We asked Plant City: What is your favorite “hidden gem” in Plant City?
“There is a big beautiful green leaf tree growing just to the side of The Mercantile. Actually, it’s between The Mercantile and another small building that appears to be under some minor work. I’ve watched this tree grow for years, thinking it never had a chance, no sun. I wondered if someone was watering the tree, will it get cut down? Today, it’s big, it’s beautiful, it’s thriving, it made it.” – Sara Jackson Cross
“Brooklyn Bridge Deli, reminds me of home.” – Mel Rose
“Strawberry Patch.” – Vicky Jay
“MidTown.” – Jock McGlathery
“Rowan and Plum is a true jewel!” – Amanda Giella Lagunes
“Olde Town Pizzeria off Jim Redman.” – Savian Dee
“Linda’s Crab Shack, for sure!” – Jessie Cannon
“Sunrise Park.” – Cody Lenz
“Pelicans Snowballs! Owned by Great people, clean family-friendly atmosphere with great ice cream and snowballs! Kids and adults love it!” – Krysta Lawson Johnson
“Strawberry Hut and Linda’s Crab Shack.” – Cherie Watson
“Norma’s, The Fringe, Rowan & Plum, Roak, Crazy Cup, Roots, Johnson BBQ, La Michoacana, The Mercantile, Mango Market, Crumble & Cream, Berry Barn, Crushin on Cookies.” – Casey Crone
“Sweet Missions.” – Becky Poppell Hutto
“Plant City Commons Community Gardens on HCC’s Campus.” – Courtney Paat
“Alderman’s Ford Nature Preserve.” – Vincent Tony
“Samuel W Cooper Park and Cherry Street Park.” – Sophia Dedon Hyde
“Little Paws Animal Rescue and Sanctuary, Inc., home to close to 100 animals.” – Lisa Redman
“I still feel like Krazy Kup doesn’t get enough love. Best coffee in PC.” – Dylan Tice
“Brick House.” – DJ Taylor
“Crafted Butterfly.” – Robin Johnson-Pappas
“Paddy Wagon.” – Shannon Walters Benzel
“Sweet Mango Market and Tacos Piki.” – Stephanie Swindle Conrad
“Bruton’s Cigar Shop.” – Justin Deese
“Metals and Nature.” – Kevin Beall
“Plant City Entertainment, Inc. Many locals are not aware that we have our very own community theater, offering quality live theater productions for over 42 years!” – Vic Hamilton
“Whistle Stop.” – Daniel Piergallini
