The University of South Florida radio talk show, “People, News & Fashion” will spend Thanksgiving serving food to those in need in Plant City. The show, along with several businesses in Plant City and Lakeland, will host a Thanksgiving Breakfast from 8 to 10 a.m. at Mt. Olive Baptist Church, 604 W. Ball St., Plant […]
Continue ReadingOBSERVED: One dad’s list of reasons to give thanks
In the past few months, I’ve had some deep, late-night discussions with a good friend. We’ve talked everything from politics and religion to relationships and parenting. As the year steam-rolled into the holiday season, I began thinking about my 2013. I always think of the annual calendar as a mountain climb, and here I am, […]
Continue ReadingPlant City Photo Archives to present films
The Plant City Photo Archives and History Center recently was awarded a set of four films chronicling the history of the civil rights movement. The films together are titled, “Created Equal: America’s Civil Rights Struggle,” and were selected for this program by The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History with support from the National Endowment […]
Continue ReadingWinner: Nancy Polk
Nancy Polk took this photo stunning photo of a Plant City sunset using her smartphone. 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 ReadingCity to consider sale of alcohol at McCall Park
The Plant City Commission will consider changing its ordinance regarding the sale of alcoholic beverages during special events held at McCall Park and the Train Depot. The commission is scheduled to discuss the change at its next meeting at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 9, at the Nettie Berry Draughon Municipal Building, 302 W. Reynolds St. […]
Continue ReadingWCLA leaders seeking polo field feedback
Attention Walden Lake homeowners: Would you like to see new uses or amenities on the community polo field? Now is your chance to provide your input. Following a proposal to make improvements to the dog park parking lot, Walden Lake Community Association Director Bob Hunter asked the board at its Nov. 18 meeting to consider […]
Continue ReadingCops Corner 11.28.13
The following information was gathered from incident and arrest reports obtained from the Plant City Police Department. NOV. 4 MEAN TRICK 500 block of East Renfro Street. Petit Theft. The victim stated that on Halloween, she left her Huawei cell phone at her house on the couch and left to go trick-or-treating with her children. […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Rachel V. Blanton
Rachel V. Blanton, 86, died Nov. 15, 2013. She was born Dec. 1, 1926, in Shady Grove, to Simon and Elizabeth (Slaughter) Walters. She married Marvin E. Blanton, who is deceased. Mrs. Blanton was a homemaker and attended the Landmark Baptist Church. She is survived by a son, Samuel E. (Beverly); a daughter, Nadine White; […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Harold Richard Cook
Harold Richard Cook, 72, of Plant City, died Nov. 18, 2013, in St. Petersburg. He was born July 12, 1941, to the late Robert William Cook and Gladys (Cowden) Cook, in Plant City. He was a farmer/rancher. Survivors include his sister-in-law, Mary Cook, of Plant City; and many nieces and nephews. Mr. Cook also was […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Thomas P. Halligan III
Thomas P. Halligan III, 58, of Plant City, died Nov. 11, 2013. He was born in Gettysburg, Pa. He was a gunsmith, a proud member of the National Rifle Association, a volunteer for Unity in the Community and a friend of Bill W. for more than 25 years. He poured his heart into helping others. […]
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