On June 25, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced a $5.5 million grant to the City of Plant City for the construction of a 2.75-mile loop extension of Henderson Way, allowing access to approximately 310 acres of commercial and light industrial development sites. The project, south of route 92 and east of S. Park Road, includes […]
Continue ReadingSTRAWBERRY FESTIVAL PARADE WAS LARGEST SINCE COVID PANDEMIC
“This year’s parade was a great success,” Gail Domedion, President of BerryFine Productions, Inc., said. “I am so thankful it was safe and fun, and I hope everyone enjoyed our city and the celebration of the Festival. The attendance this year was the largest since Covid! The parade stretched for about two miles as […]
Continue ReadingAround Town 03.05.25
We asked Plant City to submit their favorite photos from the Florida Strawberry Festival
Continue ReadingSPECIAL SMILES DAY DOUBLES IN SIZE THIS YEAR
Nearly everone who works for the Strawberry Festival, and the volunteers who help Festival-goers, say their favorite thing at the Festival is Special Smiles Day. Friday kicked off with the morning adapted for special needs kids. For this annual event, the Strawberry Festival turns off sounds and lights to accommodate those who are unable to […]
Continue ReadingSTRAWBERRY FESTIVAL GOVERNOR’S LUNCHEON TOOK PLACE ON MONDAY
On Monday, the Florida Strawberry Festival held its annual Governor’s Luncheon at the Trinkle Center on the Hillsborough Community College campus in Plant City. After the lunch, a law enforcement honor guard marched in with the U.S. and Florida flags. Pew Wee Callins, pastor of Greater New Hope Anointed Ministries, gave an invocation, followed by […]
Continue ReadingHILLSBOROUGH COUNTY ADULT DAY CARE IN PLANT CITY IS HOSTING ADULT HEALTHY SCREENINGS ON FEBRUARY 28
February is American Heart Month and Hillsborough County Adult Day Care in Plant City and BayCare invite the public to take part in important heart-health screenings from 9:00 a.m. to noon, Friday, Feb. 28, at the Hillsborough County Adult Day Care in Plant City, 1205 South Waller St. The Hillsborough County Adult Day Care in […]
Continue ReadingAnnistyn Faith Griffin says Farewell
Photo courtesy of Jose Lozoya My greatest honor has truly been representing not only the festival, but the entire Plant City Community. Since childhood, the festival has always been a part of my life. The eleven days each year remind me of why Plant City is so special. I genuinely believe the Florida Strawberry Festival […]
Continue ReadingSARA EVANS IS COMING TO PLANT CITY
Sara Evans will perform at the Florida Strawberry Festival on March 4 at 3:30 p.m. The capabilities of the new, larger, upgraded Wish Farms Soundstage allows the Festival to bring in top-tier talent like Evans. “I am so excited to play the Florida Strawberry Festival!” Evans commented. “We’ll be playing some of your favorite hits, […]
Continue ReadingWORLD’S LARGEST SHORTCAKE
In August 1998, Watsonville, California made the largest strawberry shortcake on record with a 175-foot by four-foot version created during the city’s Strawberry Dessert Festival. The bakers made 260 sheet cakes, used 2,400 pounds of berries, and scooped on 600 pounds of whipped topping. According to the account in the book, “Remembering Plant City: Tales […]
Continue ReadingVOLUNTEERS CONTRIBUTE TIME AND SOUTHERN HOSPITALITY
“My road to volunteering began in 2021 with the GFWC Junior Women’s Club of Plant City,” Amanda Lagunes said. “My friends and fellow club members invited me to volunteer with them at the Strawberry Festival’s Information Booth, where we had the opportunity to connect with visitors, showcase our town, and share what makes Plant City […]
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