Sarah Ellen Smith, 75 of Plant City, died July 4, 2014, at South Bay Hospital, in Sun City Center. Born Feb. 9, 1939, in Allentown, she was the daughter of the late John and Antie Mae Hughes Linzy. She was the wife of the late Ed Smith. Mrs. Smith attended Faith Lighthouse Church, loved the […]
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Obituary: Lorenzo C. Torres
Lorenzo C. Torres, 94, of Plant City, died July 4, 2014. He was a lifetime farmer and fisherman. He loved his family and animals. He was preceded in death by his wife, Maria Torres; and children, Eloy Torres, Ricky Torres and Anna Mena. He is survived by his children, Guadalupe Corona, Jose Torres, Ramon Garza, […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Nancy ‘Janie’ Wilson
Nancy “Janie” Wilson, 94, died July 12, 2014, in Plant City Mrs. Wilson was a member of Little Union Primitive Baptist Church, in Lithia, enjoyed fishing and gardening and worked alongside her husband, Ellis Wilson, at Wilson’s Wholesale Nursery. Survivors include daughters, Carolyn Patterson (Pat) and Joyce Wise (John); sister, Una Lewis; five grandchildren; and […]
Continue ReadingWEEKEND BEST BET: Savanah Palen
Uncork Your Weekend with Savanah Palen — live music from 6 to 11 p.m. Friday, July 11, at Keel & Curley Winery, 5210 W. Thonotosassa Road, Plant City. (813) 752-9100.
Continue ReadingPastor leads FBC Midway church in outreach
With tattooed sleeves and a trendy pair of kicks, Cole Dodd would be the last person anyone would suspect to be a pastor at a Baptist church. But First Baptist of Midway’s newest spiritual leader brings his own style to the job. Dodd moved to the position four months ago after serving as worship pastor, […]
Continue ReadingPlant City resident receives Advocate of Year Award
Plant City resident and executive director of Florida Presbyterian Homes, John Hehn, was presented with LeadingAge Florida’s Advocate of the Year Award in Lakeland. This award is presented annually to a LeadingAge Florida member who has made exceptional advocacy efforts on behalf of the field of housing/retirement communities or long-term care for seniors. Highlights of […]
Continue ReadingArie Fry lands role in TV show
Plant City High School student Arie Fry has landed a role in “Hit Woman,” a TV show that is currently in negotiations for development. The dark comedy is written and directed by Ranelle Golden and will be filmed around the Central Florida area. Arie will be play the son of Roz Summers. For more information […]
Continue ReadingPlant City resident benefits from Quantum Leap Farm
Catherine “Cappy” Farrell has read every book on horses at the library. She clutches a stack of worn bindings while sitting on the family’s couch in their Whispering Woods home. Two stuffed mustangs snuggle in her lap. It’s easy to see she is crazy about horses. “I love horses,” Farrell says. “It’s my heart. It’s […]
Continue ReadingCREATIVE SPACE: Just Friends
In back of a rural piece of property in Plant City, a garage rumbles. A monicker tacked up outside says: “If this sign is shaking, band practice is in session.” It’s called “The Room.” And it’s where all the jam sessions for Just Friends take place. Last week, the sign was shaking. Opening the door, […]
Continue ReadingPlant City students participate in mock legislative session
While most students take the summer off, Plant City High School seniors Kellie Pernula and Reid Adams will be headed to the Florida State Capitol to learn about government during the Boys and Girls State seminar in June and July. The weeklong program is hosted at Florida State University, where the students will also be […]
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