Walden Lake resident Paul Jordan snapped this beautiful sunset shot. He calls it, “Sunset over Sutton Woods.” 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 […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Sylvia Gonzalez
Sylvia Gonzalez, 77, of Tampa/Plant City died Dec. 10, 2013. Born May 29, 1936, in Arcibo, Puerto Rico. She was the wife of the late Pedro Cruz. Also preceding in death are son, Humberto Gonzalez. Survivors include daughter, Janet Cruz; sisters, Daisy Collazo and Emelina Velez; six grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Funeral services were Dec. […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Michael E. Shaw
Michael E. Shaw, 61, of Plant City, died Dec. 6, 2013. Mr. Shaw was born in Sardinia, Ohio, to Earl Shaw and June (Shively) Shaw. He is survived by daughter, Amy Shaw; and other loving family members. A memorial service will be scheduled at a later date. Online condolences may be made to the family […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Johan ‘Chaucky’ Guevara
Johan “Chaucky” Guevara, 25, of Plant City, died Dec. 7, 2013. He is survived by his fiancee of eight years, Jessica; children, Anahi, Jennifer, Johan Jr., and Julian; parents, Maria Serrano and Sebastian Guevara; siblings, Frank, Cristela, Sebastian and Melissa; grandparents, Fidel and Herminia Serrano; and many loving family. A Celebration of Life was held […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Dorothy Kenzie
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. Also preceding in death are brothers, Bernard and Chester Wisniewski. Mrs. Kenzie was […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Lorence W. Tobin
Lorence W. Tobin, 75, of Plant City, died Dec. 14, 2013, of bone cancer. Mr. Tobin served in the U.S. Army and worked as a contractor. In retirement, his joy was with the children, driving a school bus. He also was a missionary in Jamaica. He is survived by daughter, Leigh Ann Tobin; and his […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Louise ‘Betty’ Webb
Louise “Betty” Webb died Sunday, Dec. 15, 2013. She was known for her meticulous ability to keep perfect books, her unrivaled chicken and dumplings, her expertise in all things related to camping, and for being able to produce any tool you needed from her handbag. Survivors include her brother, Al, and his wife, Dee; her […]
Continue ReadingPolice uncover drug operation at car dealership
The Plant City Police Department’s Special Investigations Unit, along with its Emergency Response Team, executed a search warrant at Strategic Auto Sales last week, netting one arrest, drugs and a firearm. The investigation into Strategic Auto Sales began when detectives received citizen complaints that one of the individuals associated with the business, located at 901 […]
Continue ReadingMan hospitalized after overnight house fire
A 72-year-old Plant City man was hospitalized after a home caught fire late last night. According to Hillsborough County Fire Rescue reports, a crew responded to a fire at about 11:30 p.m. Dec. 15, at the home at 2303 South Wiggins Road. The crew was flagged down by a 50-year-old female, who had her 72-year-old father lying in […]
Continue ReadingPlant City’s downtown parks to remain dry
Opponents of a proposed change in Plant City’s alcohol policy say city commissioners saved the very heart of the community when they opted not to allow beer and wine to be sold at events held at McCall Park and the newly named Robert W. Willaford Railroad Museum. Twenty residents, business owners and church leaders spoke […]
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