It’s been 120 years since the Allen Chapel AME Church held its first church service in a one-room framed house located between Laura, Alabama and Lake streets. The area was known as the Roux Mill. The congregation used boxes for benches and flaming torches for lights. The church is deep-rooted in history and tradition.
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Obituaries: 01.31.13
Millard Franklin Brunty Millard Franklin Brunty, 85, died Jan. 25. Born May 21, 1927, he was the son of the late Kennie Brunty and the late Catherine Varney Brunty. He was the husband of the late Patsy Brunty. Mr. Brunty had worked for the Lexington Army Navy Depot, where he was a welder; he had […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Outgoing Strawberry Festival Queen and Court
The 2012 Strawberry Festival Queen and Court enjoyed its final evening in the limelight during the 2013 Florida Strawberry Festival Queen Scholarship Program Jan. 26. 2012 Queen Chelsea Bowden, First Maid Calli Jo Parker and court members Erica Kelley, Olivia Higgins and Chelsea Talavera were honored with a special video documenting their year representing Plant […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: 2013 Florida Strawberry Festival Queen Pageant
Plant City crowned its newest Florida Strawberry Festival Queen and Court during the 2013 Florida Strawberry Festival Queen Scholarship Program Jan. 26. Kelsey Morgan Fry, a Plant City native, was crowned the 2013 Florida Strawberry Festival Queen. She is joined by First Maid Ericka Lott and court members Madison Astin, Maddy Keene and Jamee Townsend. […]
Continue Reading2013 Florida Strawberry Festival Queen and Court
Plant City crowned its newest Florida Strawberry Festival Queen and Court during the 2013 Florida Strawberry Festival Queen Scholarship Program Jan. 26. Kelsey Morgan Fry, a Plant City native, was crowned the 2013 Florida Strawberry Festival Queen. She is joined by First Maid Ericka Lott and court members Madison Astin, Maddy Keene and Jamee Townsend. […]
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The Plant City Observer congratulates Kelsey Morgan Fry, the 2013 Florida Strawberry Festival Queen!
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Strawberry Festival Fashion Show
Stacked pearl necklaces, Swarovski encrusted pageant gowns and even University of Florida themed cowboy boots walked down the catwalk in the 36th annual Florida Strawberry Festival’s Fashion Show and Luncheon on Jan. 24. 68 models strutted their stuff in front of an audience of over 500 guests. The spectators dined on chicken breast chardonnay and […]
Continue ReadingLifted Fitness combines athletic wear, evangelism
Since becoming an avid runner, Rebecca Rothman wanted to find a way to stand out from the crowd. The perfect idea came to her while working out at the Plant City Family YMCA. “God graced me with the idea of designing athletic apparel to witness to others — whether it be at the gym, a marathon […]
Continue ReadingHorse whisperer trots into Plant City
Paul Daily was no stranger to horses, but one day, in 1997, as he watched a wild horse buck and run in a fit of unruliness, he felt the call of God. “It became clear that I had been running from God,” Daily said. “I wanted to make this horse something of value, just like […]
Continue ReadingGot a love story fit for Hollywood?
Was it love at first sight? Did you overcome some awesome obstacle to be with your spouse? Maybe your parents have a love story that rivals Hollywood’s best flicks. If so, we want to hear from you! The Plant City Observer is planning a special edition for Valentine’s Day, and we want to hear your […]
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