Musicians of all experience levels will strap their guitars, banjos and more for the annual CampGrass, a musical workshop sponsored by the Central Florida Bluegrass Association. For the first time, the event will be held at Boone’s Nursery, 3201 N. Maryland Ave., Plant City. A night of camping, jamming and a low-country boil on Sept. […]
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Hospital foundation kicks off fall fundraising season
Any town requires certain civic services to run, including a city hall, post office, schools and, of course, a hospital. Because of the rate medical technology advances, South Florida Baptist Hospital requires a steady stream of funds to ensure it offers the latest in health care. Established in 1995, the South Florida Baptist Hospital Foundation […]
Continue ReadingLIFE LESSONS FROM THE FIELD: Commitment bracelet reminds of God’s love
Have you ever had something fall out of a box that took you back instantly in time? While still unpacking the numerous boxes from my final move from the military life to the civilian one here in Plant City, a small, tattered, worn-out bracelet hit the floor. Within a few seconds, I was standing in […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Corine Mofield Moates
Corine Mofield Moates, 81, of Lakeland, died Sept. 7, 2013. Mrs. Moates was born on July 26, 1932, in Jay. She is survived by four children, Darlene Strong Rheaume and Cindy Ann Mofield, both of Lakeland, Billy Joe Mofield, of Plant City, and Donna Jean Stitt, of Ukiah, Calif.; seven grandchildren, Sherri Strong Tucker, Laura […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Willard F. ‘Frank’ Bugg Jr.
Willard F. “Frank” Bugg Jr., 69, of Plant City, died Sept. 10, 2013. He was a proud fourth-generation Floridian. He is survived by his wife, Bernadette; son, Lance Colada; and sister, Ellen Rice (James). He was preceded in death by his parents, Willard and Brunette Bugg. A Celebration of Life was held Sept. 17, Turkey […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Zane Blanton
Zane Blanton, 89, of Plant City, died Sept. 9, 2013. He was the son of the late Bernard and Eva Cone Blanton. The Blanton farm was one of the oldest farms in Hillsborough County. Mr. Blanton served in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II and was a dedicated member of the Plant […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Deborah Pitts Tamborello
Deborah Pitts Tamborello, 61 of Seffner, died Sept. 12, 2013. She was a longtime resident of Seffner, a homemaker, and a member of Shiloh Baptist Church. She loved her family and friends and will be missed by all. She is survived by husband, Bobby Mayhew; son, Anthony Tamborello; brother, William Jack Pitts Jr.; his wife, […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Emilio Guzman
Emilio Guzman, 89, of Seffner, died Sept. 13, 2013. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Marcelina; children, Evelyn (Artemio), Emilio, Jr. (Marilyn) and Elizabeth (Leoncio); seven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and many family and friends. A Celebration of Life was held Sept. 18; interment followed at Hopewell Memorial Gardens, Plant City. Online condolences […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Charles Wayne Hart
Charles Wayne Hart, 74, of Plant City, died Sept. 13, 2013. He retired from Publix, where he was a cabinet-maker. He was a member of the Plant City Church of God. He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Shirley Hart; daughters, Connie Smailes (Greg) of Plant City, and Melody Poage (Wayne) of Texas; […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Fannie L. Johnson
Fannie L. Johnson, 89 of Plant City, died Sept. 14, 2013, at South Florida Baptist Hospital. Born April 25, 1924, in Plant City, she was the daughter of the late Wesley and Bessie Cason. She is survived by her husband, Alvin “Red” Johnson. Mrs. Johnson was a sectionizer at the canning plant in her early […]
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