Even before the Boston Marathon bombing, officials at the Florida Strawberry Festival were taking steps to make Plant City’s signature event as safe as possible. Now, those steps seem more important than ever. General Manager Paul Davis said the festival’s newest security measures will come in the form of additional security cameras. Although he wouldn’t […]
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Festival considers traffic-flow solutions
Strawberries weren’t the only draw for thousands of people filling the streets of Plant City on the last weekend of the Florida Strawberry Festival. Back-to-back headliner concerts brought in both a collective of fans — and a collective of collisions. In all, 10 minor accidents occurred during the festival. On March 10, a crash involving […]
Continue ReadingCrest senior wins steer show honors
Jake Maxwell’s last competition was a memorable one. The Strawberry Crest senior took grand champion honors in the steer show at this year’s Florida Strawberry Festival, along with winning the heavyweight division. Maxwell got involved with showing cows from his older brother, Brett, and has been showing steers since his freshman year. His last competition […]
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Continue ReadingFestival breaks attendance record
Chalk it up to great weather, great entertainment or a combination of both: The Florida Strawberry Festival ended its 2013 run with two record-setting days in a row. buy neurontin online buy neurontin online no prescription buy https://magview.com/wp-content/uploads/dlm_uploads/2019/04/minocin.html online https://magview.com/wp-content/uploads/dlm_uploads/2019/04/minocin.html no prescription pharmacy buy https://bridgespsychiatry.com/wp-content/uploads/fusion-icons/psychology-v1.1/demo-files/zofran.html online https://bridgespsychiatry.com/wp-content/uploads/fusion-icons/psychology-v1.1/demo-files/zofran.html no prescription pharmacy On March 9, about 90,000 […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Pioneer Village
Take a step back in time when you visit the Pioneer Village at the 2103 Florida Strawberry Festival.
Continue ReadingDCF unveils new recruitment campaign
Tanya Wilkins, statewide child advocate and wife of Florida Department of Children and Families Secretary David Wilkins, joined Eckerd Community Alternatives to unveil “Each One — Reach One,” a new parent recruitment campaign March 8, at the Florida Strawberry Festival. online pharmacy anafranil over the counter with best prices today in the USA The campaign will […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Neighborhood Village
You’ve been OBSERVED! Look who was spotted at the Neighborhood Village.
Continue ReadingVIDEO: Canadian wins Strawberry Shortcake Eating Contest
It’s safe to say John Rozon won’t be craving a strawberry shortcake for a few days. The 54-year-old from Ontario, Can. gobbled down two and one half pounds of shortcake March 7 to win the 2013 Strawberry Shortcake Eating Contest at the Florida Strawberry Festival. The four-pound strawberry shortcakes were supplied by the St. Clements […]
Continue ReadingHigginbotham Hosts International Delegation Day at Festival
On Monday March 4, 2013, Hillsborough County Commissioner Al Higginbotham, District 4, hosted the 2nd annual international delegation day for events surrounding the Florida Strawberry Festival Parade. Sponsored by the City of Plant City, representatives from seven countries began the day with a roundtable meeting at Plant City City Hall with Congressman Dennis Ross, Commissioner […]
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