Cliff’s Septic Co. was started in July 1959 by Mr. M.C. “Cliff” Bennett. Mr. Bennett came to Hernando County from New Port Richey, FL where he was in business with his older brother, Mr. William “Bill” Bennett.

Mr. Bennett, Cliff, owned and operated the company along with Mrs. M.C. “Bonnie” Bennett until the company business was sold to Mr. J.R. “Bob” Sartor in July 1976. Bob Sartor was the oldest son of Mrs. Bonnie Bennett.

On July 1, 1976 Mr. Sartor incorporated the business and changed its name to Cliff’s Septic Tank Services, Inc.

Mr. Sartor Sr. operated the business until 1992 when his oldest son John R. “Jay” Sartor Jr. joined the company as a management trainee. In 1994 the youngest son, Jason M. Sartor joined the company in the same capacity.

The business was then located at 1115 S. Main St., Brooksville, FL. In January 1997 the company was relocated to 18441 Hard Rock Road, Brooksville, FL. The company is still currently located at that location on a 10 acre site.

The company is an on going third generation business, spanning a period of uninterrupted service and ownership of fifty years. It operates as a sub chapter S Corporation. Mr. Sartor Sr. is President, John Jr. and Jason are Vice Presidents, each having 33 1/3% interest in the business.