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'''Plant City''' is an incorporated city in [[Hillsborough County, Florida|Hillsborough County]], [[Florida]], United States, approximately midway between [[Brandon, Florida|Brandon]] and [[Lakeland, Florida|Lakeland]] along [[Interstate 4]]. The population was 39,764 at the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]].<ref name="Census 2010">{{cite web| url=http://factfinder2.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_DP/G001/1600000US1257550| title=Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Plant City city, Florida| publisher=U.S. Census Bureau| work=American Factfinder| access-date=April 28, 2017}}{{dead link|bot=medic|date=April 2020}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref>
'''Plant City''' is an incorporated city in [[Hillsborough County, Florida|Hillsborough County]], [[Florida]], United States, approximately midway between [[Brandon, Florida|Brandon]] and [[Lakeland, Florida|Lakeland]] along [[Interstate 4]]. It is part of the [[Tampa Bay area]]. The population was 39,764 at the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]].


Despite many thinking it was named for flora grown at [[nursery (horticulture)|plant nurseries]] (especially vegetables and fruits, as well as tropical houseplants) in its tropical [[Gulf Coast]] climate, it was named after prominent [[railroad]] developer [[Henry B. Plant]]<ref name = plant>[http://www.plantcitygov.com/index.aspx?nid=588 Plant Cit official website]</ref> (see [[Plant System]]). Plant City is known as the winter [[strawberry]] capital of the world<ref>[http://flastrawberry.com/association/ Florida Strawberry Growers Association]</ref> and hosts the annual [[Florida Strawberry Festival]] in the late winter (usually in February or early March), which is attended by people from all over the United States as well as many people from around the world.
Despite many thinking it was named for flora grown at [[nursery (horticulture)|plant nurseries]] (especially vegetables and fruits, as well as tropical houseplants) in its subtropical [[Gulf Coast]] climate, it was named after prominent [[railroad]] developer [[Henry B. Plant]]<ref name = plant>[https://www.plantcitygov.com/community/page/history Plant City - History]</ref> (see [[Plant System]]).
Plant City is known as the winter [[strawberry]] capital of the world<ref name=SB/><ref name=WSB/> and hosts the annual [[Florida Strawberry Festival]] in the late winter (usually in February or early March), which is attended by people from all over the world.


==History==
==History==
Plant City's original name given during the middle 1800s was ''Ichepuckesassa'' (also known as ''Idasukshed'') after the [[Indigenous peoples of the Americas|Indian]] village that once occupied the territory.<ref name = plant /> Its name caused so much confusion that the city was renamed "Cork", after the postmaster's [[Cork (city)|Irish hometown]]. It was finally given the name "Plant City" in commemoration of Henry B. Plant and his railroad, which significantly boosted the commerce in this primarily agricultural community by incorporating it with the [[South Florida Railroad]].
Plant City's original name given during the middle 1800s was ''Ichepuckesassa'', after the [[Indigenous peoples of the Americas|Native American]] village that once occupied the territory.<ref name = plant /> In 1860, the community was renamed "''Cork''", after the postmaster's [[Cork (city)|Irish hometown]]. It was finally given the name "''Plant City''" in commemoration of Henry B. Plant and his [[South Florida Railroad]], which significantly boosted the commerce in this primarily agricultural community by incorporating it on January 10, 1885.<ref name=PCInc/><ref name=TownOfPC/> In 1911, it was officially reincorporated from the "''Town'' of Plant City" to the "''City'' of Plant City".<ref name=PCInc/>


Plant City was the [[spring training]] home of baseball's [[Cincinnati Reds]], who played exhibition games at [[Plant City Stadium]] from 1988 to 1997.
Plant City was the [[spring training]] home of baseball's [[Cincinnati Reds]], who played exhibition games at [[Plant City Stadium]] from 1988 to 1997.
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==Geography==
==Geography==


[[Image:Map of Florida highlighting Plant City.svg|thumb|left|300px|Location of Plant City in Hillsborough County, Florida]]
Plant City is located in northeastern Hillsborough County at {{Coord|28|1|N|82|8|W|type:city}} (28.0142, –82.1289).<ref name="GR1">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=2011-04-23|date=2011-02-12|title=US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990}}</ref> [[Interstate 4]] runs through the northern part of the city, with access from Exits 17 through 25. I-4 leads east {{convert|12|mi}} to [[Lakeland, Florida|Lakeland]] and west {{convert|23|mi}} to [[Tampa, Florida|Tampa]]. [[U.S. Route 92]] is the main highway through the center of Plant City, running generally parallel to I-4. [[Florida State Road 39]] crosses US 92 in the center of Plant City and leads north {{convert|15|mi}} to [[Zephyrhills, Florida|Zephyrhills]] and south {{convert|6|mi|0}} to [[Hopewell, Hillsborough County, Florida|Hopewell]].


The approximate coordinates for Plant City is located in northeastern Hillsborough County at {{Coord|28|1|N|82|8|W|type:city}} (28.0142, –82.1289).<ref name="GR1">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=2011-04-23|date=2011-02-12|title=US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990}}</ref>
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], Plant City has a total area of {{convert|72.8|sqkm|order=flip}}, of which {{convert|70.4|sqkm|order=flip}} are land and {{convert|2.4|sqkm|order=flip}}, or 3.31%, are water.<ref name="Census 2010"/>


[[Interstate 4]] runs through the northern part of the city, with access from Exits 17 through 25. I-4 leads east {{convert|12|mi}} to [[Lakeland, Florida|Lakeland]] and west {{convert|23|mi}} to [[Tampa, Florida|Tampa]]. [[U.S. Route 92]] is the main highway through the center of Plant City, running generally parallel to I-4. [[Florida State Road 39]] crosses US 92 in the center of Plant City and leads north {{convert|15|mi}} to [[Zephyrhills, Florida|Zephyrhills]] and south {{convert|6|mi|0}} to [[Hopewell, Hillsborough County, Florida|Hopewell]].
The city and its surrounding area are in the [[flatwoods|Southern Flatwoods]] ecological community as defined by the [[United States Department of Agriculture|US Department of Agriculture]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mo15.nrcs.usda.gov/technical/mlra_fl.html |title=Archived copy |access-date=2007-10-07 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101008050915/http://www.mo15.nrcs.usda.gov/technical/mlra_fl.html |archive-date=2010-10-08 }}</ref> The region as a whole is noted for its sandy, infertile, and poorly drained soils. In and around Plant City, however, high organic matter content and scattered [[phosphate nodule]]s make many of the soils more fertile than typical for the flatwoods.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://websoilsurvey.nrcs.usda.gov/app/WebSoilSurvey.aspx|title=Web Soil Survey}}</ref>

According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], Plant City has a total area of {{convert|72.8|sqkm|order=flip}}, of which {{convert|70.4|sqkm|order=flip}} are land and {{convert|2.4|sqkm|order=flip}}, or 3.31%, are water.

Plant City and its surrounding area are in the Southern Flatwoods ecological community as defined by the [[United States Department of Agriculture|US Department of Agriculture]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mo15.nrcs.usda.gov/technical/mlra_fl.html |title=MLRAs in Florida &#124; NRCS MO15 |access-date=2007-10-07 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101008050915/http://www.mo15.nrcs.usda.gov/technical/mlra_fl.html |archive-date=2010-10-08 }}</ref> The region as a whole is noted for its sandy, infertile, and poorly drained soils. In and around the city, high organic matter content and scattered [[phosphate nodule]]s make much of the soil more fertile than typical for the flatwoods.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://websoilsurvey.nrcs.usda.gov/app/WebSoilSurvey.aspx|title=Web Soil Survey}}</ref>


===Climate===
===Climate===


Plant City, as does most of Florida, has a [[humid subtropical climate]] with humid and hot summers and warm, drier winters.
Plant City, as does most of Florida, has a [[humid subtropical climate]] zone ([[Köppen climate classification]]: ''Cfa''), with humid and hot summers and warm, drier winters. It is close to having a [[tropical climate]] zone, since only one month (January) does not have a mean temperature over {{convert|64.4|F}}.
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==Education==
==Demographics==

{{see also|Hillsborough County Public Schools}}
The Hillsborough County School District operates all public schools in Plant City.

===Public schools===

* Simmons Career Center (6–12)
* [[Durant High School (Florida)|Durant High School]] (9–12)
* [[Plant City High School]] (9–12)
* [[Strawberry Crest High School]] – [[Dover, FL]] (9–12)
* Simmons Exceptional Center (K–12)
* Teen Parent East Program (K–12)
* Tomlin Middle School (6–8)
* Turkey Creek Middle School (6–8)
* Marshall Middle School (6–8)
* Plant City Adult Learning Lab (GED Prep)
* Walden Lake Elementary (K–5)
* Burney Elementary School (preK–5)
* [[Stonewall Jackson]] Elementary (K–5)
* Cork Elementary School (K–5)
* Woodrow Wilson Elementary (K–5)
* Knights Elementary School (K–5)
* Springhead Elementary School (K–5)
* Trapnell Elementary School (K–5)
* Bryan Elementary School (K–5)

===Private schools===

* Autumn Leaf Academy (PK)
* Evangelical Presbyterian Church Learning Center (PK)
* First Presbyterian Learning Center II (PK–K)
* Faith Christian Academy of Plant City (K–12)


== Bruton Memorial Library ==
The [[Bruton Memorial Library|Quintilla Geer Bruton Memorial Library]] is located in Plant City and was built in 1960. It is a part of the Tampa-Hillsborough County Public Library Cooperative but is under the jurisdiction of the City of Plant City. There are 44,000 members as of 2014.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.plantcitygov.com/library/page/about-your-library|title=About Your Library {{!}} City of Plant City, Florida|website=www.plantcitygov.com|access-date=2019-11-29}}</ref>

Bruton Memorial Library offers programs for children, young adults, and adults. Bruton Memorial Library also offers free access to multiple databases, tutoring websites, ebooks, emagazines, and movie streaming. Computers are available for use, as are laptops that can be used only within the library. A variety of activities and services are available to a variety of patrons, from book clubs to extensive workshops regarding the beginnings and upkeep of the cultivation of homes and gardens, as well as crafts available on Mondays and hobbyists convening for fabric arts like knitting or crocheting two Fridays a month. Crafts also extend to children and teens as well.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://templeterrace.com/156/Adult-Programs|title=Adult Programs|website=templeterrace.com}}</ref>

==Economy==
[[Wish Farms]], the largest strawberry producer in Florida, has a large presence in Plant City.<ref>{{cite web| url=http://www.ffva.com/imispublic/Content/NavigationMenu2/NewsCenter/HarvesterOnline/MemberProfile0210/default.htm| title=FFVA - Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association {{!}} Member Profile - Wishnatzki Farms| access-date=2013-01-06| url-status=dead| archive-url=https://archive.today/20130122235257/http://www.ffva.com/imispublic/Content/NavigationMenu2/NewsCenter/HarvesterOnline/MemberProfile0210/default.htm| archive-date=2013-01-22}}</ref>

==Demographics==
{{US Census population
{{US Census population
|1890= 349
|1890= 349
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===2010 and 2020 census===
[[Image:Map of Florida highlighting Plant City.svg|thumb|300px|Location of Plant City in Hillsborough County, Florida]]


===2020 census===
{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
|+'''Plant City racial composition'''<br> (Hispanics excluded from racial categories)<br> (''NH = Non-Hispanic'')<br>
|+'''Plant City racial composition as of 2020'''<ref>{{Cite web |title=Explore Census Data |url=https://data.census.gov/cedsci/table?g=1600000US1257550&tid=DECENNIALPL2020.P2 |access-date=2022-05-25 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref><br /> (NH = Non-Hispanic){{efn|Note: the US Census treats Hispanic/Latino as an ethnic category. This table excludes Latinos from the racial categories and assigns them to a separate category. Hispanics/Latinos can be of any race.<ref>https://www.census.gov/ {{nonspecific|date=August 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=About the Hispanic Population and its Origin |url=https://www.census.gov/topics/population/hispanic-origin/about.html |website=www.census.gov |access-date=18 May 2022}}</ref>}}
!Race
!Race
!Pop 2010<ref>{{Cite web|title=P2 HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE - 2010: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) - Plant City city, Florida|url=https://data.census.gov/table?q=Plant+City+city;+Florida+&tid=DECENNIALPL2010.P2|website=[[United States Census Bureau]]}}</ref>
!Number
!Pop 2020<ref>{{Cite web|title=P2 HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE - 2020: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) - Plant City city, Florida|url=https://data.census.gov/table?q=Plant+City+city;+Florida+&tid=DECENNIALPL2020.P2|website=[[United States Census Bureau]]}}</ref>
!Percentage
!% 2010
!% 2020
|-
|-
|[[Non-Hispanic or Latino whites|White]] (NH)
|[[Non-Hispanic or Latino whites|White]] (NH)
|18,555
|18,735
|18,735
|53.44%
|47.12%
|47.12%
|-
|-
|[[Non-Hispanic or Latino African Americans|Black or African American]] (NH)
|[[Non-Hispanic or Latino African Americans|Black or African American]] (NH)
|5,051
|5,388
|5,388
|14.55%
|13.55%
|13.55%
|-
|-
|[[Native Americans in the United States|Native American]] or [[Alaska Native]] (NH)
|[[Native Americans in the United States|Native American]] or [[Alaska Native]] (NH)
|128
|75
|75
|0.37%
|0.19%
|0.19%
|-
|-
|[[Asian Americans|Asian]] (NH)
|[[Asian Americans|Asian]] (NH)
|487
|641
|641
|1.40%
|1.61%
|1.61%
|-
|-
|[[Pacific Islander Americans|Pacific Islander]] (NH)
|[[Pacific Islander Americans|Pacific Islander]] or [[Native Hawaiian]] (NH)
|11
|21
|21
|0.03%
|0.05%
|0.05%
|-
|-
|Some Other Race (NH)
|[[Other races (U.S. Census)|Some other race]] (NH)
|38
|144
|144
|0.11%
|0.36%
|0.36%
|-
|-
|[[Multiracial Americans|Mixed/Multi-Racial]] (NH)
|[[Multiracial Americans|Two or more races/Multiracial]] (NH)
|467
|1,283
|1,283
|1.35%
|3.23%
|3.23%
|-
|-
|[[Hispanic and Latino Americans|Hispanic or Latino]]
|[[Hispanic and Latino Americans|Hispanic or Latino]] (any race)
|9,984
|13,477
|13,477
|28.75%
|33.89%
|33.89%
|-
|-
|'''Total'''
|'''Total'''
|'''34,721'''
|'''39,764'''
|'''39,764'''
|'''100.00%'''
|
|'''100.00%'''
|-
|}
|}

As of the [[2020 United States census]], there were 39,764 people, 13,966 households, and 9,699 families residing in the city.
As of the [[2020 United States census]], there were 39,764 people, 14,223 households, and 9,449 families residing in the city.<ref>{{Cite web|title=S1101 HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES - 2020: Plant City city, Florida|url=https://data.census.gov/table?q=Plant+City+city;+Florida+&tid=ACSST5Y2020.S1101|website=[[United States Census Bureau]]}}</ref>

As of the [[2010 United States census]], there were 34,721 people, 11,992 households, and 8,640 families residing in the city.<ref>{{Cite web|title=S1101 HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES - 2010: Plant City city, Florida|url=https://data.census.gov/table?q=Plant+City+city;+Florida+&tid=ACSST5Y2010.S1101|website=[[United States Census Bureau]]}}</ref>


===2000 census===
===2000 census===
As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2" /> of 2000, there were 29,915 people, 10,849 households, and 7,843 families residing in the city. The [[population density]] was 1,321.9 people per square mile (510.4/km{{sup|2}}). There were 11,797 housing units at an average density of 521.3 per square mile (201.3/km{{sup|2}}). The racial makeup of the city was 71.67% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 17.42% [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race, 16.16% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.37% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.89% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.04% [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 9.10% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and two or more races were 1.77% of the population.


As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2" /> of 2000, there were 29,915 people, 10,849 households, and 7,843 families residing in the city. The population density was {{convert|1,321.9|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 11,797 housing units at an average density of {{convert|521.3|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the city was 71.67% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 17.42% [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race, 16.16% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.37% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.89% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.04% [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 9.10% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and two or more races were 1.77% of the population.
There were 10,849 households, out of which 36.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.7% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 14.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.7% were non-families. 22.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.73 and the average family size was 3.20.


In the city, the population was spread out, with 29.4% under the age of 18, 8.9% from 18 to 24, 29.1% from 25 to 44, 20.2% from 45 to 64, and 12.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.3 males.
As of 2000, there were 10,849 households, out of which 36.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.7% were married couples living together, 14.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.7% were non-families. 22.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.73 and the average family size was 3.20.


In 2000, in the city, the population was spread out, with 29.4% under the age of 18, 8.9% from 18 to 24, 29.1% from 25 to 44, 20.2% from 45 to 64, and 12.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.3 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $37,584, and the median income for a family was $43,328. Males had a median income of $33,417 versus $23,585 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the city was $18,815. About 11.3% of families and 14.7% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 22.1% of those under age 18 and 13.3% of those age 65 or over.

In 2000, the median income for a household in the city was $37,584, and the median income for a family was $43,328. Males had a median income of $33,417 versus $23,585 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the city was $18,815. About 11.3% of families and 14.7% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 22.1% of those under age 18 and 13.3% of those age 65 or over.

==Education==

{{see also|Hillsborough County Public Schools}}
The Hillsborough County School District operates all public schools in Plant City

===Public high schools===

* [[Durant High School (Florida)|Durant High School]] (9–12)
* [[Plant City High School]] (9–12)
* Simmons Exceptional Center (9–12)
* [[Strawberry Crest High School]] ([[Dover, FL]]) (9–12)

===Public middle schools===

* Marshall Middle School (6–8)
* Tomlin Middle School (6–8)
* Turkey Creek Middle School (6–8)

===Public elementary schools===

* Bryan Elementary School (K–5)
* Burney Elementary School (Pre K–5)
* Cork Elementary School (K–5)
* Knights Elementary School (K–5)
* Lincoln Elementary School (K-5)
* Springhead Elementary School (K–5)
* [[Stonewall Jackson]] Elementary (K–5)
* Trapnell Elementary School (K–5)
* Walden Lake Elementary School (K–5)
* Woodrow Wilson Elementary (K–5)

===Other public schools===

* Plant City Adult Learning Lab (GED Prep)
* Simmons Career Center (6–12)
* Teen Parent East Program (K–12)

===Private schools===

* Autumn Leaf Academy (PK)
* Evangelical Presbyterian Church Learning Center (PK)
* Faith Christian Academy of Plant City (K–12)
* First Presbyterian Learning Center II (PK–K)

== Bruton Memorial Library ==

The [[Bruton Memorial Library|Quintilla Geer Bruton Memorial Library]] is located in Plant City and was built in 1960. It is a part of the Tampa-Hillsborough County Public Library Cooperative but is under the jurisdiction of the City of Plant City. There are 44,000 members as of 2014.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.plantcitygov.com/library/page/about-your-library|title=About Your Library {{!}} City of Plant City, Florida|website=www.plantcitygov.com|access-date=2019-11-29}}</ref>

Bruton Memorial Library offers programs for children, young adults, and adults. Bruton Memorial Library also offers free access to multiple databases, tutoring websites, ebooks, emagazines, and movie streaming. Computers are available for use, as are laptops that can be used only within the library. A variety of activities and services are available to a variety of patrons, from book clubs to extensive workshops regarding the beginnings and upkeep of the cultivation of homes and gardens, as well as crafts available on Mondays and hobbyists convening for fabric arts like knitting or crocheting two Fridays a month. Crafts also extend to children and teens as well.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://templeterrace.com/156/Adult-Programs|title=Adult Programs|website=templeterrace.com}}</ref>

==Economy==

[[Wish Farms]], the largest strawberry producer in Florida, has a large presence in Plant City.<ref>{{cite web| url=http://www.ffva.com/imispublic/Content/NavigationMenu2/NewsCenter/HarvesterOnline/MemberProfile0210/default.htm| title=FFVA - Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association {{!}} Member Profile - Wishnatzki Farms| access-date=2013-01-06| url-status=dead| archive-url=https://archive.today/20130122235257/http://www.ffva.com/imispublic/Content/NavigationMenu2/NewsCenter/HarvesterOnline/MemberProfile0210/default.htm| archive-date=2013-01-22}}</ref>


==Transportation==
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===Railroad===
===Railroad===
[[Plant City Union Depot]] served both the [[Atlantic Coast Line Railroad]] (ACL) and [[Seaboard Air Line Railroad]] even after their merger into the [[Seaboard Coast Line Railroad]] until passenger service ceased operations in 1971. It has been on the [[National Register of Historic Places]] since 1975. The east-west ACL tracks cross the north-south Seaboard tracks at a 90-degree angle at the southeast corner of the station, forming a [[level junction|diamond junction]]. Both tracks are now owned and run by Class 1 railroad [[CSX Transportation|CSX]]. [[Amtrak]]'s [[Silver Star (Amtrak train)|Silver Star]] uses the line's west-to-eastbound ACL tracks, although it does not stop at the station.


[[Plant City Union Depot]] served both the [[Atlantic Coast Line Railroad]] (ACL) and [[Seaboard Air Line Railroad]] even after their merger into the [[Seaboard Coast Line Railroad]] until passenger service ceased operations in 1971.<ref name="AboutUs">{{Cite web|title=About Us|url=https://www.willafordrailroadmuseum.com/aboutus|website=Robert W. Willaford Railroad Museum|access-date=October 23, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230603120037/https://www.willafordrailroadmuseum.com/aboutus|archive-date=June 3, 2023}}</ref> It has been on the [[National Register of Historic Places]] since 1975.<ref name="NRHPNomination">{{Cite web|last=Englehardt|first=Gary|date=April 1975|title=National Register of Historic Places Inventory Nomination Form – Plant City Union Depot|url=https://npgallery.nps.gov/GetAsset/fb286121-cfe7-4660-b443-f5f8139d42ec|publisher=[[National Park Service]]|access-date=October 23, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200228160229/https://npgallery.nps.gov/GetAsset/fb286121-cfe7-4660-b443-f5f8139d42ec|archive-date=February 28, 2020}}</ref> The east-west ACL tracks cross the north-south Seaboard tracks at a 90-degree angle at the southeast corner of the station, forming a [[level junction|diamond junction]]. Both tracks are now owned and run by Class 1 railroad [[CSX Transportation|CSX]]. [[Amtrak]]'s [[Silver Star (Amtrak train)|Silver Star]] uses the line's west-to-eastbound ACL tracks, although it does not stop at the station. A train observation deck is present where railfans can watch CSX freight trains and the Amtrak ''Silver Star'' train pass.<ref name="AboutUs"/> The closest other passenger stations are [[Tampa Union Station|Tampa]] or [[Lakeland station|Lakeland]].
At the station, a train observation deck is present where one can watch CSX freight trains and Amtrak's Silver Star train pass. The closest other passenger stations are [[Tampa Union Station|Tampa]] or [[Lakeland station|Lakeland]].


===Major highways===
===Major highways===

*[[Image:I-4.svg|20px]] [[Interstate 4]]
*{{jct|state=FL|I|4}} ([[Interstate 4]]) <!-- is the main interstate in central Florida linking Tampa, Lakeland, Orlando, and Daytona Beach. Interchanges include Exit 19 (FL 566), Exit 21 (FL 39 and 39A) and Exit 22 (FL 553).-->
*[[File:US 92.svg|20px]] [[U.S. Route 92]]
*{{jct|state=FL|US|92}} <!-- was the route leading to both Tampa and Orlando before I-4 was built; US 92 is still a main road leading to Tampa and Saint Petersburg going west, and Lakeland, Auburndale, Haines City and Kissimmee going east. The road is a one-way pair in Dade City, eastbound along Thonotosassa Road and Reynolds Street, and westbound along Baker Street.-->
*[[File:Florida 39.svg|20px]] [[Florida State Road 39|State Road 39]]
*{{jct|state=FL|FL|39}} <!--is the main south-to-north route through Plant City. It runs north along James L. Redman Parkway, then makes a sharp turn along the former wester Plant City Truck Route 39, West Alexander Street which curves north towards the Paul S. Buchman Highway continuing north through Zephyrhills.-->
*[[File:Florida 39A.svg|20px]] [[Florida State Road 39A|State Road 39A]]
*{{jct|state=FL|FL|39A}} <!-- is a former segment of SR 39. It runs along Collins Street until downtown where it shares the one-way pair with US 92 for two blocks, then continues onto Wheeler Street, then becomes the Paul S. Buchman Highway until it reaches SR 39 in [[Knights, Florida|Knights]]-->
*[[File:Florida 553.svg|20px]] [[Florida State Road 553|State Road 553]]
*{{jct|state=FL|FL|553}} <!--is a mostly unsigned section of Park Road from US 92 to I-4 at Exit 22. The road also serves as part of the connection to the eastern SR 39 Truck Route. -->
*[[File:Florida 566.svg|20px]] [[Florida State Road 566|State Road 566]]
*{{jct|state=FL|FL|566}} <!--runs along Thonotosassa Road which serves mainly as a connecting spur between I-4 and US 92. At one time, it also included a hidden extension along eastbound US 92 which terminated at SR 574.-->
*[[File:Florida 574.svg|20px]] [[Florida State Road 574|State Road 574]]
*{{jct|state=FL|FL|574}} <!-- is a state highway that runs from Northwest Tampa to eastbound US 92. At one time, it contained a hidden extension along eastbound US 92 until the eastern terminus of the one-way pair.-->


==Law enforcement==
==Law enforcement==

[[Image:Plant City, FL Police.jpg|thumb|right|{{center|Plant City Police patch}}]]
[[Image:Plant City, FL Police.jpg|thumb|right|{{center|Plant City Police patch}}]]


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===National Register of Historic Places===
===National Register of Historic Places===

There are several locations in Plant City which have been included in the [[National Register of Historic Places]]. They are:
There are several locations in Plant City which have been included in the [[National Register of Historic Places]]. They are:


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===Attractions===
===Attractions===

*[[Dinosaur World (theme parks)|Dinosaur World]]
*[[Dinosaur World (theme parks)|Dinosaur World]]


===Parks===
===Parks===

*[[Alafia River State Park]] is located nearby.
*[[Alderman's Ford Regional Park]]
*[[Alderman's Ford Regional Park]]
*[[Edward Medard Park and Reservoir]], a 1,284 acre preserve with 3.25 mile bridle path, fishing, and trails.
*[[Edward Medard Park and Reservoir]], a 1,284 acre preserve with 3.25 mile bridle path, fishing, and trails.

[[Alafia River State Park]] is located nearby.


==Mural ban==
==Mural ban==
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==Notable people==
==Notable people==

*[[Johni Broome]], college basketball player
*[[Quintilla Geer Bruton]], library advocate and philanthropist
*[[Quintilla Geer Bruton]], library advocate and philanthropist
*[[John Keasler]], columnist who wrote 7,000 columns over 30 years for ''[[The Miami News]]''.
*[[John Keasler]], columnist who wrote 7,000 columns over 30 years for ''[[The Miami News]]''
*[[Parker Messick]], professional baseball player
*[[Ashley Moody]], attorney and 38th [[Attorney General of Florida]]
*[[Ashley Moody]], attorney and 38th [[Attorney General of Florida]]
*[[Clay Roberts]], professional soccer player and coach<ref>{{cite web|title=KiXX Sign Defenders Josh Rife and Clay Roberts|url=http://www.misl.net/news/?id=4204&cat=1|access-date=4 August 2017|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://archive.today/20071223140051/http://www.misl.net/news/?id=4204&cat=1|archive-date=23 December 2007}}</ref>
*[[Clay Roberts]], professional soccer player and coach<ref>{{cite web|title=KiXX Sign Defenders Josh Rife and Clay Roberts|url=http://www.misl.net/news/?id=4204&cat=1|access-date=4 August 2017|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://archive.today/20071223140051/http://www.misl.net/news/?id=4204&cat=1|archive-date=23 December 2007}}</ref>
*[[Jeff Scofield]], racing driver
*[[Tyler Scofield]], racing driver
*[[Pam Tillis]], country singer
*[[Pam Tillis]], country singer


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==Notes==
==Notes==

{{notelist}}
{{notelist}}


==References==
==References==

{{Reflist}}
{{Reflist}}


==External links==
==External links==

{{Wikivoyage|Plant City}}
{{Wikivoyage|Plant City}}
{{Commons category}}
{{Commons category}}

Revision as of 07:14, 30 November 2024

Plant City, Florida
City
City of Plant City
Plant City's city hall
Plant City's city hall
Official seal of Plant City, Florida
Seal
Nickname: 
"Winter Strawberry Capital of the World"[1][2]
Motto: 
"Preserving the Past·Embracing the Future"[3]
Location in Hillsborough County and the U.S. state of Florida
Location in Hillsborough County and the U.S. state of Florida
Plant City, Florida is located in the United States
Plant City, Florida
Plant City, Florida
Location in the United States
Coordinates: 28°1′N 82°8′W / 28.017°N 82.133°W / 28.017; -82.133
Country United States
State Florida
County Hillsborough
Settled (Ichepuckesassa)c. mid-1800s-1859[3][4]
Settled (Cork)c. 1860-January 9, 1885[4]
Incorporated (Town of Plant City)January 10, 1885[4][5]
Incorporated (City of Plant City)1911[4]
Named forHenry B. Plant
Government
 • MayorNathan A. Kilton[6]
 • Vice MayorMary Thomas Mathis
 • CommissionersWilliam D. Dodson,
Michael S. Sparkman,
and Jason M. Jones
 • City ManagerBill McDaniel
 • City ClerkKerri J. Miller
Area
[7]
 • Total
29.12 sq mi (75.43 km2)
 • Land28.19 sq mi (73.02 km2)
 • Water0.93 sq mi (2.41 km2)
Elevation
128 ft (39 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
39,764
 • Density1,410.42/sq mi (544.57/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP codes
33563-33567
Area code(s)813, 656
FIPS code12-57550[8]
GNIS feature ID0289021[9]
Websitewww.plantcitygov.com

Plant City is an incorporated city in Hillsborough County, Florida, United States, approximately midway between Brandon and Lakeland along Interstate 4. It is part of the Tampa Bay area. The population was 39,764 at the 2020 census.

Despite many thinking it was named for flora grown at plant nurseries (especially vegetables and fruits, as well as tropical houseplants) in its subtropical Gulf Coast climate, it was named after prominent railroad developer Henry B. Plant[3] (see Plant System).

Plant City is known as the winter strawberry capital of the world[1][2] and hosts the annual Florida Strawberry Festival in the late winter (usually in February or early March), which is attended by people from all over the world.

History

Plant City's original name given during the middle 1800s was Ichepuckesassa, after the Native American village that once occupied the territory.[3] In 1860, the community was renamed "Cork", after the postmaster's Irish hometown. It was finally given the name "Plant City" in commemoration of Henry B. Plant and his South Florida Railroad, which significantly boosted the commerce in this primarily agricultural community by incorporating it on January 10, 1885.[4][5] In 1911, it was officially reincorporated from the "Town of Plant City" to the "City of Plant City".[4]

Plant City was the spring training home of baseball's Cincinnati Reds, who played exhibition games at Plant City Stadium from 1988 to 1997.

Geography

Location of Plant City in Hillsborough County, Florida

The approximate coordinates for Plant City is located in northeastern Hillsborough County at 28°1′N 82°8′W / 28.017°N 82.133°W / 28.017; -82.133 (28.0142, –82.1289).[10]

Interstate 4 runs through the northern part of the city, with access from Exits 17 through 25. I-4 leads east 12 miles (19 km) to Lakeland and west 23 miles (37 km) to Tampa. U.S. Route 92 is the main highway through the center of Plant City, running generally parallel to I-4. Florida State Road 39 crosses US 92 in the center of Plant City and leads north 15 miles (24 km) to Zephyrhills and south 6 miles (10 km) to Hopewell.

According to the United States Census Bureau, Plant City has a total area of 28.1 square miles (72.8 km2), of which 27.2 square miles (70.4 km2) are land and 0.93 square miles (2.4 km2), or 3.31%, are water.

Plant City and its surrounding area are in the Southern Flatwoods ecological community as defined by the US Department of Agriculture.[11] The region as a whole is noted for its sandy, infertile, and poorly drained soils. In and around the city, high organic matter content and scattered phosphate nodules make much of the soil more fertile than typical for the flatwoods.[12]

Climate

Plant City, as does most of Florida, has a humid subtropical climate zone (Köppen climate classification: Cfa), with humid and hot summers and warm, drier winters. It is close to having a tropical climate zone, since only one month (January) does not have a mean temperature over 64.4 °F (18.0 °C).

Climate data for Plant City, Florida, 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1892–present
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Record high °F (°C) 89
(32) 		92
(33) 		99
(37) 		99
(37) 		101
(38) 		104
(40) 		104
(40) 		104
(40) 		101
(38) 		98
(37) 		94
(34) 		91
(33) 		104
(40)
Mean maximum °F (°C) 83.3
(28.5) 		84.8
(29.3) 		87.3
(30.7) 		90.6
(32.6) 		94.4
(34.7) 		95.6
(35.3) 		96.3
(35.7) 		95.5
(35.3) 		93.7
(34.3) 		91.3
(32.9) 		86.5
(30.3) 		83.9
(28.8) 		97.1
(36.2)
Mean daily maximum °F (°C) 74.8
(23.8) 		77.8
(25.4) 		81.4
(27.4) 		86.2
(30.1) 		90.8
(32.7) 		92.9
(33.8) 		93.8
(34.3) 		93.5
(34.2) 		92.1
(33.4) 		87.3
(30.7) 		80.9
(27.2) 		76.8
(24.9) 		85.7
(29.8)
Daily mean °F (°C) 62.4
(16.9) 		65.3
(18.5) 		68.7
(20.4) 		73.5
(23.1) 		78.7
(25.9) 		82.4
(28.0) 		83.6
(28.7) 		83.6
(28.7) 		82.2
(27.9) 		76.7
(24.8) 		69.4
(20.8) 		65.0
(18.3) 		74.3
(23.5)
Mean daily minimum °F (°C) 50.0
(10.0) 		52.8
(11.6) 		55.9
(13.3) 		60.9
(16.1) 		66.6
(19.2) 		71.9
(22.2) 		73.4
(23.0) 		73.7
(23.2) 		72.4
(22.4) 		66.1
(18.9) 		57.9
(14.4) 		53.3
(11.8) 		62.9
(17.2)
Mean minimum °F (°C) 30.3
(−0.9) 		34.5
(1.4) 		38.2
(3.4) 		46.0
(7.8) 		55.9
(13.3) 		66.3
(19.1) 		69.4
(20.8) 		69.7
(20.9) 		66.0
(18.9) 		50.9
(10.5) 		41.1
(5.1) 		34.9
(1.6) 		28.5
(−1.9)
Record low °F (°C) 15
(−9) 		20
(−7) 		24
(−4) 		32
(0) 		41
(5) 		49
(9) 		59
(15) 		58
(14) 		55
(13) 		38
(3) 		21
(−6) 		18
(−8) 		15
(−9)
Average precipitation inches (mm) 3.00
(76) 		2.33
(59) 		2.78
(71) 		2.88
(73) 		4.04
(103) 		9.71
(247) 		8.65
(220) 		8.85
(225) 		6.99
(178) 		2.58
(66) 		1.76
(45) 		2.54
(65) 		56.11
(1,428)
Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) 7.5 7.5 6.2 5.9 7.5 15.3 17.9 17.8 14.5 8.1 6.0 8.1 122.3
Source: NOAA[13][14]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1890349—
1900720106.3%
19102,481244.6%
19203,72950.3%
19306,80082.4%
19407,49110.2%
19509,23023.2%
196015,71170.2%
197015,451−1.7%
198017,06410.4%
199022,75433.3%
200029,91531.5%
201034,72116.1%
202039,76414.5%
U.S. Decennial Census[15]

2010 and 2020 census

Plant City racial composition
(Hispanics excluded from racial categories)
(NH = Non-Hispanic)
Race Pop 2010[16] Pop 2020[17] % 2010 % 2020
White (NH) 18,555 18,735 53.44% 47.12%
Black or African American (NH) 5,051 5,388 14.55% 13.55%
Native American or Alaska Native (NH) 128 75 0.37% 0.19%
Asian (NH) 487 641 1.40% 1.61%
Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian (NH) 11 21 0.03% 0.05%
Some other race (NH) 38 144 0.11% 0.36%
Two or more races/Multiracial (NH) 467 1,283 1.35% 3.23%
Hispanic or Latino (any race) 9,984 13,477 28.75% 33.89%
Total 34,721 39,764 100.00% 100.00%

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 39,764 people, 14,223 households, and 9,449 families residing in the city.[18]

As of the 2010 United States census, there were 34,721 people, 11,992 households, and 8,640 families residing in the city.[19]

2000 census

As of the census[8] of 2000, there were 29,915 people, 10,849 households, and 7,843 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,321.9 inhabitants per square mile (510.4/km2). There were 11,797 housing units at an average density of 521.3 per square mile (201.3/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 71.67% White, 17.42% Hispanic or Latino of any race, 16.16% African American, 0.37% Native American, 0.89% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 9.10% from other races, and two or more races were 1.77% of the population.

As of 2000, there were 10,849 households, out of which 36.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.7% were married couples living together, 14.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.7% were non-families. 22.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.73 and the average family size was 3.20.

In 2000, in the city, the population was spread out, with 29.4% under the age of 18, 8.9% from 18 to 24, 29.1% from 25 to 44, 20.2% from 45 to 64, and 12.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.3 males.

In 2000, the median income for a household in the city was $37,584, and the median income for a family was $43,328. Males had a median income of $33,417 versus $23,585 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,815. About 11.3% of families and 14.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 22.1% of those under age 18 and 13.3% of those age 65 or over.

Education

See also: Hillsborough County Public Schools

The Hillsborough County School District operates all public schools in Plant City

Public high schools

Public middle schools

  • Marshall Middle School (6–8)
  • Tomlin Middle School (6–8)
  • Turkey Creek Middle School (6–8)

Public elementary schools

  • Bryan Elementary School (K–5)
  • Burney Elementary School (Pre K–5)
  • Cork Elementary School (K–5)
  • Knights Elementary School (K–5)
  • Lincoln Elementary School (K-5)
  • Springhead Elementary School (K–5)
  • Stonewall Jackson Elementary (K–5)
  • Trapnell Elementary School (K–5)
  • Walden Lake Elementary School (K–5)
  • Woodrow Wilson Elementary (K–5)

Other public schools

  • Plant City Adult Learning Lab (GED Prep)
  • Simmons Career Center (6–12)
  • Teen Parent East Program (K–12)

Private schools

  • Autumn Leaf Academy (PK)
  • Evangelical Presbyterian Church Learning Center (PK)
  • Faith Christian Academy of Plant City (K–12)
  • First Presbyterian Learning Center II (PK–K)

Bruton Memorial Library

The Quintilla Geer Bruton Memorial Library is located in Plant City and was built in 1960. It is a part of the Tampa-Hillsborough County Public Library Cooperative but is under the jurisdiction of the City of Plant City. There are 44,000 members as of 2014.[20]

Bruton Memorial Library offers programs for children, young adults, and adults. Bruton Memorial Library also offers free access to multiple databases, tutoring websites, ebooks, emagazines, and movie streaming. Computers are available for use, as are laptops that can be used only within the library. A variety of activities and services are available to a variety of patrons, from book clubs to extensive workshops regarding the beginnings and upkeep of the cultivation of homes and gardens, as well as crafts available on Mondays and hobbyists convening for fabric arts like knitting or crocheting two Fridays a month. Crafts also extend to children and teens as well.[21]

Economy

Wish Farms, the largest strawberry producer in Florida, has a large presence in Plant City.[22]

Transportation

Aviation

Plant City Airport is a public-use airport located 2 miles (3.2 km) southwest of the central business district.

Railroad

Plant City Union Depot served both the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad (ACL) and Seaboard Air Line Railroad even after their merger into the Seaboard Coast Line Railroad until passenger service ceased operations in 1971.[23] It has been on the National Register of Historic Places since 1975.[24] The east-west ACL tracks cross the north-south Seaboard tracks at a 90-degree angle at the southeast corner of the station, forming a diamond junction. Both tracks are now owned and run by Class 1 railroad CSX. Amtrak's Silver Star uses the line's west-to-eastbound ACL tracks, although it does not stop at the station. A train observation deck is present where railfans can watch CSX freight trains and the Amtrak Silver Star train pass.[23] The closest other passenger stations are Tampa or Lakeland.

Major highways

Law enforcement

Plant City Police patch

The Plant City Police Department (PCPD) is the law enforcement agency for the city of Plant City. The annual budget for the police department for 2017-2018 was $10,413,994.[25]

Parks, culture, recreation and attractions

National Register of Historic Places

There are several locations in Plant City which have been included in the National Register of Historic Places. They are:

Attractions

Parks

Mural ban

On October 12, 2009, the Plant City Commissioners voted 4-to-1 to essentially ban all new murals[26] in the Historic District of Plant City. Current murals being painted are not affected by this ban, but no new murals can be painted unless the owner of the building can prove there was an already existing mural on the wall before 1994. The ban was set in motion by a complaint that a recent mural by Blake Emory—a rendition of Norman Rockwell's "April Fools"—contained a sex organ in the painting. Even though the creators of the mural insisted it was not intentional, and immediately altered the section of the mural, City Commissioners hastily cast the vote adding that they may revisit this ban in the future. City Commissioner Bill Dodson was the only vote against the ban saying he was looking for a more thought out and complete ordinance over an immediate and outright ban.

Notable people

Sister cities

See also: List of sister cities in Florida

Plant City has formalized sister city agreements with the following city:[28]

Notes

References

  1. ^ a b "How Plant City became the Winter Strawberry Capital of the World". WTSP.
  2. ^ a b "How Plant City became the winter strawberry capital of the world". NPR.
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  5. ^ a b "GEORGE LANSING TAYLOR COLLECTION MAIN GALLERY: Town of Plant City Marker, Plant City, FL". University of North Florida.
  6. ^ "Nathan Kilton City of Plant City Florida". Retrieved July 22, 2022.
  7. ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 31, 2021.
  8. ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  9. ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  10. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
  11. ^ "MLRAs in Florida | NRCS MO15". Archived from the original on October 8, 2010. Retrieved October 7, 2007.
  12. ^ "Web Soil Survey".
  13. ^ "NOWData – NOAA Online Weather Data". National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved May 23, 2021.
  14. ^ "Summary of Monthly Normals 1991–2020". National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved May 23, 2021.
  15. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  16. ^ "P2 HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE - 2010: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) - Plant City city, Florida". United States Census Bureau.
  17. ^ "P2 HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE - 2020: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) - Plant City city, Florida". United States Census Bureau.
  18. ^ "S1101 HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES - 2020: Plant City city, Florida". United States Census Bureau.
  19. ^ "S1101 HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES - 2010: Plant City city, Florida". United States Census Bureau.
  20. ^ "About Your Library | City of Plant City, Florida". www.plantcitygov.com. Retrieved November 29, 2019.
  21. ^ "Adult Programs". templeterrace.com.
  22. ^ "FFVA - Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association | Member Profile - Wishnatzki Farms". Archived from the original on January 22, 2013. Retrieved January 6, 2013.
  23. ^ a b "About Us". Robert W. Willaford Railroad Museum. Archived from the original on June 3, 2023. Retrieved October 23, 2023.
  24. ^ Englehardt, Gary (April 1975). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory Nomination Form – Plant City Union Depot". National Park Service. Archived from the original on February 28, 2020. Retrieved October 23, 2023.
  25. ^ https://www.plantcitygov.com/622/Budget sum of budgets starting on page 95
  26. ^ "Armrest was mistaken for sex organ in mural, artist says" Archived 2012-07-16 at archive.today. "TBO.com Archived 2007-09-12 at the Wayback Machine", 2009-10-13. Retrieved 2009-10-21
  27. ^ "KiXX Sign Defenders Josh Rife and Clay Roberts". Archived from the original on December 23, 2007. Retrieved August 4, 2017.
  28. ^ Tampa Sister Cities from City of Tampa website Archived 2007-10-18 at the Wayback Machine
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