During a meeting Tuesday night, advocates of downtown Plant City gathered to discuss how to make downtown flourish during the upcoming Small Business Saturday.
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New Assistant City Manger hired
Richard Lilyquist was hired last week as City Manager Bill McDaniel’s second assistant city manager.
Continue ReadingNews Briefs 10.24.19
Optimist Club Youth Appreciation event The Plant City Optimist Club hosted its annual Youth Appreciation event and awards ceremony on Monday night. Eight Plant City High School students were recognized at the banquet, which was held at the Recreation & Parks Department’s administrative office. Will Alecock, Carley Cotnoir, Kyle Hamilton, Simran Kumar, Zamir’ Knighten, Hannah […]
Continue ReadingFlorida Strawberry Festival names new ‘red coats’
Two new directors and two new associate directors were elected by the festival’s board of directors.
Continue ReadingChampagne put on ice for Midtown
Earlier this week, city commissioners entered into an agreement with 2XS to begin the journey of making the
long-awaited Midtown a reality.
First responders and vets honored at Operation Appreciation
Operation Appreciation, an event held by Operation Paying It Forward for local veterans and first responders, honored those who serve on Oct. 12 at Wells Memorial and Event Center.
Continue ReadingNews Briefs 10.17.19
2020 Florida Strawberry Festival Battle of the Bands In this year’s inaugural Florida Strawberry Festival Battle of the Bands, Almost There rocked the roof off of the Wish Farms Soundstage and won the top prize. If your band has what it takes, there’s still time to sign up for the 2020 contest. “Last year the […]
Continue ReadingCommunity updated on Sam Allen Road Construction
Local residents popped into the Bruton Memorial Library on Oct. 3 to take part in an open house for the Sam Allen Road Construction Project that has been underway for approximately one year. At the open house, Florida Department of Transportation team members from every branch of the project were on site to answer questions […]
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Santa Sled Fest registrations open Plant City families are now able to pre-register for the annual Santa Sled Fest food and toy giveaway. Santa Sled Fest, hosted by the Plant City Black Heritage Inc. and Des’Aimes Social Club, serves hundreds of families every year with free stuff around Christmastime for those who sign up in […]
Continue ReadingPCPD preps for Police Unity Tour
The 250-mile bike ride in May 2020 will raise awareness for officers who died in the line of duty and fundraise for the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial and Museum.
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