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New Students may mean New Plant City Schools

October 14, 2021 By Brian Fernandes

Growth projections show more kids moving in.

News Briefs 10.7.21

October 7, 2021 By Observer Staff

Building Strong Families to host virtual webinar; City of Plant City C.A.R.E.S. Team to hold Helping Hands Outreach Event; Hope Lutheran Church to dedicate new sanctuary

Plant City forgives interfund loan between Solid Waste Department and Fire Impact Fee Fund

October 7, 2021 By Taylor Jenkins

At last week’s commission meeting, city manager Bill McDaniel proposed that the city forgive the loan.

Commission Roundup: New fire rescue vehicle, budget approved for Plant City

September 30, 2021 By Taylor Jenkins

Tuesday’s commission also meeting included special proclamations in recognition of Gil Gott and driver/medic Bill Saunders.

News Briefs 9.30.21

September 30, 2021 By Taylor Jenkins

Stingray Chevrolet to host “Coffee With A Cop” event; Chaplaincy Care to hold third annual Banquet of Heroes fundraiser; South Florida Baptist recognizes Team Member of the Month, Year

News Briefs 9.23.21

September 23, 2021 By Observer Staff

South Florida Baptist continues speech therapy work with Parkinson’s patients; Plant City Community Chorale announces Fall Concert; Local outdoor store to hold customer appreciation event.

City enters development agreement for former post office site

September 23, 2021 By Breanne Williams

Plant City Development Group, LLC is one step closer to transforming the site of the former post office on Reynolds Street into a five-story mixed use building.

PCPD takes action for Rail Safety Week

September 23, 2021 By Taylor Jenkins

Officers took to multiple Plant City railroad crossings this week to remind citizens of the dangers presented by railroad tracks and provide information on how to make safe decisions around them.

City budget proposes new amenities for community

September 16, 2021 By Breanne Williams

The tentative budget for the upcoming fiscal year highlights several impactful projects the city hopes to soon bring to the community.

Lone Oak to honor the church’s 100th anniversary Lone Oak Baptist Church received a proclamation from city commissioners on Monday evening in honor of the church’s 100th anniversary. “Since it’s humble beginnings in a pole barn in 1921, the Lone Oak Baptist Church has been an important part of the Plant City community,” Mayor Rick […]