June 21 Tag gone it – Stolen tag 1200 block of Goldfinch Dr An officer responded to the above location and met with the complainant in reference to a stolen license plate. The complainant advised the tag had been missing between May 13 and June 21. An FCIC entry form was submitted for a stolen […]
Continue ReadingObituaries 7.3.24
Miriam “Peggy” Park Miriam “Peggy” Park Webb, 94, of Plant City, Fla., born on Dec. 17, 1929, in Andalusia, Alabama, entered into eternal rest on June 25, 2024. She worked for Goodyear for 35 years and was a member of Bethany Baptist Church where she served on the Hospitality Committee, taught Sunday School, and worked […]
Continue ReadingPlant City Observer Celebrates 12 Years, Highlights Local Non-Profits
We are excited to celebrate our 12th anniversary this month. To celebrate, we are committing to highlight the impactful work of local non-profit organizations over the next twelve months. As we reflect on the past 12 years of serving the Plant City community, we are reminded of the vital role that non-profit organizations serve for […]
Continue ReadingCITY OF PLANT CITY ADDRESSES DANGEROUS INTERSECTION
The addition of the North Park Isle and Park East housing developments at the north end of Park Road, have greatly increased the number of cars crossing Sam Allen Road at North Park Isle. In the last two years, families have moved into hundreds of new houses. Though stop lights at the intersection were always […]
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STRAWBERRY CREST HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAM HOSTS ANNUAL FUNDRAISER.
Continue ReadingJULY 4 MARKS PLANT CITY OBSERVER ANNIVERSARY
12-YEARS OF DELIVERING NEWS TO PLANT
Continue ReadingNews Briefs 7.3.24
STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL DONATES $60,550 On June 26, the Florida Strawberry Festival presented a check for $60,550 to the United Food Bank. The United Food Bank programs include Feeding Our Community, Feeding Our Future, Feeding Out Legacy, and a monthly mobile pantry. These services provide food directly to those in need by way of on-site […]
Continue ReadingDESANTIS AWARDS $5.5 MILLION GRANT TO PLANT CITY
FUNDING WILL BUILD BUSINESS INFRASTRUCTURE.
Continue ReadingLONG-TIME PARKS & RECREATION REFEREE RETIRES
SAM SINGLETARY HAS ENJOYED EVERY BIT OF IT.
Continue ReadingAround Town 7.3.24
We asked Plant City: What is your favorite song? Old or new. Nearer my God to thee by Allan Hall… just one of many favorites Sally Knight Raburn One In a Million Ray Reinhart Goodness of God Debbie West Harrell Amazing Grace Barbara Skaggs Ward How Great Thou Art Debbie Cribbs Build my mansion Betty […]
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