For Plant City author Kenneth Kelly, storytelling started long before he ever considered himself a writer. As a child, Kelly loved listening to his grandparents tell stories. He was fascinated by the characters, the twists and turns, and the simple magic of sitting down and being transported somewhere else. Before he could read or write […]
Continue ReadingNews Briefs 08.27.26
Trash & Recycling Holiday Schedule The Labor Day holiday will have an impact on the collection of trash and recycling. There will be no collection of trash or recycling on Monday, September 7. There will be normal service for the remainder of the week. There will be normal collection of yard waste on Wednesday, September […]
Continue ReadingI Love Plant City 08.20.26
“Mama I’m hungry!” Kathy Flemister submitted this photo of a baby bluebird in her side yard.
Continue ReadingAround Town 08.20.26
We asked Plant City: Which high school sport are you most excited for? Plant City High School Volleyball! (I’m a little bias- I’m the coach) Rachel Wilbanks Track. Multiple state champions, a national champion, state records set, millions of dollars in scholarship offers. 15 consecutive years to the state championship. By far Plant city’s most […]
Continue ReadingFaces From the Past: Exploring Plant City’s Photo Archive
There is something so different about seeing history in a photograph. A name in an old book is interesting. A date on a document can tell you something. However, seeing the face of a great-grandparent standing on a Plant City street decades ago can make history feel very personal. That is part of what makes […]
Continue ReadingNews Briefs 08.20.26
Plant City History & Photo Archives Offers Students an Opportunity to Acquire Community Service Hours Schools are back in session, and students will soon be signing up for community service hours. Here is an opportunity to earn your community service hours in a challenging, fun, and informative manner. Plant City History & Photo Archives […]
Continue ReadingFrom Raider Regiment to Band Director: PCHS Alum Returns Home to Lead the Music Program
For Geoffrey Barthle, returning to Plant City High School is more than a new job. It is a chance to give back to the community that helped shape him. Barthle, a Plant City native and 2022 graduate of PCHS, has returned to his alma mater as the school’s new band director. Having once stood on […]
Continue ReadingCutest Critter 08.20.26
LUNA: Luna is a 5-month-old, 6-pound Chihuahua searching for her forever home. She is a sweet, affectionate pup who loves staying close to her people—whether she is curled up nearby, following at their feet, or getting attention from someone she trusts. Luna enjoys stealing socks, shaking her toys in the air, wagging her tail as […]
Continue ReadingAuto Review 08.20.26
INCREDIBLE PERFORMANCE, STYLE TRANSFORM 2026 BMW M5 INTO AN EXCEPTIONAL WAGON The long wait for one European high-performance wagon is finally over. Built at the BMW Group Plant Dingolfing in Germany, the much-cherished and awaited race-bred M5 Touring is now available in the United States. And it arrives with some impressive figures – 0 to […]
Continue ReadingIt’s Read Everywhere 08.20.26
ALASKA: Evan Stevens, Jena Stevens, Linda Smith and Jodi Stevens took the Plant City Observer along on a trip to Alaska. This photo was taken at the Anchorage Airport.
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