Plant City’s rich agricultural history and small-town charm come to life in a new collection of locally designed shirts, created by Vicky of Metals & Nature. Designed for Plant City folks, by a Plant City local, these shirts honor the area’s deep connection to strawberries and the farming community that makes it all possible. A […]
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 ReadingPOLICE HOLD COMMUNITY MEETING
The Plant City Police Department (PCPD) held a meeting with the community to hear about issues, then discuss and respond. City of Plant City officials who sat in the 6:00 p.m. meeting on February 19, at Bruton Memorial Library were Mayor Nate Kilton, Deputy Chief Joseph Centanni, Captain Michael Ward, Captain Al Van Duyne, Tina […]
Continue ReadingIN AN UNCOMMON MOVE, COMMISSIONERS VOTE TO ADJUST BUDGET MID-YEAR
Mayor Nate Kilton called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. on February 24. Also present at the dais were Vice-Mayor Jason Jones, City Commissioner Bill Dodson, City Commissioner Mary Thomas Mathis, City Commissioner Mike Sparkman, City Attorney Kenneth Buchman, City Clerk Kerri Miller, and City Manager Bill McDaniel. The assembly stood and Michael Fredette, […]
Continue ReadingCITY COMMISSION ELECTION WILL BE HELD ON APRIL 8
The City of Plant City municipal elections are slated for April 8. No one entered the city commissioner Group 2 race—which is the seat currently held by Mayor Nate Kilton. In this situation, the lone contestant is declared the winner, and there is no vote needed for the seat. Camryn Henry qualified to run for […]
Continue ReadingAround 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 ReadingTHE STAGE IS SET!
The theme of this year’s Florida Strawberry Festival is “The Stage is Set!” In its 34 years of excellent service to the Festival, the old Wish Farms Soundstage had supported countless top musicians. The stage offered basic lighting. However, it had started to deteriorate, and needed to be replaced for appearance, and safety of crews […]
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 […]
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