William “Bill” Naset, 86, of Plant City, died Oct. 1, 2015. Mr. Naset was born Jan. 4, 1929 in Watertown, Wisconsin. He and his wife, Beverly, were prom king and queen of their high school graduating class. They were married in 1950, and Beverly was always by his side. After college, he taught algebra and […]
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Obituary: Barbara Cardell Snellgrove
Barbara Cardell Snellgrove, 67, of Plant City, died Monday, Sept. 28, 2015, at her home. A native of Leesburg, Mrs. Snellgrove was the daughter of William and Ludia Linzy Rodgers. She is survived by her husband, Don Snellgrove; children, William and James Cardell, and Angela Garrett; siblings, Janie Bullard, Melanie Flowers, Shelia Kerby and Samuel […]
Continue ReadingHunting Guide 2015: The Thrill of the Hunt
It’s fall in Plant City, and although the cooler weather won’t set in until winter, there’s one season that has hit the target in the Winter Strawberry Capital of the World: hunting season. We have the greatest hunting tips and tricks for you in our inaugural hunting guide, including the 411 on turkey season, the […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Don Clifton Kilgore Sr.
Don Clifton Kilgore Sr., 73, of Plant City, died Oct. 17, 2015. Mr. Kilgore was a lifelong resident of East Hillsborough County, and his family helped to settle the area known as Hopewell that sits just outside of Plant City. He helped to co-author the book, “Hopewell Pioneers,” and was a lifelong member of Hopewell […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Shirley Christine Still
Shirley Christine Still, 91, of Plant City, died Oct. 3, 2015. Mrs. Still moved to Plant City in 1969 from Livonia, Michigan. She was a cosmetology instructor at Bela Rudolph School of Beauty and later an Avon representative. She was a member of the St. John’s Episcopal Church in Royal Oak, Michigan. She was also […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Carrie Denice McDaniel
Carrie Denice McDaniel, 46, of Dover, died Oct. 1, 2015 at her home. Mrs. McDaniel was a native of Tampa. She was the daughter of Dennis and Sharon Tolbert Dollar. She loved fishing and the Captain. She loved her family, especially her grandchildren. She is survived by her husband, Patrick McDaniel; children, Nathan Musselwhite, Candace […]
Continue ReadingDon’t be a Gobbler: Turkey Hunting Tips
By Scott Ellis With summer winding down, archery and muzzle loading are anticipated. People are tuning bows, sighting scopes and plowing fields. It is also a great time to tune those turkey calls for the fall season. Most states offer turkey as fair game during archery, and all but a few offer a fall turkey […]
Continue ReadingHunting season schedule overviews
As any licensed hunter knows, Florida hunting areas are divided into four lettered zones. Dates, rules and regulations vary throughout them. Below is a list of hunting seasons and limits broken down by zone for every animal Florida Wildlife Commission allows to be hunted. For each season, permitted weapons include those that came prior to […]
Continue ReadingTantalizingly Tender: The Perfect Hunting Recipes
By Abby Baker and Emily Topper With hunting season underway, it can be tough to come up with new, delicious recipes for dinner. Luckily, we’ve got you covered with these venison dishes that are sure to delight. VENISON MEATLOAF Submitted by Kelly Wilson This twist on a classic meatloaf dish is sure to pack a […]
Continue ReadingGear Up: Hunting Shopping Guide
By Emily Topper and Abby Baker Hunting can come down to knowledge and instinct, but it doesn’t hurt to have the right gear out in the woods. Buck Lickers Flavored Salt Block Perfect for hunters that are just starting out, this apple-mineral flavored salt block is one of easiest and most inexpensive tools a hunter […]
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