Wanda Glenn, 89, of Plant City, died Dec. 20, 2013. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church, in Lakeland. She owned Wanda’s Beauty Shop, where she made beautiful people more beautiful. She was preceded in death by her, husband Bryan Turner Glenn; daughter-in-law, Belen Glenn; and uncle, Chris Mize. She is survived by her […]
Continue ReadingObituary: James Devon ‘Bubba’ Sheffield
James Devon “Bubba” Sheffield, 47, died Dec. 20, 2013. He was a lifelong resident of Plant City. Born on Jan. 24, 1966, to Roy and Betty (Blanton) Sheffield, he was a volunteer and then became captain of the Midway Fire Department for the last 12 years. He is survived by his parents, Roy and Betty […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Reginald ‘Grampy’ Mayo
Reginald “Reggie” “Grampy” Mayo, 75, of Plant City, died Dec. 20, 2013. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, served in Korea and a member of the Masonic Order. He was a generous man who always put more “water in the soup,” sharing with an open heart. He loved his family, and he enjoyed […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Bobby Gene Waters
Bobby Gene Waters, 80, of Plant City, died Dec. 21, 2013, at South Florida Baptist Hospital, in Plant City. Born Jan. 24, 1933, in Nocatee, he was the son of the late Euell and Ola Hill Waters. He was the husband of Karen Horne Waters, who survives. Bobby served 1951 to 1954 as a PVT-2 […]
Continue ReadingCourt gets $1.5M offer for Red Rose Inn & Suites
Despite a signed offer of $1.5 million for Plant City’s Red Rose Inn & Suites, the future of the hotel and banquet center still remains unclear. Last week, Louis Spiro, who lists a Pinellas Park address, agreed to buy the Red Rose for $1.5 million. However, as of press time Dec. 23, that deal had […]
Continue ReadingMotorcyclist dies in Plant City crash
A motorcyclist died after a crash Thursday afternoon in Plant City, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. According to FHP reports, at 3:55 p.m., a GMC Envoy, driven by 20-year-old Julia Lopez, of Plant City, was traveling east on U.S. 92, west of Robinson Orange Park. Lopez swerved to avoid traffic stopped ahead. As she swerved, […]
Continue ReadingArchives names council member
Ed Verner, president of the Plant City Photo Archives & History Center, announced James R. McDaniel as a new member of the center’s Advisory Council. McDaniel is a graduate of Marshall High School, and received his bachelor’s degree in speech communication and English and his master’s degree in communication from the University of South Florida. […]
Continue ReadingWLCA leaders discuss buying golf course
Attention Walden Lake residents: Want to own your own golf course and country club? If so, your chance may be coming. For the first time since the battle between Walden Lake residents and Walden Lake Golf & Country Club owner Visions Golf LLC erupted last summer, Walden Lake Community Association leaders have broached the subject […]
Continue ReadingJarrett-Scott commits to FFA
Jarrett-Scott Ford will sponsor the Built Ford Tough collegiate scholarship program for Durant, Plant City and Strawberry Crest high schools. Through this sponsorship, the Plant City dealership will help three FFA students attend college. To be eligible, FFA members must submit an online application at ffa.org and take the required signature page to Jarrett-Scott Ford […]
Continue ReadingCops Corner 12.19.13
The following information was gathered from incident and arrest reports obtained from the Plant City Police Department. NOV. 25 AT THE TOUCH OF A BUTTON 100 block of South Thackery Way. Vehicle and Residential Burglary. The victim reported that during the night, someone entered her unlocked car (parked in the driveway) and stole the garage-door remote […]
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