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TEXTING AND DRIVING: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW Florida’s new texting and driving law is now in effect. Here’s what you need to know before you get behind the wheel.

BREANNE WILLIAMS STAFF WRITER

Florida drivers have been warned to put their phones down after a new law went into effect Monday prohibiting texting and driving. The reality is, however, the law is more complex than it appears. Governor Ron DeSantis signed a bill that officially makes texting while driving in Florida a primary traffic offense. Now, officers are able to pull

you over if they see you texting behind the wheel, whereas in the past they needed you to first speed or commit a traffic violation to be able to flash their lights and bring you to a stop. The first offense for texting behind the wheel comes with a $30 fine and a second offense is $60 and three points to your license. However, unlike Georgia’s “Hands Free Law,” there are many loopholes in Florida’s first step toward major roadway change.

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FRUITFUL GAMBLE

Keel Farms added the inaugural Watermelon Festival to its event lineup in hopes of enticing big crowds to spend a summer afternoon Plant City. SEE PAGE 10

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Attendees packed the Keel & Curley Winery grounds for the inaugural Watermelon Festival over the weekend.

PC preps for Fourth of July With enough planning, your Fourth of July can hopefully be a fun and festive holiday. SEE PAGE 3

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Observer turning 7 The United States of America was born on the fourth of July, and so was the Plant City Observer. We’re celebrating our seventh year in Plant City this Thursday and are as dedicated as ever to keeping readers in the know to the best of our ability. We’re hoping to be your number one source for local news, compelling features and action-packed sports coverage for many more years to come.

One month left for UFB purse drive Those gently used handbags you’re not using anymore can soon be put to good

use, thanks to the efforts of the United Food Bank of Plant City. The UFB’s new Purse Drive, which will provide handbags stuffed with toiletry items to moms and young women right before school begins, is still going strong and prospective donors have until Aug. 2 to gather their purses and bags for the food bank to redistribute. “It’s a really good program,” Ashlee Gillis, operations manager, said. “People have seen it posted and mentioned that it’s such a good idea. Everyone wants to go back and be like, ‘Oh I got a new purse,’ especially with school starting again for the college students. It gives a woman an extra little boost of confidence.” The UFB is located at 702 E. Alsobrook St. You can also visit RAOK Bou-

tique, 2804 James L. Redman Parkway #103, which is collecting the gently used purses as well as toiletries and gift cards.

July job fair for veterans DAV RecruitMilitary is calling out to Tampa Bay-area veterans in need of work with a free event in July. The July 18 Tampa Veterans Job Fair runs from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Amalie Arena, 401 Channelside Drive, Tampa, and promises to get veterans and their spouses, transitioning military personnel, National Guard members and Reserve members connected with potential employers for free. Pre-register for the event online at success.recruit-

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Plant City man earns Doctor of Optometry degree Vikarma Brooks, O.D., is ready to help others see things more clearly. Brooks was one of 130 students to earn a Doctor of Optometry degree from Memphis, Tennessee-based Southern College of Optometry. The Plant City High School alumnus graduated Magna Cum Laude. SCO is an independent college with an eye center that serves nearly 80,000 patients a year.

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Celebrating Independence Day With enough planning, your Fourth of July can hopefully be a fun and festive holiday. BREANNE WILLIAMS STAFF WRITER

Whether you’re headed to the Plant City Stadium for the annual Fourth of July festivities or planning on having a celebratory day at home, there are a few key tips and tricks to ensure you have a safe and fun Independence Day. Veteran attendees of Plant City’s July 4th Celebration, which is sponsored by the Greater Plant City Chamber of Commerce and coordinated by the City of Plant City Recreation & Parks Department, know that timing is everything when it comes to having a smooth transition into an evening of fun. Thousands flock each year to the event and if you don’t plan for traffic, you’ll more than likely find yourself in a losing battle against a ticking clock. The parking lot gates open at 5:30 p.m. and the stadium gates open at 6 p.m. The fireworks are scheduled for 9:15 p.m., so if you want to come enjoy the unique activities on the field, get there well before 9 p.m. Admission to the event is free and parking is $5 a car. Bags will be searched at the entrance and no outside food or drinks are allowed in. There will be inflatables, face painting, bungee jumping, rock climbing, balloon art, cornhole, kids’ crafts and more fun strewn around the stadium turf. Many families come with blankets and spread out on the edge of the field while their kids run around enjoying the games. Others load up on the grub from the various food vendors on the turf and the concession stands at the stadium. As the afternoon stretches into the evening, the lines for many of the more popular activities begin to stretch, so the earlier you arrive you less patience you’ll need. There is also a 50-50 drawing during the event that will be split between the winner and the event for future expenses. Solaris will perform live music on the diamond. Several festive attendees will more than likely dust off their dancing shoes and do a few twirls with their friends and family. Once darkness finally falls, everyone will be shepherded off the field and into

the stands. The National Anthem will be performed at 9 p.m., announcements will be made and then the 20-minute firework show is set to begin. If you’re coming just for the fireworks, know in advance the commute could be quite stressful. For several miles in either direction from the stadium, cars will be pulled off to the side of the road as families stop to watch the show. The majority of the attendees come in right before the first firework lights up the sky so prepare for a line, though it does normally move quickly. If you’re attending the event, parking is only available in the stadium parking lot. Police will be spread throughout the area and, to ensure pedestrians’ safety, there will be no parking near the complex including portions of Park Road, Jim Johnson Road, Roberts Ranch Road and Gordon Food Service Drive. However, further out, the roadways will be lined with parked vehicles. Once the show is complete, traffic will flow in designated one-way routes onto East Park Road and Gordon Food Service Drive. The City has held the event for years. Originally it ran from 2002 to 2007, but in 2008 it was shelved due to a lack of funding. However, four years later, there were enough sponsors to bring it back and this year marks the 14th annual show. “We are extremely proud of our community,” Director of Recreation & Parks for the City of Plant City Jack Holland said. “When the need arises, they always step forward and make it happen. Without their support through financial, volunteer or in-kind assistance, this event would not happen.” The rainout day for the event is July 5 with fireworks at 9 p.m. There will be no activities for the backup date. It’s one of the most elaborate events the city holds each year and the fireworks can be seen from all edges of the city. If you choose to try your hand at amateur fireworks in your back yard, common sense goes a long way toward ensuring there are no accidents that send you or your loved ones to the emergency room. Phantom Fireworks, a leading firework seller, recommends adults take the reins

and handle every aspect of setting up and lighting the flammable toys. All fireworks should be assembled on a hard, level surface, especially if the firework is tall and produces a thrust upon ignition. Grass, gravel and sand are not ideal and if you have no other option, Phantom recommends putting a strong piece of plywood down to use as the foundation for the launch. If you’re lighting a fountain or other ground-based items, there is a minimum clear distance of 35 feet required to ensure safety. Aerial items need 150 feet of space. Phantom also encourages users to use extended butane lighters, a Phantom Pyro-Torch or other large extended lighting devices to spark the fuse so you aren’t putting your hand and the flame right next to the firework. If it’s stormy weather and the wind is beginning to whip up, know that lighting a firework may result in it boomeranging and coming straight back toward you. Wait for the wind to subside or monitor its direction and plan launches accordingly. If you plan on lighting up in your back yard, have a designated “fireman” on standby with a bucket of water or a hose in case things go south. If you find you have extra fireworks lying around, store them in cool, dry places away from children. You can dispose of them by thoroughly soaking them with water and then sealing them in a metal trash container outdoors. Pet owners have their own stresses throughout the week before, during and after July 4. The spontaneous noise from neighbors setting off fireworks often evokes major anxiety among pets, especially dogs. The ASPCA found through a variety of studies that more dogs run away in July than in any other month of the year. This could be because of the firework stresses, the abundance of parties that offer escape attempts or other factors. However, the American Humane Association reported that July 5 is always the busiest day of the year for animal shelters. As fun as the festivities may be, it’s crucial you think about your furry pals at home before you plan your holiday parties. PetMD recommends keeping pets

indoors at all times, even if the pet is used to being outside. Loud noises cause anxiety in pets who may break their restraints or jump a fence in an attempt to flee to safety. If you’re going to a fireworks display or to a party at a friend’s house, leave your pet secured in your home. Don’t attempt to take it with you to the festivities. Strangers, loud noises and an unfamiliar environment could cause it to bolt. Make sure your pet is wearing a collar and identification. It’s better to be prepared for the worst. If your pet does escape, having your phone number or address will help ensure they can be returned to you safely if found. One major help is microchipping your pet, which can be done at an affordable rate thanks to deals held at a variety of vet clinics and animal rescues throughout the country. Take the time to have a recent picture of your pet as well so you can show others or place signs up in the event they run away. Pets don’t understand the danger associated with sparkling and glowing fireworks. They may charge or get too close, so don’t have an animal outside if you’re lighting them up in your backyard. The American Veterinary Medical Association also recommends considering your pet’s personality well before the holiday. If they routinely become anxious, it may benefit to consider behavioral therapy. Some pets need medication to help reduce stress during the holiday. Your veterinarian will know what’s best for your pet. Blocking outside sights and sounds may also help lower the anxiety. Turn on the television or some music, lower the blinds and, if the animal is crate trained, consider locking them in and putting a blanket over it to help them feel secure. If you’re staying home, speaking soothingly and spending time with your pet can help keep them calm. With enough planning this Fourth of July should be a stress-free and festive event for everyone in town. Keep an eye on the weather and make sure you plan for what’s best for you and your family.

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This week on Cops Corner, police investigated fraudulent family members, a slew of bullets, swiped PlayStations, multiple car burglaries and more.

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JUNE 22 BUMP IN THE NIGHT 700 block of West Warren Street Criminal mischief: This complainant told officers that during the night of June 21, an unknown suspect broke a 36x24 glass window in her apartment. SPLINTERED FAMILY TREE 1400 block of West Dr. MLK Boulevard Fraud: A man continuously called this complainant and told her he was a relative. He was requesting she send him $900 for help. Eventually the complainant sent the money only to discover the person was not a relative and that the calls were a scam.

told officers they had given a subject payment for a vehicle. However, the person took the money and left without giving them the vehicle in question. RAINING BULLETS 600 block of Wiggins Court Shooting into occupied dwelling and unoccupied vehicle: An unknown subject fired approximately nine shots into an unoccupied parked vehicle in front of the above address, which was occupied at the time of the incident.

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evening of June 22, someone entered her unlocked shed and stole a PlayStation 4. DRUG RUN West Baker Street/ Alexander Street Felony drug arrest: Two men were arrested for possession of meth, pills and paraphernalia. They were transported to Orient Road Jail without incident.

JUNE 25 HEFTY RAID 600 block of Knight Street Vehicle burglary: During the night of June 24 someone broke out the driver’s side window and stole more than $400 worth of items that were stored inside the car.

CAR CRAZED 3000 block of James L. Redman Parkway CAUGHT IN THE ACT Criminal mischief: This com100 block of East Collins Street plainant told officers that during Vehicle burglary/Theft: OffiRENTAL MAYHEM an unknown time the night of cers responded to a report that a June 22, someone broke the rear 1300 block of vehicle burglary was in progress. East Dr. MLK Boulevard passenger side window out of by David Steinberg July 5, Criminal 2019 mischief: This person A man was found and placed un- Edited her vehicle and caused damage der arrest. He was transported to to the passenger side door. told officers that someone keyed 4 Pride initials Gung hoit was in ACROSS Orient Road Jail without incident. 40 Comment her rental30 vehicle while TREASURE SHED to one who 5 Sarge’s her possession. 33 Total guess 1 It might CASHING IN come after 1100 blockdrops of almost superior 35 Raison d’___ 2000 block of turkey East Dr. MLK Boulevard6 Scottish something 36 1969-74, North Wheeler Street Theft: This complainant revaluable terriers politically 4 Cousin Information report: officers that during Dr. oftorap 7 ___the in the 37 Pitchers’ cold of Inc.This victim 42ported

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ROCKY ROAD 1900 block of Wood Court Theft: An employee of Quickcrete reported sometime during the night of June 23 two unknown men unlocked the business gate and drove a white Ford F-350 delivery truck onto the property. They stole $544 worth of rock and fled the scene.

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CALL THE DOCTOR 800 block of East Baker Street Fraudulent bill: A Share Sun employee told officers a customer attempted to pay for a doctor visit using a fake $10 bill.

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ROUGH NIGHT AT THE HOLIDAY INN 2100 block of North Park Road Grand theft and vehicle burglary: Officers met with the victim who was staying at the Holiday Inn Express. He told them his vehicle had been burglarized. Two suspects were arrested for the incident.

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PLANT CITY RESIDENTS BRING TEXAS ICED TEAS TO FLORIDA

David and Susan Sullivan own the first HteaO franchise in the state, which opened for business in late June.

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David and Susan Sullivan weren’t expecting to be blown away when they visited an HteaO in Midland, Texas last year. Then it was love at first sip. “Susan and I looked at each other and said, ‘Why aren’t we doing this in Florida?’” David Sullivan said. Fifteen months later, they started doing this in Florida. The first HteaO franchise in the state — the first full-service franchise store in the entire HteaO network — is now open at 3920 S. Florida Ave. next to Fuzzy’s Tacos, Jason’s Deli and Mission BBQ. The store opened June 21 and the Plant City residents are excited to show people how this Texas twist on tea can change the way they drink. When they landed in Texas on Good Friday 2018 to visit their son and daughterin-law, HteaO was one of the first stops they made. Their son recommended a cup

of their tea over the coffee David Sullivan said he wanted, and it only took that one cup to make a lasting impression. The Sullivans visited the Midland store several more times during their stay in Texas and left knowing they wanted to franchise one in their home state if they could. Luckily for them, David Sullivan learned the company had gotten approved to franchise just three days before he spoke to CEO Justin Howe about the prospect of opening one in Florida. The Lakeland store became location number 81 for the company, which made Florida the fifth state it has a store in. Two things separate HteaO’s product from the rest, according to David Sullivan. First, all of the tea leaves are steeped at the same time as whatever fruit is going into the tea. The fruit is dried and added to the tea bags, which lends the brews their natural flavors and deep colors. Keeping with the natural approach, the only kind of sugar used in the sweet teas is pure cane. The other thing is the water, which David Sul-

livan said is processed in the store to make sure it has a specific amount of minerals to help the tea’s flavor profile. “Water is a key part of tea,” he said. “Tea needs minerals to flavor because tea doesn’t really flavor water. The molecules in the tea attach to mineral molecules. Without the proper amount of minerals in your tea, you won’t get a real robust flavor.” The water is softened, charcoal-filtered and subject to reverse osmosis in the store’s treatment plant, run through a UV light and stored at 38 degrees. It’s pumped throughout the store to wherever customers would use it. Customers can take home containers of the HteaO water or get their own refilled there if they wish. HteaO has 23 bold flavors of iced tea made with natural ingredients and also offers its own water, which is processed and filtered entirely in-house. Its most popular products are the Sweet Blueberry Green tea and the Sweet Georgia Peach tea, but there’s something for everyone on the tea line. One particular standout is the Turbo Citrus, a citrus and caffeine-infused black tea meant to give drinkers a gradual release of caffeine for energy without the peaks

and crashes some coffee drinkers experience. This happens because of an amino acid called L-theanine contained in tea leaves that slows the body’s absorption of caffeine. David Sullivan, who is managing the store just about every day, always has some in a 44-ounce cup. “You kind of get a gradual uplift in your spirits, if you will, from the caffeine,” he said. “You start drinking it and 10 or 15 minutes later, you’re like ‘ Wow, I feel really good.’” There’s also a fruit bar, healthy snacking options and other items, including Yeti brand cups, for sale in the store. HteaO offers a “happy hour” from 2 to 4 p.m. every day where customers can get any size cup at half price.

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THE FIGHT AGAINST DISTRACTED DRIVING

PLANT CITY MAN DIES FOLLOWING MIDNIGHT SHOOTING Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public for help identifying one to three suspects that may have been involved in the shooting early Monday morning that left one man dead.

Police can now stop you for texting and driving, but there’s still much debate over the strength of the new law. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1

In Georgia, if the phone is in your hand you are pulled over, no questions asked. It’s strict, it’s often your word against the officer and the officer almost always wins. You can’t even have the phone in your lap or in a pocket. The goal is to have complete focus on the road and the verbiage throughout the law supports that hard line. The recently passed texting initiative is one of 20 new laws to go into effect this week throughout the state of Florida. The new Florida law comes with exceptions. The law states, “a motor vehicle that is stationary is not being operated and is not subject to the prohibition in this paragraph.” So if you’re paused at a red light or stop sign you, can pick it up to quickly respond to a text. Once the gas pedal goes down, though, the phone had better be put away. The law also states that drivers are exempt if they’re “conducting wireless interpersonal communication that does not require manual entry of multiple letters, numbers, or symbols, except to activate, deactivate, or initiate a feature or function.” Essentially, you can still use your phone to use your GPS or change music. You just can’t type out elaborate messages and then send them while barreling 70 miles per hour down the roadway. The only hard lines are if you are in a school zone or a construction zone. Then your phone had better not be in sight or else you will pay the price, though handsfree use like Bluetooth communication is still allowed. In fact, officers across the state recommend drivers purchase mounts for their

phones to ensure the temptation of holding it while you drive is eliminated. The problem is, if you’re pulled over and an officer accuses you of texting and driving, the current law doesn’t give them permission to confiscate your phone to prove there is evidence supporting their claim. Without a warrant, they can’t take the phone away unless you give it to them. That doesn’t mean they won’t get a warrant, but it does mean they don’t have one when they first walk up to your window. It’s your word versus the officer’s and only time will tell how Florida’s new driving culture lets that play out. It could go in the driver’s favor, but it may also show overwhelming support for law enforcement. As of yet, the state doesn’t have the zerotolerance policy of states like Georgia and Tennessee, but this is a giant step in that direction. Without having to wait for a primary offense, officers can start letting drivers know they’re taking road safety seriously. Out the gate, most law enforcement agencies have stated they will begin with warnings to get people used to the change. With the increasing number of fatalities every year caused by distracted driving, it’s no wonder states are starting to crack down on their rules of the road. This isn’t the first time Florida has addressed multitasking drivers, but it is the first time the power has been given to officers to actively combat the issue. If enough people recognize their pocketbooks will begin to hurt due to their carelessness, there is a chance it may convince many to switch to Bluetooth or to simply wait until stopped to continue their conversations. For now, however, it seems there’s still some gray area concerning just how far Florida is prepared to go.

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HCSO is currently investigating a homicide in Plant City on Joe King Road.

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The search continues for the suspect, or suspects, that Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office said entered a home in Plant City early Monday morning and killed a man inside. The shooting occurred around midnight on the 5300 block of Joe King Road near Nesmith Road. A family member called 911 after finding the 41-year-old victim in the garage of the home. Deputies said they found the man had suffered gunshot wounds when they arrived at the home and paramedics declared the victim dead at the scene. “We are looking for anywhere from one to three suspects,” Major Frank Losat said in a news conference. “At this time, we have no further description of the individuals except they did leave on foot in an unknown direction.” The suspect, or suspects, left the home on foot, but deputies said they may have gotten into a vehicle that was parked nearby and then fled the scene. There is no motive as of press time for the shoot-

ing, according to HCSO. It is also unclear at this time whether or not the suspect or suspects knew the victim or if this was a random incident. HCSO said two adults lived at the home and the uninjured one called police following the shooting. The suspect has yet to be identified by HCSO, but this is an active investigation. On Monday, investigators obtained a search warrant and entered the home to continue the search for evidence. Anyone with information about the incident is asked to call HCSO at 813-2478200. Crime Stoppers is also offering a cash reward, and to be eligible you must call 800-873-8477. “If they do know the suspects do not approach them,” Losat said. “But still call the Sheriff’s Office.”

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THIS IS HOW WE BOWL The Greater Plant City Chamber of Commerce’s held its annual bowling tournament at Family Bowl last week.

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Local businesses took a tour through the decades last week as they gathered for the Greater Plant City Chamber of Commerce’s annual bowling tournament, which was sponsored by Jenkins Construction. The theme of the event was “Favorite Decade,” and while some teams came in their business attire, others dove fully into the challenge and arrived dressed to the nines in apparel from yesteryear. The competition may be centered around each team’s ability to knock down some pins, but the Chamber always adds a fun twist, offering trophies for the best dressed and worst team score, along with first and second place and best team score. It’s anyone’s game, and as the hours began to tick by, the competition got more and more intense. Acting as a bracket tournament, the teams were eliminated round by round. At

the end of each round, one spot was open for a losing team to bid their way back into the competition. A liquor locker was also given away via a raffle and the proceeds went to the Chamber’s foundation, which uses the funds for local scholarships. The 11 competing teams were Bank of Central Florida, Florida Strawberry Growers Association, Hampton Inn by Hilton Plant City, Hillsborough Community College, Jarrett-Scott Ford, Jenkins Construction Co., Plant City Family YMCA, Plant City Main Street, Roofing Supply Group, South Florida Baptist Hospital and Solution Source. The winner was South Florida Baptist Hospital, which has been victorious for the past several years thanks to its dedicated bowling employees. Coming in second place was Jenkins Construction Company. The costume contest was won by Florida Strawberry Growers Association. Worst team score went to the Plant City Family YMCA and best team score went to South Florida Baptist Hospital.

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BOB EDWARDS

A Life Well-Lived, a Community Well-Served BY FELIX HAYNES GUEST WRITER

Awarded a building that would become known as the John R. Trinkle Center, the Plant City Campus of Hillsborough Community College lacked just one thing: $800,000 to furnish and equip it. In 2004, a group of active community leaders recruited to raise the funds sat around a long table in the Campus Administration Building’s conference room. The room became quiet after the challenge before them had been explained. Into the silence came the voice of a man who had served on the 1968 Plant City Chamber of Commerce committee to convince the college to establish the campus: Bob Edwards. “Are there any other needs beyond the community center on the campus?” he asked. “If we’re going to raise $800,000, why not raise $1.5 million? Why not $2 million? Why not $2.5 million?” A dozen heads around the table began to nod, responding to the vision of a man who had played similar leadership roles so many times in the city he loved. From that vision, in the next 18 months, $1.7 million dollars were raised; from those donations came matching funds of $800,000 from the state. Who knew that Bob Edwards would name the $2.5 million total raised in the campaign before it even started? Bob’s vision should not have surprised anyone, especially if they knew the tale of a much earlier example of his leadership. That story had a theme of fighting against great odds and winning, and it established

his reputation for taking on issues he felt he were right and turning public opinion around on them. In those years, our Plant City Chamber of Commerce was located a mile east of downtown at the apex of Baker and Reynolds streets. In a time when our city was in danger of losing the identity of its downtown, and when we did not yet have Main Street to defend our downtown core, Bob proposed to his fellow Chamber Board members that the building be moved downtown. The first vote was 14-1 against moving it. For 18 months, Bob moved quietly through his colleagues, one-on-one, gently but persistently urging, cajoling and explaining the importance of locating the chamber downtown, as a linchpin for the maintenance and development of our core. In the end, another vote was taken, and a majority of the Board voted to move downtown. Today, our Chamber stands proudly on Evers Street, in a prominent position in our downtown core, a tribute to the obstinacy of one man. At 9:27 p.m. on June 24, the voice of that visionary, that fighter against great odds, was stilled. Bob’s ancestors came down before the Civil War from Georgia to rural Lafayette County. That county name was pronounced La-fayette, with the second “a” pronounced as a long “a,” and Bob would not let you forget it. The Edwards were related to the Harts, for whom Jacksonville’s Hart Bridge was named. Robert Sydney Edwards was born July 10, 1929 in Miami. He was the first born to Ouida and Hugh Edwards, with a brother and sister yet to come. The family had

deep roots in north Florida, but they were in Miami where his father was following his young career in banking. Within a few years, the Depression and subsequent

bank carnage had unfolded and the family moved back to its ancestral roots in the Big Bend town of Mayo. With jobs hard to come by, Hugh took a job as a mail carrier.

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But with Bobâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s grandfather serving as the clerk of the Lafayette County court and other relatives in local administration, Bob got a close look at the law and how a community worked. From this immersion came Bobâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s early decision to seek a career as a lawyer and to work effectively in community organizations. Awarded his Eagle Scout badge at 15 and tapped into the Boy Scoutsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Order of the Arrow, Bob earned three letters in high school basketball. Popular and successful, he served as president of his high school council and graduated salutatorian of his 1947 high school class. With his academic achievement he was admitted to the University of Florida, where he earned his law degree. World War II had just ended and, with the creation of the G. I. Bill, UF was growing rapidly. Soon, Bob found work with one of the construction companies building the many new buildings on the campus and his work â&#x20AC;&#x153;driving a typewriterâ&#x20AC;? was so steady he was able to work his way through college. He also ran for Student Body President, losing out to future Florida House Speaker Terrell Sessums. This left him free to accept appointment as UFâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first Student Traffic Court Chief Justice. As the Korean War broke out, Bob joined the Air Force ROTC. He earned his bachelors degree and his commission as a second lieutenant in 1951, but his two-year active duty commitment was deferred when he was admitted to the UF Law School. He finished his law degree in 1953 as the Korean War armistice was signed and his active duty was again delayed. During that delay he took a job with an Orlando law firm, but he eventually served his active duty commitment doing legal work at England Air Force Base in Alexandria, Louisiana. Bob met his first wife, Carrie Ann Chicola, in Alexandria. They married there in 1954, and, discharged from the Air Force, Bob returned to Florida a married man. Over the years, Bob and Carrie had six children: Brian, Lynne Simeone, Robbie Lea, Clare Hicks, Bobby Edwards, and Kay Brown. - 9 /2 0 ! "2

Bob and Carrie came to Plant City in 1955, and he found work and eventually a partnership with his former law school classmate, Woody Liles. With an eye for local talent, the firm employed a young Jim Redman as a law clerk and present attorney Charlie White as a lawyer. In 1957, he accepted a two-year appointment as Plant City judge. His law practice began to focus on family and business law, particularly insurance and banking. He became the attorney for Farm Credit of Central Florida and corporate counsel with the First National Bank of Plant City and this work provided him with one of the highlights of his career. In 1969 he was able to argue a case involving branch banking, First National Bank in Plant City versus Dickinson, all the way to the U. S. Supreme Court. The oral arguments for this case are on the internet and you can hear Bobâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s voice presenting the case there. Although he lost the case, in a few years the prohibition against branch banking was removed from banking law. Beyond his productive legal career, Bob invested himself in many local organizations. These included Tampa General Hospital, the Hillsborough County Planning Commission, the Plant City Planning Commission, the Tampa Metropolitan YMCA, the First United Methodist Church, the Plant City Noon Rotary Club, the East Hillsborough Historical Society, the Gulf Ridge Council of Boy Scouts of America, the Greater Plant City Chamber of Commerce, the Plant City Junior Chamber of Commerce, and the Plant City Photo Archives and History Center. Bob was also a co-founder of the Plant City Downtown Luncheon Club.

With his infectious optimism and neverquit obstinacy, Bob was a formidable fund raiser for many of these organizations and blessed was any development campaign in which Bob was involved. In what he called his â&#x20AC;&#x153;last hurrah,â&#x20AC;? in 2007 Bob teamed with close friend David Miller to lay the groundwork for the city to grow and annex land adjacent to the city limits. Only the beginning of a decade-long economic recession ended those efforts. With his prodigious work with these many organizations came many awards, including Plant Cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 1994 Citizen of the Year and the Photo Archivesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Heritage Award in 2011. His local planning work with the Hillsborough County Planning Commission from 1959 to 1974 and the Plant City Planning Commission from 1977 to 1982 earned awards. The Plant City Jaycees gave him their 1979 Distinguished Service Award. In 1992, the First Florida Bank recognized him for his service on its Bank Member Advisory Board. Farm Credit of Central Florida awarded him a certificate in 1994. For his service on the Tampa General Hospital Board, both the County Commission and the Hospital Board gave him awards in 1999. The Timucua District of the Boy Scouts recognized him with its Distinguished Citizen Award in 2008. The Tampa Metropolitan YMCA honored him with its George Williams Award. His work with Plant Cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s organizations and for his law firm crossed paths when he worked with Charlie White and Tom Poppell to preserve and restore the 1915 Wells Building. For the Wells Building restoration, for his roles in helping to revive Plant Cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s downtown and for providing guidance to Plant City Main Streetâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

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early efforts to have our downtown placed on the National Registry of Historic Places, he received a Historic Preservation Award of Merit from the Chamber. Carrie became ill near the end of 1986 and passed away. During her last days, the Edwards family was blessed with a neighborhood caregiver and widow, Patt Mann, who knew Carrie from area garden clubs and had three children herself: Barbara Morris, Nancy Slagle, and Lynne Bisceglia. After Carrie passed, Bob and Carrieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s children took a page from their fatherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s legal playbook and engineered a merger between Bob and Patt. Bob and Patt always credited the children with fostering their marriage. Bob and Patt were married January 31, 1987, and together they boasted of 22 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren. Plant City will miss Bob Edwards, but those who follow him just need to mimic his standard, holding it high, angling it forward and refusing to allow it to fall. Ed Verner contributed significantly to this article.

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FOOTSTEPS OF FAITH: FREEDOM, DEFINED Great warriors of our nation’s past set the tone for the freedoms we enjoy in 2019.

DR. DANIEL MIDDLEBROOKS

So, how do you define “freedom?” Is it the right to do what you want to do, or is it the ability to do what you should do? I began to ponder this question as I started to prepare for the activities during this special week of our nation’s birthday of freedom. As I was sifting through the various decorations and military items for our Fourth of July celebration service, I came across a folder with a stack of old papers in it. As I opened it, I was surprised by a special item that reminded me of an old, faithful warrior for the Lord and our country. His name was Rev. David Groves. Growing up in the early years of the 1900s, he served as an infantry man in World War II and was a part of the Army unit that liberated the Dachau concentration camp. Up until his final day last year, when he was called to his new and eternal mission of service before the Heavenly father, this saint of the Savior lived each day fully and faithfully to invest in the lives of others and remind us of the costly history of our country.

I sat back in the chair of my office, filled with military mementoes, coins, plaques, and other “Atta’ Boy” certificates we tend to collect, and became fixated on the words of a morning prayer Groves wrote decades ago. His words struck me with the immense complexity of our current world, yet with the simplicity of a prayerful request of old. As a morning prayer remembering WWII, he wrote: “Oh, Divine Commander, we come with bowed heads and grateful hearts and with tenderhearted memories of history. We have sought to be your people but somehow, we have not measured up. We have sought to do your will but somehow, we have been distracted. We have developed the greatest arsenal of weapons in history but somehow, have forgotten the ethic you would have us develop. We have with our weapons captured most of the world and have keep none, save our own sacred soil. Oh, Divine Commander, we come now this hour to remember so near to us, not let us forget the French trenches, the Belgium

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traps, and the frightful German enemies. Ne’er let us forget the sacrificial Americans who gave their last full measure of devotion. Oh, ne’er let us forget the suffering from the gas and wounds through which they have lived these decades. Oh, Divine Commander, assist us so we may use you as our Guide. Assist our hearts that we may be compassionate. Assist our building structures that we may erect monuments worthy of their duty to Country. And assist us that we may become Your nation, undivided, dedicated, and indeed Your people. Amen.” There are those that read history and there are those that teach history. Yet there are few that are a part of history and thereby have the perspective we need for the future. Rev. Groves and millions like him that have and are serving our nation make up the very foundation of the definition of “freedom.” They are willing to “freely give” so we can “freely live.” In a time where so many think they have a right to serve themselves, it is encourag-

ing to know there are still warriors that are willing to give their “today” so that we may have a better tomorrow. That sounds a lot like the greatest warrior I know, but I will leave that for a future column. Until that time, may God bless America — the land of the free because of the brave.

Dr. Daniel Middlebrooks is the Senior Chaplain of First Call at Sydney Baptist Church.

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PLANT CITY LITTLE LEAGUE 2019 ALL-STARS

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Softball and baseball sectional play started up at Mike Sansone Park over the weekend.

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This year, Plant City Little League fielded seven teams for the summer postseason. These Little Leaguers stood out in 2019 and have already gotten to compete for district glory in Haines City and in the ongoing sectional tournament in Plant City at Mike Sansone Park. Baseball and softball play continues in town this weekend and next weekendâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s games will only feature baseball. JUNIORS SOFTBALL

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Mike Sansone Park will host Little League District 4 All-Star tournament action this weekend and next. Plant City Little League and others in the district will compete for baseball and softball glory with 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. starts this Friday night. Games will start Saturday between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. This weekend’s slate of action will mark the end of softball sectionals, while baseball will close things out July 12 and 13 with starts at the same times. Global Sports Alliance Baseball’s Summer Slam tournament will use multiple fields at Plant City Stadium, Randy L. Larson Softball Four-Plex, Mike Sansone Park, Snowden Park, Ellis-Methvin Park and the MLK Complex from July 12 through 14. The tourney games start at 6 and 8 p.m. July 12 and game action runs from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on July 13 and 14.

Plant City Little League’s best of the best put our town on the map every year.

Round two of the Plant City Raiders’ basketball camp is coming up soon, set to run from July 8 through 11 at the PCHS gymnasium. Campers age 6 through 14 can learn everything they need to know to succeed at the high school level from boys basketball coach Billy Teeden, the staff and players from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day. Registration costs $120. The PCHS cheerleading team will host its annual camp on July 16 and 17 for campers age 4 to 13. All campers will be divided into three age groups and will learn from coach Karen Snapp and the team. All campers must bring their own lunch and water bottles, wear a t-shirt, shorts and sneakers, wear their hair away from their face and may not wear any kind of jewelry. Registration costs $75. Registration forms for the camps can be printed from plantcitygov.com. For more information, contact Teeden at 813-967-7551 for basketball and Snapp at 813-757-9370 or karen.snapp@sdhc. k12.fl.us for cheerleading.

LANCERS GIRLS GETTING READY FOR NATIONAL TOURNEY The Plant City FC Lancers 2002 Girls Premier Team will soon compete for national championship gold. The girls are getting ready to go to Murfreesboro, Tennessee next week to represent the Southern region in the National Presidents Cup Tournament. Plant City FC will face the top dogs from the Eastern, Midwest and Far West Presidents Cup tourney winners from July 10 through 14 for the title.

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here are a lot of reasons Plant City is a great place to live. I’ve been here for more than half a decade now and I believe in that as much as ever. But as the local sports guy, one example I want to point out this week is that of Plant City Little League’s all-star postseasons. This is and always has been a baseball town, and that starts with PCLL. Plant City residents go well out of their way to make sure our kids can get a great formative baseball or softball experience, and they also go out of their way to make everything feel like a really big deal. Have you ever seen the lengths the city goes to to make Opening Day feel like a big-leaguers’ event? Ever drive around town in the early summer and see the all-star selection signs planted in the front yards of families whose kids have made the cut? It’s so cool. And when you’re at Mike Sansone Park or wherever your favorite PCLL All-Stars are playing, the Plant City fans are going to be there and make their impression felt. They say across all sports that you can always tell where the Plant City-area fans are at any stadium, gym or playing field. I’ll vouch for that. People cheer for our teams like they’re in a professional championship game with the trophy on the line. Our kids give them good reason to cheer so loudly, too. This place is a goldmine of athletic talent that often gets overlooked because not everyone really knows where it is. I know for a fact people from Tampa think we live in Polk County and that Hillsborough starts somewhere around Valrico. But when our kids do well in their sports, whether it’s PCLL All-Stars now or high school teams later, that’s when folks realize they might need to hop on Google for a hot second and learn a thing or two. We’ve seemingly always got kids performing well at All-Stars and moving on to bigger things, going out there to crush it at the regional and state level and even moving on to the Tournament of State Champions to represent our corner of the southeastern United States. Then they age out of Little League and move up to high school, where these Plant City kids will do things like play on both teams in a state championship game and give the audience more than their money’s worth of thrilling game action. That stuff doesn’t happen often, so I can’t possibly think of a better endorsement for our talent pool. So if you got picked for an all-star team this summer, don’t take it lightly. We’ve

got some legit athletes out here and you stood out from the pack. You’ve earned the right to call yourself an all-star. If you’re still playing in the postseason by the time you read this, I wish you the best of luck and hope above all else that you’re having fun out there.

Justin Kline is the Sports Editor at the Plant City Observer. Email: jkline@plantcityobserver.com.

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FIELDS OF DREAMS Several sports tournaments took over Plant City parks over the weekend.

National Parks and Recreation Month is easy to celebrate in Plant City.

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Plant City parks played host to several youth sports tournaments from June 28 through 30. The Little League District 4 All-Star Tournament brought some of the best baseball and softball players from the area to Mike Sansone Park. Florida USSSA Baseball hosted its Wood Bat Summer Classic at Plant City Stadium, Randy L. Larson Softball Four-Plex, Mike Sansone Park, Ellis-Methvin Park and the MLK Complex on Saturday and Sunday, and Make a Play 7v7 returned to Ellis-Methvin Park for two more days of skill-based football action.

Whether you’re trying to play sports, go for a walk, master Harry Potter: Wizards Unite or just enjoy the great outdoors your way, Plant City is a great place to do it. July is National Parks and Recreation Month and this strawberry town has all kinds of top-notch parks and facilities CITY PARKS Mike E. Sansone Park, 1702 N. Park Road Otis M. Andrews Sports Complex, 2402 E. Cherry St. Ellis-Methvin Park, 2401 E. Cherry St. Snowden Park, 902 Waller St. Cherry Street Park, 904 E. Cherry St. Courier Field/Veteran’s Monument Park, 703 N. Wheeler St. Rowena Mays Park, 502 N. Alexander St. Marie B. Ellis Park, 601 E. Laura St. Samuel W. Cooper Park, 900 E. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Gilchrist Park, 802 E. Gilchrist St. McCall Park/Historic Train Depot, 100 N. Collins St./102 N. Palmer St. Burchwood Park, 104 Lake Blvd. Washington Park, 1808 E. Warren St. Roseland Park, 1417 S. McDonald St.

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Ruby F. Taylor, 84, of Inverness, formerly of Plant City, born on Aug. 29, 1934 in Homosassa, entered into eternal rest on June 23, 2019. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clyde W. Taylor. She resided in Inverness for the last 15 years, where she acquired many friends. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, July 10 at 11:00 a.m. at Hopewell Funeral Home, 6005 S. County Rd 39, Plant City, where the family will receive friends beginning at 10:00 a.m. Interment at Myrtle Hill Cemetery, Tampa. Expressions of condolence at HopewellFuneral.com.

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THURSDAY, JULY 4 JULY 4 CELEBRATION

6 to 9:30 p.m. The City of Plant City Recreation & Parks Department and the Greater Plant City Chamber of Commerce are hosting the annual July 4th Celebration at the Plant City Stadium, 1810 E. Park Road. Parking is $5 and admission is free. Parking will open at 5:30 p.m. and the grand fireworks finale is at 9:15 p.m. There will be a climbing wall, bungee jumps, airbrushing, balloon art, bounce houses and more. The rainout time is 9 p.m. July 5. There will be no games or vendors for the rainout, just fireworks and the gates will open at 8 p.m.

THURSDAY, JULY 4 PLANT CITY TOASTMASTERS

7:30 to 9 a.m. Plant City Toastmasters is held every Thursday. Guests are always welcome to come join the free meeting at the Greater Plant City Chamber of Commerce, 106 N. Evers St.

SHUFFLEBOARD CLUB

10:30 a.m. Come on out to the Planteen Recreation Center, 301 Dort St., each Thursday to find out more about a new Shuffleboard Club. Topics being discussed are days of the week, times, skill levels and anything else you may want to know. The club is hosted by Anita Balch and she can be contacted at 808-7225821 for more information.

HAVE A HEALTHY PREGNANCY CLASS

6 to 8 p.m. South Florida Baptist Hospital, 301 N. Alexander St, is hosting a Have a Healthy Pregnancy Class in ICU Conference Room, 2-South. This class covers recommendations for a healthy pregnancy and will be held the first Thursday of every month. Topics include highlights of each trimester, proper nutrition, how to decrease risks, safety concerns and more. Participants may bring one guest to classes. Please bring a notepad to take notes. Snacks will be provided. Registration is free, but required. Call 855-269-4777 for more information.

FRIDAY, JULY 5 MOVIE FRIDAY: A WRINKLE IN TIME

3 to 5 p.m. Bruton Memorial Library, 302 McLendon St., is hosting its free Movie Friday for its summer A Universe of Stories program. This week features “A Wrinkle in Time.” After the disappearance of her scientist father,

three peculiar beings send Meg, her brother, and her friend to space in order to find him. Rated PG. Refreshments provided by the Friends of the Library.

SATURDAY, JULY 6 PLANT CITY SOCIAL DANCE

6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Strawberry Square MHP, 4401 Promenade Blvd. The cost is $6 and will include slow dances, waltzes, line dances, cha-cha and more.

TUESDAY, JULY 9 PLANT CITY LIONS CLUB

12 to 1 p.m. The Plant City Lions Club holds a meeting every Tuesday at Buddy Freddy’s, 1101 Goldfinch Drive. For more information on membership call 813-924-3829.

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BLUEGRASS JAM

7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Krazy Kup, 101 E. J. Arden Mays Blvd., is hosting its free monthly Bluegrass Jam event. This is an open invitation for local Bluegrass musicians and fans to come to the Krazy Kup Loft and jam, clap hands, stomp feet and enjoy some spontaneous live Bluegrass music.

MONDAY, JULY 8 PLANT CITY DAYBREAK ROTARY CLUB

7 to 8 a.m. The Plant City Daybreak Rotary Club holds a meeting every Monday in the conference room next to the cafeteria at South Florida Baptist Hospital, 301 N. Alexander St. Guests are welcome to come and enjoy a free breakfast.

A TASTE OF THE EARTH

6:30 p.m. Join Mara Latorre, a self-taught chef, passionate food blogger, and founder of the The Funky Spork. She is leading an interactive evening at Bruton Memorial Library, 302 McLendon St., based around learning the benefits of eating locally and plant-based. Bring your appetites, as there are samples provided at the end.

scissors and lunch and learn how to create a new design each week with talented instructors. The first three classes will provide all the materials. The last three you must bring your own supplies. Single classes are $25. The discounted rate for all six is $75. Pre-register by contacting All A Bloom at 813-567-5735.

CREATIVE PARTNERS

6 to 8 p.m. The East Hillsborough Art Guild hosts a free Creative pARTners class for parents and children age 4 to 12. This program is held the second and fourth Tuesday of each month and is designed to offer parents an opportunity to spend creative time with their children. Parents are required to attend. Additional classes may be added. For more details and to register online please visit ehagfinearts.org.

MAKE PLANT CITY

7 to 9 p.m. MAKE Plant City is a group of creatives and makers in the community. This month the group is meeting at Mr. Sebas, 104 E. Reynolds St., to hear from keynote speaker Tina Daniel of Mr. Sebas. The group meets the second Tuesday of each month to learn and share with fellow makers in the community. All professionals, hobbyists or even just those who are curious are invited to attend.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 10 BASIC SIX DESIGN CLASSES 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Starting on July 10 the Basic Six Design Class, hosted by All A Bloom and Doss Flowers and Gifts Shop, will be held at First United Methodist, 303 N. Evers St. Bring a pair of

4 to 5 p.m. Bonnie the Therapy Dog comes to Bruton Memorial Library, 302 McLendon St., every week for children to have the opportunity to share a book and some soft pats on the head. Join Bonnie on the couch in the children’s section and read to her some of your favorite stories.

THURSDAY, JULY 11 PLANT CITY TOASTMASTERS

7:30 to 9 a.m. Plant City Toastmasters is held every Thursday. Guest are always welcome to come join the free meeting at the Greater Plant City Chamber of Commerce, 106 N. Evers St.

TAMPA BAY MOBILE MAMMOGRAPHY

8 to 11 a.m. Come on out to the Plant City Family YMCA, 1507 YMCA Place, to visit the Tampa Bay Mobile Mammography bus. One in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime. Early detection saves lives so come out and get scanned. Women 40 or older can get the mammogram without a prescription as long as its been a year since your last mammogram. Those under 40 may need a prescription for their insurance. All major insures are accepted. Appointments are in 10 minute blocks so bring completed preregistered forms. Schedule an appointment at tampabaymobilemammography.com.

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6 to 8 p.m. South Florida Baptist Hospital, 301 N. Alexander St, is hosting a Birth Experience class at ICU Conference Room, 2-South. This class covers various aspects of labor and delivery, such as labor signs, breathing techniques, pain control options and hospital policies. This class is held the second Thursday of every month. Topics include early labor and home management, signs and symptoms of labor, pain control, stages of labor and more. Participants may bring one guest to classes. Please bring a notepad to take notes. Snacks will be provided. Registration is free, but required. Call 855-2694777 for more information.

IMPROV NIGHT

7 to 8 p.m. Krazy Kup, 101 E. J. Arden Mays Blvd., is hosting its monthly Improv Night. Gopher Joke Improv will provide a free show for all ages. Join in on the fun in the Krazy Kup Loft. Every night is a world premier as no two performances are ever the same. Come be a part of the action and enjoy a night you’ll not soon forget.

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in a comfortable, spacious room. If you’re expecting,

a new baby, we want to give you one definitive and

or thinking about having a baby, come in and see for

easy answer. The hospital you choose. At BayCare’s

yourself. Take a tour of South Florida Baptist Hospital

South Florida Baptist Hospital, we have exceptional

and sign up for one of our free prenatal classes.

doctors and nurses to give you and your new baby an

Visit SouthFloridaBaptistMaternity.org to register.

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