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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Former resident shares memories of 1930 Strawberry Festival
Former Plant City resident Bill Adams has some treasured gems from the Winter Strawberry Capital of the World’s most cherished traditions. Adams found photographs and a program booklet in his mother’s things and has preserved them and their memories. And he wants to share them with the town of his roots: Looking through some of […]
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Observer Media Group CEO Matt Walsh asked last week on this page: ‘Never again?’ It was referring to the Holocaust and implied that Islamic terrorists’ atrocities resembled those of the Nazis. We said it was time for the U.S. to act forcefully. OMG readers responded — forcefully. + We need to wake up Dear Editor: Well, […]
Continue ReadingLetter to the Editor: Maitlin Haynes Tribute
The candle light vigil for Maitlin Haynes was a night to remember. The community came out and gave great support to the Haynes family. Around 250 neighbors, family and friends spoke that night. We created a circle of life and let anyone who wanted to speak of our dear Maitlin come into the circle. Plant City seniors […]
Continue ReadingLetter to Editor: Call to vets to pay respects
When was the last time you left on a trip and when you returned, you were greeted with the smiles, hugs, and the laughter of family and friends? As a retired military veteran who has experienced numerous deployments, the sight and sounds of a “Welcome Home” crowd was more than just music to my ears, it […]
Continue ReadingLetter to the Editor: The Meaning of Christmas
It is clear and measurable that the religious aspect of Christmas has diminished over recent decades. The concept of a man designated as the only “Son of God” was sent here to sacrifice himself for the salvation of all who would follow his teaching and believe in him has lost traction in the collective modern […]
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+ Now That’s Customer Service Please acknowledge Publix on Jim Redman as I recently had a port put in, still trying to do Thanksgiving dinner, as I had my Turkey all ready for my husband to go into the oven. The Turkey did not smell right, so I called Publix and spoke to Kevin and he […]
Continue ReadingLETTER: Plant City taxpayers need to watch how money is spent
Dear Editor: Interim City Manager David Sollenberger is a man of integrity and has shown throughout the years that he has managed Plant City Hall that he truly cares about our town, our people and the business owners. Former Mayor Mary Thomas Mathis led the city with grace in the face of the scandals of […]
Continue ReadingLETTER: Tattoo shop ban not an issue of freedom
Dear Editor, Please, no tattoo shops in the Historic Downtown and Midtown area, just as the ordinance states. There are other areas for the shops, so the question is why is it so important to change the ordinance to fit his personal preference? Mr. Hudder may believe his freedom of speech is being violated, but […]
Continue ReadingLETTER: Walden Lake residents should listen to buyers
Dear Editor: I am a golfer and homeowner within the Walden Lake community. I, like other golfers, have not been happy with the closing of 18 holes (The Hills) and the deterioration of the total golf course over the last seven years. When I moved to Plant City, Walden Lake was one of the best […]
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