Our Newsletter for Feb. 01, 2017
Happy 68th Birthday to the 45 rpm record.
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On this day in history, Feb. 1st 1949 RCA releases 1st single record ever (45 rpm) The first one by Eddie Arnold reached the stores 3/31/49. The first 45 rpm records were monaural, with recordings on both sides of the disc. As stereo recordings became popular in the 1960s, almost all 45 rpm records were produced in stereo by the early 1970s.
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42 years ago "Hoppy, Gene & Me" by Roy Rogers peaks at #65 on Feb 1, 1975
Warning This Video Could Bring Back Good Memories
Warning This Video Could Bring Back Good Memories
Some Produce Prices From Last Week
Cantaloupes $10. a 12 count box Strawberries jumped to $18. a flat Tomatoes $8. $10. & $12. for 25 lb. box
The price of produce on this page does not necessarily mean that is the going price on the entire market. We stop randomly at different vendors and ask the price at that given time. The price in the early hours could be higher, and in the evening hours when they are leaving it could be lower. The prices shown here should however give you an idea of what you could expect to pay. The price you will pay for produce at the Plant City Farm & Flea Mkt. will almost always be lower than the price that is posted at any major produces exchange terminal.
Karla Hogan with her husband Steve
Meet Karla Hogan one of our regular vendors, & maybe your neighbor, Karla Hogan has been selling seasonal consumer items at the Plant City Community Market every Wednesday for the last five years. “I serve bargain conscious shoppers every week with a wide range of seasonal items,” she said. “Those sales also help my family.” Married to Steven, an Air Force veteran who works for Pepsi Cola, the Hogans have four boys and one girl, ranging in age from 19 to 7.
After marrying in Kokomo, Indiana, the Hogans decided to head south. Steven was familiar with the south, having visited many times while growing up. They lived in Temple Terrace from 1997 until 2010 when “we found a four bedroom home in Plant City that was just right for our family,” said Steven. That also marked the beginning for Karla at the market and she’s been present every Wednesday since moving to the area. “Sales are best during the winter months when the market attracts visitors from the north,” noted Karla. “The rest of the year sales are good, but not as good from October through March.”.
Since moving to Plant City, the Hogans and their children have been active in Dolphin youth football league, where their sons Jeriah, Steven, Jr, and Seth have played and daughter, Michiaiah, is a cheerleader. “Some of the items I sell at the market have come from Dolphin families and we share the proceeds equally” said Karla. “The market and the business we generate have been super important to our family, covering the cost of necessities such as food and our obligations,” said Karla. “It would be a tough go for our family without the market,” said Steven. “Plant City has been just perfect for our family and we are blessed to be here and part of this community.” Karla recently found a late night position with Wal-Mart, but has no plans for giving up her presence at the market. “We have very nice customers and we have developed a great rapport with many of them,” she said. “Our future is here.”
After marrying in Kokomo, Indiana, the Hogans decided to head south. Steven was familiar with the south, having visited many times while growing up. They lived in Temple Terrace from 1997 until 2010 when “we found a four bedroom home in Plant City that was just right for our family,” said Steven. That also marked the beginning for Karla at the market and she’s been present every Wednesday since moving to the area. “Sales are best during the winter months when the market attracts visitors from the north,” noted Karla. “The rest of the year sales are good, but not as good from October through March.”.
Since moving to Plant City, the Hogans and their children have been active in Dolphin youth football league, where their sons Jeriah, Steven, Jr, and Seth have played and daughter, Michiaiah, is a cheerleader. “Some of the items I sell at the market have come from Dolphin families and we share the proceeds equally” said Karla. “The market and the business we generate have been super important to our family, covering the cost of necessities such as food and our obligations,” said Karla. “It would be a tough go for our family without the market,” said Steven. “Plant City has been just perfect for our family and we are blessed to be here and part of this community.” Karla recently found a late night position with Wal-Mart, but has no plans for giving up her presence at the market. “We have very nice customers and we have developed a great rapport with many of them,” she said. “Our future is here.”
What Is Dragon Fruit
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This is what dragon fruit looks like:
Dragon fruit grows on the Hylocereus cactus, also known as the Honolulu Queen, whose flowers only open at night. The plant is native to southern Mexico and Central America. Today, it is being grown all over the world. It's has many names, including pitaya, pitahaya and strawberry pear. The two most common types have bright, red skin with green scales that resemble a dragon — hence the name. The variety that’s most widely available has white pulp with black seeds. The less common variety has red pulp with black seeds. Another variety has yellow skin and white pulp with black seeds. It is called yellow dragon fruit. Dragon fruit may look exotic, but its flavors are very much like other fruits. Its taste has been described as a slightly sweet cross between a kiwi and a pear.
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For customers, To Park Free in the $1 or $2 lot this Wed 02-01-2017 The password is
"Dragon Fruit" Print this or show on your mobile device.
As always Free Parking without coupon is across the street.
For customers, To Park Free in the $1 or $2 lot this Wed 02-01-2017 The password is
"Dragon Fruit" Print this or show on your mobile device.
As always Free Parking without coupon is across the street.
Don't forget next week Feb. 11th at 7:00 PM the Patsy Cline Tribute Show will be at the 1914 Plant City High School building
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