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In today's newsletter:
- What "A Timeless Tradition" means for 2027's Strawberry Festival
- How Plant City kids are becoming entrepreneurs this Labor Day weekend
- Why Durant's QB is circling that rivalry game at Plant City
Also on today's calendar: Improvement League of Plant City CDC and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: Where do math teachers go on vacation? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Saturday: An afternoon t-storm; humid, with a high of 91 and low of 74 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Sunday: Humid with a thunderstorm, temps: high: 91, low: 73.
- Monday: Humid; a p.m. t-storm or two, with a high of 91 and low of 74 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Strawberry Festival celebrates 'A Timeless Tradition' (baynews9.com) — Plant City's signature Florida Strawberry Festival has set its 2027 theme as "A Timeless Tradition" and confirmed dates of March 4–14. Organizers say the 11-day event will again spotlight agriculture, family, community, and those can't-miss strawberry treats that draw hundreds of thousands of visitors to town each year. 
• Labor Day weekend events across Tampa Bay: Comic Con, chalk art and plant bingo (wusf.org) — Plant City families can head to the Plant City Kids Market this Labor Day weekend, where children run their own booths and sell their creations directly to neighbors. It's one of several Tampa Bay events highlighted, but this market stands out for giving local kids hands-on experience with entrepreneurship while offering residents a fun, family-friendly shopping outing close to home.
• Athlete of the Week 09.03.26 (plantcityobserver.com) — Durant High School senior quarterback Sam Themar, named Athlete of the Week, is already eyeing a crucial Week 10 showdown at Plant City, calling it a potential district title decider. He reflects on his eight years in football, the brotherhood of the sport, and how he's focused on leadership, schoolwork, and staying grounded despite a strong 2–0 start.
📸 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
- Labor Day/Non-Student Day
Lincoln Plant City, FL 33563 - Business Builders Roundtable Networking
OnPoint CoWork Solutions, 1805 James L Redman Pkwy, Plant City
8:15 am - College Fair at Sickles High School
Walden Lake, 7950 Gunn Hwy, Tampa
6:00 pm - Entrepreneur/Small Business Consulting Services
Plant City Chamber of Commerce, 2504 Walden Woods Drive, Plant City
9:00 am - College Fair at Newsome High School
Walden Lake, 16550 Fishhawk Blvd, Lithia
6:00 pm - Community Free Food Pantry
The Greater Plant City Chamber of Commerce, 402 West English St., Plant City
6:00 pm - Improvement League of Plant City CDC →
Bing Rooming House Museum, 205 Allen St, Plant City
6:30 pm
Monday September 7
Wednesday September 9
Thursday September 10
Monday September 14
Monday September 21
📣 Plant City Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Labor Day/Non-Student Day
Nelson Dover, FL 33527 - Better Breathers Club →
Lakeland Regional Health Kathleen Campus, 2400 Kathleen Rd, Lakeland
10:00 am - College Fair at Sickles High School
Nelson, 7950 Gunn Hwy, Tampa
6:00 pm - College Fair at Newsome High School
Nelson, 16550 Fishhawk Blvd, Lithia
6:00 pm
Monday September 7
Tuesday September 8
Wednesday September 9
Thursday September 10
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Family Dollar posted a job opening for Assistant Manager I in Plant City. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News
Valrico
- Riverview Man Arrested After Fleeing Motorcycle Crash, Hiding License Plate In Backpack (tampafp.com)
Seffner
- Week 3: High school football schedule (orangeobserver.com)
Lakeland
- New pastor at flagship Methodist church happily returns to Lakeland (theledger.com)
- Republican Gubernatorial Candidate Byron Donalds Makes Campaign Stop in Lakeland (lkldnow.com)
- Legal Notice: Proposed Ordinances 26-030; 26-031 (lakelandgov.net)
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