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Walden Lake residents asked to offer critique for upcoming development

June 20, 2019 By Breanne Williams

A survey is officially online and open for residents to vote on their preferred development options for the recently purchased golf course.

News Briefs 6.20.19

June 20, 2019 By Observer Staff

All for Transportation tax upheld Judge Rex Barbas approved the one-cent All for Transportation sales tax on June 17 after county commissioner Stacy White moved to get clarification on the legality of the plan. Barbas modified details of the charter amendment regarding spending allocations and restrictions, which can be reinstated with a majority vote of […]

Contractor tapped to continue road repair

June 13, 2019 By Breanne Williams

Commissioners agreed to hire C.W.
Roberts Contracting to wrap up road resurfacing for the current fiscal year.

City rolls out red carpet for Home Depot

June 13, 2019 By Breanne Williams

Plant City has confirmed its support of Home Depot’s proposed regional center Monday evening when commissioners unanimously agreed to a seven-year tax exemption for the company.

Summer at the United Food Bank

June 13, 2019 By Breanne Williams

The United Food Bank of Plant City only continues to grow as it expands its offerings and prepares to not only help keep food on the shelves of local families, but also helps connect them to a variety of services.

News Briefs 6.13.19

June 13, 2019 By Observer Staff

PC native appointed to rank of U.S. Navy Chief Warrant Officer Darren Pierson is moving on up in the United States Navy, having recently earned the rank of Chief Warrant Officer 2. The Plant City native, whose commissioning ceremony was held in Yokosuka, Japan, began his enlistment in 2003 and has served on shore and […]

Big Dog’s busted for partying without permits

June 6, 2019 By Breanne Williams

Big Dog’s Patio threw a biker block party on May 11 without acquiring a single city permit. Now the city has been granted an injunction against the offending parties.

News Briefs 6.6.19

June 6, 2019 By Observer Staff

Rollyson to receive Strong Leader award The Plant City Family YMCA has chosen Rhett Rollyson as the 2019 recipient of the annual Strong Leader Award, per a May 31 announcement from the Tampa Metropolitan YMCA. Rollyson is a past Plant City Family YMCA Advisory Board member, having served on the board from 2007 to 2015, […]