Ruth V. Black, 91, of, Dover, died Feb. 27, 2014. She was a member of Dover First Baptist Church. She is survived by her son, Bob Black (Anne); sisters, Mary Kary, and Ethel Kary; grandchildren, Michael Black, Marc Black, Brandon Oaks, Crissy Hayes and Shaunta Black; and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by […]
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Obituary: Terry K. Loyd
Terry K. Loyd, 65, of Plant City, died Feb. 27, 2014. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Barbara Hough Loyd; children, Kennith W. Loyd (Kim) and Kari Loyd Harris (Michael); grandchildren, Kent L. Loyd and Parker R. Harris; siblings, […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: The Band Perry
The Band Perry took the Wish Farms Soundstage March 9, for the final headlining concert of the 2014 Florida Strawberry Festival. The group performed many of its hits and brought the crowd to its feet with an inspired performance of the national anthem.
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Florida Strawberry Festival spokeswoman Lauren Der got the surprise of her life when U.S. Marine Andrew McNair got down on one knee and proposed before The Band Perry concert March 9, on the Wish Farms Soundstage. The audience erupted into cheers as Der said, “Yes.” Congratulations, Lauren and Andrew, from all of us at the […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Baby Parade 1-Year-Olds
More than 100 competitors took center stage for the Florida Strawberry Festival GFWC Plant City Junior Woman’s Club’s 2014 Baby Parade March 8, in front of the Eye Express grandstands. Bailey Renae Keys was crowned this year’s Baby Parade Queen, while Jayden Zane McDaris won the title of Baby Parade King. Organized by chairwoman Natasha Davis and co-chair Marissa […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Baby Parade 2-Year-Olds
More than 100 competitors took center stage for the Florida Strawberry Festival GFWC Plant City Junior Woman’s Club’s 2014 Baby Parade March 8, in front of the Eye Express grandstands. Bailey Renae Keys was crowned this year’s Baby Parade Queen, while Jayden Zane McDaris won the title of Baby Parade King. Organized by chairwoman Natasha Davis and co-chair Marissa […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Baby Parade 2-Year-Olds
More than 100 competitors took center stage for the Florida Strawberry Festival GFWC Plant City Junior Woman’s Club’s 2014 Baby Parade March 8, in front of the Eye Express grandstands. Bailey Renae Keys was crowned this year’s Baby Parade Queen, while Jayden Zane McDaris won the title of Baby Parade King. Organized by chairwoman Natasha Davis and co-chair Marissa […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Baby Parade 3-Year-Olds
More than 100 competitors took center stage for the Florida Strawberry Festival GFWC Plant City Junior Woman’s Club’s 2014 Baby Parade March 8, in front of the Eye Express grandstands. Bailey Renae Keys was crowned this year’s Baby Parade Queen, while Jayden Zane McDaris won the title of Baby Parade King. Organized by chairwoman Natasha Davis and co-chair Marissa […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Baby Parade 4-Year-Olds
More than 100 competitors took center stage for the Florida Strawberry Festival GFWC Plant City Junior Woman’s Club’s 2014 Baby Parade March 8, in front of the Eye Express grandstands. Bailey Renae Keys was crowned this year’s Baby Parade Queen, while Jayden Zane McDaris won the title of Baby Parade King. Organized by chairwoman Natasha Davis and co-chair Marissa […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Steer Show
As part of the festival’s agricultural heritage, the Steer Show took place bringing out many spectators.
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