Evelyn and Batista Madonia Sr., the owners of Plant City’s Red Rose Inn and Suites, filed for Chapter 11 protection March 6, in U.S. Bankruptcy Court, in Tampa. The Madonias filed for protection for themselves and four corporations: Circle M Ranch Inc.; East Coast Brokers and Packers Inc.; Oakwood Place Inc. (Red Rose Inn and […]
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Plant City Relay organizers plan 2013 Survivors Dinner
When Becky Dame went to college, she was looking forward to all the things a young adult would get to do. But the 18-year-old kept getting sick. When she went to the doctor, she found out she had something more than just a little cold. Dame was diagnosed with leukemia. The form she had was […]
Continue ReadingCrest senior wins steer show honors
Jake Maxwell’s last competition was a memorable one. The Strawberry Crest senior took grand champion honors in the steer show at this year’s Florida Strawberry Festival, along with winning the heavyweight division. Maxwell got involved with showing cows from his older brother, Brett, and has been showing steers since his freshman year. His last competition […]
Continue ReadingBryan Elementary hosts Talking Wax Museum
Typically, a wax museum allures its visitors with its incredibly lifelike figures — creations that are nearly indiscernible from the real thing. And that’s exactly what six Bryan Elementary School students hoped visitors to their display thought they were viewing last week when they walked into the school’s media center. But, the students’ show featured […]
Continue ReadingCommissioners condemn three historic homes
At one time, the home at 503 S.W. Drane St., in Historic Downtown Plant City, was a site to behold. At nearly 4,000 square feet, the two-story giant once featured beautiful wood trim and porches on both floors. But, that all seems like a lifetime ago. Today, the home is barely standing on its rotten […]
Continue ReadingKeel & Curley, Observer partner for Blueberry Festival
Keel & Curley Winery has selected the Plant City Observer as its exclusive media sponsor for the sixth annual Tampa Bay Blueberry Festival. The festival will take place April 27 to 28, at the winery, 5202 W. Thonotosassa Road. This year also marks the first Blueberry Festival Pageant (see ad on page 9), which will […]
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Continue ReadingSouthside sold, new owners plan expansion
Tim Lopez Sr., president and CEO of Plant City-based residential contractor Westcoast Enterprises, and his wife, Pam Lopez, purchased the three-building Southside Farm and Pet Supply for $2.43 million. The price equated to $113 per square foot. That figure is lower than the two-year average price per square foot for retail space ($146) in the […]
Continue ReadingFestival breaks attendance record
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Continue ReadingDCF unveils new recruitment campaign
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