Jeanette Learnahan, 91, of Plant City, died July 22, 2013, at her Plant City home. She was born May 19, 1922, in Chicago. She was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Learnahan. Survivors include her sons, Michael, Gene (Karen), James and Kenneth (Deme); daughter, Kathy Moon; 11 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. A funeral service […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Ronald ‘Ronnie’ Smith
Ronald “Ronnie” Smith, 66, of Plant City, died July 25, 2013. He was the son of the late James R. and Delores Young Smith. Mr. Smith was a retired boilermaker, a U.S. Navy veteran and a member of Plant City’s First Baptist Church. He enjoyed fishing, hog hunting, bicycle riding and his German shepherds. Survivors […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Eunice Trapnell
Eunice Trapnell, 83, of Plant City, died July 29, 2013. She was a loving wife, mother and Nana. She is survived by her children, James (Dottie) and Bill (Cheryl); grandchildren, Thad Trapnell, Theresa Stein (Josh), Heather Trnka (John) and Tyler Trapnell; great-grandchildren, Will, Savannah, Caden, Jackson, Joshua, Julianne and Dominic; and sisters, Doris Levins and […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Heral Duane Van Hook
Heral Duane Van Hook, 65 of Plant City died July 22, 2013, at home. Born Nov. 8, 1947, in Goshen, he was the son of the late Wallace and the late Dorothy Eggleston Van Hook. He was the husband of Diane Carrick Van Hook, who survives. Online condolences may be made at haughtfuneralhome.com.
Continue ReadingCommissioners advocate for bench removal
If Plant City commissioners have their way, the menacing bench advertisement featuring “Game of Thrones” character The Hound soon will be removed from James L. Redman Parkway. Along with every other Metro bench in the city. Commissioners directed city staff July 22, to draft a document to terminate the city’s longtime licensing agreement with Metropolitan […]
Continue ReadingUnderstanding Walden Lake’s Zoning
In the past month, Walden Lake residents have united in a stance against any potential redevelopment of their community’s golf courses and country club. They fear changing the amenities to town homes will affect their property values, and some say the current conditions of the courses already have done so. However, although General Manager Steve […]
Continue ReadingWeekend fire consumes Plant City home
Hillsborough County Fire Rescue crews responded to a two-story home Saturday, off Wilder Road. According to Fire Rescue reports, multiple units arrived at 1 p.m. July 20, to the home at 3408 Wilder Road, Plant City. Upon arrival, HCFR found a fully involved, two-story residential home. The crews were able to contain the fire and extinguish it. […]
Continue ReadingSt. Clement to host Christmas in July
Santa Claus may be a good five months away, but that’s not stopping the holiday cheer in Plant City. St. Clement Catholic Church will present its “Christmas In July Comedy Jam” at 7 p.m. July 20, in Father Cronin Hall, 1104 N. Alexander St. Tickets are $15 at the door; advanced tickets at $10. For […]
Continue ReadingResidents’ plea to WLCA: ‘You represent Walden Lake’
They came seeking answers but left perhaps with even more questions. About 100 residents attended the Walden Lake Community Association’s meeting July 15, at the HCC Plant City’s John R. Trinkle Center. The association invited residents to share their concerns regarding the future of the community’s two golf courses and country club, both currently owned […]
Continue ReadingTimes & Observer to launch Aug. 1
About a month ago, the Plant City Observer announced a new partnership with the Tampa Bay Times to produce the Plant City Times & Observer. The new version of your favorite community newspaper will begin publishing Aug. 1. What does this mean for you? It means a larger newspaper chock full of more of the […]
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