Plant City native U.S. Army Pfc. Ben Secor, the first Hometown Hero we featured in the Plant City Observer, is back on home turf after nine months in Afghanistan.
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Plant City remembers Dr. Hal Brewer
By Amber Jurgensen | Associate Editor Whether he was taking care of patients at his practice or performing comedic sketches on stage, Dr. Hal Brewer always had a smile on his face.
Continue ReadingFire rescue honors one of its own
By Amber Jurgensen | Associate Editor Plant City Fire Rescue Battalion Chief Vince Kiffner remained humble when he was named Firefighter of the Year by Interim Fire Chief David Burnett. But the Plant City fire station agrees Kiffner deserves the award.
Continue ReadingBruton library plants new program
Calling all green thumbs: Bruton Memorial Library will host a Master Gardening Program, titled “Florida Wildflowers,” at 7 p.m. Nov. 13, at 302 McLendon St.
Continue ReadingDan Raulerson wins Florida House District 58
By Amber Jurgensen | Associate Editor As one politician with roots in Plant City’s government vacated his seat in the Florida House of Representatives, voters gave another the nod.
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Political watch parties
By Amber Jurgensen | Associate Editor It was a packed house at O’Brien’s off Alexander Street in Plant City for Dan Raulerson’s campaign watch party. Raulerson beat Democrat Jose Vazquez for the District 58 seat of the Florida House of Representatives.
Continue ReadingRIBBON CUTTING: Strong Tower Insurance
The Greater Plant City Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting for Strong Tower Insurance Nov. 7, at 1003 S. Alexander St., Suite 11, Plant City. For more information, call (813) 708-0001 or visit mystrongtower.com.1
Continue ReadingAnnual rummage sale
An anual rummage sale will be taking place at Plant City Towers on Saturday, Nov. 10 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Proceeds will help support the residents’ Thanksgiving dinner. Furniture, clothing and other items will be available.
Continue ReadingGarden Club plants fall tour
The Plant City Garden Club will host a fall garden tour of five beautiful private gardens from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 10.
Continue ReadingPlant City man dies in motorcycle crash
A Plant City man died Nov. 3, when he crashed his motorcycle on Frontage Road near County Line Road.
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