In his more than 40 years of service as a member of the Florida Strawberry Festival Board of Directors, Al Berry has gleaned enough memories to fill several history books. There was that one time, when a lady and her child were stuck in Interstate 4 traffic for hours, only to finally arrive to see […]
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BAND PROFILE: Skip Frye Group
PERFORMANCE TIME: 2:30 p.m. Saturday, April 26 One of the two Tampa Bay Blueberry Festival newcomers in 2014 is Blues Hall of Fame guitarist Skip Frye and his band. “This is our first one,” Frye says. “We love the venue — who wouldn’t? Great place to play. The people like us; we like them.” It’s just […]
Continue ReadingPlant City couple builds home out of shipping containers
The chirping of cicadas was drowned out by the grind of an electric saw in the depths of a wooded 1.9-acre property off Sam Hicks Road. Nestled among the oaks and palms of the forest, construction on Robert and Cathy Byrd’s new home was underway. But, it isn’t necessarily the couple’s dream home. It’s their […]
Continue ReadingPlant City Civinettes serve up Relay for Life fundraiser
The Plant City High School Civinettes sold coke floats to raise money for the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life. The coke float booth, along with the Prince and Princess Contest held in February, raised about $2,000 for Relay for Life. The Civinettes are sponsored by Sherrie Mueller and JoBeth Newsome.
Continue ReadingEastern Hillsborough Art Guild to host annual banquet
The Eastern Hillsborough Art Guild will hold its annual banquet at 6 p.m. May 5, at the Plant City Women’s Club, 1110 N. Wheeler St. New officers will be installed, and the annual charity award will be given to MacDonald Training Center and VSA of Florida. The theme is Spring Fling. For more information, visit […]
Continue ReadingArt Lounge Gallery sale continues
The Art Lounge Gallery will continue having its “Starving Artist Sale” through April 19, at 199 E. Reynolds St. Most art in the gallery is offered at a discounted price. Two new members are showcasing their work, as well. For more information, visit theartloungegallery.com.
Continue ReadingBruton library to host World Book Night
World Book Night will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, April 23, at the Bruton Memorial Library, 302 W. McLendon St. This is the second year the Burton Memorial Library has held the event, which helps to foster a love of reading. The first 20 guests will receive a copy of Terry McMillan’s […]
Continue ReadingFAITH MATTERS: Have you heard the good news?
Dear friends in Christ: Allow me to ask you a very personal question: Have you ever celebrated Easter with Lazarus? Listen to these words of our Lord as recorded for us in John 11:44b: “Jesus said to them, ‘Unbind him, and let him go.’” I love this story of Jesus raising Lazarus. I always picture […]
Continue ReadingBlueberry Mint Julep
Local artist Debra Bryant brings a taste of Kentucky with a Florida blueberry spin with her blueberry mint julep. She loves to serve it for “Run for the Roses.” INGREDIENTS 1 pint fresh blueberries, rinsed and dried 1/2 cup superfine sugar 1 large bunch mint 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract Crushed ice 1 cup bourbon […]
Continue ReadingSophia’s Healthy & Yummy Blueberry Cobbler
Plant City resident Sophia Hyde has been working to make her lifestyle more healthy through detoxes and clean eating. She’s devised a healthy spin on blueberry cobbler. INGREDIENTS 4 cups fresh blueberries 1/2 lemon (juiced) 1 packet Stevia 2 cups almond meal 1/2 cup pecans, chopped 1/2 cup coconut oil melted 1/4 cup pure maple syrup […]
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