Karen Ponce, 58, of Plant City, died April 28, 2014. She is survived by her husband of 38 years, Roberto; children, Robert, Patrick (Carrie), Joseph and David (Beth); grandchildren, Maddison, BeaAnna, Blake, Logan and Loraina; and siblings, Patricia and Kenny. She was preceded in death by her parents, Walter and Edna Stevens. A Funeral Mass […]
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Obituary: John Bauer
John “Jack” Bauer, 78, of Mulberry, died April 30, 2014. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Allison Bauer; children Annelisa, Marianne, John Jr. (Kelly) and William; grandchildren, Cassandra, Shannara, Jessie Jr., and Michael; and many cousins and friends. A Celebration of Life took place May 5, at Hopewell Funeral Home, Plant City. […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Weaver Believer Survival Revival
Hopewell Baptist Church began the festivities for its 144th Homecoming with a bluegrass concert May 3, at the church. The Georgia-based Weaver Believer Survival Revival, a bluegrass band featuring the Weaver family, performed a variety of famous bluegrass tunes, Christian hymns and even original material. Although the matriarch of the group, Chris Weaver, did not […]
Continue ReadingWEEKEND BEST BET: East Hillsborough Historical Society Spring Tour of Homes
East Hillsborough Historical Society Spring Tour of Homes — The 2014 Spring Tour of Homes, presented by the East Hillsborough Historical Society, will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, May 3. The tour will begin at the 1914 Plant City High School Community Center, 605 N. Collins St. Homes include 805 N. […]
Continue ReadingPlant City 5-year-old beats cancer
If one thing is true about Ava Raab, she’s certainly not shy. Sitting at a picnic table at the Tampa Bay Blueberry Festival, the vivacious 5-year-old munches on some chicken and recounts the amazing story of how she broke her arm over spring break. “A bear came up, so I kicked him, and he flew […]
Continue ReadingPlant City churches welcome new leaders
THE REV. COLE DODD FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MIDWAY It takes a few minutes for the Rev. Cole Dodd to rattle off all the places he lived growing up as a child. With an insurance claims adjuster for a mother, Dodd always seemed to find himself in the middle of tragedy. In 1992, when everyone […]
Continue ReadingPlant City Garden Club wins awards
Bess Treadwell was presented with the Crystal Award from the Florida Federation of Garden Clubs for her floral design “ Hats off for the Army.” The inspiration for Treadwell’s design was her husband’s 30 years in the U.S. Army and serves as a tribute to him. The design featured an Army infantry officer’s hat, a […]
Continue ReadingSinging group unveils new name
The Plant City Community Choir has changed its name to The Plant City Community Chorale. After the election of a new board of directors and the installation of its new artistic director, the membership selected a name that signaled its secular origins and perspectives, without altering radically the community’s perception of the organization. For more […]
Continue ReadingPlant City Relay for Life plans wrap-up parties
The wrap-up party for all teams will take place at 6 p.m. Monday, May 5, at Plant City’s First Baptist Church, 503 N. Palmer St. Arrive at 5 p.m. to help set up if you are able. Bring your favorite dessert to share. The committee wrap-up party will take place at 6 p.m. Monday, May […]
Continue ReadingWalden Lake teacher uploads new summer camp
From rebuilding old electronics to team-building exercises, Plant City students this summer will be given an opportunity to explore science and math during Camp Invention. It is the first time the camp will be held in Plant City. “It’s all about hands-on team-building science and technology that goes into it,” camp counselor and teacher Paul […]
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