Plant City crowned its newest Florida Strawberry Festival Queen and Court during the 2013 Florida Strawberry Festival Queen Scholarship Program Jan. 26. Kelsey Morgan Fry, a Plant City native, was crowned the 2013 Florida Strawberry Festival Queen. She is joined by First Maid Ericka Lott and court members Madison Astin, Maddy Keene and Jamee Townsend. […]
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2013 Florida Strawberry Festival Queen Kelsey Morgan Fry
The Plant City Observer congratulates Kelsey Morgan Fry, the 2013 Florida Strawberry Festival Queen!
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: RaceTrac Ribbon Cutting
It was the quite the ribbon cutting Friday, Jan. 25 at the new RaceTrac gas station off of James L. Redman Parkway. Not only was it a sunny, mild day, there was lots of entertainment before the official cutting and presentation. Guests could spin a wheel for free prizes and food. Two Budweiser Clydesdale horses […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Strawberry Festival Fashion Show
Stacked pearl necklaces, Swarovski encrusted pageant gowns and even University of Florida themed cowboy boots walked down the catwalk in the 36th annual Florida Strawberry Festival’s Fashion Show and Luncheon on Jan. 24. 68 models strutted their stuff in front of an audience of over 500 guests. The spectators dined on chicken breast chardonnay and […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: MLK Carnival
Hundreds of families enjoyed fair food and fun on the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Cultural Arts Festival midway Jan. 18 and 19, outside of the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Recreation Center, Plant City. The midway featured carnival rides, live music, dancing, games and, of course, plenty of deep-fried treats.
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Acoustic Animal Jam Festival
Music lovers enjoyed a weekend of camping and tunes at the first Acoustic Animal Jam Festival Jan. 18 to 20, off Berry Patch Road, in Dover. The weekend featured plenty of talent performing in diverse styles, including Americana, folk, bluegrass, jazz, Southern rock and more. Local performers included Savanah Palen, Sassafras Acoustic, Psychedelic Possum, The […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Strawberry Ball
Glitzy gowns and snazzy suits dined and danced at the Evelyn and Batista Madonia Agricultural Center Jan. 19 for the annual Strawberry Ball. The theme was Mardi Gras. The center was decked out in purple and green linens and masks. The center of the show was a stage resembling a paddle boat. The theme usually matches […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: MLK Parade
It was a parade full of pride and history, the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Cultural Arts Festival Parade. Numerous high and middle schools marched in the procession playing musical instruments and cheering. Over 10 corvettes roared through the line which stretched from Plant City’s downtown to the MLK Recreation Center. Beads and candy were thrown to hungry spectators […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: 2013 Step Show
Six step teams from throughout the state took center stage for the 2013 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Cultural Arts Festival Step Show Jan. 18, at Marshall Middle School. Competing teams included the Star Divas (Tampa), Million Dollar Steppers (Clearwater), Kappa League (Clermont), Alpha Cougar Omega (Durant High School, Plant City), Delta Kappa Psi (Orlando) […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: MLK Opening Ceremony and Luncheon
For the 27th year, the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Festival was kicked off with an opening ceremony and luncheon Friday at the MLK Recreation Center.
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