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A developer has purchased 2,000 acres of land north of Interstate 4 to build an amusement park. STAFF REPORT
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of Interstate 4, beating out Varrea by almost 1,000 acres, to become the largest land deal in Plant City’s history.
The biggest feature of Strawberry Gardens will be a 450-foot-tall strawberry-themed ferris wheel that rivals that of the Orlando Eye.
The plan: nine subdivisions surrounding an amusement
TORO TORO A skydiver who made a jump north of Plant City found out there is a little more to landing than softly touching her feet on the ground. When Delta Frommel released her parachute too early on March 20, the wind floated her to a pasture behind a farmhouse off Bruton Road, where she landed in a bullpen. “I knew I was in trouble,” Frommel said. “I could see the pen from the sky, but the wind was too strong.” Luckily, the homeowner, Devon Brahman, was doing work on some fences near the pen. He distracted the bull while Frommel untangled herself from her parachute to escape. “Old Angus is a mean one,” Brahman said.
park. “Many developments currently are following the live-work-play pattern, with homes situated around parks and village greens with cafes,
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A Golden Opportunity Several Hillsborough track records were broken at last week’s county championships by an unlikely runner. JUSTIN KLINE SPORTS EDITOR
It was a picture-perfect afternoon at the Hillsborough County Western Conference Championships — almost like a scene from a movie. There was Gunnar, running as hard as he could for his Durant Cougars. Golden hair gleaming in the sunlight, tongue hanging out, legs churning as fast as his hips would allow. Gunnar was faster than everyone on the Spoto High track that day and, better yet, faster than anyone in county history. Who knew it was a
dog that would finally break a 10-year county record. That’s right — Gunnar is a 2-yearold golden retriever. The Cougars runners — led by cross-country star Julie Gaffney and discus thrower Fulton Reed — petitioned head coach and owner Adam Banks to include Gunnar on the official team roster before the season began, but only as a manager. “Every high school team needs a manager,” distance runner Connie Moreau said. “He even loves getting water bottles out of the truck and bringing them to us.”
Gunnar appeared in team photos and, occasionally, rode to events with Banks. But at the conference Friday, March 25, Gunnar didn’t want to watch from the sidelines. “He came up to me, and the look in his eyes said it all,” Banks said. “He’s not exactly the most obedient dog.” After glancing at the FHSAA rulebook and talking to officials, Banks got permission for his pup to run. He passed the competitors to finish at a time of 3:45.54 in the 1,600, a full 25 seconds faster than the previous county record. “It was incredible,” Banks said. “And a little embarrassing for the SEE GOLDEN PAGE 2
A dog broke some county track records at a March 25 championship.
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ALL BARK, NO BITE Although this story was a joke, the Plant City Times and Observer’s one-man sports department would not be opposed to doing stories on real-life animal athletes from the Plant City area. Contact Justin Kline at jkline@plantcityobserver.com.
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acres of thrilling rides, including a kids zone, and contain everything from caricature artists to overpriced restaurants. “With Plant City between Busch Gardens and the Orlando hub of theme park entertainment, we thought it was the perfect location,” Mous said. “Not only will it provide a new place for residents to live, it will benefit the local economy by drawing in tourism dollars.” The biggest feature of Strawberry Gardens will be a 450-foot tall strawberry-themed ferris wheel that rivals that of the Orlando Eye. The Orlando Eye is 400 feet tall and carried its first passenger in April 2015. “What better time to unveil these plans than on the one-year anniversary of the Orlando Eye,” Don Duk, of the city tourism board, said. “Plant City has the Florida Strawberry Festival. Why can’t it have an an amusement park too?” New city road improvements have coincided with the development process. There is a light being placed at
other runners. It’s a dog-eat-dog world.” The big question of the day: did Gunnar’s time count? “As of this time, the FHSAA has no rules that explicitly prevent animals from competing in high school sporting events,” FHSAA Director of Athletics Les Averman said. “We will look into amending our rulebooks at the end of the spring sports season.” Gunnar was also allowed to run in the 3,200 (8:34.45) and helped the Cougars to times of 39.88 and 7.28.94 in the 4x100 and 4x800 relays, respectively. Gunnar pawed away with some gold medals clasped to his collar and celebrated with a big steak dinner. But not everyone was a fan of the real-life Air Bud. “It’s just ridiculous,” Spoto coach Gordon Bombay said. “The FHSAA will most likely convene to discuss the record and rule against it. He’s an animal, not an athlete.” Still, no one will be able to turn Gunnar’s drooling smile upside down. “I don’t think he’d understand a rule change but, since he already got all that glory at counties, they can’t take that away from him,” Banks says. “He’s always happy, no matter what.”
the intersection of Thonotosassa Road and the I-4 on and off ramps. This will be one of the exits tourists can use to access Strawberry Gardens. “Our roads and law enforcement are used to handling the traffic that the festival brings in,” Duk said. “This year, the festival brought in over half a million visitors. With a few more updates and grants we will be able to handle this kind of wear and tear more frequently. Our roads need work anyway.” Because of the county’s new initiative to make the Tampa Bay area more hospitable to entertainment companies and establishments, the tourism board was able to approve the development without resident input. The development is also found to be consistent with the city’s northeast master plan, which has pegged the area for growth as Hillsborough County will nearly double its population in the next 20 years. Residents in the know are outraged that the development was approved. “This has to be some kind of joke,” G.G. Goof said. Contact Amber Jurgensen at ajurgensen@plantcityobserver.com.
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AG MENTORING Andrew McNair joined the agricultural department at Strawberry Crest High School March 21. McNair, a retired captain who served five years in the United States Marine Corp, is from San Antonio, Texas, and he earned a degree in agricultural leadership from Texas A&M University. Along with a new teacher, Strawberry Crest is kicking off its Agriculture Community Leader program. Notable ag mentors will coach students and FFA teams. There will be a meet-and-greet event beginning at 6 p.m. Thursday, April 14, at Strawberry Crest, 4691 Gallagher Road, Dover, to kick off the program. Students, parents and family are welcome.
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Eastern Hillsborough County is a hotbed of manufacturing activity and primed for growth. As the City of Plant City attracts more businesses to headquarter in the area, the need for skilled workers will grow. But some existing companies are already having trouble finding employees in an increasing national labor shortage. Full benefits. Training. Upward mobility. It’s all there for the taking. You just need to apply.
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Relaying for more birthdays Relay for Life will be Friday, April 8, to Saturday, April 9. EMILY TOPPER STAFF WRITER
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Guests don’t have to be on a team to fundraise for Relay for Life. There will be many food vendors and fun activities to raise money.
Grab those sleeping bags — and that checkbook. One of the biggest charity events in Plant City is happening this month. The two-day Relay for Life 2016 will kick off at 6 p.m. Saturday, April 8, and continue nonstop through 12 p.m. on Sunday, April 9. This year’s event lead, Joanie Petty, has been brainstorming ideas since the summ e r with close friend and former event lead, Linda Herman. The women, who both teach special needs preschool at Knights Elementary, are on their school’s team and the Plant City Relay for Life committee. This year, the committee has a goal of raising $250,000 dollars total from all 55 teams. Though fundraising doesn’t end until July, the committee has already raised $82,000 dollars.
RAISING FOR RELAY So far, Plant City’s Relay for Life has raised $82,000 dollars. Former event lead Linda Herman ($5,308) and current event lead Joanie Petty ($1,751) are the top individual fundraisers so far. The top three schools are: Knights Elementary: $11,556.43 Bryan Elementary: $9,583.20 Bailey Elementary: $5,112.66
The women also are hoping that Plant City’s Relay for Life will make it in the top 10 teams nationwide again this year. Last year, Plant City placed fifth. The Plant City Relay for Life is the largest in both Hillsborough and Polk counties. This year, most of the activities at the upcoming event were planned by Danielle Jones and Tina Buoni, who have both worked at Knights Elementary in the past. Herman and Petty believe that Plant City schools are a large part of why the community’s Relay for Life is so successful. “It’s a small community, but yet it’s not,” Petty said. “We have enough
people to support this event.” “We’re excited, very excited,” Herman added. “It’ll be really fun. We’ll both be out there the whole time.” SUPER SATURDAY
Though opening ceremonies for Relay for Life 2016 won’t officially kick off until 6 p.m., teams are encouraged to come as early as noon to set up their tents. “Team captains will begin set up at noon,” Herman said. “There will be a tent contest for best theme.” After the opening ceremonies that evening, attendees, survivors and team members will be able to enjoy a performance by Next Radical Generation at 7:30 p.m. The music will take a brief break later that evening for the annual Road to Recovery Race, where cancer patients and drivers or caregivers use cardboard cars to run around the track. The race is followed by the luminaria service. “I like the luminaria,” Herman said. “We have a slideshow of all the people who have passed on. My mom is in that. That’s a somber time. It’s very emotional for a lot of people.” The music will pick up again at 9:30 p.m. with DJ Jake’s Dance SEE RELAY PAGE 6
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Where have all the workers gone? EMILY TOPPER STAFF WRITER
Now Hiring. The words are emblazoned on a banner outside of LidWorks, a Plant City-based company that manufactures drink lids for popular restaurants across the United States, from Jamba Juice and Burger King to Checkers and Yogurtland. The company has made a name for itself in Plant City over the last 31 years, and the hiring banner can be seen from Turkey Creek Road. But despite the advertisements, the award-winning company has put out for workers, applications — especially for skilled workers, such as process engineers — aren’t coming in as quickly as Ugo Mazzarolo, the company’s vice president and general manager, would like. “We’re having trouble finding skilled workers,” Mazzarolo said. “We feel it every day.” LidWorks isn’t alone. The lack of skilled labor in the manufacturing industry has been noticed by employers across the U.S. According to Deloitte and the Manufacturing Institute, the U.S. faces a shortage of two million skilled workers over the next 10 years. In Plant City, where manufacturing companies line Airport Road, the shortage has local companies concerned and local organizations stepping in to make a positive change. TRAINING FOR THE FUTURE
As the final Baby Boomers in the manufacturing industry prepare for retirement, millennials are failing to step into the open positions. In 2014, 65.9% of high school graduates pursued college, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Those who didn’t attend joined the military or the workforce. Those in the workforce didn’t always go to a job with the opportunity for growth or where the money was. In 2013, out of 60,000 households surveyed by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the labor workforce had 18,057 workers between the ages of 16 and 24. Out of these workers, 2,105 held a job in the manufacturing industry, compared to the 3,181 in food service industries. At LidWorks, Mazzarolo said that he does hire unskilled workers, but many of them are seasonal. “The vast majority of seasonal workers are female,” Mazzarolo said. “They are generally either young people or moms. The young ones are looking for a career, and the moms are earning a second salary for their households.” Typically, these unskilled workers are packers, material handlers and production assistants. Though they may be laid off after LidWorks’ busy season tails off in winter, Mazzarolo tries to hire back former seasonal workers on a full-time basis. With the right training, these workers can become skilled and eventually move up within the company — an alternative that Mazzarolo has had to take at LidWorks with the challenges of finding skilled employers. He said that the majority of skilled workers in the manufacturing industry are typically found in northern states: Ohio, Pennyslvania, New Jersey. “Those are really central locations for the type of industry workers we’re looking for,” Mazzarolo said. “The state of Florida doesn’t have that industry.” Because of this, Mazzarolo has training programs in place to help unskilled workers eventually fill those empty slots at LidWorks. “We always try and get the people back that we lay off,” Mazzarolo said. “We’ve got employees who have been with us since day one.” Rehiring makes training the employees cheaper too. “Training can be costly if they’re seasonal,” Mazzarolo said. “The cost of efficiency and laying people off is high. We try to get them trained quickly and effectively.” Mazzarolo said that the manufacturing industry, especially at companies like LidWorks, is a viable option for anyone who wants to become a skilled worker, provide for their family or find a career path. “We’re a stable company,” he said. “Every hire, we intend on keeping them longterm. We just have a philosophy that we want to be a good company.” AGING WORKFORCE
Just minutes away from LidWorks on Airport Road, executives at Armor Products are telling the same story. David Carmichael is the owner of Armor Products, a Plant City-based company that manufactures everything from soft luggage to diving bags.
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“This industry is pretty unique,” Carmichael said. “We’re looking for people who are well-rounded, can work during the day and can use a variety of sewing machines.” Surprisingly, filling the company’s need for skilled sewers has been anything but easy — and the people who make up that workforce are everchanging. “You don’t find as many Anglowomen sewing anymore,” he said. “It’s mostly the immigrant population, and they’re not all hirable because they must be legal.” Carmichael added that most of his current sewing workforce is Hispanic. “As long as a person can sew and do the job, I don’t care,” he said. “In this area, it happens to be mostly Hispanic.” The desire for skilled workers is such an issue for Amor Products that the company has advertised jobs everywhere it can think of, from Spanish-speaking stations to joblisting site Indeed.com. “Typically we can find one or two people,” Carmichael said. “Then it gets more difficult. There’s a lot of sewing operations in the Tampa Bay area. I’ll bet, not including upholsters ... that there’s at least a dozen.” Carmichael has noticed that younger people don’t have the skill sets his company requires. “The available workforce is getting older all the time, and younger people aren’t going into the (textile) workforce,” he said. At their separate companies, Mazzarolo and Carmichael have done all they can think of to attract workers to their companies: benefits at LidWorks, a starting hourly wage of at least $9 at Armor Products and the opportunity to move up at both. But so far, the best way the companies have been able to retain skilled workers is by training unskilled workers to take their place.
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Mazzarolo has taken on the challenge to find skilled workers. At his company of about 150, he offers training programs and continuing education programs, including one called LidWorks Leadership for Life. Current employees have to apply. If selected, they are sent to a course at Hillsborough Community College. Once completed, they are assigned projects at the company and assigned with a mentor who helps them hone their skills — and move up in the company to a skilled position. “The whole program lasts six months,” Mazzarolo said. “We like to have a diverse workforce. ... There are about six guys who started low and worked their way up to being just under a lead process technician.” LidWorks offers competitive benefits, including a 401(k) package and medical benefits, to all employees no matter their positions. Local organizations, too, have noticed the lack of skilled workers in the manufacturing industry and are holding job expos to recruit workers. Florida TRADE is a federallyfunded grant that encourages manufacturing careers at 12 schools across Florida. With the help of project manager Miguel Garcia, the program recently partnered with the Plant City Economic Development Corp. to host two job expos in Brandon and Plant City. The expos are set for April and September. The job expos will be geared toward education about manufacturing. “It’s not a grungy shop where you
THE NEW FACE OF MANUFACTURING Last year, Kelsey Browning graduated from Plant City High School. For the majority of her first year out of high school she worked at Wendy’s. She began working there as a high school student. “I was still in high school so it would have to be something that hired my age,” Browning said. “They needed night shift workers. I just needed some money. For me, it was just a starter off job until I found something better.” Two weeks ago, she took a new job with Stryker, a company that manufactures medical devices and medical equipment. Browning is one millennial who has realized that the manufacturing industry is a viable option for those looking to kickstart their career. “We clean and reassemble used medical equipment,” she said. “I’m doing mainly cleaning and the remake of pulse readers.” Browning eventually wants to go to school, but in the interim she wanted to find a job that would allow her to advance. “There are opportunities to move up,” she said. “You can make a life with the money they give you without going to school.” The company also offers benefits. “I definitely wanted something more that I can advance in,” she said. “It’s definitely a good company, and they’re always hiring new people. It’s not for everybody, but it’s a good opportunity, and it has a lot of benefits.”
IF YOU GO n WHAT: Florida TRADE Job Expo at Hillsborough Community College n WHEN: 3 to 7 p.m., Thursday, April 7 n WHERE: Hillsborough Community College Brandon, 10414 E. Columbus Dr., Tampa n CONTACT: Kirsten Miller, kmiller18@hccfl.edu
get paid minimum wage,” Jake Austin, Plant City EDC President, said. “A lot of employers are desperate for quality manufacturers. This is to generate more of a talent pipeline for these companies. Local manufacturers are always hiring, and these are great jobs.” Contact Emily Topper at etopper@ plantcityobserver.com.
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Change is inevitable If you look at the course of human history, you realize that it represents a continuous process of change. The change in society at large results from changes within individual lives. How people accept and handle change can lead to conflicts or more peaceful times. It makes sense to say that a lot about life has changed over SCOTT TOLER time, but change COUNSELOR tends to come to life in much shorter periods too. It even seems to visit us every day. The question we confront: how we deal with the pace and timing of change we encounter. The first step in this process is accepting that change comes to us as an inevitable part of life. As people, we sometimes find solace in what does not change. This serves as personal mooring and can keep us calmer. However, it is good to realize that change can lead to growth and development in life. Sometimes people resist any form of change in their lives. Insecurities get magnified and exaggerated if something differs from any patterns they have followed. This is under-
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Strawberry plants start as seeds and then blossom into the sweet fruit that we enjoy. This requires growth in the life cycle of the plant for it to offer us something to go with that shortcake. If life and people never change, then our experience of life gets limited. standable because we grow attached to what is familiar. Thinking about what would happen if no change ever came to anything, we begin to see that positive growth and personal development are sometimes necessary to find life fulfilling. If I look at a picture of myself from 10 years ago, I become aware of what has changed in my life since then. Learning from personal change helps us to grow as people. In fact, we can prepare ourselves for changes in life by accepting that it is not a matter of if change is coming, it is a matter of when. It does not even need to come by any force of will. Life tends to let us know what changes we need to make, because what we have done in the past stops working for us. If we have eaten one type of food with such frequency that we lose our taste for it, then the change needed is a more diverse diet. Thus, the remedy for feeling stuck can come from the realization that our lives could use new ingredients. When aspects of life change, it is
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Party. DJ Jake is Jake Dela Cruz, who has donated his services. He lost his grandmother to cancer. The Mr. Relay Pageant is another major event of the night. “I like all the activities, especially the Mr. Relay pageant,” Petty said. “It’s a drag contest. Men dress up and dance.” Throughout Saturday and Sunday, there also will be themed laps pertaining to holidays and national days, including a Halloween mask lap, a bunny hop lap, a Fourth of July lap and an ugly Christmas sweater lap. SUNDAY FUNDAY
Sunday morning will kick off with laps beginning at midnight and continuing through 10 a.m. Holidaythemed activities also will be taking place, including holiday charades. The annual 5K will start at 8 a.m., followed by the remaining two holiday-themed laps. Relay for Life 2016 will end just before noon with a performance by a group chorus, made up of Area 6 schools. “It’s all Plant City schools,” Petty said. “They fill the section of the whole football bleachers, and they collect a big jug of change and pres-
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ent it to Relay.” A final victory lap will end the event. “Our Relay committee works together so well,” Herman said. “No matter whose job it is, everyone helps.” Whether or not Plant City residents are on a team, they are encouraged to come to the event. All funds donated and raised at Relay for Life will go to
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1:30 a.m. Egg Hunt Trivia 2:00 a.m. Crazy Sock Lap 3:00 a.m. Bunny Hop Lap/Scavenger Hunt 4:00 a.m. Fourth of July Lap 5:00 a.m. Pajama Lap 6:00 a.m. Ugly Christmas Sweater Lap 6:30 a.m. Holiday Charades 7:00 a.m. Cupid Lap 7:30 a.m. Balloon Antler Contest/5K Registration 8:00 a.m. Mother’s/Father’s Day Lap/5K Begins 8:30 a.m. Announce 5K winners 9:00 a.m. Paint Your World Purple Lap 9:30 a.m. Zumba 10:00 a.m. Team Spirit Lap 11:00 a.m. School Chorus/Closing Words/Victory Lap
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Krazy Kourtyard Popular Plant City coffeehouse Krazy Kup will open up a courtyard for outdoor dining. STAFF INTERN
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UP NEXT Despite the upcoming changes, Frank and Wenda Trunzo are already organizing their next move. They are putting together a type of food truck, called Krazy Kanteen, that will travel a 5-mile radius around Plant City from the coffeehouse. The plans are still mostly on paper, but Frank Trunzo predicts that the truck will serve iced coffee and pastries. “We’ve grown slowly and surely, just as fast as I can handle,” Wenda Trunzo said.
while getting into an elevator in New York City. The floor of the alley, once tireworn and aged, is coated a striking blue and green. The first of many lights hang. Poems and a few painted murals decorate the freshly-repainted walls. Tables, chairs and high-tops will spot the courtyard leaving just enough room for a line of java junkies and the occasional musician. Hours will be expanded as needed, and for the musicallyinclined, the Trunzo’s are already planning performances by duos and trios to help liven up courtyard even more.
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The community will have 116 single-family homes instead of the proposed 232 townhouses. EMILY TOPPER STAFF WRITER
As Plant City remains focused on growth, new residential areas are starting to develop and older communities are continuing to expand. The City Commission approved a replat to create a 116-lot subdivision within the Walden Woods Industrial Planned Development District at the City Commission meeting Monday, March 28. The original plan was for 397 townhomes, 165 of which have already been developed. Now, the lots will be single-family units. The Walden Woods subdivision is located on the eastern side of Walden Woods Drive and is south of East Park Road and north of East Alexander Street. The subdivision is built with close proximity to major businesses in Plant City, including Publix at Walden Woods plaza. The single-family units within the community will be located on Ashentree Drive and Wiltonway Drive. The new homes in the subdivision will be divided into two sections. One section will require a minimum lot width of 45 feet, and the other section will require a minimum lot width of 50 feet. Though there will be fewer units in the proposed area, some residents expressed concern over traffic coming through the subdivision, especially in areas that already face street parking. Commissioner Billy Keel, who made the first motion to approve the replat, informed citizens that even if the Commission voted against the single-family lots, the townhouses would still be developed. “I worry too about traffic in those areas, but it’s already been approved,” Keel said. “If we say no to this, the townhouses will still go up.” In March 2015, the City Commission approved the conversion of the lots from townhouses to single-family homes. The 4-1 vote at the March 28 meeting allows the individual lots to be sold by developer D.R. Horton. Vice-Mayor Bill Dodson was the only City Commissioner to
The homes will be built along Ashentree Drive and Wiltonway Drive.
IN OTHER NEWS n The City Commission approved on March 28 the transfer of three parcels of land belonging to the City of Plant City to the Community Redevelopment Agency. The transfer makes it easier for the lots to be marketed to a developer. The transferred lots include the city’s old police station, as well as two vacant lots. The City Commission hopes that the transfer will encourage business proposals in Midtown. “Midtown and downtown need to compliment one another,” Lott said. “Midtown and downtown are the heart of the city. And if the heart is strong, the rest of our city is strong. All hands are on deck, and all hands are pushing for it.” n The City Commission presented two proclamations at the March 28 meeting. The proclamations deemed April 2016 as Water Conservation Month in Plant City and Railfest Month in Plant City.
vote against the replat. “It seems a bit small,” Dodson said, specifically noting the minimum widths for each lot. “We could stand to have a higher level of quality. One of the responsibilities we have in our position is to maintain the quality of life.” Contact Emily Topper at etopper@plantcityobserver.com.
RECAP Formerly, that area of Walden Woods was platted for 397 townhouse units. Though 165 townhouses have already been developed within that area, developer D.R. Horton proposed changing the remaining 232 townhomes to 116 singlefamily homes, creating a total of 281 lots.
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Trent Lott and the rest of his team at College Hunks Hauling Junk and Moving provide junk and hauling services in addition to moving, packing, general labor services and donation pickup.
SERVICES College Hunks Hauling Junk and Moving provides the following services: n Packing n Data destruction on old electronics n Junk hauling n Moving n Donation pickup n General moving labor services
HE’S MOVED WHAT? Fancy china and mattresses weren’t the only things Trent Lott moved as a College Hunks employee. Some of the most unique items included 1,700 pounds of bricks and a butcher’s block. “Once there was an 18th century pharmacist cabinet from Hong Kong,” Lott said. “Boy, were we careful!”
Trent Lott is used to being on a team. The fourth-generation Plant City resident played soccer for the University of Tampa until his graduation last December. Now, he’s taking his teamwork skills back to his hometown. In early March, Lott opened a franchise of College Hunks Hauling Junk and Moving on Collins Street. As a UT student, Lott worked for the moving company while earning his degree in entrepreneurship. The company’s culture and atmosphere appealed to him, and he decided to open his own location. “I’ve always wanted my own company and to follow in my father’s footsteps,” Lott said. His father, Plant City Mayor Rick Lott, has a similar background in business. “This is my full-time gig.” Since his graduation in December, Lott’s venture into the world of entrepreneurship has been anything but boring. “I started planning last summer,” Lott said. As a College Hunks employee who worked on moving and junk trucks in Tampa, his mentors and fellow employees prepared him for opening his own franchise. “You learn as you go. One second you’re creating partnerships with Goodwill; the next second you’re cleaning bathrooms. I had the best mentors you could possibly have. They’re champions of the industry.” As Lott’s learned, it’s not just the moving and hauling services that make College Hunks a successful franchise: it’s about preparing the next generation of business leaders.
said. “We unpacked pods that other people did and saw the lack of care. We’re kind of like your one-stop shop. It’s an industry changer it’s almost like it’s two businesses in one. Mostly everyone focuses on junk or moving.” A lot of College Hunks’ success is from the pride the employees have in the company. Now a franchise owner, Lott has a handful of part-time employees who are either students, recent graduates or thinking about going back to school. “We make sure the guys are as professional as possible and that nothing gets broken or damaged,” Lott said. “Moving is one of the most stressful things a person does, and we want to make it as stress-free as possible.” Hiring current and future students, Lott added, is one of the company’s points of pride. “There are millennials out there
who do hard labor so they can go on and have the life that they dream of,” he said. “I think there’s a lot of millennials who aren’t lazy. (College Hunks) is helping students get to the next step.” As a franchise owner, Lott can speak to the success of the training program. “One of our core values is building leaders,” he said. “We’re just a great example of how people can move up and become their own bosses. I kind of see it more like a team. It’s a group of guys coming together, trying to achieve a common goal.” Contact Emily Topper at etopper@ plantcityobserver.com.
Trent Lott prides himself on having never broken or damaged any clients’ belongings as a College Hunks employee. Now a franchise owner, he has tips for clients that will make their move as stress-free as possible: BE MOVE-READY “It’ll save them both money and time,” Lott said, noting that the company charges by the hour. “We want people to be satisfied with our service.” USE SPACE WISELY “They should load up their car with as much as possible,” Lott said. “The big truck is for big furniture. We stress it as much as possible.” KEEP THIS, TOSS THAT “For hauling, make sure you have things separated,” Lott said. “Make sure you know what you’re throwing away.” USE BOX SIZES PROPERLY “Small boxes should be used for books and heavier items,” Lott said. “It’s easier to load, and the box won’t break. Big boxes should be used for lightweight stuff.” DOUBLE OR TRIPLE WRAP “Take lightbulbs and lampshades in your personal vehicle,” Lott said. “Lightbulbs break easily, and we pack everything tight.”
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As a College Hunks employee, Lott heard from clients who were pleased with the company’s service. He also heard from clients who regretted choosing other companies over College Hunks. Some of them hired cheaper moving companies only to find that their belongings were broken or damaged by the time a move was complete. “You get what you pay for,” Lott Trent Lott, the franchise owner of Plant City’s College Hunks Hauling Junk and Moving, opened his business in early March.
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FARM FRESH MARKET takes place from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursdays, at McCall Park, 100 N. Collins St. Enjoy local products including produce, honey and arts.
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RAILFEST takes place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 2, at the Robert Willaford Railroad Museum, 102 N. Palmer St. Enjoy games, train exhibits, entertainment, music and more. See the naming of the red caboose, take pictures with H.B. Plant and enjoy arts and antique vendors. WillafordRailroadMuseum.com
GRIEFSHARE takes place beginning at 10:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays, at Hope Lutheran Church, 2001 N. Park Road. Each GriefShare session includes a video seminar and group discussion to help cope with the death of a loved one. (813) 752-4622. KARAOKE takes place from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Saturdays at Uncle Mike’s Smokehouse and Grill, 106 E. State Road 60. UncleMikesGrill.com or (813) 737-4444.
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2016 MISS BLUEBERRY PAGEANT takes place beginning at 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 2, through Sunday, April 3, at Keel and Curley Winery, 5210 Thonotosassa Road.
O’BRIEN’S LIVE MUSIC takes place beginning at 9 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, at O’Brien’s Irish Pub & Family Restaurant, 1701 S. Alexander St. (813) 764-8818.
CENTRAL FLORIDA MOTHERS OF PRESCHOOLERS CONFERENCE takes place from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 2, at First Baptist Church of Plant City, 503 N. Palmer St. Registration is now open for $20 at FBCPC.com/MOPS. The event serves women with children from pregnancy through kindergarten. LITTLE MANATEE RIVER RUN takes place beginning at 7 a.m. Saturday, April 2, at 18050 U.S. Highway 301 S. MudEndeavor.com
MONDAY, APRIL 4
EAST HILLSBOROUGH ART GUILD MEETING takes place beginning at 7 p.m. Monday, April 4, at the Woman’s Club of Plant City, 1110 N. Wheeler St. The demonstration will be painting on wood by Deborah Lulei. FAMILY GAME ZONE takes place from 3 to 4 p.m. Monday, April 4, at Bruton Memorial Library, 302 McLendon St. The whole family is invited to play board games, including, Connect Four, Scrabble Slam, Candyland, and many more. Board games enhance math and communication skills as well as sportsmanship. It’s a great way to spend some quality time with your family. For grades kindergarten through fifth. RELAY FOR LIFE BANK NIGHT takes place from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, April 4, at Suncoast Credit Union, 1905 S. Alexander St. For more information call Ariel Young at (941) 586-6685.
TUESDAY, APRIL 5
CENTRAL FLORIDA FLUTE CIRCLE takes place from 6:30 to 8:45 p.m. Tuesday, April 5, at the 1914 Plant City High School Community Center, 605 N. Collins St. Come play, learn or listen to the Native American flute. Dock Green, (813) 754-8990.
KEEL AND CURLEY LIVE MUSIC takes place beginning at 6:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, at Keel and Curley Winery, 5210 Thonotosassa Road. (813) 752-9100. TEEN GAME ZONE takes place from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 5, at Bruton Memorial Library, 302 McLendon St. Play Nintendo Wii, Xbox 360 and PlayStation at the library on a large projection screen. Bring your friends. For grades sixth through 12th. Funded by the Friends of the Bruton Memorial Library.
THURSDAY, APRIL 7
EAST HILLSBOROUGH COMMUNITY BAND SPRING CONCERT takes place beginning at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 7, at New Hope United Methodist Church, 115 Knights Ave., Brandon. There is a $5 suggested donation at the door. For more information call (813) 5691771 or email info@ehcb.org.
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RELAY FOR LIFE takes place beginning at 6 p.m. Friday, April 8, and ends at noon Saturday, April 9, at Plant City High School, 1 Raider Place. For more information, call Ariel Young at (941) 586-6685.
SATURDAY, APRIL 9
FREE ADULT HEALTH SCREENINGS takes place from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 9, at the Plant City Family YMCA, 1507 YMCA Place. There will be diabetes, blood pressure and hearing tests, as well as refreshments. INDOOR YARD SALE takes place from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 9, at American Legion Auxillary Unit 26, 2207 W.
Baker St. Tables are available for $10. Contact Pam at (813) 7528608 ext. 805.
p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, at Krazy Kup, 101 E. J. Arden Mays Blvd. (813) 752-1220.
PLANT CITY COMMUNITY CHORALE PRESENTS ‘THE ROAD HOME’ takes place beginning at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 9, at Eastside Baptist Church, 1318 E. Calhoun St. Enjoy a collage of uplifting, soulful and spiritual music. Tickets are $10 in advance, $15 at the door. PCCChorale.org.
CLASSIC CAR SHOW AT UNCLE MIKE’S takes place the second Saturday of every month at Uncle Mike’s Smokehouse and Grill, 106 E. State Road 60. UncleMikesGrill.com or (813) 737-4444.
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ACOUSTIC HAPPY HOUR takes place from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Fridays, at O’Brien’s Irish Pub & Family Restaurant, 1701 S. Alexander St. (813) 764-8818. BLUES NIGHT takes place from 7 to 10 p.m. Fridays, at Top Shelf Bar & Grill, 110 E. Reynolds St. Blues veteran Don Lehman brings sophisticated, contemporary blues, soul, funk and jazz to Historic Downtown. No cover. (813) 704-6994. BORN AGAIN GUN CLUB takes place beginning at 7 p.m. the second Monday of the month, at One Accord Church, 2203 W. Baker St. For more information and to view the club’s bylaws and application, please visit its website at 1keeneteacher.wix.com/bagc, check out its Facebook page or email President Jeff Keene at bornagaingunclub@gmail.com. CHRISTIAN CONTEMPORARY MUSIC takes place from 6:33 to 8:13
OPEN MIC NIGHT takes place beginning at 8 p.m. Wednesdays, at O’Brien’s Irish Pub and Family Restaurant, 1701 S. Alexander St. (813) 764-8818. POKER TOURNAMENTS takes place beginning at 7 p.m. Tuesdays at Uncle Mike’s Smokehouse and Grill, 106 E. State Road 60. UncleMikesGrill.com or (813) 737-4444. SIP AND PAINT takes place from 6 to 8 p.m. Mondays at Keel and Curley Winery, 5210 Thonotosassa Road. Painting supplies are provided. The cost is $40. You must prepay to secure a seat by the Friday prior to the class. (813) 752-9100.
CORN HOLE TOURNAMENTS takes place beginning at 7:30 p.m. Fridays at Uncle Mike’s Smokehouse and Grill, 106 E. State Road 60. UncleMikesGrill.com or (813) 737-4444. COUNTRY-FRIED FRIDAYS takes place from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Fridays, at Uncle Mike’s Smokehouse Grill, 106 E. State Road 60. Ladies drink free and the DJ plays top 40 country hits. UncleMikesGrill.com or (813) 737-4444.
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY ENTREPRENEUR SERVICES ASSISTANCE takes place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursdays at the Greater Plant City Chamber of Commerce, 106 N. Evers St.
PLANT CITY YOUTH CSI CLASS takes place from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Mondays at the Bing Rooming House, 205 S. Allen St. The class teaches crime-scene investigation techniques to students in eighth to 10th grade. ImprovementLeague. com. ENGLISH CONVERSATION CORNER takes place from 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays in January, at Bruton Memorial Library, 302 McLendon St. The class is in conjunction with the Hillsborough Literacy Council. For information about the class, please call the Hillsborough Literacy Council at (813) 273-3650.
THE RECOVERY FOR LIFE takes place from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays, at the Lorena Jaeb Rainbow House, 504 N. Palm Drive. It is a 12-step, Bible-based program to help free individuals from all forms of addiction. Debbie Ray, (813) 763-1562. THRIFT STORE takes place from 5 to 6 p.m. Wednesdays and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays at Springhead Baptist Church’s education building, 3106 S. Wiggins Road.
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Ronald Vernelle Allen, 75, of Plant City, died March 21, 2016. Mr. Allen was a veteran of the United States Army. He liked farming and was a hardworking man who owned Plant City Housing. He is survived by his sons, Kent Allen (Mary) and Kurt Allen (Holly); daughter, Tracy Allen; longtime companion, Sandy Cannon; brother, Darrell D. Allen; six grandchildren, Nicole, Brittany, Amanda, Dylan, Wyatt and Waylon; and one great-grandson, Brighton. A funeral service was held March 28, at Wells Memorial Funeral Home and Event Center. Pastor Jim Brady officiated. The family is accepting flowers, but donations in his honor may be made to the Florida Hospital Foundation of Tampa, at FloridaHospital.com/Tampa. Online condolences may be made at WellsMemorial.com. RAY EDWARD HALL
Ray Edward Hall, 79, died Thursday, March 17, 2016. Mr. Hall was born in Opp, Alabama and was living in Ocala. He enjoyed playing the guitar. He is survived by his wife, Clara “Faye” Hall; sons, Ferlin R. Hall, of Murphy, North Carolina, Matthew R. Hall, of Veneta, Oregon, Steve Hall, of Punta Gorda, Florida; stepson, James A. Carr, of Cottondale, Florida; daughter, Tina L. Gittens, of Gainesville, Florida; three sisters, Edith Sheptrine, Kay Weeks and Mavis Terrell; 14 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Doashie and Jessie Hall; sister, Glinda Fulwood; son, Robbin Hall; and stepdaughter, Angila Chandler. A graveside service was held March 22, at Mt. Enon Cemetery. Online condolences may be made at WellsMemorial.com. MARTHA HODGE
Martha Hodge, 75, of Plant City, died March 21, 2016. Mrs. Hodge was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She will be loved and missed by all. She is survived by her loving husband of 59 years, Raymond Hodge; daughter, Cindi Parrish; son-in-law, Fuzzy Parrish; son, Mallory Hodge; daughter-in-law, Brigitte Hodge;
grandchildren, Tiffany, Nate, Ian, Ashley, Angie, Ryan, Hannah, E.J. and Autumn; great-grandchildren, Jadin, Ryan and Ayana; and sister, Barbara Feaster. She was preceded in death by her parents, Barnes and Ethel Conrad. A celebration of life was held March 24, at Plant City Church of God. Friends and family wore their most glamorous red carpet attire to honor her. Online condolences may be made at HopewellFuneral.com. ELSIE M. HOLLAND
Elsie M. Holland, 70, of Plant City, died March 22, 2016. Ms. Holland was a trust officer with Bank of Tampa and a member of Ahava Baptist Church. She loved her family and enjoyed cooking and baking. She is survived by her children, Lisa Statzer (Richard) and Keith Holland (Georgia), of Plant City; grandchildren, Richie (Stephanie), Dayla, Emma, Keilyn, Josh and Bubba; great-grandchildren, Hunter, Colton and Austin; siblings, Mary Jane Gibson (Donald) and Melba Minshew (Ron); and many nieces, nephews and other family. A celebration of life was held March 28, at Hopewell Funeral Home. Interment followed at Hopewell Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Ahava Baptist Church, 6015 W. Farkas Road, Plant City, Florida 33567. Online condolences may be made at HopewellFuneral.com. GRACE STANTON JORDAN
Grace Stanton Jordan, 89, of Plant City, died March 24, 2016. Mrs. Jordan was a member of Dover Baptist Church and the GFWC Woman’s Club of Plant City and a visitor of Bethany Baptist Church. She loved her family, and she enjoyed gardening, dancing, reading and traveling. She was preceded in death by her husband, Larry C. Jordan. She is survived by her children, Richard (Iris), Patricia and Barbara (Tom); grandchildren, Jason, Lee, Thomas, Andrew and Tasha; greatgrandchildren, Bryan, Benjamin, Windi, Brevert, Dominik, Charlie, Lucy and Triston. A celebration of life was held March 29, at Hopewell Funeral Home. Committal was held March 30, at Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Moffitt Cancer Center Foundation, P.O. Box 23827, Tampa, Florida 33623, and/or the GWFC Woman’s Club of Plant Cit, P.O. Box 3282, Plant City, Florida 33563. Online condolences may be made at HopewellFuneral.com. EDGAR “PEEWEE” KNIGHT SR.
Edgar “PeeWee” Knight Sr., 74, of Dover, died Sunday, March 20, 2016. A native of Dover, Mr. Knight was the son of Ellis and Annie Pope Knight. He is survived by his wife of almost 40 years, Mary J. Knight; children, Randall Knight (Linda), Michael Knight (Patty), Hank Knight (Stephanie), Brian Penfield (Emily), Joseph Parrish (Marcie), Sherri Boyette (Beverly), LoydGina Ullio, Lisa Barker (Robbie), Theodore Knight and Roland Knight; 20 grandchildren; and 29 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his son, Edgar O. Knight Jr. Services will be private. Online condolences may be made at HaughtFuneralHome.com. CHANDRA RENEE LAW
Chandra Renee Law, 55, of Plant City, died March 19, 2016. Mrs. Law was a native of Santa Maria, California. She was the daughter of Robert and Myrna Horton Fitzgerald. She was the owner of Law Specialty Group and active with the Schnauzer Foundation. She is survived by her husband, Robert Law; father, Robert Fitzgerald; son, Derek Powers; daughter, Alana Powers; and brother, Tim Fitzgerald. She was preceded in death by her mother, Myrna Fitzgerald. A memorial gathering will take place from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday, April 18, at Haught Funeral Home, 708 W. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Plant City. Online condolences may be made at HaughtFuneralHome.com. TILLIE K. MANLEY
Tillie K. (Kurenda) Manley, 83, of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, and formerly of Plant City, died March 15, 2016. Mrs. Manley was the wife of the late Harry I. Manley. She was a member of St. Clement Catholic Church and a volunteer at South Florida Baptist Hospital. She is survived by her daughters,
Tina Marie Cabry, of Atglen, Pennsylvania, and Teresa Ann Manley, of Lancaster, Pennsylvania; two grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and five siblings. Online condolences may be made at ScheidFuneralHome.com. THOMAS DAVID RIZZO
Thomas David Rizzo, 77, of Plant City, died Thursday, March 17, 2016, at his home. Mr. Rizzo was born in Newburgh, New York, on July 23, 1938, to the late Vito Ralph and Othilda Callahan Rizzo. He was a 1956 graduate of the Newburgh Free Academy and went on to join the New York Army National Guard. While at NFA, he and his twin brother, John, would often be mistaken for one another. One night they decided to switch dates and see if their dates would notice. The results were disastrous. While still a young man, he worked at the Ritz Theater on Broadway in Newburgh, New York for almost 20 years. There, he developed his passion for old cinema movies and Rodgers and Hammerstein’s music. Once he moved to Florida, he worked at Jesto and then at Brando Auto Salvage, where he retired. He always embraced new things and, as technology advanced, so did his love for computers and all things technological. He had an uncanny ability working on and diagnosing all things automotive. He was a kind man who loved animals. He was often outside feeding stray animals so they wouldn’t be hungry and would have some companionship. He was welcoming to anyone who knocked on his door and needed either a place to stay or a hot meal. He never met a stranger, and was known for his playful and fun-loving personality. He will be sorely missed by those he affected. He is survived by his wife, Karen (nee Benner) Rizzo; son, David, of Cocoa Beach; daughter, Sharon Sherwood (Michael), of Jacksonville, Arizona; brother, Ralph Rizzo, of Wallkill, New York; children, Thomas Rizzo Jr. (Kara), of Pennsylvania, Stephen Rizzo (Peggy), of Colorado, Christine Ramos, of Massachusetts, and Margaret Schmidt, of Arizona; stepchildren, William May, of Wesley Chapel, Wendy Akers, of Valrico, Leanne May, of New York, Tracy Dubony, of Pennsylvania, and Jason May, of Plant
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City; 29 grandchildren and one on the way; two great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; son, James; brother, Frank; twin brother, John; and his other twin brothers, James and Samuel. A celebration of life was held March 24, at Wells Memorial Funeral Home and Event Center. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Center, at StJude.org. Online condolences may be made at WellsMemorial.com. CHARLES L. SMITH
Charles L. Smith, 78, of Plant City, died March 17, 2016. Born and raised in Plant City, Mr. Smith was a member of First Baptist Church of Turkey Creek. He is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Barbara; daughter, Jennifer Smith Wolfe (Jay); son, Chuck Smith (Carolyn); granddaughter, April Smith Golombek (Jim); grandson, Scott Smith (Marissa); and great-grandchildren, Xander and Zoey Golombek. A funeral service was held March 22, at Wells Memorial Funeral Home and Event Center in. Interment was private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Parkinsons disease Foundation, at Support.PDF.org. Online condolences may be made at WellsMemorial.com. CHARLES E. WRIGHT
Charles E. Wright, 75, of Plant City, died March 1, 2016. Mr. Wright loved his family, and he enjoyed fishing. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Carolyn Wright; children, Glenda Jones (Randy) and Darrell Wright (Vicki), of Plant City; grandchildren, Misty Ramirez (Luis), Brandy Craddock (Jeremy), Josh Wright (Kat), Jeffrey Wright, Justin Jones (Erin) and Jacob Wright; siblings, Eleanor Wilkerson, David Wright, Ruby Christie (Tommy) and Thomas Wright; and 10 greatgrandchildren. He was preceded in death by his son, Eddie Wright. A celebration of life was held March 5, at Hopewell Funeral Home in Plant City. Interment was held at Turkey Creek Cemetery. Online condolences may be made at HopewellFuneral.com.
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THE ARMBAR Jomal Rodriguez won his MMA debut by armbar in the second round. The armbar, a quintessential jiu-jitsu submission, can be performed by putting a grappler on their back and wrenching their arm into submission.
LADY RAIDERS ON A TEAR On Tuesday, March 22, the Lady Raiders softball team scored a 1-0 upset over a nationally-ranked Newsome Lady Wolves team, thanks to a fifthinning Morgan Slater RBI single (scoring Savana Garrison) and a two-hit, 10-strikeout complete game by pitcher Ashley Blessin. They followed that up with an 8-6 win over Bloomingdale Monday, March 28. Their final game of the regular season will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 7, at home against Spoto.
WESTERN CONFERENCE TRACK AND FIELD WINNERS On Wednesday, March 23, all three area schools competed in the Hillsborough County Western Conference championships. Durant and Plant City competed in the Federal Division, while Crest ran in the National Division meet. The following athletes recorded top-5 finishes: DURANT: Shakeel Bovell (fifth place, boys 300 hurdles) Haftom Fliegelman (first place, boys 3,200m) Sierra Garrett (fifth place, girls long jump) Olivia Graham (first place, girls 100 hurdles; fourth place, girls 300 hurdles) Jacob Harris (fourth place, boys 800m; fifth place, boys high jump) Ashlyn Myers (fourth place, girls high jump) Imari Williams (fifth place, girls shot put; eighth place, girls high jump) PLANT CITY: Noah Booz (fourth place, boys 1,600m) Kenkhari Green (third place, boys discus) Cassie Highsmith (third place, girls 1,600m, girls 3,200m) Keyon Johnson (second place, boys 200m; third place, boys 100m) Corey King (fourth place, boys triple jump) Xavier King (fourth place, boys 200m) Jamal Savage (second place, boys shot put) Hannah Stowe (third place, girls 800m) Luke Whitmore (first place, boys 1,600m) Team (third place, boys 4x800 relay; fourth place, girls 4x400 relay, boys 4x100 relay, boys 4x400 relay) STRAWBERRY CREST: Chase Blackmon (third place, boys discus) Terra Brooks (second place, girls triple jump; fourth place, girls long jump) Isabella Brown (fifth place, girls high jump) Jack Ray (fifth place, boys 110 hurdles) Kiersten Salley (second place, girls shot put; fifth place, girls discus) Omar Williams (second place, boys shot put) Team (second place, girls 4x400 relay; third place, girls 4x800 relay; fourth place, boys 4x800 relay)
From the top position, grab an opponent’s gi near the wrist with one hand and grab their tricep with the other. Their elbow should be held against the abdomen.
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Jomo Rodriguez trains at the Champions MMA schools in Plant City and Lakeland.
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Get one foot over onto the opponent’s opposite-side hip (left foot, right hip; right foot, left hip) and pick your hip off of the mat. Push the opponent’s head toward the mat so that their nose is close to it.
of the cage. He had worked up a sweat, and his ears were beginning to hurt, but that wasn’t important. What was important, in that moment, was that he was no longer nervous. The grappler knew exactly what he had to do to make Saturday, March 19, a night to remember. “I felt confident,” Rodriguez says. “I had my entire team there, supporting me. I was like, ‘I think I can do this.’”
“He trains a lot and does what you tell him to do, and he doesn’t wait to do it.”
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Swing the other leg over and place it on the opponent’s head, putting the heel over their shoulder. Pull the opponent’s wrist down to your chest.
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Even athletes aren’t safe from April fools Nothing keeps a sports team’s chemistry up quite like winning games. Of course, winning isn’t the only thing that helps athletes get comfortable around one another. Sometimes — especially on April Fool’s Day — the best way to do so is to make everybody laugh. Athletes are at an advantage over others, when it comes to pranking. Athletes have time, resources and (in some cases) money that most others don’t, and this has led to some truly memorable pranks going down. This is especially true of baseball, where a loose dugout atmosphere can lead to high-key hijinks. As numerous as good baseball pranks have been, those guys aren’t the only ones having all the fun. Here are some of my favorite professional sports pranks from over the years, including some that actually did happen on April Fools’ Day.
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Today is the 13th anniversary of the night Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban fought a referee during a game against the New Orleans Hornets. How did Cuban get out of that one with his reputation intact? Simple: the outspoken businessman and TV star had hired an actor
to portray an NBA referee and, during the game, react to a confrontation. During a timeout, Cuban got in the actor’s face and shoved him, and the two began wrestling. “We did it, and I remember thinking, I hope this doesn’t crater,” Cuban later told the Dallas Morning News. “When I stood up and there was the first shove, I could hear the whole place gasp. Then we went at it, and I could hear everybody going nuts. Then I started laughing and blew it.”
bitt’s bluff and set up an elaborate prank. They recruited a ball boy to give Bobbitt a note with Liu’s cell phone number — which was really center Vlade Divac’s. Bobbitt left “Liu” plenty of voicemails and texts for the vets to laugh over. They later had Bobbitt picked up by limousine and brought to a restaurant, for what he thought was a date with Liu. In reality, the entire Lakers squad was there, laughing at him.
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It’s also the eighth anniversary of Minnesota Vikings defensive end Everson Griffen’s “arrest” while in college. In 2008, University of Southern California head coach Pete Carroll quietly arranged for some police
Another legendary basketball prank happened in the 2004-05 season, when Los Angeles Lakers rookie Tony Bobbitt tried to big-time his teammates by telling them actress Lucy Liu was interested in dating him and had attended games just to see him. The Lakers veterans called Bob-
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Durant High crowned Mr. and Miss Cougar in its annual bodybuilding competition, held March 24.
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Diallo Barley and Macie Donaldson, as Mr. and Miss Cougar, posed one last time for the audience after winning.
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he’s young and physically able. To support himself and save up money, he works with lumber by day and trains at Champions MMA by night. Rodriguez splits time between Champions’ two schools in Plant City and Lakeland. He trains under Ross Kellin, who founded the school in 2007 with his wife, Kristin. Ross Kellin has been teaching Brazilian jiu-jitsu, in which he is a black belt, to Rodriguez for several months. He and fighters Curtis Vert, Ruben Lopez and Tucker Chapman were in Rodriguez’s corner for the fight. “I just love the atmosphere there, in the gym,” Rodriguez says. “Everybody’s cool and nice. We have good fighters there.” While Brazilian jiu-jitsu is not the easiest discipline to pick up on the fly, Rodriguez’s wrestling experience has made it easier. And, although he’s currently a white belt, he’s picked up enough knowledge to use it in a proper cage fight. “He always shows up,” Ross Kellin says. “He’s always in class. He trains a lot and does what you tell him to do, and he doesn’t wait to do it. He puts as much effort into his mat time as possible.” That knowledge was what helped him beat Lavant at Rival Fight League. Rodriguez says that, after getting a feel for his opponent, he felt good enough about his grasp of Brazilian jiu-jitsu to try and win with it. “He did everything we told him to do,” Ross Kellin says. “Dominated the first round, then made some adjustments. I told him what to do in the second round, he came out and did exactly that.”
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What to drink when you exercise It is important to stay hydrated during exercise. The American College of Sports Medicine recommends drinking 17 ounces of fluid about two hours before exercising. During exercise, athletes are JENNIFER E. CLOSSHEY, PH.D encouraged to drink often. The grocery shelves are filled with regular water, flavored waters, enhanced water and sports drinks. How does each option stack up? WATER
The bottom line is achieving and maintaining hydration, so drink whatever encourages you to drink more. Ice-cold water can feel refreshing. Room temperature water is claimed to be more easily assimilated. Flavored waters might enhance palatability and, thus, promote fluid replacement. You cannot go wrong with either plain or flavored water. SPORTS DRINKS
The longer you work out and the more you sweat, the more beneficial sports drinks become. How much sweat you lose determines how much sodium, potassium and chlo-
rides are also lost. These electrolytes are critical to the functioning of the body. Sports drinks support the body’s hydration while maintaining a balance of body chemistry. Lightly-sweetened sports drinks can also supply fuel to delay fatigue. Long and intense exercise periods call for formula sports drinks. ENERGY DRINKS
Energy drink sales in the United States are well over $5 billion. Intended only to give a temporary energy boost, energy drinks do not provide electrolytes or the water needed for proper hydration. Excessive sugar found in some energy drinks can slow down the body’s ability to absorb needed fluids. Energy drinks, combined with exercise, have become a recent national health scare. If loaded with sugar and stimulants, energy drinks used during exercise can increase blood pressure and increase the risk of arrhythmia, taking a toll on the heart. A recently-published paper in the International Journal of Cardiology reports that cardiac blood vessels become sluggish and show impaired function with the use of certain energy drinks during exercise. When unregulated, energy drinks can include a wide variety of ingredients. Caffeine is usually the
primary one, but all ingredients used together may have a devastating effect on the body, as studies suggest. Fitness levels, hydration status, pre-existing medical conditions and medication usage will determine how well your body tolerates the caffeine and other ingredients. Long-term use of large doses of energy drinks have not been tested. The effect on the body is unknown. I encourage you to stick to water or sports drinks to meet your fluid and electrolyte needs.
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Set regular intervals during exercise to drink and stick to that plan. The goal is to replace fluids lost not only by sweat but also by increased breathing brought on by exercise. When we breathe, we exhale water vapors. That is the primary reason why we can wake up weighing less after a good night’s sleep than we did when we went to bed. Remember to also drink after exercise as the body recovers. JENNIFER E. CLOSSHEY, PH.D., IS A DOCTOR OF INTEGRATIVE HOLISTIC HEALTH BASED OUT OF PLANT CITY. SHE TEACHES RESTORATIVE YOGA CLASSES AT THE PLANT CITY FAMILY YMCA ON THURSDAYS.
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That was a night that Rodriguez had been waiting a long time for. Of the many things his native Puerto Rico is known for, producing world-class fighters is at or near the top of the list. These men are, in no uncertain terms, icons of the island in the same way football stars in the southern United States are. Miguel Cotto. Félix “Tito” Trinidad. Héctor “Macho” Camacho. Puerto Rican men like these are and were legends of the sport of boxing, and Rodriguez got hooked at an early age by watching matches with his father. Although Rodriguez would end up in a different combat sport, he knew he wanted to train like these men as soon as he was able to. Rodriguez came to Florida as an eighth-grader, and it wasn’t long before he started training in boxing. His broad shoulders and long reach, coupled with his determination, helped him get a handle on the sport
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he didn’t want to let go of. Although he didn’t have a sanctioned fight at the amateur level, Rodriguez trained and sparred whenever he wasn’t in school at Strawberry Crest High. He knew that there was something there, but there was one problem: his conditioning wasn’t good enough for him to be able to go the distance. He played basketball and other sports to build his stamina but eventually wanted to go back to a combat sport. Rather than stick with his boxing training, Rodriguez opted to try something new in his senior year. He ended up on the wrestling team, competing at the 160-pound weight class and placed second at districts. Rodriguez says this experience was valuable, not only because he got along well with the team, but also because training under head coach C.J. Gittens helped him get his conditioning to where he wanted it to be. “I had a good feeling,” Rodriguez says. “Everybody was supportive. I always knew that, if I wanted to go back to a combat sport, I wanted to find a team like that.” It was also a turning point for Rodriguez: he became open to the prospect of trying MMA, which, in a way, could satisfy both his boxing and grappling desires at the same time. Rodriguez graduated from Strawberry Crest in 2015 and had to choose between going to college or pursuing his newfound dream of becoming an MMA fighter.
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The second round began. Rodriguez waited for an opening and, as soon as he saw it, pounced for the takedown on opponent Christopher Lavant. He grabbed Lavant’s arm, breaking it free of Lavant’s control, and pulled it back hard. The next thing Rodriguez knew, his arm was grabbed — by the referee — and raised in the air. Winner by submission. Rodriguez had just won his debut mixed-martial arts match at Rival Fight League in Lakeland. It’s a feeling that he can’t get enough of, and he’s dead set on keeping it going into the next level. “I want to go pro,” Rodriguez says.
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Macie Donaldson and Diallo Barley's time in the weight room paid off in a big way Thursday, March 24. That night, the two Durant High bodybuilders won the titles of Miss and Mr. Cougar, respectively. This year's edition of Durant's annual bodybuilding competition saw a total of 17 participants — 10 girls and seven boys — strut their stuff in the school's auditorium. Competitors were assigned to two divisions, based on their weight. The competition consisted of three rounds of posing, with the second round being devoted to individual contestant routines set to music of their choice.
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Keyon Johnson The past five months have been a whirlwind for Plant City track runner Keyon Johnson, who transferred from a school in Pennsylvania in November. In the first sporting event of his Raiders career, the Hillsborough County Federal Division championships, Johnson took home a silver and a bronze medal.
You just became eligible to play sports for PCHS a few weeks ago, but you’ve been here longer than that. How did you pass the time? I played basketball through the season, but I couldn’t play with the team because I wasn’t eligible. So I practiced with them, and I kept in shape during basketball season. Your first event as a Raider was a championship meet, and you won second in the 200-meter dash and third in the 100-meter dash. How does it feel, doing so well in that situation? It feels good. It’s a good feeling, but it’s hard to explain.
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I wanted to beat (Newsroom High runner) Patrick Jolly. I’ve raced him before, and he beat me, so I wanted to beat him this time. Ed. note: Jolly won the 200m dash by 0.25 seconds. What goals do you have, between now and the end of high school? To win a state championship in the 200. What’s your favorite subject in school? Algebra. Any college prospects? Not sure yet. Any idea what you want to major in? Business or sports marketing. Is your dream to go into business or to be a pro athlete? I want to be a pro athlete. But if that doesn’t work out then I’d want to be an investment banker. Who’s your favorite athlete? Usain Bolt. I’ve been watching him for about three years.
What brought your family down here? My mom always liked Florida, and we have family down here, so we transferred in November. What school were you in before Plant City? Stroudsburg High School.
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What year are you in? Class of 2017. Junior year. What other sports will you play, besides basketball and track? Possibly football. Did you play up north? Yes, sir. What position? Running back.
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FORECAST Odin Nordstrand enjoys the skatepark in Plant City. Photographer Candice Rivera wins a Grimes Hardware Strawberry Town Cafe gift card. She can claim the card with an ID at Strawberry Town Cafe, 3161 Paul Buchman Highway. Do you have a picture that speaks to the personality of Plant City? To enter the I Love Plant City photo contest, email that photo and a caption to Managing Editor Amber Jurgensen at ajurgensen@ plantcityobserver.com. Winners will have their picture featured and receive a special gift.
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37 Diego lead-in 39 High tennis shot 40 Kind of power or system 41 Analyze, as an alloy 42 Light brown shade 43 Starter at an Italian restaurant 45 Not a one-panel comic 48 Went back further in time 49 “Her maiden name is ...” 50 Canine warning 52 Commandment count 53 Patent prerequisite 54 Covered cistern 55 Three-masted ship 59 “This tape will self-destruct ...” org. 61 “Results may ___” 63 Pre-Communist Russian ruler 64 Country music’s LeAnn 68 Neatly arranged 69 Before, in verse 70 Some undercover cops 72 Monastery figure 73 Loses one’s enthusiasm 75 Intervene 76 Angrier 78 Sing with closed lips 79 Battering device
80 Isle of ___ (England) 81 Salon worker, at times 82 Certain westerly wind 83 Aardvark 86 Santa ___, Calif. 88 10 of calendars, briefly 89 Cook over an open fire 92 Star in Scorpius 95 Iridescent gem 96 Start to catnap 97 Pass away 98 Set up tents 100 Water-balloon sounds 101 Wreck entirely 102 Botanical seed 103 Certain Jamaican believer, for short 107 Churchgoer’s donation 108 Montezuma, e.g. 110 Arrow cousin 112 Small green vegetables 113 “It ___ what you think!” 114 Seeing things? 116 Artificial crown for a tooth 117 Institute legal proceedings
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BayCare Health Events Join Us at South Florida Baptist Hospital
Classes
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Melanoma Monday
This course offers CPR training for health care providers only. Adult, child and infant CPR will be taught, and you will learn how to use an automated external defibrillator (AED).
Have a quick, painless and free skin cancer screening from health care professionals.
New certifications only Saturday, April 2, 8:30am Community Conference Room Cost: $40
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Monday, May 2, 11am–2pm Community Health Resource Room Inside Main Lobby Cost: Free
Cholesterol Screenings Total cholesterol, HDL, LDL, triglycerides and glucose (no fasting required) No appointment is necessary. Fourth Tuesday of every month 2–3pm Community Health Resource Room Inside Main Lobby Cost: $30
Blood Pressure Checks No appointment is necessary. Every Tuesday, 1–2pm Community Health Resource Room Inside Main Lobby Cost: Free
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Volunteers Volunteers Needed If you are a compassionate, energetic person, become a valuable resource and an important part of the South Florida Baptist Hospital family. Volunteering is a wonderful way to support your community. You can use your special skills, learn new ones, meet new people and maintain an active lifestyle. For more information: (813) 757-8199
To register for a class or for a physician referral:
Community Education Seminar Back Pain Management
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An orthopedic surgeon discusses cutting-edge treatments for lower back pain and neck pain.
Persons with hearing and speech disabilities can reach the above number through TDD and other specialized equipment by calling the Florida Relay Service at 711.
Tuesday, April 5, 6pm Community Conference Room Cost: Free
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