Plant City Downtown

06/01/2026

05/30/2026

Plant City's downtown was once so empty that business owners joked it would be a great place to film a zombie movie, but a wave of entrepreneurs took a chance on the historic district and transformed it into a thriving destination.

05/26/2026

The former post office at 301 W. Reynolds St is being demolished today. The city commission recently approved the building for demolition due to the condition of the building and the cost to restore it.

The building had been a longtime downtown landmark and originally served as Plant City’s post office before closing in 2013 due to structural and health concerns, including mold and roof deterioration.

https://www.plantcityobserver.com/big-piece-of-downtown-history-being-demolished/

05/21/2026

The City will be conducting smoke testing of the mainline sewer system on select streets from May 26 through May 29.

The smoke is non-toxic and odorless. Smoke may be seen coming from the vent stack on the roofs of homes in the testing areas.

Smoke will not enter homes unless there is a defect or dried-out P-trap under a sink. Prior to the testing dates listed above, we suggest you run a few gallons of water in rarely used sinks or tubs to reduce the possibility of smoke entering your home.

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to call (813) 757-9288 ext. 4725.

05/20/2026

In todays history In Florida,
May 20th is prominently celebrated for an entirely different historical event: Florida Emancipation Day. On May 20, 1865, Union troops formally announced the Emancipation Proclamation in Tallahassee, freeing the state's enslaved population two years ahead of the national Juneteenth celebrations.

05/19/2026

Our community is invited to the retirement celebration for Commissioner Michael Sparkman on Tuesday, May 19!

05/19/2026

We’re excited to announce that Last Friday Downtown is BACK!

While we had to postpone previously, we can’t wait to gather together again for an evening of community, shopping, food, fun, and supporting our amazing downtown businesses and vendors.

McCall Park
Historic Downtown Plant City
🗓 Friday, May 29th
⏰ 5–9 PM

See details below!

We are also still in need of a handful of volunteers to help make this event a success. If you’d like to be part of the fun and serve our community, please reach out!

We can’t wait to see everyone there!

05/08/2026

Celebrate National Train Day with The Robert W. Willaford Railroad Museum this Saturday, May 9! 🚂

05/06/2026

A new all-way stop has been installed at the intersection of East Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and South Palmer Street in downtown.

Please use caution when traveling in the area, as drivers adjust to the new stop signs.

02/14/2026