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In today's newsletter:

• How will Plant City's new zoning board member shape future growth?
• How did over 20 rabbits end up abandoned in a Plant City park?
• Deputies investigate deadly Frontage Road crash involving Plant City driver

Also on today's calendar: Fine Art at the Magnolia and 4 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the man leave his watch in the bank? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 95 and low of 77 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Wednesday: Humid with a stray t-storm, temps: high: 91, low: 75.
• Thursday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 93 and low of 74 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Matt Newton Appointed to Plant City Planning and Zoning Board (shumaker.com) — A Shumaker attorney has been appointed to Plant City's Planning and Zoning Board, where he'll help review future development proposals and growth decisions. With deep experience in local government law, he says he aims to evaluate projects impartially against the city's comprehensive plan and support Plant City's continued, well-managed growth.
   

• More than 20 abandoned rabbits rescued from Plant City park – [your]NEWS (yournews.com) — More than 20 domesticated rabbits were rescued after being abandoned in a Plant City park without food, water, or protection, and several arrived in poor health. Most are now recovering under the care of Hillsborough County Animal Services and the Humane Society of Tampa Bay, which are urging local pet owners to surrender unwanted animals safely instead of releasing them outdoors.
   

• Bicyclist dies after being hit by car near Lakeland: PCSO (fox13news.com) — A bicyclist died Saturday night after being struck by a Lexus on Frontage Road near Lakeland; deputies say the rider had no lights, helmet, or reflective clothing. The driver, a 43-year-old Plant City man, stayed at the scene while investigators closed the road for several hours and worked to identify the victim and notify his family.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Plant City

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday August 22
• Fine Art at the Magnolia →
  Magnolia Building, 702 E Orange St, Lakeland
  10:00 am

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Other local events

Thursday August 20
• Plant City Toastmasters
  The Greater Plant City Chamber of Commerce Wesley Centre 202 W. Reynolds St. Plant City, FL 33563 (1st floor entrance on Evers St. side, across from Cameron Financial Management)
  7:30 am
• Entrepreneur/Small Business Consulting Services
  The Greater Plant City Chamber of Commerce Plant City Chamber of Commerce 2504 Walden Woods Drive Plant City, FL 33566
  9:00 am
Monday August 24
• Early Release Day (Students released 1 hour early)
  Trapnell Plant City, FL 33566
• Community Free Food Pantry
  The Greater Plant City Chamber of Commerce 402 West English St. Plant City, FL 33563
  6:00 pm
Tuesday August 25
• Non-Profit Leadership Roundtable →
  The Greater Plant City Chamber of Commerce Entrepreneur Collaborative Center 2101 East Palm Ave., Tampa, FL 33605
Monday September 14
• Bonsai & Brews at Keel Farms | Plant City →
  Keel Farms, 5202 Thonotosassa Rd, Plant City
  6:30 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday August 18
• Site Plan Review Committee →
  Zephyrhills, FL Calendar, 5335 8th Street, Zephyrhills
  10:30 am
Thursday August 20
• 2026 Professional Growth Class: Hiring in Today's Market
  Greater Bartow Chamber of Commerce 510 N Broadway Ave, Bartow, FL 33830
  8:00 am
• Trivia 303 — Depot 303 →
  Depot 303, 303 NW 1st Ave, Mulberry
  6:30 pm
Friday August 21
• the freakin' hooligans →
  The Talking Pint Bar & Bistro, 13418 Boyette Rd, Riverview
  8:00 pm
• Broadway Rave →
  Union Hall, 1023 Florida Ave S, Lakeland
  8:00 pm
Monday August 24
• Early Release Day (Students released 1 hour early)
  Brooker Brandon, FL 33511

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• PLEASE keep pets safe.
  These are all invasive cane toads & heavily toxic to pets. Outside cats who are fed & have water bowls outside risk one hanging around. I found 7 in… (Nextdoor Country Hills / Royal Hil)
• Drainage that was dug out behind the Hammocks has overgrown again.
  With the heavy rain we had Friday afternoon, I had a stream from the pond in between my house and neighbor's house to the street. I emailed all the… (Nextdoor Walden Lake)

• Utilities Service, LLC posted a job opening for Production Manager in Plant City. Apply here.
• Impact Fire posted a job opening for Fire Sprinkler Sales Representative in Plant City. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Plant City here.

🗞 Nearby News

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• Buddy Brew Serves Up Coffee In Valrico Sprouts Store (ospreyobserver.com)
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Seffner

• Trulieve Shift Supervisor-Full Time in Seffner, FL (masslive.com)

Lakeland

• Lakeland secures $13M in grants to expand airport runways and terminal (theledger.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: So he could save time! (Thank you Lorraine S. for sending it in!)
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