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FREE • THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2021
COMMISSIONERS TWEAK BUDGET City commissioners approved budget adjustments and work order modifications in Monday evening’s commission meeting.
BREANNE WILLIAMS STAFF WRITER
When attendees glanced at the agenda for Monday night’s city commission meeting, many thought it was sure to be a quick night. There was only one item on the consent agenda, a handful of resolutions from the City Manager and the only action items on the Resolutions and Ordinance sections were agendas to set the date for future public hearings.
Of course, everything takes time. So the meeting itself still ran approximately an hour and a half, but commissioners were able to make some important decisions regarding the city’s budget that moved Plant City one step closer toward many upcoming projects.
FOOD FOR ALL A TOUCHDOWN FOR UFB
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The new fundraising event for the United Food Bank of Plant City was a major success Saturday night. BREANNE WILLIAMS STAFF WRITER
Whether you were rooting for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the Kansas City Chiefs or had no dog in the fight and donned a Bobby Boucher jersey while praising the superiority of H2O, Saturday’s tailgate was the perfect way to get your game face on. The United Food Bank of Plant City held a Food For All Tailgate Gala Saturday evening at Plant City Stadium. Nearly every attendee rolled up in merch from their favorite team and fully embraced the tailgating experience. The UFB would typically hold its annual Celebrity Chef at that time, but the organization wanted to switch gears due to COV-
ID-19 and instead have an outdoor event that would allow attendees to socially distance while still raising money for the crucial organization in the community. Many donated without plans to attend, but those who did were in for a unique treat. Tables were set out on the baseball diamond. Food booths were in front of each dugout. Cornhole and giant connect-four games were scattered among the grounds. A DJ played all of the hits you’d hear while camping outside Raymond James Stadium with your friends before the big game. Johnson Barbeque brought the heat with a mouthwatering menu.
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