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Enough to fill every basket Easter events in Plant City are scheduled from Friday, April 14, through Sunday, April 16. SEE PAGE 2.
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n April 1997, J. Myrle Henry was worried about rain. It was the day of the inaugural Strawberry Car Show and Cruise, an initiative that Henry and fellow merchants in Historic Downtown Plant City had started as a way to revitalize the downtown district. The outdoor car show was scheduled for the afternoon. But that morning, Henry had gotten a call from Plant City Courier reporter Dave Nicholson. The weather forecast, Nicholson told him, wasn’t good.
At the corner of Collins and Drane streets, Henry watched the clouds, willing the sun to come out. The car show committee had been working on the event for six months. As the day shifted from morning to afternoon, the clouds dispersed. As they did, residents began to pour into Historic Downtown for the show, bringing 160 classic cars with them. On Saturday, April 15, the event — since renamed the Strawberry Classic Cruise-In — will celebrate its 20th year in Plant City.
“Plant City has the right recipe. I want to see it grow. This is one of the best, it’s a community working together.” — Bill Goodwill, GoodGuys event director, on the Strawberry Classic Cruise-In.
Festival elects first female chairman Sandee Parke-Sytsma was named the first female chairman of the Florida Strawberry Festival Tuesday, April 11. Prior to her election, the festival’s board of directors voted to change the title of president to chairman of the board, and to call the vice president the vice chair. Additionally, the general manager is now the president. While the position titles changed, the responsibilities for each did not. Sytsma has served on the board since 1995. She retired from Tampa Electric Company as a customer service representative. As chairman, she succeeds Dan Walden, who held the position for the last two years. “I am truly honored to be elected to this position,” Sytsma said. “The festival is a special place to me and to my family, and I enjoy helping make decisions that ensure it’s a special place for all my families.” The board also elected Floyd Hall to serve as the vice chair. W.D. “Dub” McGinnes was elected secretary, and Phil Waldron was elected treasurer.
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Relaying for a cure The 2017 Relay for Life of Plant City will be held Friday, April 21. EMILY TOPPER MANAGING EDITOR
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Joanie Petty, Shanna Kennedy and Karissa O’Neill helped organize the 2017 event.
As Shanna Kennedy knows, cancer touches everyone. When the third grade teacher at J.S. Robinson Elementary was a baby, her father had melanoma. He survived, but cancer found its way to her family members. To her brother, through melanoma. To her mother-in-law and grandmother, through breast cancer. Kennedy has been volunteering with Plant City’s Relay for Life for
about 17 years. After serving as chair 15 years ago, she’s back in the lead this year for the annual event. This year’s Relay for Life will be held Friday, April 21, at Plant City High School, 1 Raider Place. A total of 62 teams have signed up for the 2017 event. “It’s been a lot,” Kennedy said. “But even if I wasn’t touched by this, I would still do it. I enjoy volunteering and doing things for the community. You just have to be an advocate for it. You have to really love Relay.” She has support from fellow teachers, students and families at Robinson Elementary. The school has raised close to $6,000 so far, and the Plant City Relay for Life has raised a combined total of $101,161.92 of the $260,000 goal. Sponsorships are still
being accepted. Joining Kennedy for assistance organizing the event is fellow Robinson teacher Karissa O’Neill, who became involved after raising money for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital while in college. Like Kennedy, she has had multiple family members affected by cancer. The women are also being assisted by former event leads Linda Herman and Joanie Petty, both of whom are teachers at Knights Elementary School. While regular Relay events will be making a return — including team laps, the pennant contest and the luminaria ceremony — this year, event organizers have introduced the Little SEE RELAY PAGE 5
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“I want to commend all of the volunteers, museum staff, City of Plant City and local businesses that donated everything to make this such a successful event. This place is the heartbeat of Plant City.”
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GOOD FRIDAY SERVICE When: 3 p.m., Friday, April 14; Spanish service begins at 7 p.m. Where: St. Clement Catholic Church, 1104 N. Alexander St. YOUTH-LED WORSHIP CELEBRATION When: 7 p.m. Friday, April 14 Where: Hopewell Baptist Church, 6001 S. County Road 39. GOOD FRIDAY COMMUNION SERVICE When: 7 p.m. Friday, April 14 Where: Mt. Zion Assembly of God, 3005 Thonotosassa Road.
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HOLY SATURDAY When: 9 a.m. Saturday, April 15 Where: St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 302 N. Carey St.
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EASTER SUNRISE SERVICE When: 6:45 a.m. Sunday, April 16; Spanish services at 8:45 a.m. and 1 p.m. Where: St. Clement Catholic Church, 1104 N. Alexander St. Notes: Bring a lawn chair. EASTER SON-RISE FESTIVAL WORSHIP AND COMMUNION When: 7 a.m. Sunday, April 16; Easter breakfast at 8:15 a.m. Where: Hope Lutheran Church, 2001 N. Park Road. EASTER SON-RISE SERVICE When: 8 a.m. Sunday, April 16 Where: First Baptist Church of Dover, 3223 N. Gallagher Road, Dover. EASTER SUNRISE SERVICE When: 8 a.m. Sunday, April 16; Easter celebration begins at 10:30 a.m. Where: Hopewell Baptist Church, 6001 S. County Road 39.
EASTER WORSHIP CELEBRATION When: 9 and 10:30 a.m. Sunday, April 16 Where: First Baptist Church of Plant City, 503 N. Palmer St. EASTER CANTATA AND SERVICE When: 11 a.m. Sunday, April 16 Where: Lebanon Baptist Church, 110 N. Forbes Road. EASTER SPANISH WORSHIP WITH COMMUNION When: 4 p.m. Sunday, April 16 Where: Hope Lutheran Church, 2001 N. Park Road.
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PLANT CITY STADIUM EASTER EVENT When: 11:30 a.m. Saturday, April 15 Where: Plant City Stadium, 1810 E. Park Road.
EASTER CELEBRATION AND EGG HUNT When: 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 15 Where: First Baptist Church of Dover, 3223 N. Gallagher Road, Dover.
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CHURCH EASTER EGG-STRAVAGANZA When: 9:15 a.m. Sunday, April 16 Where: Hope Lutheran Church, 2001 N. Park Road. EASTER EGG HUNT When:10:20 a.m. Sunday, April 16 Where: City Pointe Church, John R. Trinkle Center at Hillsborough Community College, 1206 N. Park Road. Note: The hunt will take place between the two services at 9 and 11 a.m. EASTER SERVICE AND EGG HUNT When: 10:30 a.m. Sunday, April 16 Where: Mt. Zion Assembly of God, 3005 Thonotosassa Road.
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Tomlin students board the soon-to-be discontinued courtesy bus to school.
A DANGEROUS PATH: County cuts forcing Tomlin students down deadly road The school board voted in December 2016 to discontinue the courtesy bus service throughout Hillsborough County. DANIEL FIGUEROA IV STAFF WRITER
Families in a Plant City community are rallying in a last-ditch effort to save the courtesy bus service responsible for shuttling their children to school. Residents in and around the Oakbrook Mobile Home Park on State Road 574 have started collecting signatures to petition anyone they can to retain the bus stop and prevent their children from walking a path they see as far too dangerous for children. In December 2016, the Hillsborough County School Board voted 6 to 1 to end the countywide courtesy bus service to students who live within two miles of their school. According to a study by Gibson Consulting Group, the cut could save the Hillsborough County School District $4.5 million per year. By Florida statute, school districts only get reimbursed by the state for the transportation of students who live more than two miles from school. Melissa Snively, the school board member representing Plant City in District 4, was the only dissenting vote. “I argued the fact that not just Florida, but Hillsborough County, has one of the highest rates of pedestrian deaths in the country,” Snively said. “We need to make sure there are safe pathways first. The rest of the board has a different opinion on that, apparently.” Overall, about 7,500 children will be impacted by the change county wide, according to Snively. In District 4, Snively said, 2,300 children will lose bus service. “There are about 54 schools in the district,” she said. “Tomlin is one of the ones most impacted.” According to a heat map displaying a concentration of Tomlin students compiled by the Hillsborough County Municipal Planning Organization, the largest concentration of Tomlin students live in or around the Oakbrook Mobile Home Park at 4404 State Road 574. The bus stop where they get picked up is about 1.8 miles from the middle school. While courtesy service to students within two miles of a school will be retained if the potential path meets the state criteria for hazardous walking conditions, the Oakbrook bus stop, according to an audit by the school district, does not meet the criteria. TOO CLOSE TO HOME
Two years ago, Rosa Castro parked in a dirt lot along S.R. 574. It was a field used as a parking lot for a restaurant across the road — about one third of a mile from Oakbrook, on the way to Tomlin. The trip across that road was her last. A white cross with the words ‘Rosa, descans en paz,’ Spanish for “rest in
peace,” sits in front of a reflective ‘Drive Safely’ sign near the location where Castro, 54, was struck by the right front of a 2000 Jeep Cherokee. She died at the scene. Despite her death and the death of pedestrian Santos Noriega, 33, on the same road one year earlier, the school district deemed the road safe enough for Castro’s 12-year-old grandchild and the other Tomlin students from Oakbrook to walk down every day on their way to school. “That’s the same area where they want the kids to be walking,” Sandra Castro, Rosa Castro’s daughter and mother to a Tomlin student, said. Sandra Castro is one of the signers of the petition to keep the bus stop. Oakbrook property manager Jessica Santos said nearly 400 people from the park and surrounding businesses have signed the petition. Currently, there are no pedestrian paths along the section of S.R. 574 between Oakbrook and Tomlin. During certain stretches of the road, construction dominates the shoulders. “There are plans to put in sidewalks in four or five years, but these kids need a solution now,” Santos said. “Even with sidewalks, the businesses are too busy.” The Hillsborough County School District’s website has listed a number of options for alternative transportation on its website including organized groups of students walking together led by an adult and ride sharing programs, options which many see as insufficient. “Walking on the shoulder is considered not hazardous on the survey,” Snively said. “In my opinion, it is, but not according to administrative code.” Even ride sharing, Santos said, can be difficult for the families. “They don’t understand the hardships,” Santos said. “Everyone is at work already and a lot of them (parents) don’t drive.” According to Snively, though the matter has been decided by the school board, Superintendent Jeff Eakins can still decide how to implement the plans and what action to take concerning certain stops. “He still has the authority to decide if there are areas in his opinion that are too hazardous,” she said. “He can say, ‘Maybe we need to wait one more school year.” Additionally, Snively said anyone concerned can still bring the matter to the attention of city and county commissioners and state legislators — representatives who may be able to change legislation behind the loss of funding and hazardous roadway designations. Until then, Tomlin students, many of whom do not have access to alternate transportation, are preparing for next year’s daily walk. A letter sent to parents regarding the removal of courtesy bussing included a form for submittal if parents felt there was an error in the review of their address. Superintendent Jeff Eakins and Jessica Vega, marketing communications at Hillsborough County Public Schools, did not respond to a request for comment as of press time. Contact Daniel Figueroa IV at dfigueroaiv@plantcityobserver.com
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Above: A curve on State Road 574 at the start of the route from Oakbrook to Tomlin. Left: Santos Noriega was killed while walking along this stretch of SR 574, where students walking from Oakbrook to Tomlin would also pass.
Above: The memorial cross for Rosa Castro along the route from Oakbrook to Tomlin. Left: A memorial cross for Santos Noriega along the route from Oakbrook to Tomlin.
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McKeel said there’s also been good news for Plant City regarding community redevelopment agencies. The mishandling of CRA funds in South Florida spurred the creation of House Bill 13, which threatens to drastically stymie CRA development. HB 13 initially prevented new CRAs from forming after July 1, and existing CRAs from taking on projects after Oct. 1. The bill also called for CRAs to be eliminated by 2037 — including Plant City. Such a bill could negatively impact ongoing development in town. “They (the legislature) need to get
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As lawmakers in Tallahassee prepare to make their full budget proposals official, the City of Plant City’s legislative agenda appears to be headed toward success in the state house, according to a lobbyist working on the city’s behalf. Seth McKeel of Southern Strategy Group — the self-proclaimed “Jedis of government” who lobby state legislators on behalf of many Florida cities — gave an update to the City Commission during a meeting Monday, April 10.
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off this kick of just blanketly killing all the rest off us of just because of a few,” City Commissioner Mike Sparkman said. In the Senate, Sen. Tom Lee filed Senate Bill 1770, a companion bill which maintains the transparency and accountability provisions of HB 13 while still allowing for the creation and expansion of new CRAs. In addition, the bill paves the way for current CRAs to remain in place past 2037. Amendments to HB 13 have provided for the same allowances as SB 1770, though it still doesn’t allow for the creation of new CRAs. Both bills are still in the committee stage in the House and Senate and might not make it to a floor vote this session, McKeel said.
Because of stark differences in the proposed budgets, McKeel said, it is unclear what will make it into the legislature’s final budget, but the progress so far is more than he expected. “I’m not sure we’ll get all three done the way we want,” he said. “But we’re in play.”
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“As we move toward conference, we are in a very good position as far as your specific Plant City funding issues,” McKeel said. McKeel said three of five funding requests have made it into either the Florida House or State Senate’s budget proposals coming out of the respective appropriations committees, totaling more than $2 million worth of opportunities for Plant City. A Florida Recreation Development Assistance Program request of $300,000 for development in McIntosh Regional Park has made it in the House’s $81.2 billion proposed budget. In the Senate, McKeel said, funding for the Collins Street Improvements project has more than $1.1 million. Additionally, the potential budget includes $650,000 for the Franklin Street Neighborhood Stormwater Improvements project. The proposed Senate budget is $83.1 billion.
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IF YOU GO 2017 PLANT CITY RELAY FOR LIFE When: Begins at 6 p.m. Friday, April 21 Where: Plant City High School, 1 Raider Place Activities: Mr. Relay, Survivor Lap, Road to Recovery Race, Luminaria Ceremony and more. More: For a full schedule of events, visit PlantCityObserver.com. FIRST ANNUAL LITTLE MISS AND MR. RELAY PAGEANT When: 7 p.m. Friday, April 21 Where: Plant City High School, 1 Raider Place Divisions: Girls 4 to 7 years old, Girls 8 to 11 years old, Boys 4 to 7 years old, Boys 8 to 11 years old Cost: $25 per person Wear: Casual Contact: Shanna Kennedy, shanna.kennedy@sdhc.k12.fl.us
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process. “From then on, we decided it would be every month,” Henry said. “Rain or shine.” Since then, the Strawberry Classic Cruise-In has been held on the third Saturday of every month in Historic Downtown. On average, the show garners anywhere from 400 to 600 cars. In 2002, the Greater Plant City Chamber of Commerce brought on the show as one of its official events. Since the first show 20 years ago, the event has become a regular destination for both Plant City residents and car lovers in surrounding communities. For over 30 years, Bill Goodwill has served as an event director for GoodGuys Rod and Custom Association. The Strawberry Classic Cruise-In is one of his favorite events. “Plant City has the right recipe,” Goodwill said. “The event’s free, it’s in a good location. They’re trying to do the right thing. I’m semi-retired now, but I want to see this work and I want to see it grow. This is one of the best. It’s a community working together.” The anniversary show is one of the first for Walden Lake Car Wash owner Frank Cummings. He took over as
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Miss and Mr. Relay Pageant. Open to kids between the ages of 4 and 11, the casual wear pageant contest is divided into two age categories. One girl and one boy will be crowned in each division. The pageant, which has a $25 entrance fee, will be accepting participants through the day of the event. Former event lead Petty was the one who came up with the idea. “I wanted to let younger kids know about Relay,” Petty said. “Some day, we’ll be old and gone and we want the younger generations to be able to take this on.” In addition to the pageant, the event will include bounce houses for kids, food, games, raffle baskets and dunk tanks. All funds raised will be added toward the fundraising efforts. Following the opening ceremony at 6 p.m., the Little Miss and Mr. Relay Pageant will be held at 7 p.m. The annual luminaria ceremony will follow at 9 p.m. For the organizers, the event goes beyond promoting a night of activities. “We have to find it,” Kennedy said. “I don’t want my kids to ever have to deal with it. We have to find a cure.”
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Henry first developed the idea for the cruise-in after reading about a similar event in LION Magazine, the official publication for Lions Club International. Henry, then the owner of three Plant City pharmacies, pitched the idea to fellow downtown merchants. “The Downtown Business and Merchants Association had been formed,” Henry said. “The focus of the meeting was what we can do to revive downtown Plant City. I had just read about a car show up north, and they thought it was a great idea.” Soon after, the first car show committee was formed. Besides Henry, members included city leaders at the time, including City Commissioner Marsha Passmore, and City Manger Nettie Mae Draughn. Rodger Patton, who served as the Plant City police officer in downtown, and many car aficionados were also part of the original committee. “The people were hungry for it,” Henry said. “They wanted to do it every week.” At the time, the show was scheduled to be an annual event. Due to the success of the first show, committee members revamped their thought
chairman for the event three months ago. “I was going to be a monthly sponsor, but found out that they needed a chairman,” he said. “I want to keep it going. We want to get the event selfsufficient again.” Walden Lake Car Wash, along with Jarrett-Scott Ford, Stingray Chevrolet and GoodGuys, will be giving out awards during the 20th anniversary event. The awards will be handed out by the Florida Strawberry Festival Queen’s Court at 6 p.m. As always, the show will be familyfriendly with activities for kids. The event will include a bounce house, face painting and food vendors. Henry hopes the event will continue for years to come — especially with support from the community. “We’re seeking more involvement,” he said. “The Chamber wants to see growth as well.” The 20th Anniversary Strawberry Classic Cruise-In will kick off at 4 p.m. Saturday, April 15, at the Union Station Depot in Historic Downtown, 102 N. Palmer St.
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Last summer, Mike Long walked into Sport Clips Haircuts expecting a quick cut. What he got, he said, was an experience. Besides a cut, the company offered shampooing and neck and shoulder massages. While stylists gave customers updated ‘dos, clients watched sports games on televisions across the salon. “It was awesome,” Mike Long said. “The staff is energized and fun.” For him, the experience was the male equivalent of a woman’s typical salon experience. “We don’t like to admit it, but we do like that kind of thing, too,” Mike Long said. This summer, he’s bringing that experience to Plant City. Mike Long and his wife, Lyndi Long, will soon be opening their own Sport Clips store on James L. Redman Parkway. The store opening is expected to create 10 to 12 new jobs for stylist and management positions, including both part- and full-time work. The couple’s 1,000-square-foot store will follow the Sport Clips model that has seen a track record of success. The sports-themed shop will include seven hair stations with televisions showing baseball, football, hockey and more, and four stations for head massages and shampoos. Steamed towels are also offered to clients. Walk-ins are welcome, and the store will be open daily. Mike and Lyndi Long are targeting the month of July for the store’s opening. To promote the new business, they are handing out cards for a free MVP Haircut Experience, including a haircut, neck and shoulder massage and shampoo. For the couple, Plant City was the perfect location for what they hope will be the first of a few Sport Clips stores. TAKING ROOT
Mike and Lyndi Long met while they were working for the same company. A native of England, Mike Long was still living in the United Kingdom when the two started dating. After dating long distance for over eight years, the two made Lyndi Long’s Plant City
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home their permanent location. “We wanted to put (the store) here,” Lyndi Long said. “It just means a lot to us. We want to get more involved in the community.” The sports theme was an added benefit. While Lyndi Long grew up playing basketball, she prefers watching local teams and major sporting events. Her husband, on the other hand, watches everything — from baseball and hockey to the recently completed March Madness. “It’s a fun and exciting environment,” Mike Long said. “The company also offers a staff and management development program. We want our employees to be able to manage future stores.” Besides the development programs, the company’s training center will also teach stylists how to cut men’s hair. At their new location, Mike and Lyndi Long hope to continue to promote a culture where men can both feel welcome. Their goal is modeled after Sport Clips creator Gordon Logan’s vision for his company. Founded in 1993, the company has since expanded to have over 1,600 stores open across the United States and Canada, according to its website. Mike and Lyndi Long plan on contributing to those growing numbers. After the Plant City store is established, they hope to open additional shops in the Valrico and FishHawk communities. “We’re just excited,” Mike Long said. “It’s a nice, fun atmosphere.” Contact Emily Topper at etopper@ plantcityobserver.com.
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SCOTT TOLER
Spring —a time for personal renewal Seeing spring arrive with blooming azaleas and harvested strawberries, I thought about the Renaissance. It brought a rediscovery of the Greek and Roman past to Europe and graced that time with an explosion in the arts and learning. The word means rebirth — fitting for a season of blooming and growth. Historical events sometimes happen because of personal transformations in people. Life sometimes calls us to renew what we know and to shape new areas of development. It becomes the equivalent of clicking the refresh icon in our lives. Personal renewal can come from a season or a time of year. At times, it comes from travel and new activities. A determination to reinvigorate your life leads to lasting growth. People who experience this rediscovered energy often express themselves by creating works of art, launching helpful organizations and living inspirational lives. Mathematician and painter Leonardo Da Vinci continued painting and sketching new inventions until the end of his life. The time often comes to make sure that what we value keeps blooming. If we value a relationship with someone, then that person calls for our attention. An ongoing awareness of this prevents the resentment that arises from inattention. In fact, knowing what you value acts as the entrance to individual regeneration. Values provide the dynamic needed to reenergize a life, and to make it valuable to the person living it.
A person’s mental health benefits from this because it promotes a positive attitude, a better disposition and more pleasant days. Despite some scientific theories that say people just respond to chemicals in the brain, we make the choice to engage in life with renewed energy. A friend of mine decided to revitalize his working life by starting his own publishing company. He publishes his own novels as well as the work of others, and his decision came after a number of years spent in another field. Sometimes it becomes helpful to rearrange a particular view of life. Getting too entrenched in a viewpoint or a situation often leads to emotional stagnation. At these times, the importance of reenergizing daily life arises. Life renewed means life lived better. If you ask yourself what you need to renew in your life, pay attention to your first thought. That makes it easier to formulate a plan to turn the idea into reality. Something as small as taking a different route to a destination refreshes daily life, reawakening dormant insights and perspectives. Having conversations with people that disagree with you on an issue serves the same purpose. If we let the season blossoming around us act as a reminder to renew aspects of life, we provide ourselves with refreshed motivation. New blooms beautify the lives we lead.
Scott Toler is a licensed mental health counselor living in Plant City. He can be reached at etoler25@ tampabay.rr.com.
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April 14th – Good Friday 6:30 PM Tenebrae Service (Service of Darkness & Shadows)
April 16th – Easter Sunday 7:00 AM Son-rise Festival Worship w/Holy Communion 8:15 AM Easter Breakfast 9:15 AM Easter Egg-Stravaganza 10:30 AM Festival Worship w/Holy Communion 4:00 PM Spanish Worship w/Holy Communion 5:00 PM Spanish Easter Egg-Stravaganza
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Brians Pond Drive home tops March real estate transactions
MARCH 2017 SNAPSHOT
MINIMUM: $40,000 MAXIMUM: $399,000
sold March 31, for $225,000. Built in 2016, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,928 square feet of living area on 0.21 acres. The price per square foot is $116.70.
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he home at 3310 Brians Pond Drive sold March 3, for $399,000. Built in 2002, it has three bedrooms, three baths and 2,920 square feet of living area on 1.26 acres. The price per square foot is $136.64.
The home at 3507 Sandburg Loop sold March 2, for $300,000. Built in 1997, it has four bedrooms, two baths and 2,169 square feet of living area on 0.49 acres. The price per square foot is $138.31. The home at 3425 Silverstone Court sold March 9, for $228,000. Built in 1995, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,850 square feet of living area on 0.22 acres. The price per square foot is $123.24.
ALDERMANS
The home at 105 Pearl St. sold March 14, for $68,000. Built in 1956, it has two bedrooms, one bath and 1,056 square feet of living area on 0.30 acres. The price per square foot is $64.39. BRACEWELL HEIGHTS
The home at 1906 E. Cherry St. sold March 30, for $75,501 (REO/bank owned). Built in 1935, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,352 square feet of living area on 0.29 acres. The price per square foot is $55.84. CHADAM
The home at 2954 Cork Road sold March 13, for $170,000. Built in 1955, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,344 square feet of living area on 5.60 acres. The price per square foot is $126.49. CHERRY PARK
The home at 1402 N. Bracewell Drive sold March 31, for $120,000. Built in 1972, it has three bedrooms, one and one half baths and 1,100 square feet of living area on 0.19 acres. The price per square foot is $109.09. The home at 1404 N. Maryland Ave. sold March 27, for $126,000. Built in 1959, it has three bedrooms, one bath and 1,121 square feet of living area on 0.18 acres. The price per square foot is $112.40. COLONIAL WOODS
The home at 2704 Savannah Drive sold March 17, for $150,000 (REO/ bank owned). Built in 1991, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,760 square feet of living area on 0.41 acres. The price per square foot is $85.23. CONSTELLATION ACRES
The home at 4530 Keene Road sold March 31, for $199,900 (REO/bank owned). Built in 2003, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,610 square feet of living area on 1.07 acres. The price per square foot is $124.16. COUNTRY HILLS
The home at 411 Abigail Road sold March 3, for $139,000. Built in 1999, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,309 square feet of living area on 0.11 acres. The price per square foot is $106.19. The home at 4318 Country Hills Blvd. sold March 27, for $149,000 (REO/bank owned). Built in 2003, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,340 square feet of living area on 0.10 acres. The price per square foot is $111.19. The home at 4720 S. Dawnmeadow Court sold March 17, for $138,000. Built in 1995, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,290 square feet of living area on 0.14 acres. The price per square foot is $106.98. FOUR OAKS FARM
The home at 5122 Justin Lane sold March 22, for $125,000. Built in 1991, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,782 square feet of living area on 4.87 acres. The price per square foot is $70.15.
AVERAGE: $188,455 MEDIAN: $182,775
The home at 3446 Silverstone Court sold March 31, for $189,900. Built in 1996, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,610 square feet of living area on 0.35 acres. The price per square foot is $117.95. Emily Topper
The home at 3310 Brians Pond Drive sold March 3, for $399,000.
HIGHWAY HEIGHTS
The home at 205 N. Mobley St. sold March 17, for $115,000. Built in 1946, it has four bedrooms, one bath and 1,584 square feet of living area on 0.31 acres. The price per square foot is $72.60. HILLSBOROUGH
The home at 4606 Bruton Road sold March 28, for $296,000. Built in 1995, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 2,172 square feet of living area on 7.31 acres. The price per square foot is $136.28. The home at 5700 Kelly Road sold March 30, for $230,000. Built in 1983. it has four bedrooms, three baths and 2,044 square feet of living area on 10 acres. The price per square foot is $112.52. The home at 1301 W. Keysville Road sold March 1, for $185,000. Built in 1981, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,544 square feet of living area on 0.60 acres. The price per square foot is $119.82. The home at 501 W. Reynolds St. sold March 28, for $135,000. Built in 1903, it has four bedrooms, three and one half baths and 2,378 square feet of living area on 0.25 acres. The price per square foot is $56.77. The home at 2212 E. State Road 60 sold March 21, for $242,000. Built in 1984, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 2,111 square feet of living area on 1.01 acres. The price per square foot is $114.64. The home at 1803 E. Trapnell Road sold March 31, for $240,000. Built in 1978, it has four bedrooms, three baths and 2,751 square feet of living area on 4.63 acres. The price per square foot is $87.24.
square feet of living area on 17.5 acres. The price per square foot is $131.99. MAGNOLIA GREEN
The home at 3216 Magnolia Garden Drive sold March 31, for $185,000. Built in 2006, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,771 square feet of living area on 0.15 acres. The price per square foot is $104.46.
The home at 3911 Chipping Sparrow Lane sold March 1, for $161,000. Built in 2007, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,491 square feet of living area on 0.17 acres. The price per square foot is $107.98.
The home at 3520 San Moise Place sold March 24, for $214,990. Built in 2016, it has four bedrooms, two and one half baths and 2,432 square feet of living area on 0.15 acres. The price per square foot is $88.40.
The home at 3510 Trapnell Grove Loop sold March 14, for $153,000. Built in 2007, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,472 square feet of living area on 0.21 acres. The price per square foot is $103.94.
PLEASANT GROVE ACRES
The home at 3611 Trapnell Grove Loop sold March 16, for $175,000. Built in 2007, it has four bedrooms, two baths and 1,735 square feet of living area on 0.17 acres. The price per square foot is $100.86.
The home at 8601 Mary Ivy Drive sold March 3, for $197,500. Built in 2013, it has four bedrooms, two baths and 2,276 square feet of living area on 1.01 acres. The price per square foot is $86.78. The home at 8607 Pitt Road sold March 8, for $100,000. Built in 1962, it has three bedrooms, one and one half baths and 1,367 square feet of living area on 1.09 acres. The price per square foot is $73.15.
The home at 3802 Trapnell Ridge Drive sold March 2, for $143,464 (auction/REO). Built in 2007, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,518 square feet of living area on 0.19 acres. The price per square foot is $94.51.
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The home at 2209 Preservation Drive #27 sold March 2, for $177,250. Built in 1993, it has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,621 square feet of living area on 0.05 acres. The price per square foot is $109.35. RENAISSANCE ESTATES
The home at 3214 Baroness Court sold March 22, for $330,000. Built in 2007, it has four bedrooms, two baths and 2,268 square feet on 1.08 acres. The price per square foot is $145.50.
The home at 808 W. Warren St. sold March 22, for $40,000. Built in 1985, it has three bedrooms, one bath and 906 square feet of living area on 0.13 acres. The price per square foot is $44.15.
The home at 3213 Duchess Court sold March 7, for $295,000. Built in 2006, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 2,216 square feet of living area on 1.10 acres. The price per square foot is $133.12.
The home at 906 Whitehurst Road sold March 1, for $62,100 (REO/ bank owned). Built in 1976, it has two bedrooms, one bath and 1,044 square feet of living area on 0.22 acres. The price per square foot is $59.48.
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TOWER GROVE ESTATES
The home at 2603 Jim Johnson Road sold March 13, for $147,500. Built in 2007, it has four bedrooms, three baths and 1,944 square feet of living area on 1.06 acres. The price per square foot is $75.87. The home at 1009 Sparkman Road sold March 2, for $170,000 (REO/ bank owned). Built in 1952, it has three bedrooms, one bath and 1,288
bedrooms, two and one half baths and 1,838 square feet of living area on 0.12 acres. The price per square foot is $99.56.
The home at 4606 Sleepy Hollow Lane sold March 6, for $190,000. Built in 1979, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,596 square feet of living area on 1.01 acres. The price per square foot is $119.05. The home at 731 Tower Grove Drive sold March 13, for $182,550 (short sale). Built in 2013, it has four bedrooms, three baths and 2,471 square feet of living area on 0.49 acres. The price per square foot is $73.88. TRAPNELL RIDGE
The home at 3905 Chipping Sparrow Lane sold March 31, for $183,000. Built in 2007, it has three
The home at 3229 Alcott Ave. sold March 15, for $280,000. Built in 1995, it has four bedrooms, two baths and 2,168 square feet of living area on 0.30 acres. The price per square foot is $129.15. The home at 2708 Forest Club Drive sold March 2, for $265,000. Built in 1988, it has five bedrooms, two and one half baths and 2,749 square feet of living area on 0.54 acres. The price per square foot is $96.40. The home at 2874 Hammock Drive sold March 14, for $329,900. Built in 1985, it has four bedrooms, two baths and 2,376 square feet of living area on 0.29 acres. The price per square foot is $138.85. The home at 2917 Hampton Place Court sold March 2, for $340,000. Built in 2001, it has four bedrooms, three baths and 2,892 square feet of living area on 0.41 acres. The price per square foot is $117.57. The home at 604 Sandalwood Drive sold March 29, for $210,000. Built in 1977, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,624 square feet of living area on 0.22 acres. The price per square foot is $129.31. The home at 613 Sandalwood Drive sold March 14, for $190,000. Built in 1977, it has four bedrooms, two and one half baths and 2,037 square feet of living area on 0.48 acres. The price per square foot is $93.27.
The home at 4007 Thackery Way sold March 23, for $225,000. Built in 1991, it has four bedrooms, two baths and 2,145 square feet of living area on 0.26 acres. The price per square foot is $104.90. The home at 1912 E. Timberlane Drive sold March 31, for $185,000. Built in 1979, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,530 square feet of living area on 0.21 acres. The price per square foot is $120.92. The home at 1426 Walden Oaks Place sold March 23, for $152,500. Built in 1991, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,478 square feet of living area on 0.11 acres. The price per square foot is $103.18. The home at 1434 Walden Oaks Place sold March 9, for $138,000. Built in 1989, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,649 square feet of living area on 0.16 acres. The price per square foot is $83.69. The home at 1475 Walden Oaks Place sold March 31, for $159,900. Built in 1991, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,469 square feet of living area on 0.13 acres. The price per square foot is $108.85. WALDEN LAKE FAIRWAY VILLAS
The home at 101 Dorado Court sold March 31, for $127,000. Built in 1980, it has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,581 square feet of living area on 0.06 acres. The price per square foot is $80.33. The home at 1802 N. Golfview Drive sold March 10, for $300,000. Built in 1987, it has four bedrooms, three baths and 2,892 square feet of living area on 0.58 acres. The price per square foot is $103.73. WALDEN WOODS
The home at 734 Ashentree Drive sold March 29, for $154,000. Built in 2009, it has three bedrooms, two and one half baths and 1,594 square feet of living area on 0.02 acres. The price per square foot is $96.61. The home at 1801 Greenwood Valley Drive sold March 30, for $211,990. Built in 2016, it has five bedrooms, three baths and 2,447 square feet of living area on 0.10 acres. The price per square foot is $86.63. The home at 1860 Greenwood Valley Drive sold March 10, for $140,000. Built in 2014, it has three bedrooms, two and one half baths and 1,572 square feet of living area on 0.02 acres. The price per square foot is $89.06.
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“I never do breakfast. Give me lunch at 12 and I’m good.” — Maria Orzco, 42
CUT IT OUT 3810 block of Sugar Creek Court. Attempted burglary: Officer met with complainant who stated unknown suspect(s) had entered her back patio by cutting through a screen, then tried unsuccessfully to enter her home through a sliding glass door. Complainant stated that the incident had happened on Friday, March 31, between 3 and 7:30 a.m. FORGETTING SOMETHING 2700 block of Thonotosassa Road. Theft: Officer met with complainant who stated he had accidentally left his work cell phone on top of an ATM machine inside a gas station and, when he returned to get it, it was missing.
“Brooklyn Bridge.” — Annette Vargas, 51
FASHIONISTA 2910 block of West Reynolds Street. Vehicle burglary: Officers met with complainant, who stated unknown suspect(s) entered his unlocked 2007 Mercury car and stole a suitcase containing $400 worth of clothes. IN AND OUT 1100 block of West Ball Street. Vehicle burglary: Officer met with complainant, who stated unknown suspect(s) entered a vehicle and stole two Samsung tablets, $125 in
SLEEPING IT OFF 2850 block of Thonotosassa Road. DUI: Officer made contact with a male subject found sleeping in his car while it was in gear and running, and determined that he was under the influence. The subject was arrested.
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TIRE FIRE 200 block of Alexander Woods Drive. Information report: Officers responded to a neighborhood following a report of suspicious juveniles and found three, though one fled the scene on foot. Near the juveniles was a burning tire, placed on top of a shopping cart, which one of the officers extinguished.
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X MARKS THE SPOT 1200 block of East Renfro Street. Felony criminal mischief: Officers met with complainant who stated unknown suspect(s) had damaged a gray 2013 Hyundai car overnight. All four tires had been slashed, and the letter “X” was scratched on the doors. The damage was estimated at over $1,000.
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COLORFUL LANGUAGE 1610 block of Teakwood Drive. Criminal mischief: Officer met with complainant who stated unknown suspect(s) wrote several obscenities on the side of his 2006 Toyota Tundra truck while it was parked in his driveway. Complainant was able to wash the painted words from the truck’s windows, but was unable to wash the paint from the body, as it was already damaged upon application.
NOT TAKING CHANCES 1420 block of South Collins Street. Criminal mischief: Officer responded to a business following a report of an alarm going off and found the front glass door to have been shattered, causing $250 in damage. Upon further inspection, it appeared that no one had entered the building after breaking the door.
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BAGGAGE CLAIM 1100 block of East Baker Street. Found property: Officer met with complainant who stated luggage had been found in a bathroom at 7 p.m. Friday, March 31. The suitcase belonged to a woman from Oklahoma, and it was believed that it was left behind by a Greyhound bus. The suitcase contained clothes and paperwork, and police were unable to make contact with the listed owner. The suitcase was impounded for safekeeping.
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10TH ANNUAL BLUEBERRY FESTIVAL Takes place from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, April 14 and Saturday, April 15 and Friday, April 22 and Saturday, April 23, at Keel and Curley Winery, 5210 Thonotosassa Road. Enjoy live entertainment, over 100 food and craft vendors and free admission. U-pick blueberries are available for a $5 fee. Parking is $10. Call (813) 752-9100. or visit KeelAndCurleyWinery.com.
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PLANT CITY STADIUM EASTER EVENT Begins at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, April 15, at Plant City Stadium, 1810 E. Park Road. The free event includes an Easter egg hunt, giveaways and a concert with 7th Surrender and rap artist Mynista.
BLOOD DRIVE Takes place from 2 to 7 p.m. Friday, April 14, at Bruton Memorial Library, 302 McLendon St. The blood mobile will be outside of the library. A valid photo ID is required of all donors. YOUTH-LED WORSHIP AND CELEBRATION Begins at 7 p.m. Friday, April 14, at Hopewell Baptist Church, 6001 S. County Road 39. Call (813) 7373053. GOOD FRIDAY COMMUNION SERVICE Begins at 7 p.m. Friday, April 14, at Mt. Zion Assembly of God, 3005 Thonotosassa Road. Call (813) 752-1614.
SATURDAY, APRIL 15
EASTER CELEBRATION & EGG HUNT Takes place from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 15, at First Baptist Church of Dover, 3223 N. Gallagher Road, Dover. Call (813) 719-2273.
EASTER EGG HUNT Begins at 10:20 a.m. Sunday, April 16, at City Pointe Church, 1206 N. Park Road. The hunt will take place between the two services at 9 and 11 a.m. Call (813) 441-6693. Church, 10650 McIntosh Road, Thonotosassa. Call (813) 986-4756. EASTER EGG HUNT Takes place from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 15, at Cork United Methodist Church, 4815 W. Sam Allen Road. 20TH ANNIVERSARY PLANT CITY STRAWBERRY CLASSIC CRUISE-IN Takes place from 3 to 8 p.m. Saturday, April 15, at the Union Station Depot, 102 N. Palmer St. Enjoy bounce houses, a 50/50 raffle and classic cars. Anniversary dash plaques and awards will be presented.
BRING YOUR OWN ART PARTY AT OFF THE TRACKS GALLERY Begins at 4 p.m. Saturday, April 15, at Off the Tracks Gallery, 119 E. Reynolds St. Bring your own art and work on pieces in progress while getting feedback from other artists.
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Howard ‘Johnny’ Johnson Howard ‘Johnny’ Johnson died April 4, 2017. He is survived by his daughter, Sabrina Sternberg; granddaughters, McKenzie and Mia; mother, Linda Lindsey; four brothers; and five sisters. He was preceded in death by his father, Howard Johnson Jr.; and dad, Gary Lindsey.
Vicky Lynn Hansen Vicky Lynn Hansen, 49 of Mulberry, died April 1, 2017. She was born in Tampa and attended Shiloh Baptist and Willow Oak Baptist churches. She is survived by her parents, J.R. and Linda Walker; husband, Terry W. Hansen;children, Marcus, Amber and Derek Hansen; siblings, Gene Walker, Sheila Dickens, Darlene Walker and William Walker; and grandchildren, Patricia, Justin, Desiree,Destiny, Matthew and Derek Hansen Jr. She was preceded in death by her sister, Belinda Gail Fuentes. A funeral was held April 8 at Haught Funeral Home in Plant City. She will be interred at Florida National Cemetery at a later date. Online condolences may be made at HaughtFuneralHome.com.
Marie Owens Marie Owens, 51, of Dover, died March 20, 2017. She was born in Plant City. She was a cafeteria manager for Hillsborough County Schools and Nelson Elementary. She loved fishing, four-wheeling, sitting by the bonfire and her grandkids. She is survived by her spouse, Glen Ottinger; father, Joseph Owens; children,Jeffery Little, Andrew Little (Kayla), Anthony Little, Selena Hernandez (Troy); sister, Veronica Westmoreland; grandchildren, Andrew Little Jr. and T.J. Hernandez; and her beloved teacup chihuahua, Lucy. She was preceded in death by her mother, Doris Owens. A funeral was held April 5, at Haught Funeral Home in Plant City. Interment followed at Seffner Cemetery.
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Malcolm Tatum Malcolm Tatum, 82, of Plant City, died April 5, 2017. He was born Nov. 18, 1934. He was a veteran of the United States Army and the owner of Tatum and Johnsons Department Store. He was a member of First United Methodist Church of Plant City, Gideons International and Plant City Elks Lodge. He was also a volunteer with Plant City Meals on Wheels. He loved his family and he enjoyed fishing and the beach. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Priscilla Andrews Tatum; children, Louann Hulse (Jeffrey), of South Carolina, Michael Tatum (Virginia), of Plant City and Suzanne Tatum, of Plant City; grandchildren, Lena (Christian), Harrison, Joy (Michael), Heather (Stacey), Christopher and Spencer; great-granddaughter, Zinnia Wren; and many nieces, nephews, family and friends. A graveside service was held April 8, at Oaklawn Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Florida United Methodist Children’s Home, 51 Main St., Enterprise, Florida 32725. Online condolences may be made at HopewellFuneral.com.
Shirley Rayburn Elston Shirley Rayburn Elston, 77, of Plant City, died April 4, 2017. She was born March 1, 1940. She was an active member in her community and at First Baptist Church of Plant City. She taught Sunday School, and the Encouragers’ Sunday School class held a special place in her heart. She loved her Lord, family and friends. She is survived by her husband, Richard “Dick” Elston; children, Joel Elston, of Virginia and Kathy Elston, of Plant City; grandson, Chris Elston; brothers, Fred Rayburn and Les Rayburn (Trudy); stepdaughter, Lora Brown; and many other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her grandson, TJ Elston; and brother, Roy Rayburn. A celebration of life was
held April 8, at First Baptist Church of Plant City. Memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Church of Plant City, 503 N. Palmer St., or to a charity of choice. Online condolences may be made at HopewellFuneral.com.
Russell ‘Hoss’ Youmans Russell “Hoss” Youmans, 43, of Plant City, died April 3, 2017. He was born Aug. 25, 1973, in Tampa. He enjoyed fishing, collecting tools, knives and guns and tinkering. He is survived by his wife of 17 years, Carla Youmans; children, Dustin Youmans, of Lithia, Jarrett Youmans, of Plant City, Brantlee Youmans, of Plant City and Shelby Cochran, of Lakeland; grandson due in May, Ryder; mother, Naomi Johnson, of Plant City; and siblings, Debra Youmans, of Lithia, Lea Massey (Michael), of Plant City; Greg Youmans (Cathie), of Lithia, Daniel Maxwell (Dusty), of Brandon, Lee Maxwell, of Plant City, Christal Maxwell, of Plant City and Katelynn Johnson, of Plant City; mother-in-law, Ruth Hicks, of Plant City; sister-in-law, Brandi Spivey, of Plant City; and many nieces, nephews, family and friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Wilbur Louis Youmans. A Celebration of Life was held April 7, at Hopewell Funeral Home in Plant City. Committal followed at Hopewell Memorial Gardens. Online condolences may be made at HopewellFuneral.com.
Edna Mae Irizarry Edna Mae Irizarry, 81, of Valrico, died March 26, 2017. She was born in the Bronx, New York. Her beloved family was her hobby. She is survived by her husband of 62 years, Gregory Irizarry; children, Cynthia Marsh, Stacey Lindo (Manny), Sheryl Vitelli (Tim); siblings, Raymond Hemstreet Jr., Maryann Russo and Peggy Fiedler; and five grandchildren. The family will be having private services at Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell. Online condolences may be made at HaughtFuneralHome.com.
Rodney T. Marvel Rodney T. Marvel, 87, of Plant City, died April 6, 2017. He was born in Detroit, Michigan and was a veteran of the United States Army, United States Air Force and a retiree from the United States Navy. He was a Christian man who loved his cows. He is survived by children, Mike Marvel, Karl Marvel (Beverly), Rod Marvel (Phylliss), June Marvel and Donna Marvel; and many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-greatgrandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Umeko Marvel; and his siblings. A funeral service will be held at noon Saturday, April 15, at Wells Memorial Funeral Home and Event Center, 1903 W. Reynolds St., Plant City, Florida 33563. Interment with military honors will follow at 10 a.m. Monday, April 17, at Florida National Cemetery, 6502 SW 102nd Ave., Bushnell, Florida 33513. Online condolences may be made at WellsMemorial.com.
Rebekah Lynn Wilkerson Rebekah Lynn Wilkerson, 50, of Plant City, died March 31, 2017. She was born in Anderson, Indiana. She worked at O’Reilly Auto Parts warehouse. She enjoyed crocheting, cooking, baking, reading, jigsaw puzzles and dancing. She is survived by her mother, Edra Omadean Close; children, Jessicah Betzner (Jacob) and Joseph A. Wilkerson; siblings, Jimmie Kitchen, Joyce Kitchen, Nancy Goodman, Alice Bailey, Martha Auchtung, Elizabeth Clark, Paul Kitchen, Daniel Kitchen, Naomi Kitchen, Rachel Kitchen and Sarah
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Scott; and grandson, Benjamin Betzner. She was preceded in death by her father, Albert Stanley Kitchen. A memorial service was held April 7, at Haught Funeral Home in Plant City. Online condolences may be made at HaughtFuneralHome. com.
Ronald I. Griffin Ronald I. Griffin, 80, of Valrico, died April 5, 2017. He was born in Plant City on Oct. 12, 1936. He was a graduate of Plant City High School and was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church, where he participated in choir. He loved his family. He was an avid Alabama Crimson Tide and Tampa Bay Rays fan. He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Anna Griffin; children, Daisey Pegg (John), of Winter Haven, Benjamin Oquendo (Marie) and Jerry Oquendo, of Plant City; nieces, Verna Worthington and Melanie Padron (Larry), of Tampa and Carol Adcock, of Brandon; nephew, Jeff Griffin, of Seffner; sister-in-law, Delores Griffin, of Seffner; and niece-in-law, Rosemary Jarvis. He was preceded in death by his son, Ronald “Rig” Griffin Jr.; brother, Gerald Griffin; sisters, Earlyne Tucker and Louise Simmons; brother-in-law, Vernon Simmons; and nephew, Terry Jarvis. A celebration of life was held April 9, at Hopewell Funeral Home in Plant City. Committal followed at Springhead Cemetery, Lakeland. Memorial contributions may be made to LifePath Hospice, 3010 W. Azeele St., Tampa, Florida 33609. Online condolences may be made at HopewellFuneral.com.
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Junior Olympics boxing coming to town Plant City Boxing Gym is set to host its biggest fight card yet. The 2017 Florida Association State Junior Olympic Tournament, to be held from Saturday, April 22, through Sunday, April 23, will bring over 100 youth amateur fights to the gym, located at 607 Hitchcock St. Weigh-ins for both days will be held at 7 a.m., with the Saturday fights beginning at 2 p.m. and the Sunday fights beginning at 10 a.m. Admission is $20 for people age 11 and older, and free for kids 10 and under. For more information, call (813) 478-4705.
“I like being a Raider. There’s no greater feeling.” — Alicia Zarate plays offense, defense and special teams for Plant City. PAGE 14
NEXT MAN UP James Booth is Plant City High’s newest head football coach. JUSTIN KLINE SPORTS/ASSOCIATE EDITOR
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ust over a week after the departure of Robert Paxia from the Raiders’ football program, the school announced that James Booth had accepted an offer to coach the team. Coming from 8A stalwart Manatee High School, Plant City presented an opportunity that the Hurricanes’ offensive coordinator couldn’t pass up. Eight years after twin brother, John Booth, got his start as a head coach, James Booth has gotten the chance to run his own program. “I thought that would be a great position to really start as a head coach, at a place where I feel I can win ... and win immediately,” James Booth says. James Booth, a Bradenton-area native, played wide receiver while at Manatee High in the late 1990s, and recalls playing against the Raiders during that time. After high school, he attended MidAmerica Nazarene University in Olathe, Kansas, getting a degree in history and education with a minor in psychology. He broke into the high school coaching scene upon returning to Florida, first spending three years at Palmetto High on Raymond Woodie’s staff. He coached running backs and wide receivers for the team until Woodie’s departure in 2009, and then followed his brother to Bloomingdale High. With the Bulls, James Booth served as offensive coordinator and coached wideouts, offensive linemen and running backs. The Booths spent five seasons rebuilding the program and, four years after going 0-10 at Bloomingdale, finally brought the team above .500 with a 6-4 record. In 2014, John Booth was tapped to replace longtime Manatee head coach Joe Kinnan. Once again, James Booth was brought aboard his brother’s staff to run the offense and coach several offensive positions. This time, the brothers found success quickly: the Hurricanes won 28 games from the 2014-15 season through the 2016-17 season, appearing in the playoffs each year. James Booth wasn’t expecting to leave Manatee at all. That was before he saw the Plant City opening.
Baseball scores TUESDAY, APRIL 11
Wharton 5, Durant (H) 1 Plant City (H) 3, East Bay 0 Steinbrenner 3, Strawberry Crest (H) 0
Softball scores TUESDAY, APRIL 11
Wharton 7, Durant (H) 0 Plant City (H) 6, East Bay 2 Steinbrenner 14, Strawberry Crest (H) 0
UPCOMING GAMES TUESDAY, APRIL 18
Armwood @ Durant, 7 p.m. Leto @ Plant City, 7 p.m. Strawberry Crest @ Plant, 7 p.m.
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Raiders thinking big with Booth Justin Kline weighs in on Plant City High School’s decision to hire James Booth.
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wasn’t sure who Plant City’s next head football coach would be when I wrote my Friday, March 31, column, but my intuition was right on the money: the school hired from outside the program last week. By the looks of it, I’d say the school definitely wanted to make a splash. James Booth has the kind of resumé that Raider fans were hoping for, running Manatee’s high-powered offense for the last three seasons. Knowing what kind of production he can get out of a quarterback, I wouldn’t be surprised to see the Raiders transition from a run-first mentality to an up-tempo, passheavy attack — but we’ll have more on that in a few months, once Booth gets a better idea of what his crop of kids can do on the field. That’ll be something for our annual Football Guide, coming your way in August. Booth knows Tampa Bay-area football well, having coached at an 8A school for the last three years and having played here during his own high school career. He even mentioned going up against Plant City legend Antwan Fleming back in the day. He knows what it takes to win games in one of the toughest counties in the states, and his Manatee teams were no strangers to the playoffs. Just don’t read that last sentence and expect Plant City to revert back to 2015 form right away — there’s still plenty of work that needs to be done and, as followers of 7A-9 football know, the only thing harder than battling for the second playoff spot is battling Tampa Bay Tech for the championship. With the SEE KLINE PAGE 13
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James Booth was named head coach Friday, April 7.
Plant City YMCA bringing back swim team The Plant City Family YMCA is assembling a developmental swim team for the summer. JUSTIN KLINE SPORTS/ASSOCIATE EDITOR
With the summer months quickly approaching, it won’t be long before many Plant City youths flock to the local YMCA’s pool. This summer, though, the Plant City Family YMCA is catering to kids age 6 through 12. According to Aquatics Director Maggie Cattell, the Plant City Y is about to get its swim team back. “We want something we can be proud to put the Y brand on,” Cattell says. “It needs to be something where the kiddos are really getting something from it.” Typically, competitive swimmers from the area will travel to the Campo Family YMCA, in Valrico, as it’s the closest competition team to Plant
City. Rather than form a team to compete with the Valrico branch, Cattell says that Plant City’s team is going to be a companion for it. “We don’t want to be competing with each other,” Cattell says. “We need to be creating well-rounded,
really balanced athletes that are moving in the same general direction.” Plant City’s swim team will be a developmental group, acting as a transition between the center’s swim SEE YMCA PAGE 13
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paced, no-huddle attack — but is focusing on base concepts and schemes throughout the spring as he gets a feel for the team, and vice versa. Between now and the team’s Thursday, May 18, spring game against Armwood, the number one thing James Booth wants to see from his new players is an active, competitive spirit. “We need to be competitive,” he says. “We need to compete with each other in a positive way. That’s the only way you get better.” It’s what he’s preached since he first entered the high school’s weight room, addressing dozens of players going on their second, third or even fourth head coach in as many years, unsure of exactly what to expect. “Compete” is the word he hopes the program rallies around, now and in the future, as it attempts to become and remain another perennial playoff contender. With that attitude, he says, everything else will take care of itself on Friday nights. “I want these kids to play with confidence,” James Booth says. “I want them to feel valued, that they’re a valuable part of our program. If they feel (that) what they do is important … they’re going to want to be a part of this.” Contact Justin Kline at jkline@ plantcityobserver.com.
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lessons — which started last week — and Campo’s competitive team. The difference between the Plant City and Campo teams is that Plant City’s kids won’t start out knowing everything needed to legally compete at sanctioned meets. Plant City’s kids will be taught the four competitive strokes — freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke and butterfly — as well as flip turn basics and proper starts. To qualify for the developmental team, swimmers must be able to complete a 25-meter freestyle and a 25-meter backstroke. The primary goal of the program is to give kids a taste of competitive swimming without any of the pressure. “It is meant to be this precursor to a competitive team,” Cattell says. “That way, kiddos can find out if this is something they really want to do.” Cattell says that a coach, who will be officially named next week, has been hired to run the program, and that she is locally based with previous YMCA instruction experience.
“The role this coach is going to play is one that is really molded and mentored by the head coach for the Campo competitive team,” Cattell says. “The role that she plays, and all that, is still being decided.” While tryout dates have not yet been set, Cattell says that swimmers can expect them to happen around the end of the month, or the beginning of May. The team itself should be in the water and start working three practices per week in May, and the season will run through late August or early September. At that point, Cattell says, the YMCA will decide whether to continue the program. “Normally what happens is, people are interested in it during summer,” Cattell says. “Swimming is a yearround sport. Pool’s heated, we’re open year-round. We have to have people, we have to have swimmers that are willing, that want to be in the water year-round.” Cattell and the YMCA are hoping to have over 10 regular swimmers on the developmental team, especially a figure at or around 20 kids. Part of the reason the Y is waiting to begin try-
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Titans returning several key starters, including three-star quarterback Mike Penix Jr., no one’s going to have an easy time clinching a spot. From what I could tell, it seemed that the players clicked with Booth pretty quickly in that Friday meeting. There were many murmurs of agreement when the coach touched on certain areas of his plan for Plant City, from switching things up on offense and defense to changing the
outs is to gauge the impact of swim lessons on the developmental team, as the lessons are expected to have kids move up to the new team to take things further. “It’s really important for kids that are in the water for lessons to see what they can go into next,” Cattell says. There are no plans for the Plant City Y to add a competitive team anytime soon, partly so as not to compete with Campo, and also because the space to host the team isn’t there. Cattell says that the success of the developmental team will help determine whether Plant City expands into competition in the future, but that isn’t currently being discussed. For now, the Plant City Y just wants to show kids that swimming can be both fun and rewarding. “The vision for our team is one where we’re really helping kids learn how to swim, how to love the sport and how to be good at it,” Cattell says. “That way, they can move on to competitive and do well.”
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culture of the program itself. They sounded ready to buy into his motto, “Compete,” and earn their playing time. At the moment, I’m of the opinion that this was a smart hire by Plant City. Of course, it still remains to be seen what he does with the coaching staff, what happens with transfers — as tired as Booth is of hearing about the new rule — and how everything comes together on the field. I’m also still urging Plant City fans
to stay patient with the team. But, all things considered, I think Booth could help the Raiders get back on the right track.
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“It’s kind of funny how it happened,” James Booth says. “I never really thought of leaving Manatee. I was enjoying coordinating, calling plays, working with my brother. I’ve kind of always followed (Plant City). I always knew of the talent and reputation at Plant City High School. When I saw the opening, it was an intriguing thought to go there and see what was the plan.” James Booth figured that Plant City was most likely looking to promote from within, but still inquired about the job. To his surprise, he was quickly brought in for an interview on Tuesday, April 4. By Thursday, April 6, unconfirmed rumors that he had gotten the job were circulating around town. On Friday, April 7, the school confirmed his hire and brought him into the weight room for a proper introduction. "I'm so excited at what the potential of this could be," he said in his introductory speech to players, coaches and administrators. James Booth credits both his wife and his brother for giving him full support, and adds that lessons learned from his brother’s eight years of being a head coach will be applied with the Raiders. “We’ve kind of been doing this thing together for a long time,” James Booth says. “I’ve gotten to see him grow as a coach, his first year at the high school level all the way through
Manatee. I’ve seen how to deal with parents, how to deal with fundraising, I’ve seen how to hire coaches … We have similar philosophies as to how we like to coach and what we see as important.” For now, James Booth is commuting to Plant City from Bradenton to run practices. He says that he and his wife will move the family into town soon after the Manatee County school year ends in early June, and that he will start teaching world history in the school’s social studies department in the 2017-18 school year. Many of the school’s incumbent assistant coaches have expressed interest in staying on the staff, according to James Booth, though he has not yet been able to speak to the off-campus coaches to gauge interest. He wants the current coaching staff to stay on at least through the spring before making the decision to stay or go. “As of now, it’s been very positive … just as the kids are learning me, the coaches are, as well,” he says. “Hopefully we match, we blend well and we can keep a great coaching staff together.” James Booth also confirmed that he is bringing Manatee wide receivers coach Anthony Rozier onto his staff, and that he is currently searching for a defensive coordinator who may or may not wish to bring another coach aboard. He has high hopes for what the offense could be — a balanced, fast-
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Alicia Zarate The Plant City High flag football team is currently contending for a playoff spot, and senior Alicia Zarate is one of its driving forces. Zarate, a quarterback, safety and punter, has over 900 passing and 200 rushing yards through the first five games, and accounted for five touchdowns. She also has a 4.5 GPA and hopes to attend the University of South Florida after two years at Hillsborough Community College. Know someone who deserves an Athlete of the Week feature? Email Justin Kline at jkline@plantcityobserver.com by the Friday before the next issue. What are your expectations for the rest of the season? Definitely to win the district. That’s what my team goal was. From there on, just keep rolling. What’s the coolest thing you’ve done on a flag football field? Last year, we beat Newsome in the last two minutes. We were down, 19-7, and we beat them, 20-19. What’s your proudest moment as a Lady Raider? I would just say being on the team. It’s amazing. I love being a Raider. There’s no greater feeling. What first got you into flag football? My brother, he told me there’s flag football at the school. I said, ‘That sounds like something I would do,’ so
What’s your favorite subject in school? Math, definitely.
I tried it out. You started as a quarterback, and now you’re also playing safety and punter. How did that come to happen? I was the punter last year, too, so I definitely showed coach (Patrick) Horn that I can punt. I told coach Horn that I was a safety because that’s what I did during our summer leagues. I played safety. Then, our safety ended up quitting the team, so he put me back there. I guess he trusted me enough.
Any college plans? I want to go to HCC and then transfer to any other university. USF, probably. I want to be a high school math teacher. I want to teach here, and coach flag football, hopefully, one day. That would be awesome.
Between quarterback and safety, you’re not getting a whole lot of breaks from the action. How did you adjust to playing the game without many rests? I just love playing flag football. It’s not that I don’t get tired, because I do get tired, but it’s like I’m not tired when I’m playing. What’s the first thing somebody should know about joining this team and playing flag football? Be patient.
What’s the best advice a teacher, coach or parent has ever given you? They sent me a picture. It says, “Love is playing every game as if it’s your last,” by Michael Jordan.
Why’s that? Flag football is just a different game. It’s not like any other sport. You’ve got to be patient with the coaches and everything will work out — at least with our coaches. They’re pretty good.
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