Dorothy Lyvonne Yelton Dorothy Lyvonne Yelton, 78, of Lithia, born on January 12, 1942 in Alford, entered into eternal rest on October 11, 2020. Expressions of condolence at HopewellFuneral.com. Hudson ‘Earl’ Cook Hudson “Earl” Cook, 70, of Lithia, born on September 28, 1950 in Plant City, entered into eternal rest on October 13, 2020. Expressions […]
Continue ReadingI Love Plant City Winner: Brenda Miller
Brenda Miller got up close with these hungry caterpillars as they feasted on her milkweed plant.
Continue ReadingCutest Critter: Pepper
Pepper the French Bulldog, now seven months old, came into Lizet Chavez’s life early in the COVID-19 pandemic and has been a joy ever since. She said Pepper is “energetic, affectionate and playful. He loves pup cups, blankets, sticks and chasing lizards.”
Continue Reading2020 Chevy Bolt goes the distance – solely on battery
Imagine going over 250 miles and some more on a full one-time electric charge in a ride. GM claims 259 miles (up 21 from its predecessor), to be exact, in its four-door, five-passenger 2019 Bolt EV. Plus, the four-door, five-passenger Bolt EV is an ultra-smooth and cool hatchback package with superb handling and overall balance. […]
Continue ReadingNews Briefs 10.22.20
Plant City resident turning 100 In a few days, Rachel O. Coleman Sullivan and her family will celebrate a big milestone in her life: making it to age 100. She was born Oct. 26, 1920 in Okeechobee and had seven siblings. Sullivan lived through the 1928 Okeechobee Hurricane that killed an estimated 2,500 people and […]
Continue ReadingAthlete of the Week: Mallory Smith
The Plant City junior leads her volleyball team in kills and helped win a district title last week.
Continue ReadingIt’s Read Everywhere: Washington, D.C.
Don and Susan Pralle brought the Observer with them on a recent trip to the nation’s capitol. This picture was taken at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo near the panda exhibit.
Continue ReadingDoctor’s Note: Don’t fall into hearing loss — let’s fight the fall together
This October, we celebrate both National Audiology Month and National Physical Therapy Awareness Month.
Continue ReadingWonder Woman: Chevelle Hallback
Hallback has represented Plant City in the boxing world since 1997, putting “The Itty-Bitty” city on the map for people all over the globe. Her fighting career is not over yet, but she’s working on the next chapter of her life and planning for it to be helpful for others.
Continue ReadingWonder Woman: Michelle Valdes
Valdes is well-known throughout Plant City as an unstoppable force of charity. She’s always looking for someone to help through her nonprofit, Operation Paying it Forward, and is extremely active in other community organizations.
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