Melissa Ann Cooke, 34, of Plant City, died unexpectedly Feb. 28, 2015, at her home. She was born April 2, 1980. Ms. Cooke attended the University of South Florida until she was diagnosed with a rare auto-immune disease, Goodpasture Syndrome, in January 2003. She battled this disease like a mighty warrior. Some of her greatest […]
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Obituary: Pamela Kay Trowell
Pamela Kay Trowell, 65, of Plant City, died March 1, 2015 at her home. A native of Tampa, she was the daughter of the late Wesley and Willie Whittle Trowell. Ms. Trowell attended Springhead Methodist Church and Church on the Rock. Survivors include son, Stacy Chasteen; daughter, Eugenia Chasteen; brothers, Wesley and Randall Trowell; sister, […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Mae Goff Webster
Mae Goff Webster, 77, died Feb. 27, 2015. She was born Oct. 2, 1937, in Plant City, the daughter of the late Johnnie McWilliams and Alice Waitman Bell. Mrs. Webster was formerly married to the late Luther D. Goff. Years later, she married the late Benjamin D. Webster III. She was employed with the Tandet […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Robert Elmer Horn
Robert Elmer Horn, 95, of Plant City, died March 5, 2015. Mr. Horn was a member of St. Clement Catholic Church, a retired Air Force captain and plant manager for Continental Can Corporation. Survivors include sons, William Horn (Debbie), John Horn (Sharon) and Richard Horn (Shawn); daughter, Barbara Horn; brother, Sherman Horn Jr.; nine grandchildren; […]
Continue ReadingSuspects arrested for stealing $15,000 of jewelry, guns
Two suspects were arrested Wednesday, March 11, for a series of burglaries that occurred in February. Justin Norris, 19, of Seffner, and Charles Cameron, 43, of Plant City, were arrested on charges of armed burglary, grand theft of a firearm, dealing in stolen property and more, according to Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office. On February 23, […]
Continue ReadingTalk of the Town: 2015 Florida Strawberry Festival
The 2015 Florida Strawberry Festival was a great success, by many accounts. Social media accounts, that is. What were people saying about #berryfest15? The Plant City Times & Observer combed through all of your Festival-related Tweets and Instagram photos to find out. [View the story “2015 Florida Strawberry Festival” on Storify]
Continue ReadingLocal winner for Stingray Corvette drawn
Ann Trinkle was drawn as the winner of the Stingray Chevrolet Corvette drawing Sunday, March 8, at the Florida Strawberry Festival grounds. The local winner went to test out her ride Monday. The raffle benefits Unity in the Community and the many Plant City organizations it supports.
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Reba
To close out the Florida Strawberry Festival, country music veteran Reba McEntire gave Plant City a show it won’t soon forget. After an opening set by local favorite Caroline Kole – during which audience member Willie Hunt proposed to his girlfriend, Trace Woolverton – McEntire came out to thunderous applause from a packed house and, […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: John Legend
Grammy-winning musician John Legend wowed the Florida Strawberry Festival audience on Saturday, March 7, from the Wish Farms Soundstage. Legend entertained the crowd with both his piano-driven ballads and help from his backing band, occasionally inviting the packed house to sing along.
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