The numbers are still on the rise, but the state continues to steadily reopen.
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Some big changes are coming to local parks thanks to a large focus in the proposed city budget.
Continue ReadingCommish Roundup: Commissioners approve road resurfacing
Monday’s city commission meeting led to the green light being given for several road resurfacing projects around the city and for City Manager Bill McDaniel to start negotiations for the Wheeler Street lot development.
Continue ReadingPlant City Observer considers transitioning to nonprofit
The owners of the Plant City Observer have recently begun discussions of changing the methods of operation for the local newspaper to transition its status from a for-profit entity to a nonprofit company.
Continue ReadingBudget Workshop: Bigger raises considered for city employees
The public is invited to chime in on the discussion to increase raises for city employees during the upcoming fiscal year.
Continue ReadingPaul Shaver takes the reins at Bruton
The New Jersey native is now the library services director for Bruton Memorial. His passion for technology and collaborative spirit are sure to shepherd in a new era at the library.
Continue ReadingDevelopers submit bids for empty lot on Wheeler Street
Solution Source may soon develop the empty lot on Wheeler Street if commissioners approve the
project.
COVID on the rise
Once again, Hillsborough County has seen a recent uptick in the number of COVID-19 cases.
Continue ReadingBudget breakdown
The first public hearing on the proposed FY 2020-21 budget and Capital Improvement Plan will be on Sept. 14. Here’s an overview of where the city plans to spend its funds.
Continue ReadingCity Emergency Fund proposed
During the budget workshop on Aug. 24, the idea to create an emergency fund out of a portion of the city’s reserves was floated.
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