Representatives from several Plant City businesses will test their mental mettle at the Plant City Kiwanis Club’s Second Annual Business Spelling Bee at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 5, at the 1914 Plant City High School Community Building, 605 N. Collins St. Americare Ambulance will defend its title against spellers representing South Florida Baptist Hospital, the […]
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Dance studio to host registration
Plant City’s Dance Connection will host an open house for its upcoming classes this weekend. Registration will take place from 2 to 7 p.m. Friday, July 25, and Saturday, July 26, at the studio, 507 N. Wheeler St. Registration costs $25. Classes begin Aug. 4, and are open to children ages 2 and up. The […]
Continue ReadingLions Club, businesses partner for fundraiser
The Plant City Lions Club and several local businesses will host a car wash benefit for Taylor Goethals from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, July 27, at Walden Lake Car Wash, 1414 S. Alexander St., Plant City. The car wash will benefit 15-year-old Goethals, a Plant City teen who is battling cancer for the […]
Continue ReadingPlant City Police Department needs new recruits
The Plant City Police Department is accepting applications for new police officers. Applicants must have a high school diploma, GED or higher and Florida-certified. Starting pay is $42,915, and officers receive health benefits, a take-home vehicle after training, tuition reimbursement and other perks. For more information or to apply, call officer Mark Dunnam at (813) […]
Continue ReadingPlant City Times & Observer to change pub date
Beginning next week, the Plant City Times & Observer will be delivered weekly on Fridays, instead of Thursdays. As always, the newspaper will be packed with hyperlocal content relevant to residents and businesses of Greater Plant City. If you have any questions, please contact Editor Michael Eng, meng@plantcityobserver.com or (813) 704-6850.
Continue ReadingPlant City traveler treks across U.S.
Plant City native and novelist Morgan Davis has been traveling the East Coast of the United States, with plans to head west. To help him continue his trek he has started “Bartering with Books.” Davis is the author of a trilogy series, “Prescribed Life,” he wrote while working at the skate park in Plant City. […]
Continue ReadingDeputy chief to retire from PCFR
Plant City Fire Rescue announced recently the retirement of Dep. Chief Eugene Shuler, who is retiring after 14 years of service to the department and community. His retirement begins Aug. 1. The department will host an informal get-together from 2 to 3 p.m. Thursday, July 31, at Fire Station No. 1, 604 E. Alexander St.
Continue ReadingMays family plans estate sale
A large estate sale will be held at the home of the late Katherine Mays, who was the daughter of a former Plant City mayor. The sale will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 11 to 13, at 5017 Miley Road. The sale will include original artwork, framed prints, an oak bedroom […]
Continue ReadingPlant City to host Girls Night Out
Gather your girlfriends for a night of shopping at the inaugural Girls Night Out event in downtown Plant City. The event will be 5 to 9 p.m. Friday, July 11. Registration is at McCall Park,102 N. Palmer St. The stores and restaurants will be offering special promotions until 8:30 p.m. Focus4Beauty will have free pampering […]
Continue ReadingCouple celebrates 50th anniversary
Billy and Doris Johnson are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary. Their daughters wish them well: “Mom and Dad, as you look back and cherish the past 50 years together, you have been there side by side for each other. You have shared many memories and dreams to be proud of. You have given your time […]
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