Plant City Observer

News Briefs 5.2.24

Plant City Main Street Invites Secretary of State to Talk Shop

On Friday, May 3, Florida Secretary of State Cord Byrd will visit Historic Downtown Plant City. Byrd, who gave Plant City Main Street three awards in 2023, will meet with merchants and hear about their businesses. 

Carry the Load

May marks the national Carry the Load event to honor military men and women who have died in service to the U.S. The event is a 20,000-mile cross-country trek along five separate routes through 48 states and 34 Veterans Affairs national cemeteries. You can sign up to carry the load for your part of the route using the link below:

Plant City Main Street Invasion

Plant City Main Street’s Last Friday Galaxy Wars theme on April 26 attracted an Imperial raid by these members of Vader’s Fist – the 501st Legion, Florida Garrison.

But little did they know a Mandalorian named Jason protects Plant City.

United Way Week of Caring Touches Plant City

United Way Suncoast celebrated the power of volunteers during its 32nd Annual Week of Caring which was held April 21-27, 2024. Volunteers, corporate employees, civic groups, and community members participated in this impactful week of service at dozens of United Way Suncoast partner organizations. On April 24, employee volunteers from Enterprise Mobility spent their morning packing food at United Food Bank of Plant City. The food will be distributed to local residents.

Volunteer opportunities are available year-round with United Way Suncoast. To get involved, visit https://www.volunteersuncoast.org.

Pictured from left to right: standing: Justin Henderson John Broome, Tyrone Bell, Drashea Stevenson, Jordan Salmon, Izayah Riettie, Danterius Ghant, Don Duckworth; kneeling: Terry Bent, Zaccheius Harlan.

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