Musicians of all experience levels will strap their guitars, banjos and more for the annual CampGrass, a musical workshop sponsored by the Central Florida Bluegrass Association. For the first time, the event will be held at Boone’s Nursery, 3201 N. Maryland Ave., Plant City. A night of camping, jamming and a low-country boil on Sept. […]
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Hospital foundation kicks off fall fundraising season
Any town requires certain civic services to run, including a city hall, post office, schools and, of course, a hospital. Because of the rate medical technology advances, South Florida Baptist Hospital requires a steady stream of funds to ensure it offers the latest in health care. Established in 1995, the South Florida Baptist Hospital Foundation […]
Continue ReadingBack from the Black
There’s no denying Bart Butler is computer proficient. He surfs the web with ease, speedily switches screens and knows Microsoft Office better than most people who still have their eyesight. Butler lost his sight in 2005, from diabetes. But, with a résumé that includes positions such as captain for the Plant City Fire Department, a […]
Continue ReadingClub Hubbub 09.12.13
If your club would like to post announcements, email them to Associate Editor Amber Jurgensen, ajurgensen@plantcityobserver.com. + Plant City Lion’s Club Rick Norman was announced last week as the third vice president of the Plant City Lions Club. In his role, Norman will oversee parades, social committee and the club’s participation in new events, such as […]
Continue ReadingPlant City residents recount time in Switzerland
Switzerland is a lovely country. The first time I visited was in 1988, when I accompanied my aunt and uncle and one of my cousins on a business trip. I was fascinated with Switzerland and always hoped I would get to go back to visit. I never imagined that I would someday live there part-time. […]
Continue ReadingFAITH MATTERS: In social-media world, knowledge is not wisdom
There have been several important news events in the past few weeks and months. This summer, usually a slow time for news, has been a near constant barrage of stories of how our lives are changing and developing — politically and socially and, perhaps, spiritually. I spend a fair amount of time keeping up with the […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Viola Mae Williford
Viola Mae Williford, 84, of Dover, died Sept. 3, 2013. She loved her family. She is survived by her daughter, Lavone W. Wingate (Willie); grandchildren, William Duane Wingate (Ravanna), Victoria Lynn Thomas (David) and Sidney Darrell Wingate (Tracie); sisters, Margaret Gaskins (Ivan) of Groveland and Betty Rozar (Jimmy), of Groveland; eight great-grandchildren; 14 great-great-grandchildren; and […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Shirley Faye Sheffield
Shirley Faye Sheffield, 61, of Plant City, died Sept. 5, 2013. She was the daughter of the late Paul Sheffield and Leitha E. Caldwell. She is survived by her children, Frankie (Pennie) Fultz and Dana Fultz; a brother, Vernon Sheffield; seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; 12 nieces and nephews; and many great nieces and nephews. She […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Andrew ‘Andy’ Nykun Jr.
Andrew “Andy” Nykun Jr., 96, of Plant City and formerly of Great Meadows, N.J., died Sept. 7, 2013. He moved in 2011, to Plant City, from Great Meadows, N.J., where he and his wife, Marjorie, lived for 65 years. Mr. Nykun was a World War II veteran of the U.S. Navy. He operated a family […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Amanda Morgan
Amanda Morgan, 82, of Plant City, died Sept. 4, 2013. She was born March 20, 1931, to the late Samuel and Donnie Bell Patterson Siders. Mrs. Morgan was a lifelong resident of Hillsborough County, a member of the Full Gospel Tabernacle of Plant City and enjoyed being a loving grandmother to her grandchildren, Survivors include […]
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