PLANT CITY
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YOU. YOUR NEIGHBORS. YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD.
VOLUME 5, NO. 44
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THURSDAY, MAY 3, 2018
New health center opens in PC Florida Primary Care Centers of Tampa, LLC has chosen Plant City as its sixth location.. BREANNE WILLIAMS STAFF WRITER
YOUR TOWN
Plant City is now home to Florida Primary Care Centers of Tampa, LLC which acts as a family health center that works in collaboration with a patient’s health plan to create a “simple and assessable healthcare experience.” What differentiates Florida Primary Care Centers of Tampa, LLC from so many other healthcare providers is it provides free social services to its patients.
When a new client walks in the door experts are waiting to assist them in applying for a variety of programs like WIC and DCF. On the medical side, the patient is never billed for its services. “Florida Primary Care Centers want to be a part of the community they serve,” Sheila Lopez, web room manager, said. “We offer SEE CARE PAGE 6
RELAY RETURNS
Courtesy of Off Road United.
Off Road United honors police Off Road United raised its 20x30 Thin Blue Line American flag at Gator Ford on April 20. The company has three businesses and all three will be flying the flag in honor of Police Week. Gator Ford is the first location, then Camping World from May 11 to 23 and finaly Stepping Stone AC from May 23 to June 4. Off Road United was assisted by the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office honor guard with the inaugural flag-raising. Off Road United is a nonprofit that aids the families of fallen first responders and those injured in the line of duty.
Breanne Williams
Plant City High School was filled with particpants of the 2018 Relay for Life.
This marked the 20th anniversary of Relay in PC. See Page 11.
Tackling plastic pollution
Ringing in ‘Artbor Day’ During the monthly food truck rally held in historic downtown Plant City, artists banded together for a unique celebration of Arbor Day. The tree loving event was called “Artbor Day” and the community was invited to come make tree-themed art in McCall Park during the rally. The streets were lined with the diverse food trucks and United Starz, a faith based Christian step-team in Plant City, performed during the rally. Each month, Plant City Main Street themes the rally to create a unique and inviting atmosphere for the community.
The Plant City Commons Community Garden held a potluck April 26 and spent some time discussing the best ways the city can come together to protect the environment. BREANNE WILLIAMS STAFF WRITER Breanne Williams
Heirloom tomatoes, cucumbers, fresh salad and coleslaw were some of the food items brought to the event.
Each year, members of the Plant City Commons Community
Garden come together to honor Earth Day and discuss some of the pressing issues facing our environment. While enjoying a potluck on April 26 comprised of dishes made from produce grown at the community garden, a small gathering of members ate in the waning sun and spring breeze while discussing realistic ways to tackle plastic pollution. In many parts of Europe, plastic bags at grocery stores or even shopping malls are an additional fee. Because of this, shoppers SEE GARDEN PAGE 5