Chris Luke submitted this photo he took in October, in Walden Lake. He titled it, appropriately, “Flash-Bang.” 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 ReadingObserver names Busch Gardens contest winner
We received dozens of amazing entries for our “Win Two Tickets to Christmas Town” contest, but James A. Beier’s entry stood out from the others. “My favorite Christmas carol is ‘Santa Claus is Coming to Town,’” he wrote. “My reason is I recently had an encounter with a little girl named, Brooklynn Santos, who was […]
Continue ReadingChurch of God shares season’s joy
The Plant City Church of God’s Sanctuary Choir shared its sweet sounds with area shoppers Dec. 7, at the Westfield Brandon shopping mall. The choir was positioned in the outdoor area near The Cheesecake Factory and Bahama Breeze and performed carols, such as “Silent Night” and “Joy to the World.” The church’s Worship Arts Ministry […]
Continue ReadingCops Corner 12.12.13
The following information was gathered from incident and arrest reports obtained from the Plant City Police Department. NOV. 18 GOLF CART CAPER 2000 block of Clubhouse Drive. Grand Theft. Unknown suspect(s) stole golf cart No. 61. STICKER SHOCK 1 Police Place. Theft. The victim came to the police department to report the theft of his […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Calvin M. Barron
Calvin M. Barron, 87 of Plant City, died Dec. 1, 2013. Survivors include his wife, Mae LaVerne Yancey Barron; children, Keith (Dwin) Barron, Sydney Barron, Stephanie (Dalton) Leighton and Sharon (Jimmy) Lanier; grandchildren, Delisa Hooper, Esther Cole, Melody Blanton, Heather Dunn, Marsha McCombs and John Lanier; great grandchildren, Chelsea Fordham, Leighton and Elizabeth Hooper, Drew, […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Ellis Lamar Hall
Ellis Lamar Hall, 74, died Dec. 4, 2013. He succumbed to complications after heart surgery. Mr. Hall was the son of GD and Lera Hall. Mr. Hall was a successful farmer, avid fisherman and hunter. He will be remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend. He is survived by his loving wife of 55 […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Mark W. Nicholson
Mark W. Nicholson, 56, died June 17, 2013. Born Oct. 21, 1956, in Plant City, he was the son of the late Betty Jean and Winfred W. Nicholson. A 1974 graduate of Plant City High School, Mr. Nicholson was a millwright, machinist and heavy-equipment operator. He is survived by his son, Brian Taylor, of Tampa; sister, Lydia […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Roger A. Conley
Roger A. Conley, 62, died Nov. 26, 2013, in Brandon. Mr. Conley was born in Colquitt County, Ga., to Walter Lee Jackson Conley and Esther L. (McIntire) Conley. He was a resident of Riverview. There are no services scheduled. Condolences may be made to the family at wellsmemorial.com.
Continue ReadingObituary: Cornelia ‘Nita’ Davis
Cornelia “Nita” Davis, 73, of Plant City, died Dec. 5, 2013. She is survived by her husband, Bob; children, Glenda, Janice, Roy, Karen (Gary) and Cindy (Frankie); siblings, Gene, Jimmy, Richard, Lib, Helen, Ruth, Jody and Shirley; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; and numerous other family and friends. A Celebration of Life was held Dec. […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Betty Rose Dyal
Betty Rose Dyal, 81, died on Dec. 2, 2013, at home. She was born March 9, 1932, in Jacksonville. She was a homemaker. She is survived by one son, Richard Dyal; two daughters, Janet Nolen and Deborah Zolkos; a brother, Franklin Bailey; two sisters, Mary McGee and Charlotte Rhoden; three grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. She […]
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