The Plant City Observer and Lake Panasoffkee are teaming up to bring General Sumter’s Panfishing Challenge to Plant City residents. The panfishing tournament will be held July 13, at Lake Panasoffkee, 965 C.R. 439, Lake Panasoffkee, about an hour north of Plant City. Plant City Observer Facebook fans can enter to win free entry into the […]
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Plant City Relay committee needs volunteers
Plant City’s Relay for Life team had its annual wrap up and review meeting, June 27. Although in 2013, Relay had 45 committee members, the largest in its 15-year history, the committee still needs volunteers. One of the most need volunteer positions is a sponsorship chair. The sponsorship chair would be responsible for securing corporate […]
Continue ReadingFelines rescued from excavator
A mother cat and her seven kittens were rescued recently from a large excavator at Linder Industrial Machinery, in Plant City. Reader Marian Reinhardt says: “During an evening walk, a lady heard kittens mewing as she passed by our equipment yard. Several people searched and did not find them until two days later. Good thing, because the weather […]
Continue ReadingMeals on Wheels needs volunteers
With the snowbirds gone for the summer, the Plant City Meals on Wheels needs volunteers. Meals on Wheels needs four or five volunteers to fill driving routes. The driving routes take less than two hours to complete. They are usually from 10:15 to 11:30 a.m. Meels on Wheels also needs volunteer help in the office […]
Continue ReadingDaybreak Rotary takes top honors
The Plant City Daybreak Rotary, under the leadership of President Rob Evans, took home many honors at Rotary International’s recent District Conference. The honors included: • Governor’s Blue-Gold Challenge — Small Club (membership award) • Best Club Website — Small Club (website designed and maintained by member Jim Chancey) • Demonstrating the Rotary theme, “Peace […]
Continue ReadingWant to win July 4 VIP tickets?
The Plant City Observer, the City of Plant City Recreation and Parks Department, the Greater Plant City Chamber of Commerce and the Florida Strawberry Festival have partnered to present Plant City’s annual Fourth of July Celebration, and we are giving away six pairs of tickets for VIP seating for the fireworks display! To enter, simply […]
Continue ReadingObserver launches weekly newsletter
The Plant City Observer is excited to announce the launch of our new weekly newsletter. Delivered every Thursday, the newsletter features a plethora of stories and information about our community, as well as special promotions, contests and much more. To sign up using your smartphone, simply scan the QR code below. To sign up through […]
Continue ReadingRomp in the Swamp registration opens
Want to run for a cause but also have a heart pounding challenge? Romp in the Swamp is now open for registration. The 5K and 10K obstacle run benefits South Florida Baptist Hospital Foundation and Greater Plant City Chamber of Commerce. The run will be Oct. 12 at Lower Green Swamp Preserve, formerly Cone Ranch, in […]
Continue ReadingGroundbreaking set for train-viewing platform
The Plant City Train Viewing Platform Committee will host a groundbreaking ceremony for the new community amenity at 5:30 p.m. June 19, at 102 N. Palmer St., Historic Downtown Plant City. Advocates hope to honor Plant City’s rich heritage as a railroad community with the new viewing platform, which they expect will draw more visitors […]
Continue ReadingDurant junior attends West Point summer program
Jesse Jordan, a junior at Durant High School, was among 500 attendees at the United States Military Academy at West Point’s prestigious Summer Leaders Experience, which took place June 1 to 7, at the academy. More than 4,000 juniors nationwide applied to SLE, which offers the opportunity to experience life at West Point. SLE attendees […]
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