David and Rubye Mae Abbott celebrated Aug. 27, their 73rd anniversary. They took their honeymoon in 1941, in Ybor City. David is a U.S. Army veteran, who served in World War II, and Rubye is the last surviving sibling in her family. They are both 92 years old and have lived in their home on North Whitehall Street […]
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Photo archives receives D.E. Bailey Papers
The Plant City Photo Archives and History Center received Aug. 20, the first shipment of papers from David E. Bailey Jr. They were delivered by David Merrill Bailey, son of the author. Bailey, along with Quintilla Geer Bruton, authored the book “Plant City: Its Origin and History.” The younger Bailey and his sister, Randi Sue […]
Continue ReadingPlant City Lions Club pays hospital bill
The Plant City Lions Club was able to pay off the last of Gabriel Brannan-Buehl’s medical bills. Gabriel, 3, had lost one of his eyes to an eye cancer. The Lions Club raised $2,800 to cover the cost of his treatment at Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, in Miami. “I know lions are courageous, but they […]
Continue ReadingHope VBS lends a helping paw
Hope Lutheran Church’s vacation Bible school adopted a project to raise money for the K-9 Comfort Dog program of Lutheran Church Charities. Throughout the week of VBS, the children brought their offerings and placed them in the special “comfort dog bank,” designed by Hope member Libby Voigtmann. By the end of VBS, participants had collected […]
Continue ReadingPlant City Community Chorale seeks new singers
The Plant City Community Chorale is looking for new singers in preparation for its 2014 Christmas concert, A Family Christmas Festival. PCCC invites singers of all musical backgrounds and abilities to join others drawn to inspiring and engaging choral work. The 2014 Christmas Season enrollment begins Monday, Aug. 25. Members range in age from 25 to […]
Continue ReadingMosaic Co. donates to American Red Cross
The American Red Cross received a $100,000 grant from The Mosaic Company to support its “Prepare Florida” campaign to train and empower local communities to better prepare for disasters that Floridians may face. The grant from Mosaic also will help the Red Cross assist victims of hurricane and fire disasters with health and safety services […]
Continue ReadingYard sale to benefit Bealsville
The Bealsville community will host a large yard sale this weekend to benefit new education and recreation programs in the community. The sale will take place from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 16, at Glover School, 5110 Horton Road. Items include computers, clothes, school supplies and more.
Continue ReadingPlant City woman wins big on scratch off
The Florida Lottery announced Gertha Ulysse, 47, of Plant City, claimed a top prize in the $2 million JACKPOT Scratch-Off game at Florida Lottery headquarters, in Tallahassee. Ulysse purchased her winning ticket for just $10 at C Mart, located at 2121 U.S. 98 N., in Lakeland. She chose to receive the winnings in a one-time, lump-sum payment in […]
Continue ReadingHope launches fall GriefShare
Hope Lutheran Church will host a new GriefShare class beginning at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 19, at the church, 2001 North Park Road, Plant City. Anyone who is struggling following the recent death of a family member or friend or with a death that occurred some time ago is welcome. Each GriefShare session includes a […]
Continue ReadingPlant City Times & Observer hires new writer
The Plant City Times & Observer has added a new writer to its staff. This week, we welcome Catherine Sinclair to our team. Catherine graduated cum laude in May 2014 from the University of Richmond (Virginia) with a bachelor’s degree in journalism and music, and a minor in biology. Before coming to the Plant City […]
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