4 VIP tickets?
The Plant City Observer, the City of Plant City Recreation and Parks Department, the Greater Plant City Chamber of Commerce and the Florida Strawberry Festival have partnered to present Plant City’s annual Fourth of July Celebration, and we are giving away six pairs of tickets for VIP seating for the fireworks display! To enter, simply […]
Continue ReadingSinkhole displaces Plant City family
For 18 years, Thomas Manus called 4604 Country Hills Court N. home. But now, Manus and his family have had to walk away from their house without knowing when — or even if — they can return. Manus and his family have been living in a motel, after he discovered a sinkhole forming underneath his […]
Continue ReadingLady luck strikes 185 Plant City diners
When a waiter at Buddy Freddy’s restaurant sat three customers for an early Sunday dinner June 9, all she could hope for was a 20% tip. What she got, along with seven other waiters, was a $50 tip. The generosity of a woman, who looked strikingly similar to Zephyrhills Powerball winner Gloria C. MacKenzie, didn’t […]
Continue ReadingCommittee sews seeds for Planters reunion
Before the new Plant City High School was built, area students attended what is now Tomlin Middle School for their high school career. They are part of a select group of 17 classes that graduated from 1956 to 1972. Back then, they weren’t known as the Raiders. They were the Planters — and proud of […]
Continue ReadingWheeler Street alignment begins this month
The intersection between Alabama, Evers and Wheeler streets may be the most confusing stop in Plant City. But as part of the Midtown Redevelopment Project, the intersection will become a little more straightforward. Work is slated to begin this month on a $1.4 million realignment project. The contractor, Lithia-based Quality Grassing and Service Inc., is […]
Continue ReadingWalden Lake Community Association to revisit gate options
Walden Lake Community Association leaders are moving forward with a plan to curb non-resident parking at the community’s park. Board members asked On-Site Manager Tom Daramus June 17, to continue pursuing an option to add a keycard-access gate at the entrance to the parking lot. Daramus presented several quotes to install an access gate at […]
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