Do you have or will you have a son or daughter who participates in high school athletics in Florida? You may want to pay attention. There is a piece of legislation that, if passed, could send Florida high school sports into an era of free agency. The legislation — House Bill 1279 — would allow […]
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LIFE LESSONS FROM THE FIELD: ‘I hear you, and I see you’
So, how many of you remember your last conversation? With whom was it? What did you talk about? How long did it last? Feel like a teenager going through the 10th degree after coming back from the first date? Let me explain why I am asking the barrage of seemingly interrogational questions. I have learned […]
Continue ReadingLETTER TO THE EDITOR: WLPOA open to fence solutions
David Hubay’s Letter to the Editor, published Feb. 13, pointed out the shabby appearance of the fence between Alexander Street and East Walden Lake. The Walden Lake Property Owners Association could not agree more. We have been trying to deal with this problem for several years. Unfortunately, there are several issues hindering our efforts. These fences are not […]
Continue ReadingSHOW ME THE MAUNEY: Plant City flag football anything but ‘powderpuff’
While transitioning to high school coverage in Florida, I immediately discovered many differences between the prep sports scene in Georgia and that of the Sunshine State. Fall sports I was used to (softball) are now played in the spring. Spring sports, such as golf, are played in the fall; and soccer, a spring sport in […]
Continue ReadingOWNER’S REPORT: City manager provides sneak peek at luncheon
In a country founded on the premise of federalism, the organizational effectiveness and fiscal health of all levels of government are vital. Under federalism, the United States has three levels of government: national, state and local. Unlike many countries, we divide the important public functions among these levels, so each level can better focus on […]
Continue ReadingPAST & PRESENCE: The story behind HCC’s Plant City campus
The story of the Plant City campus of Hillsborough Community College begins in July 1967, when officials decided the new Hillsborough Junior College would consist of multiple campuses. The master plan for the creation of junior colleges throughout Florida was developed by the state government in 1957. The intent was to alleviate some of the […]
Continue ReadingSHOW ME THE MAUNEY: Pro soccer a good fit for Plant City
As I’ve written before, after accepting this job, I thoroughly researched Plant City and its sports scene. Being the sports historian I like to claim to be, I found out about Plant City Stadium and how it was the former spring training home to the Cincinnati Reds. Even though the Reds left town when I […]
Continue ReadingTALLAHASSEE REPORT: New law would stiffen utility-theft punishments
The 2013 legislative session is under way, and we are hard at work representing District 58, in Tallahassee. I wanted to take a moment to tell you about one of the important issues we are working on this session, which deals with the theft of utility services. Over the years, theft of electricity has become […]
Continue ReadingSHOW ME THE MAUNEY: March truly IS madness
I’ve always said the NCAA men’s basketball tournament is the greatest setup in sports. Football and baseball always will be two of my favorite sports, but the annual March tournament brings more excitement than any bowl game, World Series or Super Bowl. There’s no tournament quite like it; 68 teams have a chance to win […]
Continue ReadingSHOW ME THE MAUNEY: Club baseball offers talent, competition
With so many leagues and levels in the sports world, it is easy and understandable to get confused. Club baseball is a sport that I find many don’t completely understand. With Plant City building a reputation for being the home of spring training for collegiate club baseball, it’s important to clear up some questions some […]
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