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VOLUME 6, NO. 212
ADDITIONAL AGENDA TOPICS APPROVED BY COMMISSION
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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2022
INAUGURAL OKTOBERFEST COMING TO PLANT CITY
COMMISSION PASSES TRANSFER OF LAND, DAMAGE REPAIRED TO WATER MAINS.
BRIAN FERNANDES STAFF WRITER
While the Aug. 22 Plant City City Commission meeting was an evening of recognizing those in the community and presenting accolades, there were projects on the agenda that were approved. Here are several of those that the city commission gave the green light to.
CITYWIDE FUEL SUPPLY
The commission granted an agreement between the city and Palmdale Oil Company, Inc., for citywide supply and delivery of fuel and to authorize up to eight single-year contract renewal options. This comes as the city’s current contract for services is set to expire on Oct. 31 of this year.
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INAUGURAL EVENT TO BRIGHTEN AUTUM BRIAN FERNANDES STAFF WRITER
The public is welcomed to come out and help usher in the fall season with the inaugural Oktoberfest on Sept. 24. Hosted by Plant City Main Street, the event will take place at 100 N. Collins St. in Historic Downtown Plant City from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. Live entertainment will amplify the scene as patrons enjoy amenities such as an exhibitor market, food trucks, a costume contest, axe throwing, a bratwurst cooking competition, plus more. With a $30 entry fee, contestants can show off their skills during the cooking competition which will run from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Patrons will sample each dish, score competitors, and cast ballots. The contest will be limited to 10 participants who have a chance to win a $500 1st Place Prize. The deadline to enter the bratwurst cooking contest is on Sept. 16 at 5 p.m. Registration can be done online at PlantCityMainStreet. org. Those of age can take advantage of the biergarten (beer garden.) Registration will be $85 for exhibitors; $45 for non-profits; $55 for informational participants; $200 for food trucks and can be done at https://bit. ly/3vPG74x For additional information, please contact Dawn Hyatt at Director@PlantCityMainStreet.com, call (813)358-8898 or visit www.PlantCityMainStreet.org.
Courtesy of Plant City Main Street The fi st Oktoberfest will offer a lot of amenities
The 16th annual Mud Titan 5K Run made its way to Plant City this past weekend, where competitors from all different ages and skill levels took on the 25-obstacle course. See the complete photo album online.
and activities, including a bratwurst cooking competition.