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Letter 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 ReadingMy View: Midtown Wish Lish
After getting curious about the progress of Midtown development, I asked City Manager Mike Herr what kind of businesses he thought would spring up in the buildings soon to be constructed in Midtown. His office responded by sending a “Midtown Vision” statement by email. I started asking myself what kind of shops, stores and restaurants […]
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 ReadingNext University of Florida president is a champion for agriculture
The selection of Dr. W. Kent Fuchs as the next president of the University of Florida should be cause for celebration for anyone who cares about Florida agriculture and natural resources. I’ll confess, I had some initial apprehension about whether an electrical engineer would be properly attuned to the importance of UF’s land-grant mission. But […]
Continue ReadingMy View: Helping the Homeless
My name is Shirley Chamberlain. I am an advocate for the homeless in Plant City and the Food Ministry Partner for Gospel METS Ministry also in Plant City. For several years now, along with other ministries and individuals, I have been feeding the homeless and nearly homeless at Courier Field behind the Plant City Library […]
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 […]
Continue ReadingLetters to the Editor: Thankful on Thanksgiving
+ 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 ReadingAl Higginbotham: An insider’s perspective
By Deanna Hurley People often wonder whether politicians are the same behind closed doors as they are at campaign events and in public forums. For six years, from his first day in office, I worked alongside Al Higginbotham, and I can assure you, what you see is what you get. He is as sincere, ethical […]
Continue ReadingKudos to those who are ready to serve
By Scott Toler Election time is approaching, and I am deciding how to cast my vote. I like to remind myself that voting still matters, and that all of our votes taken together make a difference. I like to give my vote the consideration it is due. I may be in a minority when I […]
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