In neighborhoods across Plant City, a quiet movement is rising, one loaf, cookie, and handmade item at a time. Farm stands and bake stands, often tucked beneath carports or set beside country roads, are becoming gathering places where community and craftsmanship meet. From fresh sourdough bread to homemade self-care products, these small roadside setups are […]
Continue ReadingPlant City Stylist Honored for Leadership and Training Excellence
A local stylist is receiving recognition not only for her professional skills, but also for the positive impact she has made on her coworkers and clients. Haley Lederhaus, a stylist at Sport Clips in Plant City, recently earned a company award for creating an educational training video designed to help fellow stylists strengthen their knowledge […]
Continue ReadingIt’s Read Everywhere 05.21.26
Dyersburg, TN: While visiting friends and family in Dyersburg, TN., Billy and Pattye Starrett and Terry and Brenda Layton read the Observer while on top of the Bass Pro Pyramid in Memphis, TN., with the mighty Mississippi River in the background.
Continue ReadingFrom Festival Queen to Global Mission: Kristen Epps Comes Home
Allow us to reintroduce you to Kristen Epps. Reintroduce? Yes. You may recall her as Kristen Smith, the 2008 Florida Strawberry Festival Queen. So, it should be no surprise that when the interview started with, “Almost 20 years later, as a former Strawberry Festival Queen, what advice would you give to young women?” She responded, […]
Continue ReadingNews Briefs 05.21.26
Hillsborough County High Schools Recognized for Civic Engagement Hillsborough County Supervisor of Elections Craig Latimer recognized VoteHillsborough High School Voter Registration Champions at a school board meeting. The Supervisor of Elections Office holds voter registration drives in high schools every fall and spring semester. The seven schools recognized for having the most successful voter registration […]
Continue ReadingCops Corner 05.21.26
May 8 Testing, One, Two, Three, Four, Five – Theft 200 block of W Alexander St An officer responded to the above-listed location and learned that on April 27, five tester bottles of perfume valued at $809 were stolen. Oh Damp – Criminal Mischief 1200 block of W Grant St Officers responded to the location […]
Continue ReadingPlant City Voters Head to the Polls in High-Stakes Local Election
Residents of Plant City will soon have the opportunity to participate in the upcoming Municipal Runoff Election, with early in-person voting beginning Friday, May 22. City officials are encouraging eligible voters to make a plan to cast their ballot and take advantage of the convenient voting options available ahead of Election Day. Early voting will […]
Continue ReadingReal Estate 05.14.26
April 2026 Real Estate Transactions Data pulled from GTAR MLS as of 5/11/26 for the Plant City market area. Mortgage Data from Freddiemac.com Local April 2026 sales and trend information courtesy of The Crawford Group. Listen, Listen, Listen … to your Realtor’s advice on value. No, we don’t have an exact crystal ball for valuations, […]
Continue ReadingI Love Plant City 05.14.26
Around Town 05.14.26
We asked Plant City: What movie would you pick for a movie-in-the-park? Jurassic Park, Anaconda, Jumanji, Journey 2 or any other movie with great outdoor scenarios to match the park vibe Clarisa Moody – Realtor Based on recent news stories, maybe High Noon? Shootout at the OK corral? Jerry Evans Best for outside Field of […]
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