Dorothy Hentka Kenzie, 87, died Dec. 15, 2013, at Health Center of Plant City. Born Feb. 5, 1926, in Cleveland, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Caroline Glowacki Hentka. She was the wife of the late Chester Kenzie. Mrs. Kenzie was a member of St. Clement Catholic Church and also of […]
Continue ReadingWalter ‘Bud’ Sias Stratton
Walter “Bud” Sias Stratton, 88, of Plant City, died Jan. 13, 2014. Born on Aug. 29, 1925, in Winchester, Mass., he was the son of the late Elmer and Leora (Gilman) Stratton. He shared 65 years of marriage with his beloved wife, Eleanor “Ellie” LaFleur Stratton, who survives. Mr. Stratton was a World War II […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Mabel I. Valentin
Mabel I. Valentin, 92, died Jan. 12, 2014, in Ruskin. Funeral services were Jan. 15, at Wells Memorial & Event Center, Plant City. Condolences may be made at wellsmemorial.com.
Continue ReadingJames Brian ‘Big B’ Williams
James Brian “Big B” Williams, 41, of Plant City, died Jan. 10, 2014. Born April 10, 1972, in Tampa, he was the son of Jimmy Williams and the late Geraldine Mier Williams. Mr. Williams was lifelong resident of Plant City, a huge Florida State fan and loved to take his daughter to Disney. Survivors also […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Robert ‘Pete’ Young
Robert Pete Young, 85, of Plant City, died Jan. 18, 2014, at his home. Born Aug. 8, 1928 in Plant City, he was the son of the late T. D. Young and Leoma Pippin Young. He was predeceased by his son, Keith Young. Survivors include a brother, J. T. (Rosa Lee) Young; and sisters, Lorene […]
Continue ReadingUPDATE: Plant City man arrested in hit-and-run
Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office investigators arrested a Plant City man in connection to a hit-and-run accident Jan. 17, in Dover. According to Sheriff’s Office reports, Dannie Ray Dixon Jr., of Plant City, has been booked into the Orient Road Jail in Hillsborough County. He has been charged with one count of leaving the scene of a traffic crash […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Alicia and Charles Pruet
Alicia Sams Pruet, 83, of Plant City, died with her husband, Charles Clinton Pruet, Jan. 13, 2014. Born Sept. 15, 1930, in Lakeland, she was the daughter of the late Thomas Eason and Suan Lott Sharp Pruet. Mrs. Pruet was an active member of the Evangelical Presbyterian Church of Plant City, where she was active […]
Continue ReadingWinner: Erin Carter
Erin Carter sent us this breathtaking photo, which she calls, “Good Morning.” 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 […]
Continue ReadingMarshall FFA shines at contests
FFA students at Marshall Middle School brought home plenty of awards so far this year. In preparation for their sub-district Career Development Events, the students earned accolades in several categories: • Opening and Closing Ceremonies, first place. Team members include Destiny Cox, Alexa Diaz, Kenzie Shelby, Serenity Jopek-Miller, Zoe Odom, Reghan Telfer and Sienna Bradberry. […]
Continue ReadingCity approves revised Historic Preservation ordinance
Following feedback from residents regarding Plant City’s historic preservation ordinance, city commissioners approved Jan. 13 changes that further define the duration of the ordinance’s certificate of appropriateness, the document required during a renovation project in the city’s three historic districts. The ordinance now stipulates that a certificate of appropriateness is good for one year. However, […]
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