Around Town

Around Town 5.6.21

May 6, 2021 By Observer Staff

We asked Facebook: Plant City Main Street’s monthly Last Friday in Downtown themes have been popular with the community. After last week’s Star Wars-themed event was a big hit, what new theme would you like to see at the end of this month? “70’s music and dancing and barbecue with ice cream.” — Fritzie Manalo […]

Around Town 4.29.21

April 29, 2021 By Observer Staff

We asked Facebook: The City of Plant City recently created an all-way stop at the intersection of Evers Street and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. Which roadways or intersections should be addressed next? “Not sure if it is city of county, but Trapnell between Turkey Creek and Mud Lake has become a very loud […]

Around Town 4.22.21

April 22, 2021 By Observer Staff

We asked Plant City: What’s a local cause or issue you’d like to raise awareness for? “A cause/issue that should be raised for awareness is labor workers. The reason we even have strawberries picked in Plant City is them. Without their help, who would pick the strawberries? They should be appreciated for their hard work […]

Around Town 4.15.21

April 15, 2021 By Observer Staff

We asked Plant City: Dover’s own Kenzie Wheeler is wowing the judges on NBC’s The Voice with his skillful, soulful singing. Which song would you like to hear him perform on the show one day? “‘Girl Got Her Goodbye On’ — his own music!” — Kelly Wilson “He’s doing great, a winner for sure” — […]

Around Town 4.8.21

April 8, 2021 By Observer Staff

We asked Facebook: Which issues with local infrastructure, development or construction would you like the city commission to address? “Railroad overpasses. Many railroad communities like Plant City have them. Being stopped by trains is a very serious issue. Also revisit the mass transit issue. With the rapid growth Plant City is experiencing we need to […]

Around Town 4.1.21

April 1, 2021 By Observer Staff

We asked Facebook: Two new businesses on Evers Street are opening their doors today. Crumbles & Cream Kaffeehaus will hold a soft opening from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. today and then be open from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday through Saturday. The Tipsy Bookworm will open at 3 p.m., right after the new […]

Around Town 3.25.21

March 25, 2021 By Observer Staff

We asked Facebook: City commissioners discussed a project to mill and resurface East Young Street, North Center Street, North Wills Street, Powell Street, Ramsey Street, Ray Street and Frances Avenue. Which other streets in Plant City would you like to see fixed in the near future? “Lone Oak. It’s ridiculous. We thought it would be […]

Around Town 3.18.21

March 18, 2021 By Observer Staff

We asked Facebook: Who would you like to see perform at the Florida Strawberry Festival next year? “George Strait. I missed him when he came eons ago and had forgotten he was there until I saw him in one of the photos we have at the historical society.” — Shelby Bender “Brad Paisley, Gladys Knight, […]

Around Town 3.11.21

March 11, 2021 By Observer Staff

We asked Facebook: If you’ve gone to the Florida Strawberry Festival this year, what was your experience like? “A lot of fun! My children and I had a great time. Many were wearing masks and the lines were short.” — Ashley Krol “We loved it, the kids got each ride 2-3 times each over and […]

Around Town 3.4.21

March 4, 2021 By Observer Staff

We asked the 2021 Strawberry Queen and Court: If someone’s coming to the Florida Strawberry Festival for the first time, what’s the first thing they should do? “Something very special to me this year is the Queen’s Exhibit where my dress from the Strawberry Queen’s pageant will stay in an enclosed case for the next […]