Around Town

Around Town 02.05.26

February 5, 2026 By Observer Staff

We asked Plant City: Send in your photos and videos of snow flurries if you see some this weekend. Thonotosassa flurries. I was way too excited Michelle Crane I’m in Dover, and haven’t seen anything but the back of my eye lids for the last hour. I’m so impressed with my eye lids I’m going […]

Around Town 01.29.26

January 29, 2026 By Observer Staff

We asked Plant City: Which Strawberry Festival entertainer are you most excited for? Absolutely NONE. It’s always some country band that should have “retired” years ago, or one that most have never heard of. Michael Southerland Forrest Frank! Amber Lovelace None for the prices Peggy Spoons Herald Alabama!! Wendi DelValle The hibachi specialist that makes […]

Around Town 01.22.26

January 22, 2026 By Observer Staff

We asked Plant City: How are we feeling about these cold snaps lately? Great time for a bonfire. Brad Sparkman Love and so does my sweater and boots collection Plant City History & Photo Archives I love it Miguel Gabriel Are you asking Floridians or northerners? Cheryl Thompson Honestly love it Pamela Thompson-Iwicki Great Thomas […]

Around Town 01.15.26

January 15, 2026 By Observer Staff

We asked Plant City: What’s a favorite “back in the day” memory that still makes you smile? Riding my bike to Kirby’s bakery and the Plant City Swim Club. Carolyn Everidge My favorite throwback is going to be our times at the raider room! Brad Sparkman I remember when the fun machine was by the […]

Around Town 01.08.26

January 8, 2026 By Observer Staff

We asked Plant City: Plant City, what do you want to see more of in 2026? Either fix up or rebuild a new/better skatepark Cody Hitson More articles featuring women of the community making real change… not the same group usually featured.. but the women not looking for press, but living their mission every day.. […]

Around Town 12.23.25

December 23, 2025 By Observer Staff

We asked Plant City: Which downtown business has the best holiday window display? Hey Sister + Co Christopher Fletcher Photo archives Billy G. Passmore I loved Hey Sister + Co’s display! Ciara Martin Esposito’s “Espo” Pizza Sandy Fautas Hey Sister + Co! Carol Joiner

Around Town 12.18.25

December 18, 2025 By Observer Staff

We asked Plant City: Plant City strawberries are coming into season! What’s your top way to enjoy them? Bonus: Where’s your favorite place to get local strawberries? I get mine at The Farmhouse, Lee and Dixie Gillman Farms ! Susan Ferrell I get mine at Fresh Pak Produce. Johnny Chestnut Only a few strawberry fields […]

Around Town 12.11.25

December 11, 2025 By Observer Staff

We asked Plant City: Share your Plant City Christmas Parade Photos!

Around Town 11.26.25

November 26, 2025 By Observer Staff

We asked Plant City: Which local business are you supporting this Small Business Saturday? Silver Dollar Saloon and Three Hands Mead Company. Not just on Saturday but every chance I get. Dennis Baxter We will be at sweet roots for their pink sale! Don’t forget your facial gift card from Berry Esthetics!! Gabriela Cazier KEY […]

Around Town 11.20.25

November 20, 2025 By Observer Staff

We asked Plant City: What’s your favorite thing to eat at Pig Jam? BBQ & a Smitty’s Corndog! Jessica Cummins Anything bacon wrapped Joanna Varghese Redneck egg rolls Staci Martin Drunken Brothers! egg rolls!! Angela Woods Kirkland Pork Earl Williams