Florida Commissioner of Agriculture and Consumer Services Adam Putnam was the featured speaker at the annual Farm Credit Strawberry Salute Breakfast March 4, at Plant City’s First Baptist Church. Many local and state officials — including U.S. Rep. Dennis Ross, Hillsborough County Commissioner Al Higginbotham, Hillsborough Superintendent MaryEllen Elia, Plant City Mayor Mike Sparkman, directors […]
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PHOTO GALLERY: Baby Contest
Cuteness was at a high level Sunday night at the Baby Contest at the Florida Strawberry Festival. Babies competed in various categories, including most “creative diaper” and “chubbiest cheeks.” The cutest of the cute faced off in age divisions of the prettiest girl and most handsome boy. A Diaper Derby baby race concluded the annual event.
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLRY: Youth Parade
The 40th annual Plant City Civitan Club Youth Parade rode through the streets of Plant City Saturday, celebrating excellence in young people. The parade departed from the State Farmers’ Market on the corner of Martin Luther King Blvd. and Alexander Street and continued north on Alexander Street and west on Reynolds Street. The parade passed […]
Continue ReadingIt’s Read Everywhere! Florida Strawberry Festival Edition
Festival-goers got caught up on all their Plant City news March 1, at the Plant City Observer’s booth at the 2013 Florida Strawberry Festival. The festival continues through March 10.
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Opening Day for Strawberry Festival
There were plenty of sights to see at the opening day of the 2013 Florida Strawberry Festival. RW2S – Lorex Rw2s Road Warrior™ 2-Camera Mobile Dvr – Lorex
Continue ReadingSee you at the Florida Strawberry Festival!
Throughout the entire 2013 Florida Strawberry Festival, make sure you surf into PlantCityObserver.com for exclusive coverage, video packages and more. Our photographers will be on-site daily to capture all the sights and faces at this year’s festival, so make sure you stop by to say hello. And for the first time, you’ll also be able […]
Continue ReadingCounty Commission honors Florida Strawberry Festival
The Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners allowed some of Plant City’s sweetness into its chambers Feb. 20, as the commission proclaimed Feb. 28 to March 10 as Florida Strawberry Festival Days. Commissioner Al Higginbotham led the proclamation, which recognized the City of Plant City, the Florida Strawberry Festival, the 2013 Florida Strawberry Festival Queen […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Leos Club Clown School
Students from the Leos Clubs at Durant and Strawberry Crest high schools were busy clowning around Feb. 16, in preparation for the upcoming Florida Strawberry Festival parades. The students, under the leadership of Plant City Lions Club Tail Twister David Vick, a retired clown, are learning the art of clowning. They will participate in both […]
Continue ReadingArt Guild creates own festival masterpiece
The East Hillsborough Art Guild will present its own take on this year’s Florida Strawberry Festival theme, “Our Masterpiece of Fun,” during its 18th annual Strawberry Festival Fine Art Show. The show will feature up to 700 submissions — 500 from adults and up to 200 from youths. The gallery, which will be located at gate […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Strawberry Distance Challenge
Hundreds came out for the for the 2013 Strawberry Distance Challenge 5K Saturday morning at Walden Lake. Nearly 400 runners participated in this year’s race, coming from around the Tampa Bay area, across the state and even throughout the country. The annual race has become a popular event leading up to the Florida Strawberry Festival.
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