Mary Simmons Davis, 90, of Plant City, and born in Turkey Creek, died Oct. 15, 2015. She is survived by her husband of 61 years, Charles L. Davis Sr.; children, Leighton Davis Jr., of Plant City, Brenda Bryan (Tommy), of New Zion, and Katie Durstanti (Stuart), of Bowling Green. She was preceded in death by […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Ione June Skala
Ione June Skala, 98, of Plant City, died Oct. 16, 2015 at Community Care Center. A native of Mackey, Idaho, Ms. Skala was the daughter of Roy and Pearl West DeLambo. She is survived by her son, Frank Skala Jr.; daughter, Pamela DeLambo; five grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. The family will be having private services. […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Patricia Weary Lyle
Patricia Wearly Lyle, 71, of Plant City, died Oct. 21, 2015. Mrs. Lyle was born in Tampa to Clifford B. Weary and Lora (Ludwig) Weary. She was a lifelong resident of the Plant City area. She was a homemaker and loved flowers, butterflies and cats. She was a member of Knights Baptist Church. She is […]
Continue ReadingVisions Golf submits new plans for Walden Lake
Visions Golf, the company that owns the two 18-hole golf courses in the Walden Lake community, has submitted plans to City of Plant City staff regarding the closed Hills golf course. The plan submitted is not official, and is just to receive feedback from staff. The revised plans include an assisted living facility that would be a […]
Continue ReadingOUR TOWN: Wilson Elementary School receives Yoobi school supplies
Wilson Elementary School students were in for a treat on Wednesday, Oct. 21. Principal Gina Becker and Assistant Principal Angela Nerti, along with representatives from SunCoast Credit Union, went to each classroom with Yoobi school supplies. Each student received a ruler, a pair of scissors, colored pencils and pencil sharpeners, among other supplies. SunCoast Credit […]
Continue ReadingHaley’s Heart
On Monday, Oct. 12, Lisa Brown’s two-bedroom apartment off of Alexander Street was mostly packed for a move two days later. A pile of brown cardboard boxes were stacked in the corner. The living room furniture had been stowed away, save for an entertainment set and two worn chairs. Lisa Brown’s 12-year-old daughter, Haley Brown, […]
Continue ReadingLet’s do the Monster Dash
Zombies, witches and monsters galore will follow mortals down the trails of Alderman’s Ford Park Saturday, Oct. 31, in support of two local causes. The first FRANkenstein 5K Fun Run & WOD-O-Ween will be hosted by CrossFit Plant City on Halloween morning. The event, named after a common CrossFit workout, will include a 5K and […]
Continue ReadingFirst phase of polo field approved
At the Monday, Oct. 19, Walden Lake Community Association meeting, the WLCA voted to approve the first phase of construction and added amenities on the community’s polo field, located on Griffin Boulevard. The motion passed with a vote of 6-2. The WLCA’s budget for this year allocated $50,000 for the project. The biggest aspect of […]
Continue ReadingDancing with the Locals: Mike and April Ferry
Mike and April Ferry have been married for just over one year, but the couple has known each other since their days at Marshall Middle School. After losing touch when they parted ways for high school, they reconnected years later, when Mike Ferry sent April Ferry a Facebook message. They’ve been together ever since. On […]
Continue ReadingA Passion for Purple
It’s been a little over two years since Tiffany Lamar was found dead, one day before her 25th birthday, at her home at Plant City’s Woodbridge Apartments. David Coleman, Tiffany Lamar’s boyfriend and the father of two of her children, was arrested and charged with second degree murder for her death. On Saturday, Oct. 31, […]
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