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Around Town 11.19.20

November 19, 2020 By Observer Staff

We asked Facebook: How are you celebrating Thanksgiving this year? “Just like always: family and loved ones getting together to eat and give thanks.” — Jeff Tillman “At home with family and friends.” — Anita Reddick “With family.” — Jennifer Bookmiller “Might do ham instead of turkey this year.” — Edwin Alexander Mejia “With family […]

Around Town 11.12.20

November 12, 2020 By Observer Staff

We asked Facebook: The Empty Bowls Project is coming back this weekend to raise awareness about food insecurity throughout Plant City and the Tampa Bay area. What’s a cause close to your heart that you’d like to raise awareness for? “A veterans outreach program would be wonderful. So many are homeless and alone.” — Donna […]

Around Town 11.5.20

November 5, 2020 By Observer Staff

We asked Facebook: Veterans Day is right around the corner. Who is a United States military veteran in your life that you’re thankful for? “I’m thankful for my grandfather who survived the sinking of the USS Indianapolis and if he didn’t I wouldn’t nor would my father be here.” — Candice Phillips LeClerc “My late […]

Around Town 10.29.20

October 29, 2020 By Observer Staff

A recent Travelocity survey found that many Americans are taking a different approach to holiday travel in 2020 — shorter vacations, shorter distances from home to the destination and mostly by car. We wanted to hear from you: If you’re traveling in the next couple months for the holidays, how are you doing so? “I’m […]

Around Town 10.22.20

October 22, 2020 By Observer Staff

We asked Facebook: Halloween is right around the corner and COVID-19 could change the way many enjoy the holiday. Families, how are you preparing for trick-or-treating, handing out treats and other Halloween traditions this year? “Handing out candy in the historic district…” — Sandi McGlathery “Same as usual. Outside with the complete DJ rig, lights, […]

Around Town 10.15.20

October 15, 2020 By Observer Staff

We asked Facebook: Now that Fire Station 3 is officially open, what do you hope is the next project the city will pick up? “Splash pad!!! One in the downtown area would bring families in town every night!!!” — Alan Nelson “Hopefully to clean up & maintain what we already have, but I’m sure there […]

Around Town 10.1.20

October 1, 2020 By Observer Staff

In Monday’s city commission meeting, there was discussion about a proposal to rezone the parcel at 1909 E. Alsobrook St. from R-1A Single-family Dwelling District to C-1 General Commercial District. The site is located on the southwest corner of East Alsobrook Street and South Park Road. The developer plans to build a convenience store with […]

Around Town 9.24.20

September 24, 2020 By Observer Staff

After reading our story about how the proposed city budget will affect local parks, our readers took to Facebook to share their thoughts in the comments section. “This is going to be so good for our town, I’m excited we won’t have to drive to another town anymore lol.” — Meagen Leiby “Awesome!!! I suggest […]

Around Town 9.17.20

September 17, 2020 By Observer Staff

We asked Facebook: In July, cargo flights to Lakeland Linder International Airport increased and brought more air traffic over Plant City. Has this affected you where you live? “We witnessed a Prime plane mistakenly attempting to land at PC airport last week. Pretty low before they realized it was not the correct airport.” — Dennis […]

Around Town 9.10.20

September 10, 2020 By Observer Staff

We asked students, parents, teachers and other school faculty members on Facebook: What was the experience of the first week of students physically going back to school like for you? “Our kids had a great first week. Glad we chose brick and mortar.” — Sherry Crews “My daughter is freshman in PCHS. She had a […]