Plant City Photo Archives and History Center Executive Director Gil Gott announced the appointment of Dawn C. Zaversnik to the position of administrative assistant to the executive director. Zaversnik is a graduate of the University of Florida with a degree in journalism and communications. She has worked with Publix Super Markets and Summit Consulting, in […]
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Work continues on Brewer Park
Residents will be able to enjoy another city park by summertime. Brewer Park, located off Grant Street, is currently under construction. It is named after the late Dr. Hal Brewer, an active member of the community who died last November. Excavation of the pond in the center of the park has been completed, and the […]
Continue ReadingWLCA denies new RFP policy
The Walden Lake Community Association will not pursue the idea of a request-for-proposal policy that would outline services and procedures for maintenance-related issues in the deed-restricted community. Board member Steve Swantek brought up the idea of the RFP policy, saying it would be a useful tool for board members to have when discussing future maintenance […]
Continue ReadingCritters captivate Plant City Chamber
Members of the animal kingdom joined the Plant City Chamber of Commerce Feb. 13, during its Contact Breakfast. Lowry Park Zoo Executive Director Craig Pugh served as the featured speaker. Chamber members enjoyed meeting several of the zoo’s residents, including Agnes, a two-toed sloth; Ivan, a Eurasian eagle owl; Magoo, a hyacinth macaw; and Sharpita, […]
Continue ReadingClassifieds are coming soon!
One of the requests we receive most frequently is for a Classifieds section in the Plant City Observer. Well, we heard you, and we are thrilled to announce our Classifieds and Service Directory sections are coming in the next few weeks. Soon, you’ll be able to advertise your business, yard, sale, real-estate listing and home […]
Continue ReadingCounty Commission honors Florida Strawberry Festival
The Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners allowed some of Plant City’s sweetness into its chambers Feb. 20, as the commission proclaimed Feb. 28 to March 10 as Florida Strawberry Festival Days. Commissioner Al Higginbotham led the proclamation, which recognized the City of Plant City, the Florida Strawberry Festival, the 2013 Florida Strawberry Festival Queen […]
Continue ReadingRIBBON CUTTING: Best Western Plus
The Greater Plant City Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting for Best Western Plus Feb. 19, at the hotel, 2003 South Frontage Road. What was formerly the Comfort Inn at this location was purchased and renovated to become Best Western Plus. The hotel features a fitness center, business center, free Internet and more. Kemelya Scott is […]
Continue ReadingDetectives searching for stolen U-Haul trucks
Detectives from both Hillsborough and Polk County sheriff’s offices are investigating a series of thefts of U-Haul trucks. According to sheriff’s office reports, 10 U-Haul trucks have been stolen since Dec. 6, 2012, from the Plant City area. Each truck is a 26-foot box truck model from 2006 to 2010. The Plant City-area incidents occurred […]
Continue ReadingRIBBON CUTTING: Jeff Dove, Edward Jones Investments
The Greater Plant City Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting for Edward Jones Adviser Jeff Dove’s new Valrico office Feb. 15, at 1953 S.R. 60 E., Valrico. Dove has been a chamber member since 2008. For more information, call (813) 654-7885 or visit edwardjones.com.“>http://medutil.ru/bistro-zaymi-krasnoyarsk.php
Continue ReadingTurkey Creek Middle announces Q2 Honor Roll
Turkey Creek Middle School and the Plant City Observer congratulate all the members of its Quarter 2 Principal’s Honor Roll. Kirstin Bassinger Jenna Keely Araceli Trejo-Rojo Coty Deluca Sarah Gagnon Dustin Jacobs Jadah James Paul Laplaca Karen Nieto Lincee St. Amand Emmanuelle Vandamme Colby Fuller Elisabeth Linsinbigler Bithia Isidro Macedonio Savanah Wyatt Allison Pierce Dustin […]
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