BREANNE WILLIAMS When you enter the grounds of the Florida Strawberry Festival it doesn’t take long to realize there is a big difference between those who come every year and those who are taking it in for the very first time. If you want to enjoy the festival like a pro there are a few […]
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The Observer’s favorite festival foods
JUSTIN KLINE I don’t know how much I have in common with First Maid Madilyn Conrad, but I do know we share one obsession: Pickle Barrel’s sirloin tips. There’s no gaudy presentation for any foodie with an active Instagram account to geek out over. They’ll make you a little vessel out of aluminum foil and […]
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The 10th annual Stingray Chevrolet/Unity in the Community raffle features a unique Corvette Z06.
Continue ReadingEating outside the box
Feeling adventurous? Take a bite out of these new foods at the 2019 Florida Strawberry Festival.
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BREANNE WILLIAMS The Florida Strawberry Festival is beloved by nearly all who call Plant City home. The approximately 2,500 volunteers that make the festival possible help show visitors the easygoing and welcoming nature all of the locals try to offer. You can find so much more of it, though, when you finish your day of […]
Continue ReadingFacts from the farm
The Florida Strawberry Growers Association’s booth at the Florida Strawberry Festival is a great place to learn about Florida strawberries.
Continue ReadingSTYX returns to Strawberry Festival
The band last played a concert in Plant City back in 2014.
Continue ReadingStrawberry royals take in new Queens exhibit
The 2019 Florida Strawberry Festival Queen and Court were invited to take part in the grand reveal of the Festival’s Queens exhibit.
Continue ReadingStruttin’ strawberry divas
The 42nd annual Florida Strawberry Festival Fashion Show and Luncheon had local residents strut their stuff on stage in clothing from local boutiques and stores.
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Meet First Maid Madilyn Conrad
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