🌱 Patch AM: Why Temple Terrace leaders say Plant City does Christmas decorations better

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In today's newsletter:

• Why Temple Terrace leaders say Plant City does Christmas decorations better
• Plant City community remembers Pearl Davies and Col. Kenneth Cassels

Today's riddle: What did the little needle say to the mother needle when it brought home a failing report card? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Sunny, with a high of 82 and low of 55 degrees.
• Friday: Partly to mostly sunny, temps: high: 80, low: 55.
• Saturday: Sun and some clouds, with a high of 81 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• After complaints, Temple Terrace promises more decorations next holiday season (tampabeacon.com) — Temple Terrace residents upset over sparse Christmas decorations pushed their city council to order a stronger holiday plan for next year, and they specifically praised Plant City’s displays as an example to follow. Local leaders there say they’ll review old decorations and seek improvements after hearing that criticism.
   

• Obituaries 12.23.25 (plantcityobserver.com) — Plant City families are saying goodbye to several longtime residents, including Pearl Ellen Davies and retired Army Col. Kenneth George Cassels, whose visitation and funeral will be held at First United Methodist Church and Oaklawn Cemetery in Plant City on Jan. 10. Additional obituaries honor residents with local ties, with online guestbooks available for sharing condolences.
   

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Friday December 26

• Parent's Night Out - Plant City, FL 2025
  Plant City Family YMCA, 1507 YMCA Pl, Plant City
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Friday December 26

• Last Friday
  Downtown Plant City
  9:00 am

Monday December 29

• Community Free Food Pantry
  The Greater Plant City Chamber of Commerce , 402 West English St. , Plant City
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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday December 25

• Last Thursday of Every Month at Gaspar's Patio Bar & Grille
  Gaspar's Patio Bar & Grille , 8448 N 56th St , Temple Terrace
  7:00 pm

Friday December 26

• Shimmering Lights Winter Walk-Thru
  Sun-Kissed Acres , 2302 N Dover Rd , Dover
  6:30 pm

Saturday December 27

• Swim Lessons - School Age - Intermediate
  North Brandon Family YMCA , 3097 S Kingsway Rd , Seffner
  11:40 am
• The 2026 Freedom Shift: Escape the Trap & Build Your Legacy
  410 N Kingsway Rd , Seffner
  3:45 pm
• Shimmering Lights Winter Walk the Lights
  Sun-Kissed Acres , 2302 N Dover Rd , Dover
  6:30 pm
• Michael Winslow at Side Splitters at The Grove
  Side Splitters Comedy Club - Wesley Chapel , 6333 Wesley Grove Blvd Theater , Unit 7 , Wesley Chapel
  7:30 pm
• Jamie O Acoustic
  The Talking Pint Bar & Bistro , 13418 Boyette Rd , Riverview
  8:00 pm

Tuesday December 30

• Rusty & Laurie Wright
  Council Oak Steaks & Seafood (in Seminole Hard Rock Tampa) , 5223 Orient Rd , Tampa
  6:00 pm
• Riverview Paint and Sip – Night on the Town
  The Talking Pint Bar & Bistro , 13418 Boyette Rd , Riverview
  6:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Huge shout out to Debbie Clark
  My son loves his new shoes and sweatshirt Thank you for the food now our Christmas Is amazing ! We love you and appreciate your huge heart and… (Nextdoor Tall Timbers)
• Police respond to a traffic collision with injuries and a hit-and-run crash on I-75 South at MM 263 in Tampa, Florida, with two right lanes blocked.
  7:38PM on Dec 23: Crash on I-75 South in Hillsborough County at MM 263 blocks two right lanes. (Nextdoor )

• Walmart posted a job opening for Janitorial Associate in Plant City. Apply here.
• Planet Fitness Inc. posted a job opening for Overnight Custodian in Plant City. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Plant City here.

🗞 Nearby News

Lakeland

• Lakeland family mourns 'extraordinary' boy, gone at age 6 (theledger.com)
• 1 dead after golf cart driver hit by car crossing road in Lakeland (wfla.com)
• Will yellow sticker on your Florida license plate go away? What to know (newschief.com)

Brandon

• Centralized AI Control Improves Efficiency in Franchise Operations (desmoinesregister.com)

Tampa

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I guess I’m not as sharp as I thought.
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