Deanna Rodriguez was selected as a recipient of the Anne Frank Humanitarian Award. The Florida Holocaust Museum sponsors the award to recognizes the “goodness of today’s youth.” Deanna was selected based on her service to others. She is active in the Be the Match Foundation, which partners with the National Bone Marrow Registry to find […]
Continue ReadingLetter: rezoning not the answer
Editor, This letter is in response to a former WLCA board member who said they were against the rezoning until advised by attorneys. They went on to say that after applying common sense and research, they became in favor of the rezoning. I have dealt with attorneys before, and when I have disagreed with their […]
Continue ReadingLetter: Our vote not counted
Editor, We are Les and Sandy Mason, and we live on Spring Hammock Drive in Walden Lake. We are also one of the property owners whose vote was not counted in the WLCA election. It seems that “someone” wrote across our legal proxy favoring Lynn Buehler “not listed.” This note indicated that we were not on […]
Continue ReadingA picture is worth a thousand words: Bud Lee remembered
It was 3 a.m. The lights in the kitchen were on at the Lee house. Magazine clippings were strewn on the table. Photographer Bud Lee was making one of his collage books. In his bedroom, son Parker Lee could hear his father banging around in their home looking at slides and dizzying himself in the […]
Continue Reading2015 Father’s Day contest winners
The Plant City Times & Observer is proud to announce the winner of our Father’s Day Contest. Shaylee Spell, 5, won for her essay on why her daddy is the best. Shaylee and her father, Troy, will receive a gift certificate to Parkesdale Farm Market. The certificate can be picked up at the market. WINNER: […]
Continue ReadingIndependence Academy to revisit teacher contracts
On the last day of school, teachers’ contracts at Independence Academy, formerly Shiloh Charter School, were up for renewal. For three of the middle-school teachers whose contracts were not renewed, the news came as a shock. They weren’t the only ones surprised. Parents, and present and former, students banded together to form a petition to […]
Continue ReadingCutest Critter: KelliAnne
KelliAnne, a 6-year-old Jack russell/maltese mix, loves to snuggle on her pillows. She can be found next to whoever is available to give her some love. Turkey Creek Animal Hospital and Animal Wellness Center have partnered to present a weekly Cutest Critter Contest. Entering is simple: Just submit a high-resolution photo (200 dpi or better) […]
Continue ReadingWinner: Dale Kersch
These birds of prey watched Dale Kersch doing yard work. Parkesdale Farm Market provided a $15 gift certificate for this week’s I Love PC winner. Know for its strawberry milkshake and strawberry shortcake, Parkesdale is the place to go for a sweet treat, fresh produce and southern seasoning. The gift certificate can be picked […]
Continue Reading2015 May Real Estate Transactions
A north Plant City home topped the real estate transactions for May 2015. The home at 6403 Cathedral Oaks Drive sold May 29, for $512,000. Built in 2005, it has five bedrooms, three and one half bathrooms and 3,979 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $128.68. Alexander Woods Townhomes The […]
Continue ReadingEnter Father’s Day contest
Busciglio Smiles is hosting a Father’s Day contest. Nominate your dad for a chance to win a Big Green Egg. What is the best lesson your dad taught you? Enter with an answer at theorthodoc.com. Include a picture for a second chance to win. Contest ends June 15.
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