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Little Miss Plant City and her court glazed bowls for the Empty Bowl Project auction, which happened Nov. 11. Proceeds from the annual event go to help families in need.
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Monthly open mic nights for stand-up comedy moved to The Strawberry Tap in September. The open mic night is one of many entertainment-focused events that have grown in Plant City in 2018.
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MAKE Plant City celebrated its one-year anniversary in September at The Corner Store with a special event. MAKE is a networking group that helps local creatives connect with each other for ideas, projects and support.
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Fire Station Three’s groundbreaking ceremony was held Sept. 21, not long into new Fire Chief David Burnett’s tenure. The new station is expected to be completed in 2019.
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Dark Horse Music Store hosted a talent show early in September, inviting local talent to take the stage and give family-friendly performances. The show had more than 20 contestants.
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Greater New Hope Anointed Ministries hosted its first “Community Conversation” forum to educate residents about the dangers of drug use among youths, particularly concerning meth.
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Nelson Elementary School hosted its Ribbons to Remember event in its courtyard on Sept. 11. The event invites parents of students who serve in the military or are first responders to tie ribbons to trees on campus.
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The Plant City Observer published the annual Wonder Women feature in September. Wonder Women annually highlights 10 Plant City women who make a positive impact in the community.
In September, Plant City celebrated the start of construction on Fire Station Three and welcomed the long-awaited Taste of Laura Street event to town. The Historic Downtown district was lively with the Plant City Main Street Farmers Market, Dark Horse Music Store’s talent show, open mic night at Krazy Kup and more, and the scene should continue to grow thanks to Main Street getting a second chance with funding and downtown businesses teaming up for discount cards. The city’s new fiscal year kicked off with hopes to fund more upcoming projects and the Florida Strawberry Festival debuted its 2019 theme, “It’s a Hit!’
