Vanguard Attorneys recently presented $1,000 to Plant City High School in honor of the accomplishments of KellyanneHurst. The award is to be used by athletic departments to enhance the competitive sports programs. The Vanguard Award is given to a student athlete that is also involved in community service. The award is open to student athletes […]
Continue ReadingPlant City to host brick ceremony
Plant City Armed Forces Memorials Foundation will host a dedication ceremony for the latest engraved commemorative bricks for Plant City’s Veterans Memorial Monument Park. The ceremony will take place at 11:30 a.m. Monday, Feb. 24, at the park. The public is invited. To date, about 750 bricks have been engraved and installed. The engraved bricks […]
Continue ReadingSix to vie for open Walden Lake seats
In less than two months, the board that governs the Walden Lake community will have at least two new members. Six Walden Lake residents have announced their candidacies for the Walden Lake Community Association’s three open seats. Two existing board members, Treasurer Karen Olson and Director Steve Swantek, are leaving the board. WLCA Secretary Heather […]
Continue ReadingCops Corner 02.20.14
The following information was gathered from incident and arrest reports obtained from the Plant City Police Department. JAN. 13 HIBISCUS HURLED 4700 block of North Dawn Meadow Court. Domestic Violence. The suspect was arguing with his wife, the victim. He became angry and threw a potted plant at the victim, who was able to move […]
Continue ReadingWinner: April Farkas
April Farkas submitted this photo of Plant City famous strawberry water tower. 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 certificate to The Corner Store! […]
Continue ReadingBill Dodson kicks off 2014 campaign
Longtime Plant City Commissioner Bill Dodson kicked off reelection campaign with a breakfast Feb. 13, at Johnson Barbeque. Dodson has been in continuous service to the City of Plant City for more than 39 years. He first arrived in Plant City in 1974 and worked as assistant city manager. His professional work experience includes a […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Larry Leveson
Larry Leveson, 73, died Feb. 15, 2014, at South Florida Baptist Hospital, in Plant City. Born March 20, 1940, Mr. Leveson was a graduate of Miami Edison High School and a U.S. Air Force veteran. Surviving family members include Harris Leveson III, Rhonda Morton, Sabrina and Keith Wade, Lynda and Jeff Buchanan, Bernie and Toni […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Dr. James R. Hoover
Dr. James R. Hoover, 72, of Plant City, died Feb. 10, 2014. Born Dec. 30, 1941, Mr. Hoover was a graduate of Plant City High School, the University of Florida and the University of Maryland Dental School. Following graduation, he returned to Plant City for a life of service to the community he loved. He […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Edwin Lee Dekle
Edwin Lee Dekle, 79, of Lakeland, died Feb. 11, 2014. He was a U.S. Army veteran, a member of the Ham’s Amateur Radio Club of Polk County, devoted Gators fan and husband of 49 years to his wife, Betty (Lassiter), who survives. Other survivors include three daughters, Debbie Ross (Kenny), Linda Turner (George) and […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Barbara (Dowling) Easterbrooks
Barbara (Dowling) Easterbrooks, 66, eldest daughter of Elmer and Eunice Dowling (deceased), and mother to her only child, Bridget, 47, died Feb. 11, 2014. Mrs. Easterbrooks was a highly educated, beautiful and outspoken woman to be lovingly remembered by all. She is survived by her husband of 26 years, Eugene; her caring son-in-law, Michael; three […]
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