Youth Fall Fishing Derby Winners
On Saturday, Aug. 13, the City of Plant City Parks & Recreation Department hosted the 25th Annual Youth Fall Fishing Derby.
A total of 85 kids ages 5-15 participated in the Derby. Awards were presented for First Overall Caught Catfish, First Overall Caught Bass. Age groups of 5-10 and 11-15 were also presented awards for Most Fish Caught and Largest Fish Caught.
First Overall Bass Caught: Remigio Sanchez (12): .8 lb Bass
First Overall Catfish Caught: Charlotte Pinault (12): 2.2 lb Catfish
Most Fish Caught (5-10 age group): Garrett Garvin (6), 22 total fish with the biggest weighing .2 lb
Largest Fish Caught (5-10 age group): Jackson Sherrard (8), 2.6lb Bass
Most Fish Caught (11-15 age group): Piper Waters (11), 8 total fish
Largest Fish Caught (11-15 age group): Tyler Waldron (12), 3.2 lb Alligator Gar
The overall number of total fish caught at the derby was 85.
The next Youth Fishing Derby will take place in the spring on March 11, 2023.
Plant City residents in Phase II of the City’s new Cart-To-Curb automated trash collection program will begin service during the week of Aug. 22.
Residents in Phase II of Cart-To-Curb Program Begin Service the Week of Aug. 22
Plant City residents in Phase II of the City’s new Cart-To-Curb automated trash collection program will begin service during the week of Aug. 22
Starting that week, trash for Phase II residents will be collected with the City’s automated trash collection trucks. The new trucks use a mechanical arm to lift specially designed “carts” (cans) and empty them into the truck body without the driver having to leave the cab.
Phase II residents received the carts used in the program between July 25 and Aug. 19. The new carts are accompanied by bags with a solid waste guide and other important information for residents. Residents should check their bags to see if they are one of eight lucky residents in Phase II who will win a prize package. Carts are available in three sizes for the new program: 95, 65 and 35 gallons. To change your cart size or request an additional cart, call (813) 659-4222 after Oct. 3.
Half of the City’s single-family residential customers converted to automated trash collection last August. The other half are converting this year. The Aug. 22 collection week will mark the completion of fully converting Plant City’s residents to automated trash collection. Cart-To-Curb is increasing the efficiency of trash collection in Plant City, creating a healthier work environment for employees, reducing operating costs, and improving the cleanliness of our residential neighborhoods.
To learn more about Cart-To-Curb, visit plantcitygov.com/mycart, call (813) 757-9208 or email solidwaste@plantcitygov.com.