In the early 1900s, local agriculture producers struggled to find a crop that could withstand the harsh winters. Most farmers lost their livelihoods. Plant City’s economic climate had to shift, and some farmers turned to strawberries. Luckily, the sweet, savory fruit was a success and the popularity of the strawberry, and the city in which […]
Continue Reading2020 Florida Strawberry Festival Guide: Tour guide of Plant City
Breanne Williams | Staff Writer If you’re coming all the way to Plant City for the Florida Strawberry Festival, you might as well take a moment to enjoy some of the hidden gems throughout the entire city while you’re here. If your sweet tooth is still craving unique desserts, head down Alexander Street to 32 […]
Continue Reading2020 Florida Strawberry Festival Guide: Meet Tim Lovett
Lovett is the Florida Strawberry Festival’s Vice President of Operations. He was previously with Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office and worked security at the festival for many years before joining the staff in 2016 as an executive assistant and security director. How long have you been involved with the festival? Prior to being a full-time employee, […]
Continue ReadingAthlete of the Week: Jarod Wingo
Jarod Wingo pitched a near-perfect game against Alonso last week.
Continue ReadingThere is strength in numbers
It is true that a group of people has more influence than one person, but is more really “merrier” when it comes to fitness?
Continue Reading‘Conversation with a Champion’ at Bing House
Chevelle Hallback visited the Bing Rooming House Museum on Feb. 22 to talk all things boxing in a free event.
Continue ReadingI Love Plant City Winner: @beachkowgirl
Instagram user @beachkowgirl couldn’t pass up this shot of Walden Lake on a beautiful, sunny morning.
Continue ReadingQuick Hits 2.27.20
Area parks hosting events This weekend, Florida Premier League will host a youth soccer showcase at Ellis-Methvin Park from Saturday through Sunday with start times between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. This tournament is for boys and girls teams in U15 through U19 age groups. GSA Baseball is back with its March Madness Super Regional […]
Continue ReadingLetter to the Editor: WLCA’s faux (fake) ‘polls/surveys’
Walden Lake resident Don Marshall believes the latest Walden Lake development survey is intentionally misleading.
Continue ReadingNews Briefs 2.27.20
Proclamations for area youth During Monday night’s city commission meeting, proclamations were issued for both Mary-Catherine Stephens and the 2020 Junior Royalty court. Stephens, a Plant City High School student, is the Grand Marshal of the upcoming Strawberry Youth Parade. She has a weighted GPA of 5.2, more than 100 hours of community service, is […]
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