Bryan Elementary students were finally able to relax after a week of FCAT testing during “Specials Day.” Dancing was a major part of the day. Students were taught zumba by instructors from the YMCA. They also learned line dancing in the multipurpose room. Strawberry Crest Dance Club members came out and performed a showcase in […]
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Room 508 at Nelson Elementary was transformed into a one-room school house from 1845, May 2. Teacher Terry Senhauser dressed up in pioneer garb to teach his students math and writing on chalkboards. Palm fronds decorated the outside and inside of the classroom. There was even a dunce hat sitting atop a stool in the […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Lucile Ann Miller
Lucile Ann Miller, 83 of Plant City, died April 26, 2013, at Saint Joseph Hospital in Tampa. Born April 20, 1930, in Elizabeth, N.J., she was the daughter of the late Alfred Schroeder and the late Wilhelmina Ruhr Schroeder. She was the wife of the late Burt Miller Sr. Mrs. Miller loved her family dearly […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Audrey K. White
Audrey K. White, 73 of Lithia died April 26, 2013, at Sun City Center Hospice House. Born Feb. 24, 1940, in Tallahassee, she was the daughter of the late Daniel King and Willie Nichols King. Online condolences may be made at haughtfuneralhome.com.vzlom2014.ru vzlom2014.ru http://employmentenhancementservices.com/krediti-malomu-biznesu-bez-zaloga.php
Continue ReadingObituary: Dennis Kevin McEver
Dennis Kevin McEver, 54, of Plant City, died April 22, 2013. Born Dec. 2, 1958, in Plant City, he was the son of the late Arnold McEver Jr. and Donna Chase-McEver. Mr. McEver was a former manager for Felton’s Grocery and attended Grace Methodist Church. His passion was for anything sports and especially baseball. He […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Howard Herbert Leddon
Howard Herbert Leddon, 74 of Plant City, died April 26, 2013, at Community Care Center. Born Oct. 2, 1938, in Bonifay, he was the son of the late Albert Leddon and the late Minnie Baker Leddon. Mr. Leddon was a member of Calvary Freewill Baptist Church and worked for Lykes Brothers. Survivors include a brother, […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Richard ‘Jim’ Eifert
Richard “Jim” Eifert, 80, died April 21, 2013, in his home. He was born March 12, 1933. He was a Korean War veteran. He married Eleanor Bowredey in 1957. He owned and operated Eifert’s Eggairy for more than 25 years. Mr. Eifert was the friendly face who waited on you in your car — rain, shine or […]
Continue ReadingNRG wins Emerging Talent Showcase
Local pop singing group NRG beat out 20 acts to win the Emerging Talent Showcase April 26, at Howard W. Blake School of Performing Arts, in Tampa. Auditions to be in the showcase were held at the beginning of the month and open to dancers, singers and actors over 10 years of age. NRG auditioned […]
Continue ReadingCommissioner honors Blueberry Festival Queens, Court
Hillsborough County Commissioner Al Higginbotham presented a proclamation honoring the first Tampa Bay Blueberry Festival Queens and Court April 27, at Keel and Curley Winery. Following reading the proclamation, Higginbotham stopped to have photos taken with the young ladies.
Continue ReadingJudges choose recipe contest winners
After all the dishes were served, judges selected Hope Wilms-Sheldon’s Southern Blueberry Special as their favorite dish in the Sixth Annual Tampa Bay Blueberry Festival Recipe Contest. Judges also chose Cheryl Zelenak’s Blueberry Pie for second place, and the Thoeni family’s Caramelized Salmon with Blueberry Wine Sauce Over Tarragon-Scented Wild Rice for third place. Wilms-Sheldon won […]
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