Walden Lake Community Association’s annual meeting was held Thursday, April 9, and the three open board positions were filled. Jan Griffin was reelected for another term. The two new directors are Dan Orrico and Dave Sollenberger. Orrico is a retired U.S. Army colonel, and Sollenberger is a former city manager for Plant City. Earlier this year, […]
Continue ReadingKnowing the Drill
The end of the school year is in sight, and athletics teams are preparing for playoffs and other post-season challenges. But one group of students at Plant City High School is getting ready to compete in an entirely different kind of competition — one that involves rifles, flags and extreme attention to detail. One drill […]
Continue ReadingNew CEO starts at Hillsboro Bank
Mike Ward’s true passion is community banking, and he has taken his wealth of knowledge and experience to Hillsboro Bank. Ward is the new CEO of the bank. He has been in the role for one month. Gary Booth was the previous, longtime CEO of Hillsboro Bank, which has two branches: Valrico and its headquarters […]
Continue ReadingChildren’s Board to host forum
Parents, teachers and all others with concern for child safety will have the opportunity to have their voices heard at a public meeting hosted by the Children’s Board of Hillsborough County, next week in Plant City. The April 9 event is part of a series of meetings spanning the entire year, at various Children’s Board […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Clarence R. McCormack
Clarence Robert McCormack Jr., 74, of Plant City, died March 25, 2015. He was born in Buffalo, New York, to Clarence and Genevieve (Percy) McCormack. He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Shirley A. McCormack; and other loving family and friends. A celebration of life service is pending. Online condolences may be […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Gilberto Montana
Gilberto Montana, 20, of Plant City, died March 23, 2015, in a car crash. Born in Brandon, he was the son of Jesus Montana Sr. and Maricela Montana. Mr. Montana was a carpenter by trade, and loved working with wood. He enjoyed music, dancing and “mudding.” He was a kind spirit who always had a […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Rufus W. Alderman
Rufus Wayne Alderman, 65, died March 24, 2015, in Land O’Lakes. He was a native of Plant City, born June 6, 1949, to Abbie and Sara Naomi (Perry) Alderman. He is survived by his wife, Maree Sue Alderman; daughters, Melissa Alderman and Alicia Flores; son, Wayne C. Alderman; grandsons, Gustavo Franco, Luis Franco and Julio; […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Elsie Powell Cooper
Elsie Powell Cooper, 94, of Plant City, died March 24, 2015. She was a member of Church on the Rock. She loved her family. She enjoyed caring for her grandchildren and gardening. She is survived by her daughter, Mollie M. Genrich (Charles); grandchildren, Mathew Genrich (Mitzi), Kirstin Philippus (Troy) and Gretchen Genrich; great-grandchildren, Madeline, Abigail, […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Richard Martin Reddecliff
Richard Martin Reddecliff, 93, of Plant City, died March 17, 2015, at his residence, under hospice care. He was a World War II naval veteran and retired from Eriez Magnetics. He moved to Florida in 1983. He is survived by his wife, Mary J. Reddecliff; son, Richard Reddecliff (Marie); daughter, Carol Potts (Charles); grandchildren, Carrie […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Dorcas Jean Loezius
Dorcas Jean Loezius, 80, died March 22, 2015, in Brandon. She was a resident of Plant City, but was born in Bedford, Virginia, to William Henry and Minnie Pearl (Smith) Rader. She is survived by her loving family. Services will take place in Virginia. Online condolences may be made at WellsMemorial.com.
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