Plant City Observer

Local students who are interested in joining Girl Scouts will have the opportunity to learn more about the organization at the end of the month at the Sadye Gibbs Martin Community Center. buff.ly/3nGmo46

The tentative budget for the upcoming fiscal year highlights several impactful projects the city hopes to soon bring to the community. buff.ly/2YUKKfU

Motorcycles drove in a long line down State Road 60 last weekend as riders paid their respects to the lives lost on Sept. 11 in the annual Remembrance Ride. buff.ly/2XyYywr

Lone Oak to honor the church’s 100th anniversary; Elks Lodge of Plant City makes donation to United Food Bank; Plant City Parks & Rec, Elks Club to host National Hoop Shoot Contest. buff.ly/3ltep7O

With a 7-0 win over the Spoto Spartans last week, Strawberry crest moved to 1-2 on the season and matched their win total from 2020. buff.ly/3kgFwmV

This week in Cops Corner: Plant City Police investigate a counterfeit bill, shots fired through a window and a punctured tire. buff.ly/3njqdf9

A Springhead Elementary school teacher has launched a free lending library project that has now brought three libraries into communities around Plant City full of local students. buff.ly/3A8M1hq

A Plant Citian is biking 1,000 miles this month to raise money for children’s cancer research. buff.ly/3txdpD8

Travis Manion Foundation to host 14th annual 9/11 Heroes Run 5K in Lithia; Plant City Photo Archives & History Center to celebrate Constitution Day; Southeastern Grocers honors 9/11 anniversary with 20 percent discount for first responders. buff.ly/3k1Gnb4

Tampa Bay Thrives is launching a new navigation support line in Hillsborough County called “Let’s Talk.” buff.ly/3h8fmAS

Plant City Parks & Rec set to host multiple events in October; City Pointe Church women’s team to host Going Beyond Live - Simulcast with Priscilla Shirer buff.ly/38DXzga

Body of missing Plant City man, first reported missing in July, found near home; Hillsborough County Deputy delivers baby; Plant City Scouts welcome family pack, first all female Scout BSA troop buff.ly/3z6jXdS

The Greater Plant City Chamber of Commerce recognized UF/IFAS as its 2021 Agri-Business of the Year buff.ly/3iVtpuV

This is the third live exhibition from the Plant City-based media company. buff.ly/3mc5sBH

We asked Plant City: Thousands of kids across Hillsborough County are having to quarantine due to COVID exposures in school. What do you think school districts should do in response? buff.ly/3APf5tW

The Greater Plant City Chamber of Commerce recognizes agriculture honorees at this special ceremony each year. buff.ly/3y3b5Ex

This week on Cops Corner: Plant City Police investigate a stolen motorcycle, shots fired at a vehicle and fraudulent tire payments. buff.ly/3iPkwDn

Commissioners sat through the first budget workshop last week to listen to details of the upcoming fiscal year. buff.ly/3AE8t1B

Shoppers have even more of an incentive to shop local this year thanks to the upcoming launch of a downtown discount card, which will offer huge savings at downtown businesses. buff.ly/3yMBNCq

The city has entered negotiations with Plant City Development Group, LLC regarding the construction of a five-story, mixed use residential/commercial development. buff.ly/3jUb2pC