Aaron Radatz Magical Entertainer Aaron started performing at the young age of six and quickly turned his grandmother’s gift of a magic set into a full-time hobby. At 15, Aaron began performing for various schools, organizations, and private parties. From the earliest moments of his professional life, Radatz attracted global clients who were leaders in […]
Continue ReadingCops Corner 02.29.24
This week on Cops Corner, Plant City police investigate auto thefts, warrant arrests, shoplifting and more.
Continue ReadingIt’s Read Everywhere: 02.29.24
Antartica: Jeff Brummer and Susan Gitlin, avid Plant City Observer readers, brought the paper along on their once-in-a-lifetime trip to Antartica in January.
Continue ReadingCoworkers Bring Food and Fun to Their Workplace
Burning questions like, “Is cheesecake actually pie?” are answered.
Continue ReadingThe Angel Foundation Joins the Plant City Community
The Mission of the Angel Foundation is to partner with businesses and individuals to be a caring resource for families in our community experiencing a temporary crisis due to a life-threatening illness or catastrophic event. Their program matches families with local businesses and individuals with available resources to help meet practical needs. The foundation will […]
Continue ReadingI Love Plant City: 02.29.24
Stephanie Hrenchir took a picture of a red-tailed Hawk, who seemed to be enjoying the sun’s warmth while basking on a pool enclosure at Park Place.
Continue ReadingObituaries 02.29.24
Douglas Burkett, Sr. Douglas Burkett, Sr., 77, of Plant City, Fla., born on Sept. 5, 1946, in Charleston, West Virginia, entered into eternal rest on Feb. 22, 2024. Expressions of condolences at www.HopewellFuneral.com. Terry Mobley Karen DeeAnn Terry Mobley, 38, of Valrico, Fla., born on June 21, 1985, in Lakeland, Fla., entered into eternal […]
Continue ReadingAround Town 02.29.24
We asked Plant City: What song puts you in a good mood?
Continue ReadingDeadline Approaches for Taking of Advantage of Your Property Tax Benefit
If you’ve recently acquired a home in Florida and miss the Homestead Exemption filingdeadline, it could cost you thousands, according to Hillsborough County Property Appraiser Bob “Coach” Henriquez. All Floridians should be aware of the HomesteadExemption and the Save Our Homes amendment. As the March 1 annual filing deadline approaches, many homeowners who qualify for […]
Continue ReadingNews Briefs 02.22.24
Optimists Club Oratorical Contest Winners Announced Three local students participated in the annual Plant City Optimist Club Oratorical Contest on Mon., Feb. 19 and the top two finishers, Durant High School senior Gabby Howell and Plant City High School sophomore Marley Mueller, have advanced to the Zone Six competitions against Lakeland and Winter Haven’s top […]
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