Bruce David Rodgers, 61, of Plant City, died Jan. 23, 2015. He was a funny, happy person who was generous and kind and always willing to help. He worked for more than 10 years for Time Warner. He was preceded in death by his wife, Kimberly Shifflett Rodgers; and parents, Robert and Martha Rodgers. He […]
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PHOTO GALLERY: 2015 Queen Competition Highlights
Here are some highlights from the 2015 Florida Strawberry Festival Queen Competition.
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: 2015 Queen Contestant Winners
The 2015 Florida Strawberry Festival Queen and Court were announced at long last.
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: 2015 Queen Competition Evening Wear
Glittering gowns and flowing skirts were part of the evening wear section of the 2015 Florida Strawberry Festival Queen Competition.
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: 2015 Queen Competition Casual Wear
After commercials, the 2015 Florida Strawberry Queen contestants modeled casual wear.
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Fifteen contestants started off the 2015 Florida Strawberry Festival Queen Competition with a commercial.
Continue ReadingObituary: Lucia Grace Corsiglia
Lucia Grace Corsiglia, 97, died Jan. 16, 2015. Born Lucia Grace Ferrara, but known to all as “Nonnie,” she leaves behind two children, five grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren. She received a bachelor’s in nursing from New York University, graduated first in her class from Brooklyn & State Hospital and was on the staff of New […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Janet M. Dougan
Janet M. Dougan, 85, died Jan. 25, 2015, in Plant City. Mrs. Dougan was a native of Connecticut and moved to Florida four years ago. She is preceded in death by her husband, Charles Dougan; and son, Ronald Dougan. She is survived by her daughter, Kathleen Stone (Leverett); daughter-in-law, Katie Dougan; and grandchildren, Kathryn and […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Freda A. Blackwell
Freda Ann “Annie” Blackwell, 61, died Jan. 22, 2015, in Temple Terrace. She was born in Colquitt, Georgia, to Norman and Katie Braswell. She loved to garden and write poetry. Ms. Blackwell is predeceased by daughter, Margie Blackwell; brother, Buddy Braswell; and sisters, Frances Brittle and Paula Braswell. Loving family who survive are daughter, Felicia […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Wallace E. Britt
Wallace Edwin (Ed) Britt, 96, died surrounded by family Sunday, Jan. 18, 2015. A native of Crawford, Georgia, Mr. Britt married Virginia (Ginny) Williams Dec. 24, 1939. He served in the Navy during WWII. Upon his discharge, the young family moved to Plant City to begin a long career as owners and operators of Nu Way Cleaners. Mr. Britt devoted himself to […]
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