It used to be that once motorists headed east on State Road 50 to the Ridge Manor area, there wasn't a whole lot out there. ...more

December 7, 2008

Noteworthy items from the Aug. 25 Plant City Commission meeting include: •City commissioners approved City Manager David Sollenberger's recommendation to commit $200,000 to secure a matching grant for the fourth phase of development of Ellis-Methvin Park near Cherry Street and Park Road. ...more

September 3, 2008

Hosting a sporting event at Kennedy Park off Brooksville's Emerson Road can create a traffic mess. ...more

July 22, 2008

Grant applications up for approval at Tuesday's meeting. ...more

July 22, 2008

Geographically speaking, Oelsner Park couldn't be described as prominent. Located on the north bank of Miller's Bayou, it's tucked away in a neighborhood historically known as Martha's Vineyard. ...more

July 12, 2008

PORT RICHEY - Geographically speaking, Oelsner Park couldn't be described as prominent. Located on the north bank of Miller's Bayou, it sits tucked away in a residential neighborhood historically referred to as Martha's Vineyard. But the little park has been around a good long time - better than 50 years - and as such it holds a special place in the hearts of many people whose roots in the city are planted the deepest. That fondness was apparent in the size of the crowd that showed up late Thursday afternoon for the reopening of Oelsner Park. ...more

July 9, 2008

Items of interest from the June 23 Plant City Commission meeting included: •Petty Officer Phillip Waldron was honored by the city for being named the United Service Organizations Coast Guardsman of the Year. ...more

July 2, 2008

LAKE PLACID — With a recent $50,000 donation from Glades Electric Cooperation Inc., Recreation Director John Komosa hopes the ongoing work at a baseball field for disabled players will finish up by September. New fences and benches already circle a playing field at June Park, in preparation for the future Miracle League Field. Installation of a special rubberized turf to protect players from injury is scheduled when funding is obtained. The Glades Electric donation goes a long way toward the $250,000 fundraising goal. The turf alone will cost $121,000, said Komosa. ...more

February 18, 2008

City officials had hoped to finally see walkers, joggers, skaters and cyclists enjoying the first phase of the Good Neighbor Trail this year. ...more

January 9, 2008

Oelsner Park will get an updated look, but don't expect Wilmslow Park to become a well-equipped place to play. ...more

December 19, 2007