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“Soap, matches, salt.” - Karla Jones King

“Tacos, beer and a satellite radio.”

- James Villa

“Boat, tent and water fitration kit.”

- Tiffany Jones

“I’d choose to be stranded on a populated island. Like England… Ireland? Japan maybe.” - Maegan Bledsoe

“Nivea skin lotion. That stuff is just great! Espresso machine. A satellite phone to call for help.” - Stina Abrahamson

“If I got stranded on an island I probably wouldn’t have planned on it, so I guess what ever I took to that island.” - Jason Wilkerson

“A yacht, enough fuel to get back, and enough food/drinks to last a week.”

- Ryan Clark

“Boat, water and food.” - Brenda Jones

“Sun screen and mosquito/bug spray.”Shelly Keely Barnes

“Depends on which island... the big island of Hawaii for instance, I’d bring my wife, kids and a plenty of cash.... Gilligan’s island is a different story, a boat with plenty of fuel and a fully stocked fridge.” - Eduardo Jose Paredes

“Don’t plan on being stranded on an island.” - Jim Adams

“My Bible, an RV and a grocery store.”

- Beverly Pat Connell

“Bible, matches, knife.” - Linda Stanaland Wetherington

“Wilson.” - Bob Norton

“Water fitration kit, sunscreen with anti-bug in it and a cell phone.” - Janet Bethart Maze

“Helicopter, fuel and a pilot.” - Rebeka Attaway Moore

“Family, restaurant and TECO!”

- Cynthia Davis Van Camp

“A boat.” - Jennifer Ann

“Fire starter, machete, water.” - Tammy Gall

“A water desalinator, a good knife and a multifunction fie starter.” - Leslie Pratt

“A boat.” - Robert Verner

“Boat, gas, food.” - Emily Brown

Beryle Solomon Buchman

Beryle Solomon Buchman died July 26, 2023 at Tampa, Fla., at the age of 94. Beryle was born in Tampa in 1928, the daughter of Rudolph and Isabelle Solomon. Ms. Buchman was a graduate of the University of Florida, and a schoolteacher for 30 years, the majority teaching at Tomlin Jr. High School in Plant City.

She was predeceased by two loving husbands. She was married to Paul S. Buchman from 1950 until he passed away in 1991. In 2004, she married Jack C. Wolff and as his constant companion until his death in April, 2023. She is survived by her sons, J. Miles Buchman (Deborrah Cannizzaro) and Kenneth W. Buchman (MarDee), her brother, Marvin Solomon (Karen), three grandchildren, Katherine Buchman Roy (Rob), Stephanie Buchman Rutrick (Nelson) and Paul Scott Buchman, and three great-grandchildren,

Claire Nicole Roy, Rex Elliot Rutrick and Hal Benjamin Rutrick, and numerous nieces and nephews. Beryle had a lifelong love of learning, and had many interests and hobbies, including music, gardening, crafting, computer programing, genealogy, and ballroom dancing.

Beryle was a member of Congregation Schaarai Zedek. There will be a Memorial service Thursday, Aug. 3, 2023, at Congregation Schaarai Zedek, W. Swann Avenue, Tampa, FL 33609 at 11:30 a.m., followed by a reception in the Buchman-Rachelson Social Hall.

Condolences can be expressed online at segalfuneralhome.com and memorial contributions can be made to the Amy Gail Buchman Preschool located in Congregation Schaarai Zedek, or to the charity of your choice.

Rip Lee

Rip Lee, 56, of Lithia, born on Feb. 11, 1967, in Lakeland, went home to be with his Savior, our Lord Jesus Christ on July 25, 2023.

Expressions of condolences at www.HopewellFuneral.com.

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A funeral service will be held Monday, Aug. 7, 2023 at 11 a.m. at Lone Oak Baptist Church, 3505 Lone Oak Road, Plant City, where the family will receive friends beginning at 10 a.m. Committal to follow at Memorial Park Cemetery, Plant City. In lieu of flwers, memo-

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Laurie Ann Pope, 59, of Lakeland, Fla., passed away on Wednesday, July 26, 2023. Laurie was born on Dec. 12, 1963. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www. WellsMemorial.com for the Pope family.

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FRIDAY, AUGUST 4

TRUE ARTS FESTIVAL

10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 1306 Larrick Lane. Come express yourself through art at the True Arts Festival. All are welcome to come paint and draw at this multifamily event, featuring food, fun, water activities, a bounce house and face painting as well. The event is free and all are encouraged to bring a chair.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 5

BLUEGRASS JAM

6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at 101 E. J. Arden Mays Blvd. 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! Krazy Kup holds their Bluegrass JAM on the fist Saturday of every month.

SCHOOL SUPPLY GIVEAWAY

10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 904 E Renfro St. St Mary’s Community Church will be holding a school supply giveaway this Saturday at their annex. All in need are free to arrive and receive needed supplies for this upcoming school year.

MONDAY, AUGUST 7

BACK TO SCHOOL DRIVE

3 to 4 p.m. at 302 McLendon St. Just in time for tax-free weekend, Bruton Memorial Library is taking supply donations to give to schools in Plant City and Dover. Items needed are: regular and colored pencils, crayons, glue, erasers, scissors, Kleenex, disinfecting wipes, Ziplog bags and anything else needed for the educational school system. Starting at 3 p.m., they will be distributing Chromebooks to qualifying elementary families, have health screenings for adults, vision screening for children, and different organizations in Plant City will be available to answer questions and hand out information.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 8

LIFE RECOVERY - ADDICTION RECOVERY GROUP

6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at 2103 Mud Lake Rd. The Plant City Church of God hosts Life Recovery on the second and fourth Tuesday of every month, a free, Christ centered, 12-step group addiction recovery program for all those in need. Family is welcome to join alongside attendees and for more information, call or text Debbie at 813-763-1562 or Laverne at 813-763-1530.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 9

FREE ASSISTANCE FOR MILITARY

VETERANS

10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Federal, state and local opportunities are constantly changing. If you’ve served any time in the military, retired or non-retention, and would like to review your benefis please take advantage of free assistance at the Bing House Museum, 205 Allen St., every Wednesday. Walk-ins welcomed or call 813-704-5800 to set a specific tim.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 12

OPEN MIC NIGHT

7 to 8:30 p.m. at 101 E. J. Arden Mays Blvd. Open Mic Night is back at Krazy Kup. Join them for a fun night where you get to be the star of the show. Come out, strut your stuff and shw everyone what you’ve got.

To have your event included in our calendar, visit the calendar section of our website at www.PlantCityObserver.com

SATURDAY, AUGUST 19

STRAWBERRY CLASSIC CRUISE-IN

3 to 6:30 p.m. at 102 N. Palmer St. The Plant City Strawberry Classic Cruise-In is back on Saturday, August 19, rain or shine. Cars and trucks of all makes, models and years can register for free starting at 3 p.m. Live music by DJ John Paul Gasca.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 25

LAST FRIDAY IN DOWNTOWN

5 to 9 p.m. at 110 N Collins St. The Last Friday in Downtown Food Truck Rally is held with a new theme each month. There will be live music, an expanded exhibitor market, a bounce house, a scavenger hunt, food trucks and more. The event is family and pet friendly and all are recommended to bring chairs and blankets. August’s theme will be Marvel vs. DC.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6

SUPPORT GROUP FOR PARENTS WITH ESTRANGED FAMILY

6:30 to 8 p.m. at 1107 Charlie Griffind. Join other parents who are estranged from their adult children. PEAK (Parents of Estranged Adult Kids) group provides a safe place to listen, share and support others going through the hurt of adult family abandonment. Meetings will include group discussions, self-care and positive inflence activities to help cops with the situation. PEAK is not appropriate for abusive relationships or mental illness. Meetings take place on the fist Wednesday of each month at GracePoint Church. For more information, visit www.peaksupportgroup. com.