When 2023 Florida Strawberry Festival Queen’s Pageant contestant Kennedie Clinton randomly drew Contestant #1 from a basket of contestant numbers, she never realized it would portend an outcome that she had dreamt about since she was a child. Clinton, a junior at Durant High School, earned the #1 spot and was named the 2023 Florida […]
Continue Reading2023 Florida Strawberry Festival Guide: What To Walk For
Glancing through all of the events and shows and displays that are
offered at the Florida Strawberry Festival can feel overwhelming at times. Luckily for you, the Plant City Observer’s staff is here to help.
2023 Florida Strawberry Festival Court Member Kaleigh Salmon
2023 Florida Strawberry Festival Court member Kaleigh Salmon, daughter of Fred and Donna Salmon, is a junior at Plant City High School and dual-enrolled at Hillsborough Community College. She is currently ranked in the top two-percent of her class with a 5.2 GPA. She is a member of National Future Farmers of America Organization, Interact […]
Continue Reading2023 Florida Strawberry Festival Guide: Kenley Connell Says Farewell
Kenley Connell reigned as the Florida Strawberry Festival Queen in 2022.
Continue Reading2023 Florida Strawberry Festival Court Member Fe Jacquelyn Ramirez
2023 Florida Strawberry Festival Court member Fe Jacquelyn Ramirez, daughter of Celia and Antonio Ramirez, is a junior at Plant City High School and dual-enrolled at Hillsborough Community College. She is a varsity cheerleader, plays flute in the school band, a member of the Plant City Running Club and a member Future Health Professionals (she […]
Continue Reading2023 Florida Strawberry Festival Court Member Addison Reid Raburn
2023 Florida Strawberry Festival Court member Addison Reid Raburn, daughter of Ed and Christie Raburn, is a senior at Strawberry Crest High School and dual-enrolled at Hillsborough Community College. She is currently ranked second in her graduating class. A student athlete, Raburn is a member of the varsity golf, volleyball and cross-country teams. She is […]
Continue Reading2023 Florida Strawberry Festival First Maid Jaida Paige Davis
2023 Florida Strawberry Festival First Maid Jaida Paige Davis, daughter of Nate and Natasha Davis, is a junior at Plant City High School and dual-enrolled at Hillsborough Community College. She is currently ranked ninth in her class with a district GPA of 5.33. She is captain of the varsity girls’ basketball team, and also plays […]
Continue ReadingCity of Plant City’s Finance Department Earns Budget Badge of Honor
Chief Financial Officer Diane Reichard and her team work hard to keep the city’s budget balanced.
Continue ReadingLocal Students Win 2023 Scholastic Art & Writing Awards
The artists will be recognized at an awards ceremony March 9 at Blake High School.
Continue ReadingWomen In Construction Week: Meet The Women Helping Build South Florida Baptist Hospital
Meet some of the women working to build South Florida Baptist Hospital’s new campus.
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