Melba Joan Cole, 68, of Plant City, died July 31, 2015, at Bartow Center. A native of Arab, Alabama, she was the daughter of the late Elvis and Mavis Inez Nelson Goad. She was the wife of the late Lynwood Cole. She enjoyed genealogy and loved to read. Mrs. Cole is survived by her sons, […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Bernhard “Bernie” Krumins
Bernhard “Bernie” Krumins, 88, of Brandon, and formerly of Massachusetts, died at his home Sunday, July 26, 2015. Mr. Krumins was born in Smilten, Latvia and immigrated to the United States in the early 1950s. He and his wife, Barbara, moved to Florida in 2000. He was a member of the Society for the Preservation […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Dora Nell Stokes
Dora Nell Stokes, 83, of Dover, died Monday, July 27, 2015, surrounded by her loving family. She is survived by her husband of 64 years, William Stokes; children, Melanie Bethune (Dewayne), and Rick Stokes (Janice); five grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, W.P. and Evelyn Griffin; and grandson, Ethan. […]
Continue ReadingVisions Golf requests continuance; Aug. 13 meeting cancelled
On Wednesday, July 29, Visions Golf, the company that owns the two 18-hole golf courses in the Walden Lake community, requested a continuance regarding the rezoning meeting that was scheduled for Aug. 13 at the John R. Trinkle Center on Plant City’s Hillsborough Community College campus. Subsequently, the meeting has been cancelled and no new […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Ruby B. Griffin
Ruby B. Griffin, 96, of Plant City, died July 28, 2015 with her loving family by her side. Mrs. Griffin loved the Lord and was the best mom in the world to her children. She was very artistic and loved writing poems, needlework and reading her Bible. She always said, “Don’t wait for the hearse […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Dr. Mike Mitchel
Dr. Mike Mitchel, DVM, 65, of Plant City, died July 25, 2015. He was raised, along with his sister Caren Mitchel, by his parents, Mark and Betty Mitchel, in Fair Lawn, New Jersey. In 1968, Dr. Mitchel graduated from Fair Lawn High School, where he was a star golfer. Next, he attended the University of […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Patricia M. Surge
Patricia M. Surge, 75, died July 20, 2015. Mrs. Surge is survived by her husband, Harry; and children, Susie, Latricia, Patti and Scott. Services will be arranged through Whitfield Funeral Home.
Continue ReadingFlorida Strawberry Festival purchases homes for parking lot
The Florida Strawberry Festival has purchased two homes near the Festival grounds that will be turned into parking lots. Paul Davis, general manager for the Festival, says that the organization is still waiting for permits for 1904 W. Palmetto Ave. and 1910 W. Palmetto Ave., which were purchased a few months ago. The homes are […]
Continue ReadingService Doesn’t End
First Sergeant William “Billy” Riley is on transitional leave from the Florida Army National Guard until Monday, Aug. 31, when he will be retiring from active duty after 25 years of service. Riley, who comes from a military family, is now preparing for his next career as a reserve deputy sheriff for Hillsborough County. Riley’s […]
Continue ReadingSunshine to expand, keep community feel
On July 17, Sunshine Bancorp Inc., the parent company of Sunshine Bank, announced the purchase of two branch offices from First Federal Bank of Florida. The branches are located in Sarasota and Manatee counties. A third branch belonging to First Federal Bank of Florida will later be consolidated into the Sarasota and Manatee branches. Sunshine […]
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