Erin Colleen Castro, 59, of Valrico, died June 7, 2013. Born Sept. 12, 1953, in Downey, Calif., she was the daughter of Jack Reiley and Lois Fults (Jon). She was the wife of Michael Castro. Mrs. Castro was a devout Christian and lived a fairy tale life for 10 years with her husband, Mike. Erin […]
Continue ReadingRIBBON CUTTING: GNC
The Greater Plant City Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting for GNC, June 18, at 2209 James L. Redman Parkway. Owner Todd Davis and manager RT Kendall can be found at the Walden Woods Shopping Center, just a few doors down from Publix on James L. Redman Parkway. GNC supplies nutritional supplements for health […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Harold Dean Boles
Harold Dean Boles, 79, of Plant City, died June 15, 2013, at Saint Joseph’s Hospital. Born February 23, 1934, in Cookeville, Tenn., he was the son of the late Willie Boles and the late Edna Campbell Boles. He was the husband of the late Eleanor McKee Boles. Mr. Boles served in the U.S. Army in […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Hazel E. Norman
Hazel E. Norman, 87, of Eustis, Fla., passed away on May 30, 2013. She was born Sept. 25, 1925, in Plant City. Survivors include her three sisters, Mrs. Elouise Thomas, Mrs. Inez Thomas and Mrs. Carolyn Johnson, all of Plant City; four children, Mr. Jim Norman, of Oviedo, Fla., Mr. Eddie Norman, of Eustis, Fla., […]
Continue ReadingRIBBON CUTTING: Origami Owl
The Greater Plant City Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting for Origami Owl. Candy Perkins is proud to announce the launch of her new business as an Independent Designer with Origami Owl Custom Jewelry, a fun and fashionable direct sales company with a unique twist. As an Independent Designer with Origami Owl, Candy holds […]
Continue ReadingRIBBON CUTTING: Kimeeruh’s Dream Closet
The Greater Plant City Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting for Kimeeruh’s Dream Closet Boutique, June 11, at 115 W. J. Arden Mays Blvd. Kimeeruh’s Dream Closet, owned by Steve and Tekelia Fox, features apparel that includes plus sizes, as well as accessories and lingerie. The boutique is designed to feel like an intimate […]
Continue ReadingWinner: Kathy Flemister
Kathy Flemister captured this beautiful shot of the sunlight shining through a spider web during one of her morning walks along Cowart Road. The Plant City Observer, State Farm Insurance agent Tony Lee and The Corner Store have partnered to host the I Love Plant City Photo Contest. Weekly winners will have […]
Continue ReadingWinner: Kristen Bateman
Zhang, a Cleveland Bay-and-Thoroughbred-cross filly, arrived May 23, at Black Dog Farm, in Plant City. Kristen Bateman snapped this photo shortly after she stood for the first time. Zhang and her mother, Maven, are doing fine. The Plant City Observer, State Farm agent Tony Lee and The Corner Store have partnered to host the […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Gaylon Lavon Morris
Gaylon Lavon Morris, 79, died May 19, 2013 in Riverview. She was born March 19, 1934. Mrs. Morris was a loving mother, a true lady who loved the Lord with all her heart, and was known as “Granny” to all who knew her. Survivors include her sons, Ronnie Morris (Joyce), Jim Morris (Trish); daughter, Sherri […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Edith Ramona Futch
Edith Ramona Futch, 71, of Plant City, died May 17, 2013, at Lakeland Regional Medical Center. Born October 21, 1941, in Lakeland, she was the daughter of the late Raymond Futch and the late Inez Roseborough Futch. She was a teller for a bank in Winter Haven and had retired from Publix Federal Credit Union. […]
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