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VOLUME 6, NO. 181
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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2022
MULTIPLE ROADWAYS NEARING RECONSTRUCTION PLANT CITY WILL SOON HAVE REDESIGNED STREETS AND DRAINAGE SYSTEM BRIAN FERNANDES STAFF WRITER
ROSELAND PARK ROAD IMPROVEMENTS
The Plant City City Commission passed a proposal to redesign the drainage upgrades within the Roseland Park subdivision, on Monday, Jan. 10.
This is a revision of the initial improvement project that the city commission authorized on April 22, 2019. The objective is to reconstruct the subdivision’s drainage system to reduce flooding that the neighborhood has had to endure. Based on environmental concerns from the community, the new design will include re-routing the drainage pipes as to prevent potential damage to tree roots.
“This redesign is because of their input,” said Plant City City Manager Bill McDaniel. “We have a plan. We’re ready to move forward with it. We listened to the neighbors.” The Plant City Engineering Department has pinpointed 11 trees within the neighborhood that should be removed to accommodate the piping system. These trees may already be in bad condition.
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Fashion Show The 44th Annual
and Luncheon
PC COMMUNITY COMES OUT TO SHOW SOME STYLE
Courtesy of Deanna Hurley Photography
BRIAN FERNANDES STAFF WRITER
The 44th Annual Fashion Show and Luncheon, brought out many spectators to see those adorned in both formal and casual wear, on Thursday, Jan. 27. Over 60 models participated at the event that took place at the Charlie Grimes Family Agricultural Center, in Plant City. After the Strawberry Festival Junior Royalty and Queen pageants, those in the community also wanted to be models and took to the stage to show off their own styles. Whether a gown, or t-shirt and jeans, or just plain beach wear, those who attended the show had much to gaze at. And babies, city commissioners, city officials, the first maid, the court members, and the queen herself, all walked on the stage. With the Florida Strawberry Festival around the corner, starting March 3, more fashion attire is being planned as part of the entertainment.
Pink was a popular color that stood out in the audience.
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