After a major redesign inside out last year, the GMC Sierra Denali 1500 4WD Crew Cab truck for 2020 continues mostly as-is. This solidly built full-size pickup ensures reasonably quick acceleration from any speed, ample passing ability and accurate handling/balance. The four-wheel-drive system can be driven in auto, 2WD, 4Hi or 4Lo modes depending on […]
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Doctor’s Note: Let’s get FYZICAL to dodge balance disorders
The key to balance is movement — let’s fight the fall together.
Continue ReadingOwner’s Report: Don’t forget Varrea’s potential impact on downtown
I appreciate the Plant City Observer’s coverage of the Varrea development amendment public hearing. One concern I have, which I was sad to hear was not addressed at the hearing, was the effect on Plant City’s downtown district and hope for Midtown if a residential development is allowed to more than double its desires for neighborhood […]
Continue Reading2020 Volkswagen Passat gets a few tweaks
It was long overdue, but the 2020 Volkswagen Passat has been overhauled — though not to a fuller extent, as one would expect. The exterior and the interior have been tweaked and though the power train has been retained, the torque gets a boost of 22 over its predecessor. Our test drive was equipped with […]
Continue ReadingLetter to the Editor: Plant City at the drive-in
Dear Mayor, City Manager and Parks Director, With the sky-high interest in drive-in movie theatres these days, I propose the city establish a temporary drive-in theatre in the Plant City Stadium complex area. The face of the parking area on the west side of the stadium is ideal for movie watching. The city can acquire […]
Continue ReadingDoctor’s Note: Seeking relief for constant sinus problems
COLUMN: That runny nose you experience could be due to a nasal disease
Continue ReadingAll-new CX-30 eases nicely into the Mazda lineup
It’s an all-new vehicle and, coming from Mazda, it is more than welcome. After all, who doesn’t want to enjoy a fun-to-drive and energetic ride keeping in mind the “Zoom-Zoom” emotion of motion phrase made so popular by the Japanese carmaker? Best of all, the CX-30 isn’t replacing any vehicle in the lineup. Instead, the […]
Continue ReadingLetter to the Editor: Response to David Bailey
As the Hillsborough County Supervisor of Elections, I was dismayed to see a letter to the editor (David Bailey, July 16) that contained completely false information. And while the paper included an editor’s note, I think it’s imperative that I confront, and correct, this misinformation and false narrative directly. The fact is, I mailed out […]
Continue ReadingLetter to the Editor: Response to C.L. Townsend’s defense of Vote By Mail ballots
A recent writer (C.L. Townsend, May 28) advocated mail-in ballots for the upcoming election. He says his primary concern is public safety during this time of the coronavirus pandemic. Although we already have the right to request a mail-in ballot for those who really need it, our Supervisor of Elections, Craig Latimer, has sent these […]
Continue ReadingHonda CR-V is a fitting commuter, cargo hauler
About three years ago, the Honda CR-V (Comfortable Runabout Vehicle) underwent a major transformation. Never known to rest on their laurels, engineers at the Japanese carmaker have refreshed the exterior of the popular compact SUV while enhancing it with more features. Trust us, the changes are all for the better. Offered as a front-wheel or […]
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