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Hey there, Plant City! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How a new Midtown project could reshape downtown Plant City business
- Why Flock license plate cameras sparked a tense Plant City showdown
- How a federal trade ruling could impact Plant City strawberry farms
Today's riddle: What did one strawberry say to the other strawberry? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Tuesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 92 and low of 72 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Wednesday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, temps: high: 92, low: 73.
- Thursday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 92 and low of 74 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• What Plant City's Midtown plans could mean for downtown businesses (baynews9.com) — A long-vacant Midtown property in Plant City is close to a major redevelopment that could add housing, shops, and a grocery store while better linking Midtown with the already-bustling downtown. City leaders have picked Mosaic Development Group to negotiate a deal, and longtime downtown merchants are optimistic the project will bring more customers and renewed investment if construction moves forward. 
• Plant City residents push back against Flock cameras during tense commission meeting (fox13news.com) — Plant City residents packed a commission meeting to challenge the growing use of Flock license plate cameras, pressing police and a company representative about data retention, AI tools, and surveillance. Police Chief Richard Mills defended the system, citing 101 "positive outcomes" this year, while opponents organized efforts to push back as 22 additional cameras continue to be installed.
• Florida strawberry growers get preliminary win in fight over Mexican imports (tampabay28.com) — Florida strawberry growers, including several farms around Plant City, just scored a preliminary federal ruling that Mexican winter strawberries are being sold below fair value, triggering proposed cash deposits on imports. Local growers say rising costs and thin margins make this a crucial step toward fairer competition, though shoppers could eventually see higher prices if duties stick.
📸 Around Plant City
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Plant City
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★ Featured events ★
- Bonsai & Brews at Keel Farms | Plant City →
Keel Farms, 5202 Thonotosassa Rd, Plant City
6:30 pm
Monday September 14
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Other local events
- 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 - PCCOC Ambassador Committee - Closed Meeting
The Greater Plant City Chamber of Commerce Plant City Chamber Office 2504 Walden Woods Dr. Plant City, Florida 33566
12:00 pm - Last Friday
The Greater Plant City Chamber of Commerce Downtown Plant City
9:00 am - Back to School DAnce
Lincoln Plant City, FL 33563
5:30 pm - Early Release Day (Students released 1 hour early)
Springhead 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
Thursday August 27
Friday August 28
Monday August 31
📣 Plant City Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Parent Newsletter (September) Sent via Text & Posted Online
Valrico , FL 33594 - Parent Information Night (Times TBA)
Valrico , FL 33594 - Business After Hours →
Voodoo Brewing Co - Valrico, FL, 3432 FL-60, Valrico
5:00 pm - Neon Spirit Day
Valrico , FL 33594
Wednesday August 26
Thursday August 27
Friday August 28
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- She was my mom's dog until she went in home that doesn't allow dogs.
Looking for a good loving home for her. She is crate trained and house broke. She really is a sweetheart but I can't keep her. Located in plant city (Nextdoor North Wilder Rd) - Walden Lake - Silver Meadow way
Is this your kitty?? It makes multiple visits to our home in the early morning hours. We're concerned it's an abandoned pet. Thanks. (Nextdoor Walden Lake)
- Impact Fire posted a job opening for Fire Sprinkler Inspection Helper in Plant City. Apply here.
- Dunkin' posted a job opening for Shift Leader in Plant City. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Plant City here.
🗞 Nearby News
Valrico
- Frugal fine dining? Eat at this Pines restaurant's 'Pay What You Can' dinner (pembrokepinesflnews.com)
Seffner
- Train Collides With Sedan in Seffner, Temporarily Blocking Roadway – [your]NEWS (yournews.com)
Lakeland
- 2026-2027 Lakeland Mayor's Council on the Arts Grant Program (lakelandgov.net)
- Tutoring, Hot Meals, and 'AI-Proof' Trades: Polk's Free After-School Boys & Girls Clubs (lkldnow.com)
- Lakeland Airport Expansion Takes Shape (aero-news.net)
Ok Plant City! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: If you weren't so sweet, we wouldn't be in this jam! (Thank you Patti F. for sending it in!)
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