Ollie Colding Morgan, 88, of Lithia, died May 31, 2014. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bill; and brothers, Arthur Lee Colding and Wilbur Colding. She is survived by her children, Ernestine Petty, George Wesley Morgan, Sue Beasley and Kay Reyna; siblings, Waymon Colding, Nell Hewitt, Donna Mae Parker, Grace Thompson, Terry Colding […]
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WEEKEND BEST BET: Rods on the Range
Rods on the Range — takes place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 31, at Uncle Mike’s Smokehouse Grill, 106 E. S.R. 60, Plant City. Trophies for best rods and best in show. All makes and models are welcome. Live deejay from Music Etc., vendors and more. $15 entry fee for vehicles. (813) […]
Continue ReadingWishing Well Barn hosts Safe Families anniversary
Children roamed the pristine grounds of Wishing Well Barn off Pippin Road in Plant City, during a party for Safe Families for Children. They pushed a carriage, explored the blueberry patch and enjoyed a showing of the popular Disney film “Frozen” under the crystal lights of the barn. It’s a rare time when these children […]
Continue ReadingPlant City Optimist Club hosts annual law dinner
The Plant City Optimist Club held its annual Respect for Law Dinner May 19, at the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Recreation Center. The event was held to honor the Officer of the Year, Det. Robert McLellan. McLellan has been with the Plant City Police Department for 11 years and serves in the Criminal Investigations […]
Continue ReadingPlant City High’s Landon Galloway wins Vanguard Award
The Plant City High School Athletic Booster Club recently was awarded $1,000 by the Vanguard Attorney firm of Tampa. Landon Galloway was presented with the Vanguard Award based on his participation in athletics, community service and scholastic achievement.
Continue ReadingPlant City chamber rolls with annual bowling tournament
The Greater Plant City Chamber of Commerce will host its annual bowling tournament from 2 to 6 p.m. Thursday, June 5, at Family Bowl, 2250 U.S. 92 E. For more information, email Amy at amy@plantcity.org or call the chamber at (813) 754-3707.
Continue ReadingPlant City Daybreak Rotary Club shines at district talent show
Dan Orrico and Sharon Philbin performed a piano duet at the Rotary District Conference in Downtown Disney from May 15 to 18. The duo was part of the talent show.
Continue ReadingPlant City Garden Club names new officers
It was a festive evening for the Plant City Garden Club May 9, when the club held a potluck dinner and fellowship. The highlight of the evening was the installation of the officers for 2014-2015 by Awards Chair Mikie Snyder. The officers are: Christy Linke, corresponding secretary; Marci Wilcox, recording secretary; Cassandra Banning, treasurer; Bess […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Helen Buchan Carlton
Helen Buchan Carlton, 90, of Plant City, died May 26, 2014 at Garden Court Hawthorne Village of Brandon. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ida and Robert G. Buchan; husband of 52 years, Harry S. Carlton; sisters, Leola Alford, Nita Miller, Julia Simmons, Roberta Huskey, Ruth Buchan and Marjorie Cooper; and brother, Homer […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Marcele Sanchez Curry
Marcele Sanchez Curry, 103, of Lake City and formerly of Plant City, died May 18, 2014. Born Jan. 23, 1911, in Plant City, she was the daughter of the late Norman and Nona Mott Sanchez. She was the wife of the late Rev. LeRoy Curry. She was predeceased by a son, Larry LeRoy Curry; and […]
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