The Health Center of Plant City will host a Vintage Car Show from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 9, at the center, 701 N. Wilder Road. The event will feature refreshments, live entertainment and, of course, plenty of classic rides. For more information, call (813) 752-3611.
Continue ReadingWasabi set to open next week
Residents may have noticed that Wasabi Japanese Steakhouse and Sushi Bar didn’t open in October. But, those who have been craving authentic Asian cuisine have nothing to fear: It is set to open Nov. 13. “Building inspections took a little longer than planned,” owner Franky Wu says. “It can take up to seven months to […]
Continue ReadingLocal restaurants to host special charity nights
In the spirit of the holidays, Fred’s Market and Johnson Barbeque will be hosting its first “Harvest for Our Local Community” campaign next week. Through the harvest, which takes place Nov. 11 to 14, patrons will be able to choose from a list of four local charities to which to donate 5% of their dinner […]
Continue ReadingCops Corner 11.07.13
The following information was gathered from incident and arrest reports obtained from the Plant City Police Department. OCT. 21 FULLY INVOLVED 1800 block of Turkey Creek Road. Structure Fire/Standby for Plant City Fire Rescue. Officers responded to the warehouse at the request of Plant City Fire Rescue. The entire warehouse, about 10,000 square feet, was […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Marilyn Joyce Blankinship
Marilyn Joyce Blankinship, 78 of Plant City, died Oct. 26, 2013, at Community Care Center, in Plant City. She was born May 3, 1935, in North Florida. She is survived by her son, James Warren. The family will have private services. Online condolences may be made to the family at haughtfuneralhome.com.
Continue ReadingObituary: Padme Lynn Fulbright
Padme Lynn Fulbright, infant of Amber Lynn and Raymond David Fulbright Sr., died Oct. 29, 2013. There are no services scheduled at this time. Online condolences may be made to the family at wellsmemorial.com.
Continue ReadingObituary: Edward Mitchell Keen
Edward Mitchell Keen, 78, of Plant City, died Nov. 2, 2013. Born, July 20, 1935, he was the son of the late Martin Keen and the late Avis Barber Keen. Mr. Keen was a member of Sharon Purity Baptist Church. Survivors include a brother, L. B. Keen; sisters, Alee Murray and Vernell Surrency; many nieces and […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Mary Conrad Lane
Mary Conrad Lane, 85, of Plant City, died Nov. 1, 2013. She retired from Mobil Chemical after 35 years and was a loyal member of Welcome Baptist Church. Mrs. Lane was a dedicated wife, mother and grandmother, who loved and adored her family, and her family deeply loved and adored her. She is survived by […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Demetra Jean Parent
Demetra Jean Parent, 77, of Plant City, died Oct. 30, 2013. She was born Sept. 20, 1936, to the late Nicholas and Anastasia Athos Panayes. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Louis Frank Parent Sr. Survivors include sons, James (Debra) Stewart, Jr., George (Kelly) Stewart and Steven (Wendy) Stewart; daughters, Nickoletta Stewart […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Julia ‘Judy’ Carol Royster Todd
Julia “Judy” Carol Royster Todd, 64, of Plant City, died Oct. 29, 2013. Mrs. Todd worked 31 years at Cork Elementary School in dietary services and retired in 2012. Her family was the center of her world, and her kindness and gentle spirit will always be cherished. She is survived by her husband of 25 […]
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