Filmmaker Mills Cooper penned his first novel, “Generation Curse,” just five years ago. At the time, the writer was homeless. He had been laid off from his construction job, and his marriage was ending. Living out of his car, depression settled in like a curse. But instead of letting the depression consume him, Cooper used […]
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Cops Corner: 07.04.13
The following information was gathered from incident and arrest reports obtained from the Plant City Police Department. JUNE 10 MOWER REMOVED 4700 block of Sydney Road. Attempted Theft. Unknown person(s) cut the fence on the southwest corner of the property and attempted to steal a Toro Z-turn, 72-inch mower valued at $8,000. BIG BANG THEORY […]
Continue ReadingObserver celebrates one year in Plant City
In some ways, it hardly seems possible that an entire year has passed since our first edition hit newsstands and driveways. In others, it’s hard to believe it’s only been a year since that inaugural edition. When the Plant City Observer launched July 4, 2012, with the front-page headline, “Born on the Fourth of July,” […]
Continue ReadingPlant City Relay committee needs volunteers
Plant City’s Relay for Life team had its annual wrap up and review meeting, June 27. Although in 2013, Relay had 45 committee members, the largest in its 15-year history, the committee still needs volunteers. One of the most need volunteer positions is a sponsorship chair. The sponsorship chair would be responsible for securing corporate […]
Continue ReadingBREAKING NEWS: Downtown post office closed due to deterioration
The U.S. Post Office off West Reynolds Street in downtown Plant City has been closed after deterioration was discovered in the basement of the nearly 80-year-old building. online pharmacy https://bartaco.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/female-cialis.html no prescription pharmacy Deteriorating conditions were discovered in the basement Wednesday during a routine inspection. The facility was put on emergency suspension indefinitely as of […]
Continue ReadingMary Anne Henry: A True Champion
It’s been 30 years since doctors diagnosed Plant City resident Mary Anne Henry with multiple sclerosis. The disease had been in her body for at least 10 years before that, too, they said. “I started noticing symptoms before they diagnosed me,” Henry, 69, remembers. Then, in December 1983, a severe car crash accelerated the symptoms. […]
Continue ReadingEagle Scout honored for life-saving heroics
If you’re going to be anywhere near water, it would be a great idea to bring Eagle Scout Jesse Jordan with you. online pharmacy purchase periactin online generic In the past three years, Jordan, 16, a Durant High School rising senior and member of Plant City-based Boy Scout Troop 14, has saved three people from […]
Continue ReadingPlant City YMCA welcomes new director Rick Gould
It’s the people who attracted Andrea Cook to start working with the YMCA. Since February, Cook has been busy building relationships as the interim director at Plant City’s YMCA. Now, she is transferring to the Campo Family YMCA, in Valrico, to make way for incoming Executive Director Rick Gould. But she will always remember her […]
Continue ReadingPlant City celebrates start of train-viewing platform
Shovels dug into the ground right as a CSX train chugged by during a groundbreaking ceremony June 21, at the site of a future train-viewing platform. The project is a joint venture between the city and the Greater Plant City Chamber of Commerce. “Our purpose of course is to go back to the history of […]
Continue ReadingSurvey offers insight into schools
According to a recent survey of public schools in Hillsborough County, no teachers are more satisfied with their school than the ones at Plant City’s Trapnell Elementary. online pharmacy buy cozaar no prescription A whopping 98% of Trapnell survey participants stated their school is “a good place to work and learn” in Hillsborough County Public […]
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