Around Town

Around Town 03.05.26

March 5, 2026 By Observer Staff

We asked Plant City: Are you choosing Cake or Biscuit for your strawberry shortcake? Cake ! But let’s be honest, I’m just here for the strawberries Katelynn Bridgmon Well it is strawberry short (cake) Ronda Allen Definitely cake ! Alexis Charles It’s called Strawberry Shortcake. Emphasis on the cake. Not Strawberry Short Biscuit. Michael Tickel […]

Around Town 02.26.26

February 26, 2026 By Observer Staff

We asked Plant City: How many years have you been attending the Florida Strawberry Festival? 59. I’m only 58 but I’m counting when my mom went while pregnant with me. J.R. Pitts My mother is 98.5 years old and doesn’t remember exactly how old she was when she attended the first time, but remembers she […]

Around Town 02.19.26

February 19, 2026 By Observer Staff

We asked Plant City: Do you have a favorite historic home or building to see in town? 1914 high school & the old post office for sure Shannon Crosby Mine is Walmart, Checkers, Felton’s, Strawberry Tower and I guess the Library. Yacan Ben Yisrael I lived in this house for 8 years and loved it […]

Around Town 02.12.26

February 12, 2026 By Observer Staff

We asked Plant City: Where is your go-to date night spot in Plant City? Outback, Carrabba’s, smoking aces……. After that where the old drive in theater use to be. Brad Sparkman Roots, Red Caliope, Three Hands Mead, Propergation, Bruton’s Cigars, Keel & Curley, Blue Collar Burgers, Angelina’s Deli….just to name a few!!! Nancy Medina My […]

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