EDITOR’S NOTE: Hometown Heroes is a recurring feature in the Plant City Observer in which we profile veterans from Plant City. If you have a loved one currently serving or who has served in the past, please contact Managing Editor Michael Eng by email at meng@plantcityobserver.com or by phone at (813) 704-6850. It wasn’t a […]
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Lott-Mather dealership property sells for $900,000
The former Lott-Mather Buick Pontiac GMC car dealership has been sold. A private investor purchased the 9.9-acre property at 2900 James L. Redman Parkway for $900,000. The investor plans to lease the property for retail use. Plant City-based City Properties will be handling the leasing. “There has been a number of inquiries,” said Realtor Ken […]
Continue ReadingHillsborough guild recognizes Strawberry Fest Best of Show
Sheila Haas isn’t an artist by trade. She’s a lab manager at a medical facility in Lakeland and only has been painting for three years. “I need to eat,” Haas said, jokingly. What she lacks in experience, she more than makes up for in talent. Since picking up the paintbrush, she’s earned several awards, including […]
Continue ReadingBealsville earns historical marker
A new historical marker was installed May 13, during a ceremony to honor the founding of Bealsville. Located next to the Bealsville Recreation Center on Nesmith Road, the marker symbolizes the close-knit community that was founded in 1865, by former slaves from nearby plantations in Hopewell and Springhead. The original settlers include Steven Allen, Isaac […]
Continue ReadingPlant City leaders honor veteran Tony Christy
In two decades on the Plant City Commission and as former and current mayor, Mike Sparkman has met plenty of outstanding people throughout his career in public service. But none quite like Plant City Police Department officer and U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Tony Christy. Christy was injured Dec. 2, 2012, while serving in […]
Continue ReadingO’Reilly Auto Parts to open next month
Plant City’s newest auto parts store should open next month. Signage and front glass are now installed at Plant City’s O’Reilly Auto Parts, 1704 James L. Redman Parkway. The retail shop sits adjacent to the new RaceTrac gas station, which opened in January. Mark Merz, director of external reporting and investor relations for O’Reilly, said […]
Continue ReadingHCC Plant City to host open house
HCC’s Plant City campus will host an open house at 5 p.m. May 21, at the campus, 1206 N. Park Road, Plant City. The campus offers many dynamic programs that will be on display, such as its Vet Tech program. Who doesn’t want to pet a puppy? For more, visit news.hccfl.edu/campuses/brandon/hcc-open-house.htm.
Continue ReadingHerd Museum to host concert
JD Lewis Music will perform from 2 to 6 p.m. May 18, at The Herd Museum, 113. S. Palmer St. Lewis, a Florida native, is a Plant City-based singer-songwriter. He takes inspiration from Florida’s history. For more information, visit jdlewismusic.com.3.
Continue ReadingPlant City man among 92 arrested in prostitution sting
A 42-year-old Plant City man was one of 92 arrested during four-day prostitution sting by the Polk County Sheriff’s Office last weekend. Arles Greene, of Plant City, was arrested when he arrived at the undercover location after answering an ad posted by an undercover detective posing as a prostitute. He was charged with one count soliciting […]
Continue ReadingPCHS shines at Athena Society
Plant City High School was well represented at the Athena Society’s 2013 Young Women of Promise Luncheon April 4, at the Centre Club, in Tampa. Kellyanne Hurst was one of 10 junior girls in Hillsborough County selected for the Dr. Sylvia Richardson Young Women of Promise Class of 2013. Each recipient was presented with $500. […]
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