2014
David Cichanski David Cichanski of Sun City Center, Fla., passed away Dec. 21, 2014. Dave was born July 13, 1942, in Detroit, Mich., to Genevieve and John Cichanski. He was…
By KEVIN BRADY A Ruskin charity that serves hundreds of South County’s hungry and homeless every week is praying for a miracle in the new year that will allow it to…
By MITCH TRAPHAGEN For the first time in my life, I don’t have a “home” to go to for Christmas. Of course, my wife Michelle and I aren’t homeless —…
By LISA STARK Contributing Writer/Photographer Laden with gifts ranging from toy trucks and action figures to plush animals and dolls, the “Children’s Angel Tree” at Valencia Lakes stands as a…
Sheriff’s Office won’t ever be quite the same — After 40 years, Major Ron Hartley leaving command
By PENNY FLETCHER You have to dig deep to find anyone with stronger roots in South Hillsborough County. Major Ron Hartley has commanded District IV of the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s…
By PENNY FLETCHER Long before Kelly Emerson picked up his first electric guitar at age 12, he was inspired by his banjo-playing father, Bill Emerson, who was elected into the…
Smiles abound at Showmen’s Christmas party — Special-needs children are special guests
By LISA STARK Contributing Writer/Photographer There were live monkeys, tricky dogs, pony rides, balloon animals, clown gags and glittery gift bags from Santa. But it was the smiles…
By MITCH TRAPHAGEN Barbara Keplinger was exhausted. But being tired wasn’t enough to keep tears from forming in her eyes as she told heartfelt stories from the Senior Dinner the…
Col. John S. Garbett John S. Garbett, 94, of Sun City Center, passed away December 19, 2014, surrounded by family. Born in Canton, Ohio, on June 3, 1920, John grew…