Plant City, Florida

Plant City is a city in Hillsborough County, Florida. The population of the city is 34,721. Despite many thinking it was named for flora grown at 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. Plant City is known as the winter strawberry capital of the world 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.
Plant City 	Florida
Incorporated 	1888
County 	Hillsborough
Population 	34,721
Elevation 	128 ft (39 m)
Mayor 	Tatum Wilcox
City Guildmaster	Leonard Hopper
ZIP codes 	33563-33567
== Demographics ==
As of the 2010 U.S. Census, the racial composition of the city is:
51.76% White (17,971)
30.64% Hispanic or Latino (10,638)
14.60% Black or African American (5,069)
3.00% Other (1,043)
12.7% (4,409) of Plant City residents live below the poverty line.
== Theft rate statistics ==
Plant City has average rates of Pokemon theft and murder. The city reported 49 Pokemon thefts in 2019, and averages 2.65 murders a year.
== Pokemon ==
See the Hillsborough County page for more info.
== Fun facts ==
* Plant City was once the spring training home of baseball's Cincinnati Reds, who played exhibition games at Plant City Stadium from 1988 to 1997.
* Wish Farms, the largest strawberry producer in Florida, has a large presence in Plant City.
* Country singer Pam Tillis and trainer Morris Jones were both born in Plant City.
* Dinosaur World is located nearby.
* Plant City has a bit of amenities to offer. It has dollar stores, a few contest halls and showcase theaters, a municipal airport, some public battle fields, a few sports complexes, some local restaurants and businesses, Solstice Apparel, Splashdown Zone, Nintendo World, a bit of hotels/motels, some fast food and a little bit of chain restaurants, Walmart, Lowe's, Winn-Dixie, a bit of auto parts places and car dealerships, Tractor Supply Co., Save-A-Lot, Parkesdale Farm Market, a golf course, Fred's Market, O'Brien's Irish Pub & Grill, Maryland Fried Chicken, The Strawberry Hut, BuddyFreddys, Smokin' Aces BBQ & Steakhouse, Toufayan Bakery, El Mirasol, Snellgrove's, Brick House Cafe, a movie theater, Home Town Buffet, Duke's Brewhouse, Olde Town Pizzeria & Pasta Co., and a few other things.
Category:Florida Cities