Only 4% of Boy Scouts attain the highest rank of Eagle Scout. Four young men from Plant City are now part of that exclusive club. Troop 14’s Daniel “D.J.” Garrett, Caleb Elliot Watson, Anthony Pullara and Benjamin Lee Carson all received their Eagle Badges during a ceremony April 20, at Evangelical Presbyterian Church. To earn […]
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Jarrett Scott Ford awards three scholarships
Three Plant City-area seniors received $1,000 scholarships through Jarrett Scott Ford and the Ford Motor Company’s Built Ford Tough FFA Scholarship Program. Plant City High School’s Lindsey Farkas, Strawberry Crest’s Abigail Jett and Durant High School’s Jerri Rowell each will receive a scholarship. online pharmacy https://www.nad.org/wp-content/uploads/PDF_EXTENDED_TEMPLATES/tmp/mpdf/super-kamagra.html no prescription online pharmacy purchase zantac online generic Farkas […]
Continue ReadingPhoto archives launches endowment campaign
Plant City Photo Archives and History Center President Ed Verner announced last week a campaign to establish an endowment fund for future use and financial stability. Speaking to the members of the Photo Archives Advisory Council at a recent meeting, Verner and Executive Director Gil Gott notified them of the campaign to establish the endowment […]
Continue ReadingGRAND OPENING: Express Employment Professionals of Lakeland
Lithia resident C.J. Marcello celebrated the grand opening of his new business, Express Employment Professionals of Lakeland April 22, at the company’s new location, 1805 U.S. 98 S., Suite A, Lakeland. More than 100 residents stopped by to welcome Marcello and view the Express Clydesdales Team. Before opening Express, Marcello was the executive director of […]
Continue ReadingQuality Dining remodels Plant City BK
Plant City Burger King fans will notice a new look and feel at the restaurant. Quality Dining Inc., which operates 54 Burger King restaurants throughout the Tampa Bay area, completed recently renovations on the Plant City location, 2302 N. Park Road. Changes include a café-style dining room with large lounge seating and a contemporary look. The […]
Continue ReadingPlant City rejects lone proposal for stadium
Despite Mayor Mike Sparkman’s wishes, the Plant City Commission rejected April 22, the only proposal it received for a longtime use for Plant City Stadium. City Manager Greg Horwedel said the proposal from Big League Dreams Inc. lacked key information, specifically regarding the potential costs and benefits of the proposal to Plant City. Citing an […]
Continue ReadingCoyotes sighted in Plant City
Two years ago, a coyote killed Plant City resident Amanda Rodriguez’s box terrier chihuahua mix. She found it in the field around her house, the contents of its body eaten. For a long time after the incident, she and her husband, Frank, didn’t see the coyote. But now — what she thinks is the same […]
Continue ReadingFlight winner takes to the skies
Plant City Observer founder and co-owner Ed Verner took one resident on the ride of his life in his biplane. online pharmacy buy pepcid online no prescription online pharmacy sinequan buy with best prices today in the USA Jeff Henning won the ride during the raffle the Plant City Observer hosted at its booth during […]
Continue ReadingReminder: Sixth Annual Blueberry Festival!
The Sixth Annual Tampa Bay Blueberry Festival will take place from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. April 27, and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. April 28, at Keel & Curley Winery, 5202 W. Thonotosassa Road. online pharmacy buy prograf online no prescription pharmacy online pharmacy buy norvasc with best prices today in the USA online […]
Continue ReadingJeffries hopes to follow path of past festival presidents
The Florida Strawberry Festival has built a reputation for being a family-friendly event since it began in 1930. New President Jim Jeffries plans to keep that tradition running strong. “We always try to make decisions that our community supports,” he said. “Maintaining a family atmosphere is my hope and the hope of the board.” online […]
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