Guests at the Florida Strawberry Festival had tons of options for entertainment and education. In terms of farm life, there were exhibits of swine, steers, poultry, rabbits, beef breeds, lambs, dairy, steers, and horticulture. Different days offered shows of these farm animals in arenas on the Festival grounds. One of the exhibits connected people to […]
Continue ReadingDEP HOLDS OPEN HOUSE TO HEAR PUBLIC COMMENTS
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) held an open house meeting to get public comments on a proposed Class V exploratory Underground Injection Control (UIC) well at Mosiac’s inactive phosphate manufacturing facility in Plant City. The site is at 10609 Paul S. Buchman Highway, six miles north of downtown Plant City near the corner […]
Continue ReadingLetter to the Editor 03.13.25
Walden Lake, the shining star of Plant City, has been part of our great city for almost 50 yrs. But, it didn’t just happen. The property was peppered with lakes ponds, and sink holes, basically worthless, not buildable, and not called Walden Lake. In fact there is a body of water called Mud Lake. Mr. […]
Continue ReadingReal Estate 03.13.25
February 2025 Real Estate Transactions Data pulled from GTAR MLS as of 3/4/25 for the Plant City market area. Mortgage Data from Freddiemac.com Local FEBRUARY 2025 sales and trend information courtesy of The Crawford Group. Traffic back to normal … well in some areas of town. The Strawberry Festival has concluded another successful event in […]
Continue ReadingAround Town 03.13.25
Announcing the Special Smiles Day concerts as always, can’t wait until next year Tyler White The food Rhett Matthew Volunteering at my church’s shortcake booth and talking with all the friendly folk from around the world who stop by and wait in line to experience this wonderful tradition. It was extra special this year because […]
Continue ReadingObituaries 03.13.25
Judith Elaine Ennis Judith Elaine Ennis, 80, of Plant City, Fla., born on Marl 23, 1944, entered into eternal rest on Feb. 27, 2025. Expressions of condolences at www.HopewellFuneral.com. Norma Kelley Ausburn Norma Kelley Ausburn, 79, of Plant City, Fla., born on June 15, 1945, entered into eternal rest on Mar. 6, 2025. Expressions of […]
Continue ReadingI Love Plant City 03.13.25
BODY DISCOVERED IN PLANT CITY
The Plant City Police Department is investigating the death of a 59-year-old woman found in the 400 block of North Plant Avenue. On March 5, officers responded to the scene and discovered the woman, who displayed obvious signs of death. The Criminal Investigations Unit was notified and is handling the investigation. Currently, no foul play […]
Continue ReadingObituaries 03.06.25
Karen S. Masker Karen S. Masker, 75, of Plant City, Fla., born on Aug. 22, 1949, in Indianapolis, Indiana, entered into eternal rest on Feb. 25, 2025. Expressions of condolences at www.HopewellFuneral.com. Rosa Lee Foss Rosa Lee Foss, 84, of Plant City, Fla., born on Dec. 24, 1940, in Shady Grove, Fla., entered into eternal […]
Continue ReadingSIDESHOWS GOT TALENT
Many headline entertainers are scheduled to perform at the Strawberry Festival on the Wish Farms Soundstage. But scattered throughout the Festival are smaller venues packed with highly enjoyable talent. These shows are included in with the ticket prices, and give visitors a lot more bang for the buck. The following acts are some of the […]
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