Randall L. Cooper, 54, of Plant City, died Oct. 30, 2014. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. He is survived by his children, Randall L. Cooper Jr. (Marie), of Stuart, Justin Don Cooper (Jessica), of Plant City, Amy Jo Cooper, of Plant City and Alexis Ariana Cooper, of Plant City; mother, Helen Davis, of Plant City; […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Leucadia Ramirez
Leucadia Ramirez, infant daughter of Juve Marcos and Leucadia Ramirez, died Oct. 31, 2014, at South Florida Baptist Hospital in Plant City. The family is planning private services. Online condolences may be made to the family at HaughtFuneralHome.com.
Continue ReadingObituary: Joseph S. Weaver
Joseph S. Weaver, 83, of Brandon, died Oct. 30, 2014. He was a veteran of the U.S. Coast Guard, and he retired from CSX Railroad. He was a graduate of the University of South Florida, earning a B.A. in Business Administration. He loved his family, and enjoyed the Gators, music and gardening. He is survived […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Robert ‘Glenn’ Lofley
Robert “Glenn” Lofley, 70, of Seffner, died Oct. 26, 2014. He was a retired union pipe fitter and an inventor. He was a member of the Shriners and Landmark Baptist Church in Seffner. He loved his family, and enjoyed his friends. He is survived by his wife, Donna Lofley; children, Robert “Glenn” Lofley Jr. (Danielle), […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Juanita S. Raulerson
Juanita S. Raulerson, 90, died Oct. 12, 2014, in Orange Park, surrounded by her family. She was born in Plant City, and retired from the Division of Forestry after 25 years of service. Mrs. Raulerson traveled all over the United States and had interest in history, especially family history. Her family was scattered from Florida, […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Hazel M. Rouse
Hazel Marie Rouse, 66, of Tampa, died Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2014. A native and life-long resident of the Tampa area, she was a member of New Hope Worship Center in Plant City and retired from Verizon. She is survived by her brother, John H. (Catherine) Rouse; sisters, Laura Rouse (Berkley) Jacobs and Mary Rouse Horne; […]
Continue ReadingCourtyard Bazaar offers eclectic arts and gifts
For Plant City’s enthusiasts of art, gifts and collectibles, a new shop has come to town to offer something for nearly any taste. Courtyard Bazaar opened this month on Reynolds Street in Historic Downtown in the former Brown’s Floral space. Unlike many of its neighbors that sell antiques, Courtyard Bazaar offers mostly contemporary items, though […]
Continue ReadingChurch offers faithful fitness event
New Beginnings Baptist Church is offering an active, upbeat event where participants can worship God with both spirit and body, and help support the church’s youth group. Praize Kraze is a fitness class similar to Zumba, but it sets modest moves to Christian music. The ministry has instructors throughout the country, but Gina Napolitano offers […]
Continue ReadingFamily raises money for cancer expenses
Last spring, Mary Wendt, 61, began having significant health problems that were at first unexplained. She contracted pneumonia twice, and then her kidneys began to show signs of failure. Her daughter, Melanie Wendt, took her to the hospital, where physicians performed a CT scan. The diagnosis shocked her. She appeared to have multiple myeloma, a […]
Continue ReadingCity plans for transportation improvements
City engineers and other officials are busy with a number of transportation-related projects, some of which will be completed within weeks and others that have longer-term due dates. RAILWAYS Construction will start soon on a railroad spur to service Highland Packaging Solutions, a local plastics manufacturing company. The $250,000 project is being funded by a […]
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