I’ve been asked a few times, “What can Plant City do to move our downtown towards being more like Lakeland’s?” Since I grew up in Lakeland and was witness to its decline, stagnation and eventual revival, and since I have been in our business offices in downtown Plant City since 1986, I felt I should […]
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Doctor’s Note: “Do You Hear That?”
The most common misconception about tinnitus is that people believe it’s a condition all on its own, when in fact, it’s actually a symptom that could be related to an array of underlying health issues.
Continue ReadingOpinion: Main Street downtown development plan keeps Plant City on the move
Everywhere you look, the City of Plant City and its economic development partners are on the move. Main Street Plant City is providing the legs for the city’s latest project, our downtown development plan. “Timing is everything,” said Mayor Rick Lott at Main Street’s last regular monthly “Topics on Tap” meeting, attended by 70 or […]
Continue ReadingDoctor’s Note 9.12.19
Having a good physical balance is important for maintaining overall good health.
Continue ReadingLetters to the Editor: More on that Walden Lake survey
Dear Editor, In the interest of complete transparency re: the previous article on “Walden Lakers Thoughts On Development” please include the below information in your next publication. Also, would you please advise that it will be included and confirm the publication date. “The recent article about “Walden Lakers Share Thoughts On Development” left out some […]
Continue ReadingDoctor’s Note: “The Power of Sound”
Sound has a powerful effect. It can take any moment and turn it into something you will never forget.
Continue ReadingBruton Memorial Library gearing up for busy Fall
Keep your eye on Bruton Memorial Library over the next few months, because Library Director Tonda Morris is gearing up for some big things in the Plant City library’s future to make it even better. First gear will be this year’s Mystery Dinner Theater, sponsored by the Friends of the Library. I was new in […]
Continue ReadingBob Edwards: A life well-lived, a community well-served
Awarded a building that would become known as the John R. Trinkle Center, the Plant City Campus of Hillsborough Community College lacked just one thing: $800,000 to furnish and equip it. In 2004, a group of active community leaders recruited to raise the funds sat around a long table in the Campus Administration Building’s […]
Continue ReadingDoctor’s Note: Don’t Hit the “Snooze” Button on Sleep Apnea
If you snore loudly and feel tired even after a full night’s sleep, you may have sleep apnea.
Continue ReadingOnce in a Blue Moon
I am celebrating my 35th year as a Rotarian this month. All three Rotary clubs I have been a member of, including our great Plant City Noon Rotary club, have used 50-50 drawings to raise money and enhance attendance and fun. Although I now prefer to throw my money in the pot in an option […]
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