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Around Town 8.20.20

August 20, 2020 By Observer Staff

We asked Facebook: The county mask mandate’s minimum age requirement has changed several times and now applies for children age 5 and up. Do you think last week’s change was needed or was it unnecessary? “If everyone would wear a mask, this thing would be over…mask deniers are causing the uptick in cases and deaths.” […]

Around Town 8.13.20

August 13, 2020 By Observer Staff

We asked Facebook: What do you believe is the best action for the FHSAA to take on Friday for the return of high school sports? “Kids need and deserve sports!! Let them play!!” — Tanna Herring “Return to sports.” — Julie Hallman Futch “Time to get on with things…including high school sports!” — Mallory Wacaser […]

I Love Plant City Winner: Brenda Miller

August 13, 2020 By Justin Kline

Brenda Miller took this photo of a rose shortly after a morning rain shower.

Around Town 8.6.20

August 6, 2020 By Observer Staff

We asked Facebook: On Tuesday, Governor Ron DeSantis discussed policy ideas to allow some family visitation in long-term care centers. Do you believe there’s a safe way to visit loved ones in care centers or are the risks too great? “The employees of these places go home to their families every day. Then go back […]

Around Town 7.30.20

July 30, 2020 By Observer Staff

We asked teachers on Facebook: This school year is going to be unlike any other. How are you approaching and preparing for it? “I’m actually excited to see what this year brings. I think it will be nice to have a smaller class size and will push many of us to explore new avenues as […]

Around Town 7.23.20

July 23, 2020 By Observer Staff

We asked Facebook: If you believe there should be a season, what do you feel is the safest way for high school sports to return this fall? “I think it’s time to return to normal!! Our kids need this and for some it’s their last year. Start when school starts and be as safe as […]

Around Town 7.16.20

July 16, 2020 By Observer Staff

We asked Facebook: Today’s county Emergency Policy Group meeting will include a discussion about the group’s future. Should the EPG stay its course, disband and let the county commission take over or stay together but shift its focus to hurricanes? “Disband. Let each municipality take care of itself.” — Delicia C. Wallnofer “It should stay […]

Around Town 7.9.20

July 9, 2020 By Observer Staff

We asked Facebook: Would you prefer sending your kids back to school in the fall or enrolling them only in virtual classes, or do you have another idea for the school board to consider? “I think it’s very important for kids to get back to school. I’m very worried about them getting sick. I think […]

Around Town 7.2.20

July 2, 2020 By Observer Staff

We asked Facebook: On Monday, the EPG considered researching “alternatives to criminal penalties, good faith efforts that can be made by business operators to comply with the order (last week’s face mask ordinance) and ideas for shifting some of the responsibility for following the mandate to patrons.” What would you like for the EPG to […]

Around Town 6.25.20

June 25, 2020 By Observer Staff

We asked Facebook: What are your thoughts on Hillsborough County’s new mandatory face mask ordinance? “These comments are why we’re still dealing with such a high number of cases this far into it. Wear your mask, stop having parties and ignoring social distancing, stop taking your entire family to the store. Wash your hands. Maybe […]