Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office Master Dep. Tyler Smith snapped this awesome photo off Knights Griffin Road. 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 Reading Bluegrass greats strum into Plant City
The Central Florida Bluegrass Association will host a two-day camping and bluegrass event April 25 to 26, at Boone’s Nursery, 1111 E. Sam Allen Road, Plant City. Camping and jamming begins Friday April 25. Music takes place April 26, beginning with JR & Cecil and Friends at 3 p.m.; The Cotton-Eyed Does at 4 p.m.; […]
Continue ReadingSt. Mary’s hosts springtime event
St. Mary’s Community Church will celebrate the season with its Springtime at Tiffany’s event at 5 p.m. Saturday, April 26, at the church, 907 E. Laura St., Plant City. The event will feature Denesha Bradley, the Rev. Timothy Knighten and Hillsborough County Public Schools’ Peggy Adams. Tickets are $10 for adults; children 10 and under […]
Continue ReadingDurant High presents comedy
Durant High School’s thespians will present “Captain Fantastic” at 7 p.m. April 24 to 26, in the high school auditorium, 4748 Cougar Path, Plant City. Tickets are $5. For more, call (813) 757-9075.
Continue ReadingPlant City Entertainment to present spring production
Plant City Entertainment will present “Sin, Sex, and the C.I.A.” from May 2 to 4, at the theater, 101 N. Thomas St.Doors open at 8 p.m. For more information, visit pceshows.com.
Continue ReadingObituary: Raymond L. Brown
Raymond L. Brown, 80, died April 13, 2014, in Plant City. Mr. Brown was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. He was an avid lover of arrowhead hunting and fishing. He retired after 41 years from Tampa Electric. He is survived by his wife of 31 years, Shirley; one son, Roger; three daughters, Renee, […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Carolyn Louise Frier
Carolyn Louise Frier, 62, of Lakeland, died April 14, 2014, at Lakeland Regional Medical Center. Born May 29, 1951 in Plant City, she was the daughter of the late Walter Frier and Nellie Lastinger Frier. She was a lifelong resident of Plant City and loved puzzle books. Survivors include a son, Douglas Frier; daughter, Tina […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Howard R. Hamil Jr.
Howard R. Hamil Jr., 82, died April 19, 2014, in Plant City. Hr. Hamil enjoyed restoring boats and was a member of the Florida Glasspar Club. He is survived by his wife, Nancy; son, Robert; stepdaughters, Patricia Dyess (Leo) and Debra Mellon (Michael); stepson, Joseph Lewis; brother, Ronald; four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. He is […]
Continue ReadingObituary: John (Jack) R. Jones Jr.
John (Jack) R. Jones Jr., 93, died March 30, 2014. A U.S. Navy veteran of World War II, Mr. Jone retired after 30 years with IBM. He was preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, Mary; grandson, John; and two stepdaughters, Sandra and Shirley. Survivors include his wife, Marcella; son, J. Robert Jones […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Charles Fredrick Norris
Charles Fredrick Norris, 77, of Plant City, died April 16, 2014, at his home, in Plant City, after a lengthy illness. He was born Aug. 7, 1936, in Newell, W. Va. He was the son of the late Robert W. Norris and Olive (Stephens) Norris. He graduated in 1954, from Wells High School. Mr. Norris […]
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