Benito Lubrano Jr. submitted this photo of Plant City’s new train viewing platform. “This photo was taken on a Nokia Lumina with Windows 7 phone, no effects, just a full moon (on a) cool evening,” he said. “Perfect, awesome addition to historic downtown Plant City, a rail fan’s dream.” The Plant City Times & Observer, […]
Continue ReadingTurkey Creek Middle holds U-pick event
The Turkey Creek Middle School FFA Strawberry Project, sponsored by Astin Farms and Astin Strawberry Exchange, is under way. Turkey Creek is celebrating National FFA Week by having a Relay for Life Strawberry You Pick from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 15 and 22. All proceeds will go to the Relay for Life […]
Continue ReadingCops Corner 02.13.14
The following information was gathered from incident and arrest reports obtained from the Plant City Police Department. JAN. 12 TECH TAKEN 600 block of West Ball Street. Vehicle Burglary. The victim stated someone damaged the door to his white 2002 Ford van and stole a KIU brand electronic tablet from the van. The tablet was […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Mary Anderson
Mary Anderson, 84, of Valrico, died Feb. 3. She enjoyed being with her friends for social events. She was lovingly referred to as “Mom” and “Aunt Mary” by many and will be greatly missed. She is survived by her children, George Anderson Jr., Kathy Georgia and Craig Anderson (Mary); grandchildren, Wendy (Danny), Jennifer (Mike), Christopher, […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Charlotte Bischoff
Charlotte Bischoff, 89, died Jan. 22. Born in Louisville, Ky., she grew up in Camp Taylor and attended Holy Family School. She earned her beautician’s license in 1947, after working for Consolidated Vultee on the military aircraft for World War II. She enjoyed quilting and crocheting, but, most of all, loved being with her family, […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Elizabeth Rose Buti
Elizabeth Rose Buti, 94, died Jan. 27 in Brandon. She was born Nov. 6, 1919, in Tonawanda, N.Y., to Alexander and Elizabeth (Elek) Buti. Mrs. Buti worked for more than 30 years as a civil servant for the U.S. government. She was a member of Christ the King Catholic Church in Tampa. She is survived […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Jeanne Rauner Edwards
Jeanne Rauner Edwards, 82, of Lakeland, died Feb. 3. She was born in Detroit and moved as a teenager with her parents to Plant City. She graduated from Plant City High School and Florida Southern College, where she earned a degree in music. She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Charles L. Edwards; […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Vickie D. Gilmore
Vickie D. Gilmore, 60, of Lithia, died Feb. 3. She is survived by children, Jason Johnston (Rachael) and Kristy Guasto (Gary); grandson, Bradley Guasto; and siblings, Cindy Luker Ciccarello Evers (Larry), Glenn Luker, Robin Luker and Amber Norris (Douglas); and loving nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Gilmore; brother, […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Larry Clyde Harwell
Larry Clyde Harwell, 69, of Plant City, died Feb. 6, at St. Joseph Hospital, in Tampa. Born Nov. 6, 1944, he was the son of the late Gordon and Lilly Harwell. Mr. Harwell owned Larry Harwell Excavation, attended Westside Baptist Church and was an avid drag racer and pool player. He is survived by son, […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Jessie Herring
Jessie Herring, 80, died Feb. 1 in Tampa. Mr. Herring was born Oct. 15, 1933, in Alapaha, Ga., to Eugene and Agnes (Harper) Herring. He married Marilyn (Clark). Mr. Herring retired as ball mill operator for American Lacquer. He was a member of Sharon Baptist Purity Church in Cork. He is survived by his wife […]
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