Obituaries 2.27.20
Continue ReadingFestival discount days ahead
If you want to enjoy the Florida Strawberry Festival, but are hoping to save a few bucks, enjoy this guide to making the most of the many discounts offered by the festival.
Continue ReadingJohnson Pointe plat finally approved despite emotional backlash from neighbors
For more than a year, residents of the Walden Pointe subdivision have watched in frustration as the Johnson Pointe development came to life in their backyard. With it came many problems. After the developer finally got SWFWMD approval, the plat was sent to commissioners for their approval.
Continue ReadingElks act as blessing to local youth
The Elks Lodge of Plant City has acquired a grant that allows them to provide aid to Everyday Blessings.
Continue ReadingParade prep
Inarguably one of the most cherished traditions of Florida Strawberry
Festival goers is to sit back and enjoy the Strawberry Youth Parade and Grand Parade as they slowly roll through town. Here’s everything you need to know to be ready to have the best parade day ever.
Cops Corner 2.27.20
This week on Cops Corner: Plant City Police investigated stolen wallets, home invasions, vehicle break-ins and much more.
Continue ReadingWhat’s new for the 2020 Strawberry Festival
There are several new experiences coming to the Florida Strawberry Festival this year that are helping shake things up for newcomers and festival pros alike.
Continue ReadingBrick City Bricks reimagines downtown
The beloved new and used LEGO store has begun recreating
downtown Plant City with LEGOs.
Strawberry Queen Exhibit captures vision of Plant City
The annual Strawberry Queen’s Exhibit is one of the most cherished experiences at the festival. Found in Neighborhood Village, the elegant
affair showcases both the history of Plant City and shines a light on this year’s Queen and Court.
Embarking on a strawberry culinary tour of the festival
If you’re going to show up to a food-themed festival, you might as well fully commit to the aesthetic and eat as many berry-based meals as possible.
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