Being crowned Strawberry Queen in 2014 gave Varnum the confidence to pursue her dreams in college. Now, she’s months away from graduation and plans to open her own business in January 2019.
Continue ReadingA whirlwind reign
Former Strawberry Queens offer sage advice for the current court and future contestants.
Continue ReadingRoyalty through the ages
This year’s Queen’s Exhibit will highlight decades of memories that were instrumental in making the festival such a beloved event.
Continue ReadingFarm to Festival
Thousands of strawberries flood into the Florida Strawberry Festival each year. The berries are picked fresh each day and are the foundation for the beloved event.
Continue Reading‘Thanks for takin’ me on a one way trip to the sun’
After 40 years of waiting, a local Plant City festival volunteer will be seeing Engelbert Humperdinck live in concert on the Wish Farms Soundstage.
Continue ReadingDiscount Days at the Strawberry Festival
The Florida Strawberry Festival offers discount and “special days” throughout its run.
Continue ReadingPolice searching for suspect who robbed gas station with large knife
Early Tuesday morning a man threatened two employees at a Circle K gas station with a large knife and demanded they give him money from the registers.
Continue ReadingA life of service
Don Walden, a fifth-generation Plant City native, was named the 2018 Citizen of the Year.
Continue ReadingLibrary adds new programs for youth
The library is rolling out the red carpet on new programs to encourage youth to become engaged in reading.
Continue ReadingYou’re a Quizzard Harry
Gather your In-quiz-itorial Squad and head over to the Corner Store for a Harry Potter-themed trivia night that is sure to be a Rowling good time.
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