Luther Roney, 81, of Thonotosassa died May 15, 2014. Born March 7, 1933, he was the beloved husband of Barbara Cooper Roney, who survives. Mr. Roney was a member of the First Thonotosassa Missionary Baptist Church and worked for H.J. Roney Construction. He was a U.S. Army veteran who served during the Korean Conflict. Survivors […]
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Obituary: Ronald Lee Rouse Sr.
Ronald Lee Rouse Sr., 82, died May 12, 2014, in Gainesville. Mr. Rouse was born in Orlando, to Ulus Lee Rouse and Mary Bethanna (O’Berry) Rouse. He was a faithful Christian, a member of Beulah Baptist Church, in Winter Garden, and a U.S. Navy veteran. Mr. Rouse enjoyed woodcrafting, fishing, racing and watching college football. Survivors […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Don L. Thompson
Don L. Thompson, 61, formerly of Plant City, died May 12, 2014. He was born Nov. 21, 1952, in Plant City, to James and Martha (Sparkman) Thompson. He is survived by his wife, Debra (Blackwell) Thompson; stepdaughter, Erika Barcia (Alex); sister, Kathryn Rodriguez (Hector); grandchildren, Adam and Sammi Barcia; niece, Amanda West (Mike); and a nephew, […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Larry Wade Webb
Larry Wade Webb, 71, of Lithia, died May 14, 2014, while fishing on the banks of Edward Medard Park. Mr. Webb worked for TruGreen, in Plant City, and most recently worked at Walmart, in Mulberry. He is survived by a loving family, including his wife, Cherie Webb. There will be no funeral services, but the […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Little Cougar graduation
ABCs and 123s were just part of the fun at the little cougar graduation on Friday, May 16. The graduation took place at Durant High School.
Continue ReadingWEEKEND BEST BET: Plant City Food Truck Rally
Plant City Food Truck Rally — takes place from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday, May 16, at McCall Park, 100 N. Collins St., Plant City. Sponsored by the City of Plant City and the Plant City Times & Observer. Trucks will include Papa Ron’s Cajun Creole, Rollin’ Zoinks, Der WurstWagen, American Disaster Relief, Tasty Stacy, […]
Continue ReadingArtist completes murals for new Plant City preschool
After creating artwork for decades, it can be difficult to adjust to failing eyesight. “I’ve got advanced macular degeneration,” Marie Buttram says. “There’s nothing you can do about it. I can sometimes hardly see my hands in front of my face.” Despite the diagnosis, Buttram still found the motivation to complete three big murals for […]
Continue ReadingCREATIVE SPACE: Matthew Croxton
After a long week of teaching science to his excitable students at Ruskin Christian School, there’s one way Plant City photographer Matthew Croxton likes to unwind. He loses himself in the natural wonder of the Lower Green Swamp Preserve. “Being a teacher, the weekend is the best time to visit,” Croxton says. “It really brings […]
Continue ReadingMid Florida Summer Home Show coming to Plant City
The Mid Florida Summer Home Show will be coming to Plant City July 25 to 27, at the Strawberry Festival Grounds Charlie Grimes Agricultural Building. It is actively looking for unique vendors, sponsors and community support to help make this show a success. For more, call (727) 320-2202.
Continue ReadingPlant City chamber to host workshop
The Small Business Development Center will host a workshop, titled, “Business Protection 101” from 9 to 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 20, at the chamber, 106 N. Evers St. The 2014 Leadership Class Graduation will be held Thursday, May 22, at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church. The 6 p.m. event is for the graduates and is by […]
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