Plant City Garden Club installed new officers at a pot luck dinner and revealed the winner of the annual Garden Clubber of the Year Award. President Jan Griffin presented the award to Cindy Card. The award is presented to the club member who has done the most in helping the club achieve its goals. Card […]
Continue ReadingAutistic boy’s body found in pond near Farmer’s Market
The body of 5-year-old Michael Bolden was found in a lake near a Plant City farmer’s market at State Road 39 and Sam Allen Road, according to Hillsborough County Sheriff David Gee, who briefed reporters Sunday afternoon. He appears to have drowned in what Gee said is being treated as an accident. Hillsborough County sheriff’s […]
Continue ReadingWinner: Garry Cohen
Garry Cohen took this picture of a magnificent display of pickerelweed in full bloom. It is an aquatic plant and a fine example of the diverse flora found in Plant City. Being adjacent to his property, it provides a great scene for meditation.
Continue ReadingCutest Critter: Fox
Fox is 13 years old and diabetic. He has to have insulin injections each day to help regulate his sugar levels. He is such a sweet boy and pretty cute, if you ask his mama, Robyn Baker.
Continue ReadingFormer WLCA candidate to file election dispute after recounts don’t match
Editor’s note: The story “WLCA candidate files dispute after recounts don’t match” on 05.05.15 was run after candidate Lynn Buehler made the announcement that he chose not to proceed with the filing. Read the updated story here. Former Walden Lake Community Association candidate Lynn Buehler is filing a petition for arbitration for election dispute after he […]
Continue ReadingThe Life of a Savant
The first thing pianist Jonathan Davis talks about isn’t his music. “I know Gram told me not to say anything about it, but I like gameshows,” Davis says. “I was just listening to “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire.” His great-grandmother, Carolyn Clark, giggles. “He likes anything with big wins. That and music are his […]
Continue ReadingLetter: On our decision
Dear Editor: The Walden Lake Community Association Board of Directors has the responsibility to preserve the values and amenities of all residents of Walden Lake, along with maintaining the common property and enhancing the opportunity for an improved quality of life. As such, the board acted to join the lawsuit and oppose aggressively the rezoning […]
Continue ReadingRead Everywhere: Utah
UTAH. Some residents never leave home without staying in touch with their hometown happenings. Deanna Rollyson, Debbie Hawkins, Jerri Lynn Gregory and Dana Carpenter took the Plant City Times & Observer all the way to Park City, Utah, for this photo op. Snap a photo of you with the paper at your destination of choice […]
Continue ReadingSpringhead Civic Club hosts Memorial Day ceremony
James Money, a 94-year-old Army veteran of World War II, was the guest speaker during a Memorial Day event sponsored by the Springhead Civic Club, May 25. Money spent 19 months and a day in the service, crossing the English Channel and arriving in Le Havre, France in December, 1944. “I was assigned to the 37th […]
Continue ReadingLetter: WLCA should stay out of lawsuit
Dear Editor: During the last master association board meeting May 18, our new president, Robert Hunter, and four other board members made a decision to have the Walden Lake Community Association join a small group that has filed a lawsuit against the golf course, Visions Golf, regarding rezoning part of the golf course. By joining […]
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