If your club would like to post announcements, email them to Associate Editor Amber Jurgensen, ajurgensen@plantcityobserver.com. + Plant City Daybreak Rotary The Plant City Daybreak Rotary had a special guest at its Monday meeting. Bonnie the therapy dog stopped by with her mother, Cassandra Banning. Although Banning did most of the talking, Bonnie captured the […]
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Obituary: Cheryl Mason
Cheryl Mason, 70, of Cape Coral, died June 27. Mrs. Mason graduated from Griffith High School in 1961 and kept in close touch with her many close friends over the years. After completing her undergraduate education at Indiana University and obtaining her master’s at Purdue University, she taught high school English for six years before […]
Continue ReadingSoccer field project needs millions more in funding
Although the World Cup is in progress, soccer dreams in Plant City have been put on hold. An ongoing project to add six new playing fields at Ellis Methvin Park has stalled because of a lack of funding. The city needs another $970,981.14 to complete the minimum requirements for the soccer fields and fourplex, and […]
Continue ReadingPlant City chef wins ‘Chopped’ scholarship competition
What would you make with collard greens, Asian rice noodles, queso blanco cheese and a veal T-bone? The seemingly inharmonious items were the ingredients in the recent Food Network’s “Chopped” scholarship competition in New York City. But one of Plant City’s own knew exactly what he wanted to create with the hodgepodge menu. Devin Davis […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Gary Wayne RobertsÂ
Gary Wayne Roberts, 58, of Inglis, died June 19, at Health Center of Brentwood, in Lecanto. Born May 11, 1956, in Plant City, he was the son of the late William Roberts and Barbara Roberts Kibler (Glenn). He was married to Patricia Mabe Roberts. Mr. Roberts was a member of Freedom Baptist Church. He retired […]
Continue ReadingObituary: James R. ‘Jim’ GodwinÂ
James R. “Jim” Godwin, 81, died June 8, in Brandon. Mr. Godwin was a lifelong resident of Plant City. After 38 years at Tampa Electric, he retired as general manager of Gannon Station Power Plant. He served for 33 years in the U.S. Army National Guard and retired as a full bird colonel. He was […]
Continue ReadingObituary: April Lynn Varnadoe BoyettÂ
April Lynn Varnadoe Boyett, 52, of Tampa, died June 22. Mrs. Boyett was born in Plant City and graduated from Plant City High School in 1980. She went on to earn her degree from Hillsborough Community College. She was a dedicated and devoted employee of the Tampa Police Department for more than 30 years. She […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Elena Belle VeltheimÂ
Elena Belle Veltheim, 78, of Plant City died June 24. Mrs. Veltheim was born Oct. 26, 1935, in Lake Butler. Mrs. Veltheim loved her grandchildren and cooking. She was predeceased by her son, Bill Veltheim. She is survived by son, David Veltheim (Gerri); daughter, Linda Veltheim; sisters, Bea Norman and Barbara Parrish; nine grandchildren; and […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Bill WelchÂ
Bill Welch, 63, of Plant City, died June 23. Online condolences may be made to the family at WeCare.io.
Continue ReadingObituary: Lloyd ‘Daniel’ Griffin Jr.Â
Lloyd “Daniel” Griffin Jr., 71, died June 26, in Plant City. He was employed with Lockheed Martin for the last 35 years. Mr. Griffin was the son of Lloyd and Olga Griffin and was a lifelong resident of Plant City and a Florida Gators fan. He is survived by his wife of 27 years, Brenda. […]
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