It is not hyperbole to say Stephanie Humphrey has an eye for details. The Plant City photographer opened recently her first studio, situated off Collins Street in Historic Downtown Plant City. It’s one large, open room, with dreamy natural light pouring in from the storefront windows and backdrops and portrait lighting situated at the back. […]
Continue ReadingBruton library features folk artist
Bruton Memorial Library is featuring Lakeland folk artist Rodney Hardee for the next month on its Art Wall. The library will host a Meet the Artist event from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 27, at the library, 302 W. McLendon St., Plant City. Hardee will be available to talk about his work and the […]
Continue ReadingCops Corner 10.24.13
OCT. 14 FUNNY MONEY 1900 block of South Frontage Road. Counterfeit Bill. The customer advised officers he was given a counterfeit bill as change at the convenience store. The bill was confiscated and impounded.. LUCKY GUESS? 700 block of South Gibbs Street. Residential Burglary. The victim advised an unknown suspect gained entry to her residence […]
Continue ReadingWinner: Shawn Speaks
Shawn Speaks, receptionist for Jarrett-Scott Ford, snapped this photo of a majestic bald eagle while on lunch break by the Sweetbay warehouse. Speaks calls this photo, “Fly By.” The Plant City Times & Observer, State Farm Insurance agent Tony Lee and The Corner Store have partnered to host the I Love Plant […]
Continue ReadingClub Hubbub 10.24.13
If your club would like to post announcements, email them to Associate Editor Amber Jurgensen, ajurgensen@plantcityobserver.com. + Plant City Daybreak Rotary Mark your calendar for an enjoyable evening with great food, local music, silent auction, drinks and cigars at Daybreak Rotary’s fourth annual Country Cracker Feast. The feast takes place at 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 25, […]
Continue ReadingWLCA leaders will host golf course workshop
After four months of following legal advice to remain silent, Walden Lake Community Association leaders decided Oct. 21, to host a workshop regarding the possible redevelopment of Walden Lake Golf & Country Club and the community’s two golf courses. “We would very much like to hold a workshop with all interested parties invited to talk […]
Continue ReadingYMCA launches new school readiness program
The classroom for a new early learning readiness program at the Lorena Jaeb Rainbow House is ready for students. Colorful blocks sit on top of toddler-size tables. Baby books, a kitchen play center and puzzles are just some of the learning tools ready to be utilized by children and caregivers in the community. The free […]
Continue ReadingEPC to host seminar on human trafficking
Evangelical Presbyterian Church will host a program to help stop human trafficking from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26, at 1107 Charlie Griffin Road. The program, called “Human Trafficking, What Can We Do?” will host a variety of speakers from Seven Rivers Presbyterian Church, Florida Coalition Against Human Trafficking, On Eagle’s Wings, Created […]
Continue ReadingFamily Friendly Festivities
FRIDAY, OCT. 25 Bailey Elementary Fall Harvest — takes place at 4:30 p.m. Oct. 25, at 4630 Gallagher Road. (813) 707-7531. Cork Elementary Treat Night — takes place from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Oct. 25, at the school, 3501 N. Cork Road. (813) 757-9353. Trapnell Elementary Fall Festival — takes place from 5 to 8 p.m. […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Ignatius P. Annalora
Ignatius P. Annalora, 83, of Plant City, died Oct. 18, 2013, at Winter Haven Hospital. Born Sept. 11, 1930, in Lockport, N.Y., he was the son of the late Fred and Mary Beaumonte Annalora. He was the husband of Betty Walker Annalora, who survives. Survivors also include sons, Danny (Sue) Annalora and Glenn (Mary) Annalora; […]
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