Normally it’s not a bad idea to let calls from unknown numbers go to your voicemail, but the call Jason Thimesch got Sunday afternoon was the one he’d been waiting for — and one many others hoped to get. Thimesch’s ticket was the one drawn in this year’s Stingray Chevrolet/Unity in the Community raffle for […]
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Obituaries 3.11.21
Gladys Marie Roberts Jones Gladys Marie Roberts Jones, 75, of Plant City, born in Sweetwater, Tennessee on May 19, 1945, entered into eternal rest on March 1, 2021. Expressions of condolence at HopewellFuneral.com. George Y. Colley George Y. Colley, 92, of Lithia, born in Crescent City, on July 8, 1928, entered into eternal rest on February […]
Continue ReadingKenzie Wheeler wows judges on ‘The Voice’
Wheeler’s blind audition on NBC’s The Voice resulted in a four-chair turn and Kelly Clarkson blocking Blake Shelton.
Continue ReadingAround Town 3.11.21
We asked Facebook: If you’ve gone to the Florida Strawberry Festival this year, what was your experience like? “A lot of fun! My children and I had a great time. Many were wearing masks and the lines were short.” — Ashley Krol “We loved it, the kids got each ride 2-3 times each over and […]
Continue ReadingGrand Parade continues on track
The annual Grand Parade drew a crowd to downtown Plant City Monday afternoon.
Continue Reading2021 Florida Strawberry Festival Guide: Meet Dub McGinnes
McGinnes has been a Florida Strawberry Festival director since 1998 and is its current chairman of the board.
Continue Reading2021 Florida Strawberry Festival Guide: Got the need for speed? This raffle’s for you
The Florida Strawberry Festival’s annual Chevrolet Corvette raffle, a partnership with Stingray Chevrolet, is now live. For $5 per ticket, you can get a chance to win a brand new 2021 Chevrolet C8 Corvette 1LT with a 6.2 V* engine pushing 490 horsepower, a “torch red” paint job, eight-speed dual clutch transmission, a 10-speaker Bose […]
Continue Reading2021 Florida Strawberry Festival Guide: Letter from Paul Davis
To say this year has been one for the records is without a doubt an understatement. We’ve laughed, we’ve cried, we’ve worn masks and lots of pajamas, alone time has abounded and we’ve logged more FaceTime hours than ever. Our homes are organized and yet our minds seem scattered. We’ve experienced each end of the […]
Continue ReadingFlorida Strawberry Festival undergoes major prep to keep attendees safe
The festival has spent more than $600,000 on alterations and additions to make the annual festival as safe as possible.
Continue Reading2021 Florida Strawberry Festival Guide: New entertainment headed to the festival
The 2021 annual Florida Strawberry Festival will be a festivity unlike any other. One of the biggest changes this year, due to the ongoing pandemic, is the cancelling of headline entertainment. Florida Strawberry Festival President Paul Davis said there was simply “no way” the festival could safely social distance the stadium while still ensuring everyone […]
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