February is American Heart Month and Hillsborough County Adult Day Care in Plant City and BayCare invite the public to take part in important heart-health screenings from 9:00 a.m. to noon, Friday, Feb. 28, at the Hillsborough County Adult Day Care in Plant City, 1205 South Waller St. The Hillsborough County Adult Day Care in […]
Continue ReadingAnnistyn Faith Griffin says Farewell
Photo courtesy of Jose Lozoya My greatest honor has truly been representing not only the festival, but the entire Plant City Community. Since childhood, the festival has always been a part of my life. The eleven days each year remind me of why Plant City is so special. I genuinely believe the Florida Strawberry Festival […]
Continue ReadingSARA EVANS IS COMING TO PLANT CITY
Sara Evans will perform at the Florida Strawberry Festival on March 4 at 3:30 p.m. The capabilities of the new, larger, upgraded Wish Farms Soundstage allows the Festival to bring in top-tier talent like Evans. “I am so excited to play the Florida Strawberry Festival!” Evans commented. “We’ll be playing some of your favorite hits, […]
Continue ReadingWORLD’S LARGEST SHORTCAKE
In August 1998, Watsonville, California made the largest strawberry shortcake on record with a 175-foot by four-foot version created during the city’s Strawberry Dessert Festival. The bakers made 260 sheet cakes, used 2,400 pounds of berries, and scooped on 600 pounds of whipped topping. According to the account in the book, “Remembering Plant City: Tales […]
Continue ReadingVOLUNTEERS CONTRIBUTE TIME AND SOUTHERN HOSPITALITY
“My road to volunteering began in 2021 with the GFWC Junior Women’s Club of Plant City,” Amanda Lagunes said. “My friends and fellow club members invited me to volunteer with them at the Strawberry Festival’s Information Booth, where we had the opportunity to connect with visitors, showcase our town, and share what makes Plant City […]
Continue ReadingLocal Artist Celebrates Plant City with Strawberry-Themed Shirt Collection
Plant City’s rich agricultural history and small-town charm come to life in a new collection of locally designed shirts, created by Vicky of Metals & Nature. Designed for Plant City folks, by a Plant City local, these shirts honor the area’s deep connection to strawberries and the farming community that makes it all possible. A […]
Continue ReadingObituaries 02.27.25
Barbara Alley Bowden Barbara Alley Bowden passed away peacefully on Feb. 21, 2025. Expressions of condolences at www.HopewellFuneral.com. Mary Ann Johnson Mary Ann Johnson, 83, of Plant City, Fla., born on Dec. 10, 1941, in Stone Creek, Virginia, entered into eternal rest on Feb. 14, 2025. Expressions of condolences at www.HopewellFuneral.com. Brian H. Newman Brian […]
Continue ReadingPOLICE HOLD COMMUNITY MEETING
The Plant City Police Department (PCPD) held a meeting with the community to hear about issues, then discuss and respond. City of Plant City officials who sat in the 6:00 p.m. meeting on February 19, at Bruton Memorial Library were Mayor Nate Kilton, Deputy Chief Joseph Centanni, Captain Michael Ward, Captain Al Van Duyne, Tina […]
Continue ReadingIN AN UNCOMMON MOVE, COMMISSIONERS VOTE TO ADJUST BUDGET MID-YEAR
Mayor Nate Kilton called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. on February 24. Also present at the dais were Vice-Mayor Jason Jones, City Commissioner Bill Dodson, City Commissioner Mary Thomas Mathis, City Commissioner Mike Sparkman, City Attorney Kenneth Buchman, City Clerk Kerri Miller, and City Manager Bill McDaniel. The assembly stood and Michael Fredette, […]
Continue ReadingCITY COMMISSION ELECTION WILL BE HELD ON APRIL 8
The City of Plant City municipal elections are slated for April 8. No one entered the city commissioner Group 2 race—which is the seat currently held by Mayor Nate Kilton. In this situation, the lone contestant is declared the winner, and there is no vote needed for the seat. Camryn Henry qualified to run for […]
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