Plant City is growing, and business owners in neighboring cities have caught on, including David Osterweil, the founder and CEO of Fitlife Foods, a Florida-based company that focuses on healthy eating without the hassle. The company was created in 2011, after Osterweil noticed the difficulties of trying to follow weight-loss recommendations and eat flavorful food […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Westley Wayne Hancock
Westley Wayne Hancock, 41, of Plant City, died June 16, 2015 at his home. A native of Tampa, Hancock was the son of Alan and Anita Nichols Hancock. He was the husband of Emily Haught Hancock. He is survived by his loving wife, Emily; father, Alan; daughters, Sydney Stewart and Aubrey Hancock; sisters, Christina Willis […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Jeannine Florence Parr
Jeannine Florence Parr, 85, of Oak Ridge, died Saturday, June 13, 2015 at the Methodist Medical Center. She was born August 21, 1929 in Nashua, New Hampshire to William and Roseanna Gaudreau Dumas. Mrs. Parr was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church of Oak Ridge and had been very active with the Catholic Women’s […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Marie B. Harrell
Marie B. Harrell, 85, of Plant City, died June 19, 2015 surrounded by her family. She was born in Boaz, Alabama and was dedicated to a life of learning. As a member of University of South Florida’s charter class, she earned both bachelor’s and master’s degrees in science and education. For more than 30 years, […]
Continue ReadingObituary: James Roy Martin
James Roy Martin, 76, of Dover, died June 15, 2015. He was retired from CSX Railroad. He was an avid horseman who raced standardbred horses and a member of Palms Community Church in Brandon. He is survived by his wife of 56 years Judith; sons, James “Chip” Roy Martin Jr. (Renita), Craig Martin and Chris […]
Continue ReadingTever Street home fails to meet historic district requirements
The City of Plant City Historic Resources Board met Tuesday, June 23 at City Hall to discuss the home built at 507 W. Tever St. in the historic district. Originally, the board approved plans for the home in July 2014. However, the home features external amenities, designs and other cosmetic features that the Historic Resources […]
Continue ReadingYoung Mensan
Logan Libretti gave himself quite the goal to reach when he started sixth grade three years ago: He was going to be a published writer by the time he finished middle school. Just five days before he graduated from eighth grade this year, he met that goal by having his first article featured in Young […]
Continue ReadingParking issues come to light at meeting
School may be out, but one resident wants to open the book about parking concerns during the school year. A Walden Lake resident who lives in Westwood spoke at the June 15 meeting about the poor traffic flow at the intersection of Emerson Place and Barrett Avenue. According to the resident, who asked to remain […]
Continue ReadingPicker Place opens Father’s Day Weekend
On Saturday, June 20, and Sunday, June 21, a new vintage market will host its second monthly opening featuring vendors with one-of-a-kind items. Picker Place Vintage Market opened in May on Park Road just off of Interstate 4. Unlike other shops in the area that sell vintage and antique items, Picker Place Vintage Market is only […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Bud Lee
Bud Lee, 74, of Plant City, died June 11, 2015. Mr. Lee was born in White Plains and raised in Scarsdale, New York. He was a veteran of the United States Army, having distinguished himself as the 1966 United States Military Photographer of the Year. He was a career photojournalist, where he distinguished himself as […]
Continue Reading
