Dog park project under way
The Plant City Dog Park parking and bridge project is going full steam ahead, the Parks and Recreation Department said in a press release.
Tampa Bay Marine is upgrading the park, 905 E. Knight St., with a new asphalt parking lot with “17 parking spaces including two handicap spaces, a stormwater pond with pipe culvert and drainage structures, signs and pavement markings, installation of a pre-fabricated pedestrian bridge with concrete foundations to allow for pedestrians to cross the existing canal and access the dog park, ADA sidewalk connection from the parking lot to the dog park, and LED site lighting for the parking lot area, the dog park facility and the pedestrian bridge,” according to the press release. The park will be closed at times through the expected project completion date of March 2021.
For more information, contact the department at 813-659-4255 or recinfo@plantcitygov.com.
Hungry Howie’s helping more families
Fresh off of a joint effort with The Corner Store to feed local families on Thanksgiving, the Alexander Street Hungry Howie’s is back at it again in December.
Owner Ali Sobh is in the middle of a “December to Remember” campaign to help even more Plant City residents in need. It’s the second year in a row Sobh and the restaurant have gotten in the Christmas spirit: last year, they sought nominations for local families that could use some help and he personally took them to Walmart for a shopping spree on Christmas Eve. The coronavirus only made life tougher for many people in 2020, so offering more help was an easy call for Sobh to make.
“We all know families and organizations that have taken even a harder hit this year,” Sobh wrote on the @hungryhowiespc Instagram. “Help me give them a December that they’ll remember. If you know a family or organization with a need please nominate them. Let’s continue to stay #PlantCityStrong and spread holiday cheer!”
To nominate families in need, send a direct message to the @hungryhowiespc Instagram account.
Elks report toy drive results
Last week’s toy drive dinner at the Plant City Elks Lodge was a success with more than 40 bicycles and a huge heap of unwrapped toys donated by the community.
“What a special community we have in Plant City,” Elks officer Judy Wise said. “Our friends and neighbors stopped by or dropped off gifts for hours. We want to thank the crew from ‘Our Gang,’ the Plant City Elks Lodge and friends and neighbors of our community. The gifts will stay right here in Plant City.”
Bubbakoo’s Burritos opens Plant City restaurant
New Jersey-based Bubbakoo’s Burritos, a Mexican fusion-style fast-casual chain where customers can build their own burritos, finally opened its doors in Plant City on Monday.
“Our team is thrilled to open in this area,” franchise owner Mike Goodwin said in a press release. “We’re looking forward to serving some delicious food to a new community.”
Bubbakoo’s, located at 1701 S. Alexander St., has opened 40 locations in seven states since its founding in 2008 and the chain is rapidly expanding. Bubbakoo’s offers burritos, tacos, burrito bowls, quesadillas, chips and dips, desserts and more, and it also offers a signature creation of the month. This month’s signature item is the Crispy Chicken Bacon Quesadilla. It’s known not only for its food but also for its Read It to Eat It program, where students can receive a free meal for every five books they read.
Visit bubbakoos.com for more information about the chain or to order online.