By June many businesses had been closed or operating under partial capacity for months. Business owners were struggling to keep their lights on and the community began stepping up to help lighten the load.
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Year in Review: August 2020
The county commission took over the control of the pandemic, removing the responsibility from the lap of the Emergency Policy Group. Meanwhile, South Florida Baptist Hospital announced its plans to relocate to the other side of town off Exit 22 of I-4. Plant City Police Chief Ed Duncan announced his plans to retire by the […]
Continue ReadingYear in Review: October 2020
The Plant City Commons Community Garden saw a blossoming interest from the community over the course of quarantine as many turned to the outdoor venue to escape. In response, it upped its offerings and now has a full calendar of outdoor events to keep attendees actively while socially distancing in nature. A long-awaited dedication ceremony […]
Continue ReadingYear in Review: July 2020
In July, the county was at odds over how to handle the pandemic. The mask mandate remained, but it was rumored the Emergency Policy Group would hand over response of the pandemic to the county commissioners. This led to much confusion and debate over who exactly was best outfitted to properly tackle this unprecedented virus. […]
Continue ReadingYear in Review: September 2020
In Florida, restrictions were lifted but the COVID-19 numbers continued to keep many at home in Sepember. Bruton Memorial Library officially welcomed its new director, Paul Shaver, who enthusiastically jumped into the role and hoped to make the library even more accessible to the community. Football was back at long last and the season kicked […]
Continue ReadingYear in Review: December 2020
COVID-19 numbers were through the roof and health experts pleaded with Americans to remain home if at all possible for the holidays. Many states locked down, but Florida remained open for business. However, the county’s response, including its mask mandate, did tighten right before Christmas. The Plant City Christmas Parade brought holiday cheer to the […]
Continue ReadingYear in Review: November 2020
Talk about a tense month. Typically, elections keep one on their toes. Throw in a pandemic with rapidly increasing positive cases across the country and conflicting stories on potential restrictions down the road and you’ve got a cocktail most found difficult to swallow. The nation officially entered its third wave of the spread of COVID-19, […]
Continue ReadingClassic rides take over downtown
The Plant City Strawberry Classic Cruise-In headed to downtown last weekend for a festive event.
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Hundreds of people got gifts, clothes and food for Christmas and an appearance by WWE’s Titus O’Neil led to one family getting a brand new car at the Sadye Gibbs Martin Community Center on Dec. 19.
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Cale Bazley’s Eagle Scout project should help control the mosquito and insect population at Mike Sansone Park and more areas in Plant City.
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