Plant City barbecue aficionados are gearing up for the 12th annual Pig Jam, a Greater Plant City Chamber of Commerce event that promises to be bigger and better than ever this year. The most significant change for this state championship barbecue competition is that for the first time, it will be a two-day event. “It […]
Continue ReadingChancey resigns from Walden Lake Community Association
When the Walden Lake Community Association board directors gathered for their monthly meeting Monday, Nov. 17, one member was missing: Jim Chancey, who had served as president of the board since April 2014. Vice president Rich Glorioso presented a short but formal email he had received from Chancey Nov. 13, which explained the absence to […]
Continue ReadingElks bring Red Ribbon Week to Plant City schools
It is expected that the sounds of children playing, buses unloading and bells ringing would be heard near a school on a crisp, autumn morning. But neighbors of Wilson Elementary School might have heard a different sound Oct. 31. As they walked a lap around the school, students shouted, “Hugs, not drugs!” and “Just say […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Gary L. Elliott
Gary Lee Elliott, 56, of Mulberry, died Nov. 10, 2014. He was a deacon at Lone Oak Baptist Church in Plant City. He loved his family and church. He enjoyed hunting, softball and golf. He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Pamela Sapp Elliott; children, Dudley Lee Elliott (Jessica), Denise Renee Elliott and […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Robert Johnson
Robert “Bob” Johnson, 73, of Lithia, died Nov. 10, 2014. He was a loving husband, father, papa, brother and friend to many. He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Lois; children, Michelle Hall (Cam), Kimberly McLendon (Eddie) and Robert “Bob” Johnson II; grandsons, Cory, Dustin, Daylan, Hunter, Tanner, Kadyn (mother, Laura) and Kingston […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Ruth M. Brown
Ruth M. Brown, 84, of Plant City, died Oct. 28, 2014, at her home. Born July 15, 1930, in Atlantic, Idaho, she was the daughter of the late Jacob and Milda Hass Pieken. She was the wife of Howard Brown for more than 60 years; He survives. She was a member of Hope Lutheran Church, […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Lavada Hall
Lavada “Vadie” Hall, 81, of Plant City, died Nov. 13, 2014. She enjoyed bingo, cooking, fishing and collecting eagles. She is survived by her children, Judy Browder, Glendale Turner, David Newell (Patty), Robert Newell and Thomas Adams; brother, Chuck Turner (Gertha); and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her children, Rickey […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Claude D. Dennis
Claude Durell Dennis, 69, of Dade City, died unexpectedly at his home Nov. 17, 2014. He is survived by his wife, Vicky; daughters, Ronda (Rick) and Angela (Pat); brothers, Howard, Julian and Franklin (Janice); sister-in-law, Lori (Wayne); mother-in-love, Ruby; grandchildren, Brad (Kassi), Ciara (Jason), Tyler (Destini), Brittany (Rob), Ricky (Julia), Cori (George), Jacob and Kyle […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Irene L. Carter
Irene L. Carter, 84, of Plant City, died Nov. 16, 2014. Mrs. Carter was born in Keokuk, Iowa, to George Edward and Ella Louise Schwab. She was a member of First United Methodist Church of Plant City and enjoyed volunteering for the church and the community. Mrs. Carter was a lifetime St. Louis Cardinals fan. […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Steven Rollins
Steven Rollins, 38, of Plant City, died Nov. 10, 2014. He is survived by his wife of eight years, Amber Nicole Kirby Rollins; children, Kaitlin, Kairstin, Kodi and Brooklyn; parents, Gary and Jan Rollins; brother, Jared (Jeania); father-in-law and mother-in-law, Troy and Lisa Kirby; brother-in-law, Troy Jr.; niece, Makenzie; nephews, Austin and Dylan; and many […]
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