For the first time, residents of Plant City have an opportunity to learn how to become more eco-friendly and celebrate the natural resources the world has to offer, right here in town, for Earth Day. The Plant City Commons Community Garden is hosting Earth Day Fest, which is expected to become an annual event. “We […]
Continue ReadingBreaking Up With Food
On the second and third pages of Karen Gillman’s book, “It’s Never Too Late,” there is a stark contrast between two photos of her, taken 14 years apart. At first glance, it is difficult to even recognize that these photos are of the same woman. One of the photos was taken in 2000, while Gillman […]
Continue ReadingPlant City High School Planters host open house for new mural
A new work of art at Tomlin Middle School inspires students to be the best Tigers they can be. The new mural in the cafeteria is thanks to a group of alumni from Plant City High School who wanted to give back to the campus they used to call home. In 2013, Lynda Rogers Fuller, […]
Continue ReadingFire department receives tech grant
Plant City Fire Rescue has received a grant for $20,462.52, which will be used on technological upgrades that will enhance data collection capabilities. The grant came from federal funding appropriated by the Florida Department of Health and the Florida Department of Transportation. Plant City Fire Rescue will use the funds to purchase six new Panasonic […]
Continue ReadingNew Walden Lake leaders elected
At the Walden Lake Community Association’s annual meeting Thursday, April 9, residents voted for Jan Griffin, Dan Orrico and Dave Sollenberger to fill the three open positions on the board of directors. Griffin was reelected. Orrico and Sollenberger will take the places of Jim Chancey, who resigned last fall, and Bruce Rodwell, who had served […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Gloria Boll
Gloria Boll, 72, of Valrico, died April 11, 2015. She is survived by her husband of 44 years, Harry; children, Harry Boll Jr. (Vicki), Cindy Morrison (Danny), Sandra Thorn and David Boll (Pam); grandchildren, Dalton, Ryan, Brett, Natalie, Jamie, Rikki, Cynthia, Faith, Autumn and Gilbert; and brother, Elwood Wolf. She was preceded in death by […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Ida Webb Duckworth
Ida Webb Duckworth, 83, of Plant City, died April 11, 2015. She is survived by her daughters, Ruby Brady (Neal) and JoeAnn Grace (Dennis); grandchildren, Joe Madden (Mandy), John Niblett (Cimmeron) and Travis Grace (Amber); great-grandchildren, Heather, Justin, Katie, Hunter, Jeremiah, Albany and Grace; and siblings, Jim, Sara, Kermit, Roy, Marvin and Irene. She was […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Lynda Ruth Rogers Fuller
Lynda Ruth Rogers Fuller, 72, of Plant City, died April 7, 2015. Mrs. Fuller was a graduate of Plant City Senior High School. She enjoyed organizing many activities, including picnics, dinners and reunions for the class of ‘60, as well as the monthly class breakfast. Mrs. Fuller cared for others on a daily basis throughout […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Roxie Connelly
Salisbury-Roxie Purnell (Marie) Connelly, 75, died Sunday, March 29, 2015 at her son’s home in Plant City. Born in Bishopville, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Elisha and Linda (Waples) Purnell. She was a lifelong learner and educator for the Worcester County Public School System for 34 years. She was a dedicated member […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Ralph O’Neal Hendricks
Ralph O’Neal Hendricks, 80, died April 9, 2015, at his home. Mr. Hendricks was born in Boaz, Alabama, and moved to Plant City in 1957. He married Martha Wilkerson in 1958. He was a Marine Corps veteran and a captain with the Plant City Fire Department. In his spare time, he loved gardening. Surviving family members […]
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