This week’s virtual city commission meeting featured swearing-in ceremonies for re-elected officials and an update on Midtown.
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Praying for the change-makers
The Black Lives Matter protest Tuesday evening was heavily focused on continuing the fight toward change in the community. Discussions on policies that need
altered and visions of the future for the city were carried among many of those gathered.
News Briefs 6.11.20
City cancels July 4 celebration The City of Plant City announced Monday its annual Fourth of July celebration at Plant City Stadium has been canceled for 2020. “In the interest of our community’s wellbeing, the annual July 4th Celebration has been canceled due to COVID-19 concerns,” the Parks and Recreation Department said in a Facebook […]
Continue ReadingThe dream of progress
For the second time in 48 hours, Plant City was home to a protest in support of the Black Lives Matter movement.
Continue ReadingMain Street starts new program to boost downtown economy
A new voucher program called Downtown Dollars is live now through Plant City Main Street. The dollars can be purchased for $5 and redeemed for $10 off a purchase at participating downtown businesses.
Continue ReadingCOVID-19 cases on the rise once more
Members of the EPG for Hillsborough County are faced with the question of how to handle rising COVID-19 cases along with the growing protests across the state.
Continue ReadingHundreds gather for justice for George Floyd
The protest began just before 5 p.m. on Tuesday and lasted for more than four hours. Hundreds gathered to protest, march and voice their support of the Black Lives Matter movement.
Continue ReadingNews Briefs 6.4.20
VPK puts safe twist on inaugural graduation ceremony World of Imagination Center’s first-ever VPK graduation ceremony was nothing like anyone at the school expected it to be when it first opened its doors in August 2019. What the staff did, though, was start a new tradition that will be followed from here on out. The […]
Continue ReadingHelping Plant City get Back to Business
Last week, the Greater Plant City Chamber of Commerce announced it has been meeting with the Plant City Partnership to create a Back to Business initiative.
Continue ReadingCongressman Spano spends time with veteran business owners
Fred’s Marketplace Restaurant had a special visitor Tuesday morning. Congressman Ross Spano began his tour of local veteran-owned businesses in Plant City and then headed to Lakeland and Valrico.
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