The women’s ministry of St. Mary’s Community Church is hosting its annual conference Sept. 20, open to both women and men, but it will have a different format from past years. In the past, all attendees gathered in the church annex and listened to consecutive lectures. Each speaker took a different approach but discussed the […]
Continue ReadingGala to benefit South Florida Baptist Hospital
Organizers of South Florida Baptist Hospital Foundation’s annual gala, Diamonds and Denim, hope this year’s event will generate about $90,000 for the foundation. The event is scheduled from 6:30 to 10 p.m. Sept. 25, at the Florida Strawberry Festival Expo Hall, 2301 W. Oak Ave., Plant City. “What people like the most about the event […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Dolores Jane Root
Dolores Jane Root, 81, of Lithia, and Smyrna, Del., died Sept. 7, 2014. She was born July 16, 1933. She was the wife of the late Leon Root. She was predeceased by brothers, Kenny Aulenbach and Robert Aulenbach; and sister, Marian Boyer. Survivors include sons, Leonard (Marjorie) Root Sr., and Kenneth (Sherry) Root; daughter, Brenda […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Dorothy E. Greer
Dorothy E. Greer, 73, of Plant City, died Sept. 7, 2014. She was pastor of Xtreme Ministries International and was owner of Dorothy E. Greer, Real Estate Broker. She is survived by her husband, Richard Greer Sr.; children, Donna Hendrix (Robbie), of Loganville, Ga., Penny Fuller (Tim), of Plant City, Jackie Bustle, of Quincy and […]
Continue ReadingObituary: John “Jackie” Henn
John “Jackie” Henn, 56, of Plant City, and formerly of Long Island, N.Y., died Sept. 5, 2014. He was a longtime honorary fireman with the Selden, N.Y. Volunteer Fire Department, and a parishioner of St. Clement Catholic Church, Plant City. He loved the New York Yankees, Yankees great Derek Jeter and “unburned” bacon cheeseburgers. He […]
Continue ReadingObituary: June Tatlow Didas Ambrose
June Tatlow Didas Ambrose died Aug. 30, 2014. Mrs. Ambrose was born Aug. 21, 1936, in Lydon Township, in western New York, the youngest daughter of Theodore (Ted) and Mabel (Ruback) Tatlow. She attended schools in Ischua and Olean, N.Y. She was the loving wife of Ralph Ambrose. Mrs. Ambrose worked for Savoy Construction Co. […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Carl Russ III
Carl Russ III, 24, of Bartow, died Sept. 3, 2014. He was a graduate of Durant High School, where he was a member of Troupe 5444. He enjoyed music, writing and developing video games. He created Carl’s Place Radio and published two parts of a book trilogy, “Tales of Aria.” He is survived by his […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Martin Allison “Marty” Waters
Martin Allison “Marty” Waters, 57, of Dover, died Sept. 6, 2014. He was a sergeant with the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office and retired after 23 years. He was a member of Sydney First Church of God. He spent his formative years traveling abroad with his U.S. Army family. He loved his family, and enjoyed hunting […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Ralph Arden Ambrose
Ralph Arden Ambrose died Aug. 30, 2014. Mr. Ambrose was born Sept. 26, 1930, in Plant City, the youngest son of Robert and Maude Ambrose. He was predeceased by his sons, Randy and Tony Ambrose; sister, Elizabeth Ambrose Brown; and brother, Forrest Ambrose. He was the loving husband of June Ambrose. He served with the […]
Continue ReadingNew city manager Mike Herr to start this month
When Mike Herr learned he had been chosen as Plant City’s new city manager, he was elated. This month, he is transitioning out of his current position in Tampa and preparing to step up to his leadership role in the Winter Strawberry Capital of the World. Herr’s first day as Plant City’s city manager will […]
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