Hazel E. Norman, 87, of Eustis, Fla., passed away on May 30, 2013. She was born Sept. 25, 1925, in Plant City. Survivors include her three sisters, Mrs. Elouise Thomas, Mrs. Inez Thomas and Mrs. Carolyn Johnson, all of Plant City; four children, Mr. Jim Norman, of Oviedo, Fla., Mr. Eddie Norman, of Eustis, Fla., […]
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PHOTO GALLERY: St Peter’s VBS
Vacation bible-schoolers at St Peter’s Episcopal Church were walking like Egyptians during this years festivities from June 17 to 21. The theme was Egyptian. The inside of the church was decorated like an ancient palace. Parishioner and volunteer Betty Jones even dressed up like an Egyptian. The children painted paper bags to resemble the coat […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Stardust Father’s Day Dance
Couples twirled around the dance floor at Stardust celebrating Father’s Day on Sunday. The evening started at 3 p.m. Oldies favorites were played by DJ Buddy Canova who also played instruments like the flute and saxophone live. A special Father’s Day presentation took place at 4 p.m.
Continue ReadingChristian comedy troupe set to perform in Plant City
Josh Loudermilk has a unique claim to fame. If you can call it that. The Plant City resident served for 12 years as a Methodist pastor. But during his training, the denomination had one concern with Loudermilk at the pulpit. “I got written up for using too much humor,” Loudermilk said with pride. “I was […]
Continue ReadingHope Lutheran intern says good-bye
Cary Hoff has become a familiar face at Hope Lutheran Church off Park Road. The “mountain man” from Texas was known for his burly beard, which he has had since he first came to Plant City from Texas to serve as director of Christian education intern a year ago. But last month, Hoff lost a […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Lora Mae (Arendell) Cummings
Lora Mae (Arendell) Cummings, 72, of Plant City, died June 3, 2013. Born in Dubuque, Iowa, she grew up in the Chicago area and graduated in 1963, from Knox College, in Galesburg, Ill. After pursuing her master’s degree in history, Mrs. Cummings served as a college instructor of American history. In her later years, she […]
Continue ReadingOituary: Piero Morselli
Piero Morselli, 71, died June 4, 2013. Born in Florence, Italy, he was an art historian, author and, later in life, an antiquarian. No matter where he went, he remained a true Florentine at heart. After earning his doctoral degree from the University of Pittsburgh, he was an assistant professor at the University of Illinois […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Freddie Marshall Roach
Freddie Marshall Roach, 68, of Plant City, died June 2, 2013. Mr. Roach was a veteran of the National Guard, the owner of Fred Roach Construction, Red Fred’s and several other businesses. He was a long-time member of the Elk’s Lodge. He loved his family, Harleys, Corvettes and old cars. Survivors include his wife, Pam […]
Continue ReadingThree Plant City-area graduates eligible for car giveaway
Three Plant City-area graduates will join 200 others from throughout Hillsborough County at the third annual Toyota of Tampa Bay New Car Giveaway June 8, at the dealership, 1101 E. Fletcher Ave., Tampa. More than 200 class of 2013 graduates who attended school bell-to-bell each day of the second semester of their senior year signed […]
Continue ReadingHallmark movie draws delicious similarities to Florida Strawberry Fest
Here’s the pitch: Beth Landon, a beautiful music teacher from a small, rural town, is helping her mother plan the annual Strawberry Festival. The town practically revolves around the succulent red berry, as it is known to have the best strawberries in the world. As the Strawberry Queen, Beth decides to hire a big-name — […]
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