THINK YOU KNOW WHAT THE TOP SCAM OF 2023 WAS? TAKE A GUESS
Every day, people report scams to the Federal Trade Commission, and then they share the information collected in a data book, which tell a story about the top scams people share- so others can spot and avoid them.
People lost $10 billion to scams in 2023, the highest ever reported losses. Email was the number one contact method for scammers this year.
Which scam takes 2023’s top spot?
Imposter scams remained the top fraud category, with reported losses of $2.7 billion. These scams include people pretending to be your bank’s fraud department, the government, a relative in distress, a well-known business or a technical support expert.
Want to protect yourself, your loved ones and your communities from scams? Go to ReportFraud.gov to report fraud, which helps law enforcement take action with education and enforcement.
PLANT CITY MAIN STREET SKETCHBOOK SATURDAYS
Whether you’re a seasoned or novice artist, Plant City Main Street invites residents to visit downtown on Saturdays for Sketchbook Saturdays, a chance to channel your inner Picasso and create artwork inspired by the downtown’s picturesque storefronts and serene parks. Last Saturday, an artist named Ginny painted a watercolor and ink greeting card while sitting at Krazy Kup drinking an iced Berry Lavish with oat milk.
Capture the essence of historic downtown with your preferred medium- crayons, markers, pastels, watercolor, acrylic- and then snap a photo of yourself with your creation and email it to tinamarie@plantcitymainstreet.com along with your name, the subject of your art, the medium used and whether you’re a child or an adult.
Every month, Plant City Main Street will randomly select one child and one adult for a special prize.
CITY COMMISSION PROCLAIMS MARCH 18 – 22, 2024 GOVERNMENT FINANCE PROFESSIONALS WEEK
At Monday night’s City Commission meeting, commissioners proclaimed March 18 – 22, 2024 as Government Finance Professionals Week in Plant City. The city’s 20 Finance Department employees were recognized for their hard work, dedication and leadership and the vital services they bring to the community.
“I’m so proud of the team and the work they do for the city,” said Mayor Nate Kilton, who said he and they are “kindred spirits.”
“I’ve said many times it’s one of the most challenging areas of accounting,” he said. “We’re grateful to have our Chief Financial Officer Diane Reichard leading the charge and her entire team being thoughtful and forward-thinking.”
PARKSIDE TOWNHOMES FINAL PLAT APPROVAL PUBLIC HEARING SCHEDULED
The final plat for Parkside Townhomes, a 73-lot residential townhome subdivision located on an 11.94-acre site on the south side of Grant Street, west of Hunter and east of Alexander Street, is scheduled to go before the city commission on Monday, March 25 at 7:30 p.m.
On February 28, the Planning Board, by a vote of 6-0, found the Parkside Townhomes subdivision plat consistent with the Plant City Zoning Ordinance Subdivision Regulations, Chapter 177 (Florida Statutes) and the Imagine 2040 Comprehensive Plan and to forward the plat to the city commission with a recommendation of approval.
Located minutes from downtown, Parkside will feature five unique townhome plans, each with three bedrooms and two full baths, ranging in size from 1,522 to 1,737 square feet.