Walden Lake resident Cheryl Biernat snapped this amazing shot of a cotton-candy sunset. She calls it, “Dusk at Dinner.” The Plant City Times & Observer, State Farm Insurance agent Tony Lee and The Corner Store have partnered to host the I Love Plant City Photo Contest. Winners will have their photo featured […]
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LIFE LESSONS FROM THE FIELD: Fill an empty heart this Christmas season
One-two-three, one-two-three, step, heel, together, step, heel, together. Last month, my wife and I had the wonderful opportunity to dance in the Plant City Noon Rotary Club fundraiser, “Dancing with the Locals.” We worked on a waltz, because we enjoyed the flow of the music and also the fact that I cannot do the gyrations […]
Continue ReadingChamber announces tree contest winners
The winners of the annual Christmas Tree Contest have been announced. Focus 4 Beauty took home first place. The Animal Wellness Center got its paws on second place. Dinosaur World nabbed third place. To vote, participants had to visit 65% of the businesses competing. Those who visited all 25 businesses were entered in a drawing […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Joe Berry Brock
Joe Berry Brock, 84, of Plant City, died Dec. 20, 2013, at Health Center of Plant City. Born Feb. 25, 1929, in Bainbridge, Ga., he was the son of the late Abrla; and two great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by sisters, Evelyn Wetherington and Emily. A funeral service will be at 3 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 26, […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Ida Marguerite Bender
Ida Marguerite Bender, 96, died Dec. 16, 2013. She was born Dec. 21, 1916, in Gem, W. Va., on to Walter and Carrie (Bull) Moyers. She married William H. Bender, who is deceased. Mrs. Bender was a graduate of Glenville State College, Glenville, W. Va. She began her teaching career in her native West Virginia. […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Wanda Glenn
Wanda Glenn, 89, of Plant City, died Dec. 20, 2013. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church, in Lakeland. She owned Wanda’s Beauty Shop, where she made beautiful people more beautiful. She was preceded in death by her, husband Bryan Turner Glenn; daughter-in-law, Belen Glenn; and uncle, Chris Mize. She is survived by her […]
Continue ReadingObituary: James Devon ‘Bubba’ Sheffield
James Devon “Bubba” Sheffield, 47, died Dec. 20, 2013. He was a lifelong resident of Plant City. Born on Jan. 24, 1966, to Roy and Betty (Blanton) Sheffield, he was a volunteer and then became captain of the Midway Fire Department for the last 12 years. He is survived by his parents, Roy and Betty […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Reginald ‘Grampy’ Mayo
Reginald “Reggie” “Grampy” Mayo, 75, of Plant City, died Dec. 20, 2013. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, served in Korea and a member of the Masonic Order. He was a generous man who always put more “water in the soup,” sharing with an open heart. He loved his family, and he enjoyed […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Bobby Gene Waters
Bobby Gene Waters, 80, of Plant City, died Dec. 21, 2013, at South Florida Baptist Hospital, in Plant City. Born Jan. 24, 1933, in Nocatee, he was the son of the late Euell and Ola Hill Waters. He was the husband of Karen Horne Waters, who survives. Bobby served 1951 to 1954 as a PVT-2 […]
Continue ReadingFAITH MATTERS: The high cost of Christmas
A recent article I read stated the average dollar amount Americans will spend per person this year for Christmas is $786. The good news for merchants is that amount is up slightly from 2012. But, on the other hand, it is way down from 2007’s high of $866. Already, we are hearing mixed reports depending […]
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