Amanda Morgan, 82, of Plant City, died Sept. 4, 2013. She was born March 20, 1931, to the late Samuel and Donnie Bell Patterson Siders. Mrs. Morgan was a lifelong resident of Hillsborough County, a member of the Full Gospel Tabernacle of Plant City and enjoyed being a loving grandmother to her grandchildren, Survivors include […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Parklyn G. Lewis
Parklyn G. Lewis, 74, of Plant City, died Sept. 3, 2013. She loved her family. She is survived by daughters, Janet L. Benton (Marty) and Judy L. Lewis; grandchildren, Marty E. Benton (Valerie), and Brandi D. Benton; siblings Donald Andrews, Hazel Waltman (Bob), Jerry Wiggins (Pat), Clayton Wiggins (Barbara) and Joseph Wiggins; sister-in-law, Betty Sue […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Mary Louise Cannon
Mary Louise Cannon, 72, of Brandon, died Sept. 5, 2013. She was born in Pembroke, Mass., and moved with her family to the Tampa area as a teenager. She was a graduate of Sacred Heart Academy, attended the University of Florida and later earned her bachelor’s degree in business management. She was a production planner […]
Continue ReadingWinner: Jessica Legg
Jessica Legg shared this adorable photo of her daughters, Kylie and Annie, embracing their inner entrepreneurs by running a lemonade stand. The Plant City Times & Observer, State Farm Insurance agent Tony Lee and The Corner Store have partnered to host the I Love Plant City Photo Contest. Winners will have their photo featured […]
Continue ReadingWinner: Jesse Carr
Jesse Carr, a building official with Plant City, sent us this beautiful shot of a rainbow. Carr calls this photo, “After the Storm.” The Plant City Times & Observer, State Farm Insurance agent Tony Lee and The Corner Store have partnered to host the I Love Plant City Photo Contest. Winners will […]
Continue ReadingIt’s Read Everywhere: Washington, D.C.
Ione Townsend and Sherri Gay shared their hometown newspaper to U.S. Rep. Dennis Ross July 23, in Washington, D.C. Snap a photo of you with the paper at your destination of choice and email it to Managing Editor Michael Eng, meng@plantcityobserver.com. Make sure you include your full name and where the photo was taken.
Continue ReadingIt’s Read Everywhere: Quincy, Ill.
Lincoln: Judy G. Connell, visiting her son and family in Quincy, Ill., took her favorite newspaper to Washington Park, the site of the famous Oct. 13, 1858, Lincoln-Douglas debate. Snap a photo of you with the paper at your destination of choice and email it to Managing Editor Michael Eng, meng@plantcityobserver.com. Make sure you include your […]
Continue ReadingIt’s Read Everywhere: Oval Office (Dallas)
Ashley, Piper and Trey Stevens, and Jodi Evan and Eric Stevens snapped this photo at the Oval Office, at the George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum, in Dallas. Snap a photo of you with the paper at your destination of choice and email it to Managing Editor Michael Eng, meng@plantcityobserver.com. Make sure you include your […]
Continue ReadingIt’s Read Everywhere: Maine
After enjoying some lobster bisque, Mac and Cookie Smith decided to read the Observer in Stonington, Maine. Snap a photo of you with the paper at your destination of choice and email it to Managing Editor Michael Eng, meng@plantcityobserver.com. Make sure you include your full name and where the photo was taken.
Continue ReadingIt’s Read Everywhere: Prague
Greater Plant City Chamber of Commerce President Marion Smith caught up on all her hometown news while touring the Old Royal Palace, part of the Prague Castle, Prague, Czech Republic. Snap a photo of you with the paper at your destination of choice and email it to Managing Editor Michael Eng, meng@plantcityobserver.com. Make sure you include […]
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