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Ferris Sez Here's Your
Newsletter for Feb. 15, 2017 |
On This Day In History February 15th
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67 Years Ago On Feb. 15th 1950 Walt Disney's "Cinderella" was released |
56 Years Ago On Feb 15th 1961 The Entire US figure skating team of 18, dies in Belgian Sabena Boeing 707 crash. In this photo members of the U.S. Figure Skating Team pose at Idlewild International Airport in New York boarding a Sabena jet to Brussels. While on their way to the World Championships in Prague, they crashed near the airport at Brussels. "CLICK HERE TO READ MORE"
39 Years Ago On February 15, 1978 Escaped mass murderer Ted Bundy was recaptured in Pensacola, Fla. 1978, shortly after 1 a.m., Pensacola Police Officer David Lee apprehended serial killer Ted Bundy after seeing his orange Volkswagen bug emerging from the alleyway behind the Hot Cake King Restaurant. Lee knew what most of the employees drove and was suspicious of the late hour; when he called to check on the license plate, it was reported stolen. "CLICK HERE TO READ MORE"
19 Years Ago On Feb 15th 1998 The 40th Daytona 500: was won by Dale Earnhardt (172.712 MPH) Dale Earnhardt was 47 years old in 1998 when he won the Daytona 500 and that was the only race he would win in 1998. He did have 5 top fives and 13 top tens. In 1987 Dale won 11 NASCAR races, in 1990 he won 9 NASCAR races. Since 1980 Dale Earnhardt never missed a race. In his total NASCAR racing career he won 76 races in his 27 year career. Three years & 3 days later he will be killed on the same track. "CLICK HERE TO READ MORE"
Some Produce Prices From Last Week
Bell Peppers $8. to $12. a case, Acorn Squash $9. to $12. a box, Cabbage $7. to $10. a box, Fresh pulled onions $22. a box, Bags of Onions $10.to $16. a bag Strawberries were down, some as low as $9. most were $10. to $12. a flat Tomatoes were holding steady at $9. to $14. 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.
Meet The Lucas Family some of our regular vendors, & maybe your neighbor,
JVL Produce: A Family Business in its Third Decade at the Plant City Market
Victor Lucas and his five brothers, ranging in age from 21-37, grew up in the family business, JVL Produce and that business has been a mainstay at the Plant City Flea and Farmers Market for more than 21 years. JVL Produce markets Florida fruits and vegetables, as well as items from outside of Florida. Depending upon the season, large and small volume customers can select from mangoes, papaya, watermelon, cucumbers, avocados and other items while shopping at the market any day of the week between the hours of 5 a.m. to 1 p.m. While the family hails from Lakeland, their market customers come from the Tampa Bay area, across Florida and out of state as far as South Carolina. “We sell anywhere from 6,000 to 1,000 boxes of produce each week,” said Victor. “Most of our customers are high volume retailers. Many are supermarkets in the local area, as well as Jacksonville, Gainesville and other cities in the Southeast.“The market has been good for our business and we plan to be here for a long time.” If you stop at JVL Produce, it’s pretty safe to say you will meet a member of the Lucas family, after all they all grew up in the family business.
JVL Produce: A Family Business in its Third Decade at the Plant City Market
Victor Lucas and his five brothers, ranging in age from 21-37, grew up in the family business, JVL Produce and that business has been a mainstay at the Plant City Flea and Farmers Market for more than 21 years. JVL Produce markets Florida fruits and vegetables, as well as items from outside of Florida. Depending upon the season, large and small volume customers can select from mangoes, papaya, watermelon, cucumbers, avocados and other items while shopping at the market any day of the week between the hours of 5 a.m. to 1 p.m. While the family hails from Lakeland, their market customers come from the Tampa Bay area, across Florida and out of state as far as South Carolina. “We sell anywhere from 6,000 to 1,000 boxes of produce each week,” said Victor. “Most of our customers are high volume retailers. Many are supermarkets in the local area, as well as Jacksonville, Gainesville and other cities in the Southeast.“The market has been good for our business and we plan to be here for a long time.” If you stop at JVL Produce, it’s pretty safe to say you will meet a member of the Lucas family, after all they all grew up in the family business.
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For customers, To Park Free in the "Preferred
$1 or $2 lot" this Wed 02-15-2017
The password is
"Let's Monkey Around"
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As always Free Parking without coupon
is across the street.