Cheree Byrd, 58, died Feb. 28, 2015, from cancer. buy super-kamagra online buy super-kamagra online no prescription She was born in Kentucky and raised in Daytona Beach. She came to Plant City through her job as a manager of customer service with Graybar Electric, where she worked for 30 years. She loved to shop almost […]
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Obituary: Ruby M. Ham
Ruby M. Ham, 94, of Dover, and formerly Fernandina Beach, died Feb. 28, 2015. She was a caregiver to everyone touched by her life. She is survived by her grandchildren, Jennifer (Ronald) Lynn, Owen (Judy) Gordon, Karen (Tim) Ketchie and Shane Lester; 13 great-grandchildren; and many other nieces, nephews, family and friends. She was preceded […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Bryce ‘Dale’ Weaver
Bryce “Dale” Weaver, 69, of Dover, and born in Opp, Alabama, died of cancer Feb. 25, 2015. online pharmacy buy inderal no prescription pharmacy online pharmacy order naprosyn without prescription with best prices today in the USA He was a retired salesman with Goodyear (Wingfoot) Truck Tire Center. He loved his family and friends. He […]
Continue ReadingObituary: James N. Yates
James N. Yates Sr., 90, of Balm, and formerly Ironville, Kentucky, died Feb. 23, 2015. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, and a retired electrician with Allied Chemical in Ashland, Kentucky. He is survived by his children, James N. “Jimmy” (Donna) Yates Jr., Marcia (Chuck) Forrest and Debbie (Brian) Ratliff; nine grandchildren; […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Newsboys
Newsboys rocked out for Jesus at the Wish Farms Sound Stage the night of Thursday, March 5. Concertgoers had an upbeat and worshipful experience while they watched this popular Christian band, originally from Australia, that has been producing award-winning music since the 1980s.
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PHOTO GALLERY: Shortcake Eating Contest
Ten competitors stuffed themselves with shortcake at the Florida Strawberry Festival Thursday, March 5, but only one of them ate his way to victory. Each contestant was given a four-pound shortcake, created by volunteers from St. Clement Catholic Church in Plant City. Whoever had consumed the most shortcake within a 10-minute period would be declared […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Reader Pics
We asked our readers to send us their best snapshots of the Florida Strawberry Festival. We’re featuring the best in our online gallery. With three more days of the festival to go, it’s not too late to send us your pictures for a chance to be featured. Email Editor Amber Jurgensen at ajurgensen@plantcityobserver.com. If you’re […]
Continue ReadingFormer resident shares memories of 1930 Strawberry Festival
Former Plant City resident Bill Adams has some treasured gems from the Winter Strawberry Capital of the World’s most cherished traditions. Adams found photographs and a program booklet in his mother’s things and has preserved them and their memories. And he wants to share them with the town of his roots: Looking through some of […]
Continue ReadingLight pole falls into children at festival
A small light pole fell into two children on a ride at the Florida Strawberry Festival Sunday afternoon. The spotlight was anchored to the perimeter rail at its top and base with clamps at the clown ride. The rides are inspected by a bureau of Florida’s Department of Agriculture at the beginning of the festival. […]
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