Fitness, Fellowship and Faith men’s group is coming to Plant City
The official roll out is May 18 at the Walden Lake Dog park area (the old polo grounds). The group’s core principles: Free of charge, Open to All men, Always Outside, Peer Lead workouts in a rotating fashion, and it always ends in a Circle of Trust. The Fishhawk chapter will be there to celebrate the new chapter. F3 has over 4333 workout locations across the U.S. For more information email jcoreyc1@yahoo.com, and see F3nation.com.
For the second time this year, Tampa Electric will reduce power bills.
In January, the company reduced residential bills by nearly $18 because of a decline in fuel prices and other factors. Today, the Public Service Commission unanimously approved a further reduction – this time about $7 – based on continued low natural gas prices.
In total, these reductions will save customers nearly $25 a month for the rest of the year, or a total of $175.
“Tampa Electric is pleased to be in a position to reduce electricity bills again this year,” said Archie Collins, president and chief executive officer of Tampa Electric. “We are happy to provide customers with some welcome relief as the summer’s heat begins.”
Utilities modify their fuel costs annually, typically in January, and can adjust them at other times if costs change significantly. Natural gas prices have declined in the past year – and stayed low.
The company will return the $137 million savings to customers.
Beginning in June, residential customers who use 1,000 kilowatt-hours of electricity a month will see a reduction to $136.44 a month, from the $143.48 they pay today. Tampa Electric rates will remain among the lowest in Florida and will be significantly below the national average.
Natural gas and other fuels are used in power plants to make electricity, and their costs are passed to customers with no markup or profit. The fuel charge makes up about one-quarter of a residential customer’s bill. Tampa Electric maximizes the use of existing low-cost, well-performing plants and power purchased from other companies to lower costs and pass the savings to customers. The company’s use of solar power has saved customers more than $200 million since 2017.
27th Annual Optimist Tri-Star Soccer Skills Competition
The results are in for the 27th Annual Optimist Tri-Star Soccer Skills Competition held at the Otis M Andrews Sports Complex this past Saturday on April 27.
A massive shout out to all the nearly hundred participants who showcased their soccer skills! Your passion for the game truly made this event remarkable. Special thanks to the Plant City Optimist Club for their unwavering support in making this event possible season after season.
Here are the outstanding performers in each category… *drum roll* …
Girls 6-7:
1st Place – Ximena Alonso (110)
2nd Place – Ava Lor (85)
3rd Place – Madilynn Espinoza (72.5)
Girls 8-9:
1st Place – Nevaeh Quiroz (195)
2nd Place – Elizabeth Unsworth (160)
3rd Place – Jeyshangelise Martinez Ramos (140)
Girls 10-11:
1st Place – Ary Leon (72.5) *Tie broken by passing score
2nd Place – Eva Fulford (72.5)
3rd Place – Dores Hernandez (37.5)
Girls 12-14:
1st Place – Sherlyn Martinez (135) *Tie broken by dribbling score
2nd Place – Anna Marie Martinez (135)
3rd Place – Asiyah Khan (130)
Boys 6-7:
1st Place – Carlos Miranda (230)
2nd Place – Thiago Pena (157.5)
3rd Place – Anderson Salas (140)
Boys 8-9:
1st Place – Landon Hughes (210)
2nd Place – Logan Farrag (200)
3rd Place – Adair Martinez (192.5)
Boys 10-11:
1st Place – Adrian Avalos (197.5)
2nd Place – Austin Faircloth (182.5) *Tie broken by dribbling score
3rd Place – Sebastian Ocegueda (182.5)
Boys 12-14:
1st Place – Anthony Gonzalez (232.5)
2nd Place – Hector Pena Jr (205)
3rd Place – Alex Delgado (197.5)
Link to the 2024 Tri-Star Event Photos: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.952003470258843&type=3