Al Berry was honored at the Photo Archives and History Center’s annual “An Evening of Picture Perfect Memories” Thursday, March 26.
Berry has been a radio personality, a Florida Strawberry Festival director for 43 years, Outstanding Citizen of the Year, served as president of the Strawberry Festival, Plant City Lions Club, Dover Civic Club and the Plant City Band Parents Association, and was even named the city’s Civil Defense Director during the Cuban Missile Crisis and Vietnam War.
Currently, Berry remains active in the Lions Club and serves as a director emeritus for the Strawberry Festival. On March 2, he served as the Grand Parade Marshal for the first time. He’s also been helping the Greater Plant City Chamber with video work, serving on the Contact Breakfast Committee and more.
The evening included a champagne reception, piano music, dinner and a special photo exhibit.