FREE • THURSDAY, MAY 4, 2023
VOLUME 10, NO. 43
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY REMINDS RESIDENTS TO CONSERVE WATER
IF USING AN IRRIGATION SYSTEM, MAKE SURE YOU’RE WATERING ON THE RIGHT DAYS. MICHELLE CACERES STAFF WRITER
It may have been a wet weekend but Hillsborough County has only received 4.87 inches of rainfall in the fi st four months of the year, well-
below its average rainfall of 10.93 inches. With the lack of rainfall, Hillsborough County Water Resources is reminding residents to help conserve water and be mindful of lawn watering days and hours to avoid fin s of up to $500.
All water users, whether in unincorporated Hillsborough County or the City of Plant City, are subject to year-round lawn watering restrictions that help to balance the demand and prevent low water pressure.
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KYLE ROBINSON TAKES HELM AS FLORIDA STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL PRESIDENT
THE LONGTIME HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE DEPUTY REPLACES PAUL DAVIS AS PRESIDENT. Kyle Robinson (center) poses with Florida Strawberry Festival maintenence staff S ephen Tindel and Delante Jones
Submit a photo of you and your mom (or mother fi ure) for a chance to WIN a Gift Basket fi led with Local Goodies. Just in time for Mother’s Day!
MICHELLE CACERES STAFF WRITER
Plant City resident Kyle Robinson has replaced former Florida Strawberry Festival President Paul Davis, who retired last week, becoming the twelfth president/general manager in the Festival’s 92–year history.
“The board of directors and I are confident that yle is the right person for the job,” said Davis. “I have worked with Kyle and know fi sthand his work ethic and passion to serve.”
Find our official Mom & Photo Contest post on our Facebook Page and attach your photo as a comment.
* Contest Rules and Conditions Submitting a photo gives the Plant City Observer permission to use the photo promotionally. Qualifying entries must include at least tqwo people including a mother figu e. Winner will be selected randomly and announced May 10. Must be 18 or older to enter. One entry per person.
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May 4th - May 10th 2023 submit photos by 9am May 10th
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