Festival attendance this year was 634,779 attendees.
Continue ReadingNeighbors
Around Town 03.14.24
We asked Plant City: What did the ocean say to the beach? Nothing, it just waved. What’s your favorite dad joke?
Continue ReadingWish Farms Partners With Hillsborough County Schools to Sweeten School Lunches
During the month of March, local strawberries will be served to school students at 230 school sites around the county.
Continue ReadingSouthwest Florida Water Management District Launches Water 101 Campaign
The District encourages everyone to do their part in protecting and conserving our shared water resources.
Continue ReadingLocal Students Triumph at Florida Strawberry Festival with Steer, Swine and Plant Sale Success
Some winning steer and swine bidders donate the meat to help feed local families.
Continue ReadingStrawberry Shortcake Throwdown Draws Crowds, Winner Named
Ten contestants stared down a four-pound strawberry shortcake and lived to tell the tale.
Continue ReadingWe asked Plant City: What’s your favorite Southern saying that folks from up north don’t understand?
Around Town 03.07.24
Continue ReadingFlorida Strawberry Festival Special Smiles Day Brings Joy To Special Guests
Festival guests with special needs enjoyed a sensory-considerate festival experience.
Continue ReadingPCPD OFFICERS RECOGNIZED FOR SAVING LIVES WITH AED EQUIPMENT
The AED devices were donated to the Department by the Plant City Rotary Club last year.
Continue ReadingObituaries 03.07.24
Patsy Berry Patsy Berry, 84, of Plant City, Fla., born in Danville, Illinois on July 6, 1939, entered into eternal rest on Mar. 2, 2024. She was a member of First Baptist Church Plant City, Junior Women’s Club of Plant City, and a Girl Scout Leader. She was a strong advocate of the Strawberry Festival […]
Continue Reading
