Whether a lifelong berry lover or a first-time visitor, the Florida Strawberry Festival has something to satisfy every craving. Festival goers can delight in a wide variety of mouth-watering strawberry-inspired treats, from refreshing strawberry milkshakes that are thick and creamy to strawberry pizza, a buttery shortbread crust, cream cheese spread topped with fresh strawberries and […]
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Around Town 02.27.25
Do you visit the agricultural area of the Strawberry Festival? What’s your favorite part? The sale! Getting to see the buyers year after year and knowing most of them were in that sale ring at some point years ago is amazing! There is no community like ours!! Morgan Mullis I love seeing the agricultural community […]
Continue ReadingObituaries 02.27.25
Barbara Alley Bowden Barbara Alley Bowden passed away peacefully on Feb. 21, 2025. Expressions of condolences at www.HopewellFuneral.com. Mary Ann Johnson Mary Ann Johnson, 83, of Plant City, Fla., born on Dec. 10, 1941, in Stone Creek, Virginia, entered into eternal rest on Feb. 14, 2025. Expressions of condolences at www.HopewellFuneral.com. Brian H. Newman Brian […]
Continue ReadingFlorida Strawberry Festival New Foods Tempt Festival Goers
As the Florida Strawberry Festival opens Feb. 27, it’s time for hungry (and adventurous) Plant Citians to dive into the array of new food offerings at this year’s festival. While you may be eagerly awaiting your chance to get in line for the festival’s staple dishes (Amish donuts, Fiske fries, Smitty’s corndogs or strawberry shortcake), […]
Continue ReadingThe Florida Strawberry Festival’s Historical Queens
The Florida Strawberry Festival has always supported a Queen’s Exhibit that honors the current queen and her court. For many years, the exhibit was housed in the center of the Parke Building. In 2015, the exhibit was moved into the newly constructed Neighborhood Village, where photos of all former queens and courts were displayed in […]
Continue ReadingCHARITY RAFFLE HELD AT FLORIDA STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL
The Florida Strawberry Festival is once again partnering with Stingray Chevrolet for the 16th annual Charity Raffle. This year’s raffle features a brand-spankin’ new 2025 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Convertible 2LT generously donated by Stingray Chevrolet. All proceeds will benefit Unity in the Community, a local organization dedicated to supporting underprivileged families and youth programs in […]
Continue ReadingWelcome to the 90th annual Florida Strawberry Festival
Dear Plant City Community, As President of the Florida Strawberry Festival, I am excited to invite you to celebrate BerryFest25 with us from February 27 to March 9 in Plant City! This year’s theme, “The Stage Is Set!,” highlights the exciting new developments that promise to enhance the festival experience and showcase the talents of […]
Continue ReadingPICKLEBALL PALOOZA
On February 8, the Friends of the Plant City Police Department held its first Pickleball Palooza. This doubles tournament took place at the Plant City Tennis Center on South Wilder Road. For those who are not versed in pickleball, it was invented in 1965, but didn’t begin to catch on until 2021. Pickleball has become […]
Continue ReadingUNITED FOOD BANK OF PLANT CITY IS MOVING
The United Food Bank and Services of Plant City (UFB) is moving from its temporary location on the Plant City HCC campus to its new facility on Alsobrook Street. Between February 10 and February 21, UFB was closed for normal operations. However, mobile food pantries intermittently popped up during these days. Check the UFB web […]
Continue ReadingUNITY IN THE COMMUNITY PLANT CITY
Unity in the Community strives to foster a sense of hope and belonging for all people in Plant City, regardless of their background or circumstances. The mission of Unity in the Community is to bring people together by providing resources and services that promote economic development, educational opportunities, cultural awareness, civic engagement, and health and […]
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