It is safe to say First Baptist Church of Midway won’t find another pastor quite like the Rev. Mitch Weissman. His Sunday best hides a proud collection of tattoos that snake around both arms and legs. And just a few years ago, before he injured his back in a four-wheeler accident, it wasn’t out of […]
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If your club would like to post announcements, email them to Associate Editor Amber Jurgensen, ajurgensen@plantcityobserver.com. + Plant City Rep. Women Federated The annual Christmas Party is scheduled from 7 to 11 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6, at the Elks Lodge in Plant City, 1501 N. Alexander St. Food and beverages are provided, and there will be […]
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The squeaking of sneakers from basketball practice may be a normal activity at Plant City High School on a Saturday. But there was something different happening Nov. 16, in the main mall. Bulky camera equipment monopolized the area where students eat on schools days. Electronic cords wrapped around cafeteria tables and snaked across the floor. […]
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online pharmacy buy elavil online no prescription Summer Horton Pradera submitted this beautiful photo of one of Plant City’s iconic Historic Downtown District manhole covers. 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. […]
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Tickets for the Florida Strawberry Festival’s headline entertainment shows will be on sale beginning Dec. 5. Tickets for all 22 shows can be purchased online, flstrawberryfestival.com, by phone, (813) 754-1996, or at the Amscot Main Ticket Office, 2209 W. Oak Ave., Plant City. Headliners include Rascal Flatts, The Band Perry, Boyz II Men, Little Big […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Loren Marvin Stump
Loren Marvin Stump, 65, of Plant City, died Nov. 25, 2013, at Lakeland Regional Medical Center. Born Oct. 17, 1948, in Barberton, Ohio, he was the son of the late Otis and Maggie Linton Stump. He was the beloved husband of the late Janice Jacoby Stump. online pharmacy orlistat with best prices today in the […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Harold Gordon Hicks
Harold Gordon Hicks, 70, of Plant City, died Nov. 23, 2013. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and a member of the Millwright Union. He was the co-owner of G&G True Balance, in Plant City. He is survived by his wife, Gennie Hicks; children, Lucinda Carroll DiQauarto, Anthony Keith Hicks, Kimberly Cheryl Jones, […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Evelyn Grattan
Evelyn Grattan died Nov. 28, 2013, in Corvallis, Ore., of Alzheimer’s disease. She was born Feb. 11, 1926, in Milwaukee, Wis., to Walter and Sophie Mahoski and moved to Amasa, Mich., early in her childhood. Mrs. Grattan married Lt. Raymond L. Grattan, of Crystal Falls, Mich., on May 3, 1952. They spent three years at […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Mary E. ‘Betty’ Barnes
Mary E. “Betty” Barnes, 87, of Plant City, died Nov. 24, 2013. She is survived by son, James D. Barnes; grandchildren, Darlene Chancey Fairbanks (George), Tammy Martin (Jason), Jim Barnes (Becky) and Chelsea Chancey; great-grandchildren, Adriane Eakins, Colby Martin, Caitlyn Martin, Cale Martin, Clay Barnes and Garrett Barnes; great-great-grandsons, Mikey Defour and Tyler Dufour; and […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Cecil Alton McCall
Cecil Alton McCall, 68, of Plant City, died Nov. 28, 2013. online pharmacy order imuran without prescription with best prices today in the USA Born May 13, 1945, he was the son of the late Cecil Alex McCall. He was the beloved husband of Patricia Franklin McCall, who survives. Mr. McCall worked for more than […]
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