Opinion

Dear Editor, I am writing to clarify the events of the September 23rd board meeting in response to the recent article contributed by Ali Rose). Prior to the meeting, someone contacted the Fire Marshal in an attempt to restrict attendance and prevent the board from conducting business. To circumvent this, we arranged a hybrid meeting […]

To the Editor: Walden Lake is at a crossroads, and the decisions being made today will shape this community long after the current HOA board, property owners, and developers are gone. For many residents, the concern is no longer about any single issue. It is about what we are watching happen to our community. From […]

Walden Lake — A Better Course. A Stronger Community. Walden Lake has always been more than a collection of homes. It has been shaped by recreation, golf, and the places where neighbors gather. We see an opportunity to restore an important part of that identity through a thoughtful, golf-first reinvestment in the former course property. […]

Re: My Letter to the Editor about the Truist Bank in Plant City, Florida that was published in the Plant City Observer on July 30, 2026 On August 3, 2026, a woman who works for Truist Bank in Winter Park, FL, called me. She explained to me that she had read my letter to the […]

An Open Letter to the Walden Lake Community Regarding the Proposed Golf Course Co-Purchase Dear Walden Lake Residents, Like many of you, I value the unique character of Walden Lake. The golf course, open space, and watershed have long been defining features of our community, and preserving those assets is an admirable goal. However, before asking […]

RE: Truist Bank, located at 2318 James L Redman Parkway, Plant City, Florida About six months ago, my bank statements from Truist stopped being delivered to my post office box. I had to go into the bank to get them. So, about four to five weeks ago I went to the bank to get this […]

At 81, I’ve learned that good health care isn’t something you take for granted. The older you get, the more you need it, and the more complicated it can feel. That’s why I’m so grateful for my Medicare Advantage plan. What I appreciate most is how simple it has made everything. Scheduling appointments is straightforward, […]

The runoff election for two Plant City Commission seats is coming over Memorial Day weekend.Voting is at City Hall with early voting on May 22 and 23 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. And Election Day on May 26 from 7:00 a.m. To 7:00 p.m. Qualities I expect for such a candidate are as follows: *proven […]