The culvert near 712 E. Alabama St. is in desperate need of repair due to erosion. City commissioners agreed to hire Harris-McBurney to handle the project.
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Though it was a short meeting, city commissioners extended the lease
indefinitely for the Robert W. Willaford Railroad Museum, reappointed Library Board members and transferred approximately $99,628 to the newly formed Plant City Library Foundation.
News Briefs 6.27.19
HCSO issues lightning safety PSA Did you know this week is Lightning Safety Awareness Week? Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister wants the public to know, so he recently released a public service announcement to help people stay safe. “There is no place outside that is safe when a thunderstorm is in the area,” Chronister said. “Hearing […]
Continue ReadingCity leadership stays the course
Commissioners decided on consistency for the positions in city leadership in a vote last week.
Continue ReadingDowntown Vision Plan on its way
Thanks to a partnership between Main Street and the City of Plant City, downtown will soon have an in-depth plan for its future.
Continue ReadingWalden Lake residents asked to offer critique for upcoming development
A survey is officially online and open for residents to vote on their preferred development options for the recently purchased golf course.
Continue ReadingNews Briefs 6.20.19
All for Transportation tax upheld Judge Rex Barbas approved the one-cent All for Transportation sales tax on June 17 after county commissioner Stacy White moved to get clarification on the legality of the plan. Barbas modified details of the charter amendment regarding spending allocations and restrictions, which can be reinstated with a majority vote of […]
Continue ReadingContractor tapped to continue road repair
Commissioners agreed to hire C.W.
Roberts Contracting to wrap up road resurfacing for the current fiscal year.
City rolls out red carpet for Home Depot
Plant City has confirmed its support of Home Depot’s proposed regional center Monday evening when commissioners unanimously agreed to a seven-year tax exemption for the company.
Continue ReadingSummer at the United Food Bank
The United Food Bank of Plant City only continues to grow as it expands its offerings and prepares to not only help keep food on the shelves of local families, but also helps connect them to a variety of services.
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