The Greater Plant City Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting for The Real Rib Oct. 4, at 731 Coronet St. For more information, email bettis11@msn.com.
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Highland Packaging begins move to Plant City
By Michael Eng | Managing Editor MULBERRY — Years ago, Highland Packaging Solutions CEO Steve Maxwell wrote down a list of goals for his life, should he ever own a company. He stuck it in his wallet and carries it around to this day. This list doesn’t include any charts, graphs, numbers or dollar signs. It […]
Continue ReadingKnotts Hardware closing after 75-plus years
By Amber Jurgensen | Associate Editor It’s been more than 75 years since Ben Knotts left North Carolina with nothing and started an iconic business on Collins Street in Historic Downtown Plant City, Knotts Hardware.
Continue ReadingWho is James Pepe?
By Michael Eng | Managing Editor Dressed in a red prison jumpsuit with the word, “INMATE,” printed on his chest, Dr. James L. Pepe, the Bloomingdale High School teacher accused of attempting to hire a hit man to murder Strawberry Crest High School teacher Robert Meredith, stood handcuffed Sept. 29, as Hillsborough Circuit Judge Walter […]
Continue ReadingPlant City Bike Fest celebrates 10 years
By Amber Jurgensen | Associate Editor Plant City will celebrate the 10th anniversary of Bike Fest with live music, door prizes and even a stunt rider Oct. 6.
Continue ReadingRescued kittens need loving homes
Plant City Observer advertising executive Veronica Prostko recently rescued five orphaned kittens.
Continue ReadingChamber seeks Plant City pin busters
The Greater Plant City Chamber of Commerce will host its second annual Bowling Tournament from 2 to 6 p.m. Oct. 25, at Family Bowl, 2250 U.S. 92, Plant City.
Continue ReadingExotic birds group takes flight
By Amber Jurgensen | Associate Editor One-of-a-kind artwork won’t be the only thing on display at Art in the Park this weekend. In addition to a bee vendor, who will sell local honey, a new group will feature a booth as colorful as as some of the artwork around it. Parrotz-R-Us will be on hand […]
Continue ReadingCANDIDATE PROFILES: Hillsborough County School Board District 7
By Amber Jurgensen | Associate Editor The Plant City Observer has profiled candidates for the several local and state elections. Here, we spotlight Terry Kemple and Carol Kurdell, candidates for Hillsborough County School Board District 7.
Continue ReadingCANDIDATE PROFILES 2012: Hillsborough County Supervisor of Elections
By Matt Mauney | Associate Editor The Plant City Observer has profiled candidates for the several local and state elections. Here, we spotlight Rich Glorioso and Craig Latimer, candidates for Hillsborough County Supervisor of Elections.
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