The Plant City Police Department continues to investigate a homicide that occurred overnight April 10, at 702 N. Woodrow Wilson St. Detectives have identified the victim as 36 year-old Wesley Tanner Reece, of Plant City. Reece, who suffered upper body trauma, was found dead by officers, while they were conducting a welfare check at the […]
Continue ReadingTomlin principal wins Frameworks award
Most adults likely remember their middle-school years as a time of unparalleled awkwardness. For many, those three years — sixth to eighth grade — often are the uncomfortable transition from childhood and onto a path toward adulthood. Which is precisely why Tomlin Middle School Principal Susan Sullivan adopted a curriculum into her school’s sixth-grade wheel that […]
Continue ReadingMy persistent bad luck with Tampa Bay teams
I don’t know what I was expecting. Every year, I do all of the smart-sports-guy analysis stuff that most in my profession do when filling out my NCAA tournament bracket: hours of research, video study and arguing with other sports guys over things like, “How the heck is anyone supposed to stop Creighton’s offense?” As […]
Continue ReadingObserver snags Local Media Association awards
The Plant City Observer/Plant City Times & Observer this week won five awards in the Local Media Association’s 2013 Editorial Contest, a national competition. Our awards include: First place: Best Sports Section First place: Best Feature — “A Chance to Change” Second place: Best Front Page Second place: Best Special Section — Summer Bucket List […]
Continue ReadingWinner: Ashlee Bradberry
Reader Ashlee Bradberry, 20, sent us this close-up image of Plant City’s famous fruit. 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 and receive a $10 gift […]
Continue ReadingHorse-ready country property tops March sales in Plant City
A horse-ready home topped all residential real-estate transactions in March. The home at 8711 W. Knights Griffin Road sold for $335,000. Built in 1974, the home has three bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 2,100 square feet of living area. The property also includes a three-stall barn, tack room, fenced pastures, creek and pond on […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Edna Catherine Barton
Edna Catherine Barton, 92, died March 31, 2014. She was born in Plant City and was a lifelong resident of the area. For many years, she was a volunteer at Plant City Health Care and at First United Methodist Church. She was predeceased by her husband, Victor Barton. Survivors include her daughter, Julia Russell, of […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Sarah Elizabeth Davis
Sarah Elizabeth Davis, 88, of Plant City, died April 1, 2014. She was born in Dothan, Ala. Mrs. Davis was a member of Polk City Baptist Church, enjoyed gardening and crafts, was an avid collector, a fabulous cook, and was loved by all. Survivors include one son, Jim Davis (Mary); one daughter, Loretta Clark; nine […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Waldemar Kazimierz Dyk
Waldemar (Walter) Kazimierz Dyk died March 31, 2014. He was born Jan. 5, 1955, in Gdynia, Poland, to Zbyszek and Aleksandra (Berger) Dyk. With his sister, Jasia, they emigrated in 1961, to the United States. In 1972, at age 17, he joined the U.S. Marines, 2nd Battalion, 4th Marines, and served until 1978. In 1977, […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Purvis Harlon Ham
Purvis Harlon Ham, 99, died April 6, 2014. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 76 years, Elsa Andrews Ham; and son-in-law David Fulwood. The Hams served God at several Assembly of God churches in the Plant City area, ending their journey with the Rev. Daniel Braddock, at First Assembly of God, […]
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