Imagine going over 250 miles and some more on a full one-time electric charge in a ride. GM claims 259 miles (up 21 from its predecessor), to be exact, in its four-door, five-passenger 2019 Bolt EV. Plus, the four-door, five-passenger Bolt EV is an ultra-smooth and cool hatchback package with superb handling and overall balance. […]
Continue ReadingOpinion
Take the 2020 GMC Sierra Denali off-road or on the road
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 […]
Continue ReadingDoctor’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 Reading
