Dorothy Loette Strickland, 74, died Dec. 22, 2013, at Lakeland Regional Medical Center. She was born Sept. 5, 1939, in Plant City, to James and Ruth (Norman) Hiott. She married Jay W. Strickland, who survives. She was a member of Faith Temple Assembly of God. Mrs. Strickland, — or Moma or Nana, as she was affectionately […]
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Obituary: Doris Marie Westgate
Doris Marie Westgate, 71, died Dec. 21, 2013, in Lakeland. She was born in Susquehanna, Pa. Survivors include three daughters, Elizabeth Ballard, Lori Balai and Kimberly Carillo; three brothers, Dennis, Walter and James Ballard; six sisters, Marian Parker, Betty Dumas, Lillian Middleton, Beverly Winnie, Ruth Ballard and Gloria Hauer Bishop; 10 grandchildren, Jennifer, Stephanie, Krystina, […]
Continue ReadingWinner: Ashley Bogue
Ashley Bogue took this picture of her daughter on the porch before lunch with the family. 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. Winners will have their photo featured and receive a $10 gift […]
Continue ReadingPlant City High GQ donates Christmas dinners
The Gentlemen’s Quest Club of Plant City High School donated a Christmas dinner for 20 people. Even dessert was included. The dinner went to a local family of five. GQ is fairly new at Plant City High School and encourages male students to focus on good grades, good behavior and serving their community. This is […]
Continue ReadingBaby Parade sign-ups coming
Registration for the 2014 Florida Strawberry Festival Baby Parade will take place from 8 to 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 25, at Plant City Mortgage, 1507 S. Alexander St., Suite 101 Plant City. Sign-ups for 1- and 2-year-olds will be from 8 to 9 a.m.; 3- and 4-year-olds from 9 to 10 a.m. Spaces are limited […]
Continue ReadingDaybreak Rotary presents check to food bank
At the Daybreak Rotary Club’s annual Christmas party, the club presented a $10,000 check to Christine Miller, of the United Food Bank of Plant City. Miller is also a club member. The Christmas part was held at the home of club member Carole Wright.
Continue ReadingWinner: Cheryl Bierna
Walden Lake resident Cheryl Biernat snapped this amazing shot of a cotton-candy sunset. She calls it, “Dusk at Dinner.” 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. Winners will have their photo featured […]
Continue ReadingLIFE LESSONS FROM THE FIELD: Fill an empty heart this Christmas season
One-two-three, one-two-three, step, heel, together, step, heel, together. Last month, my wife and I had the wonderful opportunity to dance in the Plant City Noon Rotary Club fundraiser, “Dancing with the Locals.” We worked on a waltz, because we enjoyed the flow of the music and also the fact that I cannot do the gyrations […]
Continue ReadingChamber announces tree contest winners
The winners of the annual Christmas Tree Contest have been announced. Focus 4 Beauty took home first place. The Animal Wellness Center got its paws on second place. Dinosaur World nabbed third place. To vote, participants had to visit 65% of the businesses competing. Those who visited all 25 businesses were entered in a drawing […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Joe Berry Brock
Joe Berry Brock, 84, of Plant City, died Dec. 20, 2013, at Health Center of Plant City. Born Feb. 25, 1929, in Bainbridge, Ga., he was the son of the late Abrla; and two great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by sisters, Evelyn Wetherington and Emily. A funeral service will be at 3 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 26, […]
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