Oh the food. Sweet, salty, strange, tasty, on-a-stick, on a plate, in a bowl, there are eight new foods at the 2023 Florida Strawberry Festival and more than half of them feature Plant City-grown strawberries. Start planning which foods you will try this year. Try one or all of them. Mrs. E’s Strawberry Freeze An […]
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2023 Florida Strawberry Festival Guide: Visiting Plant City
Even though the Florida Strawberry Festival is the main attraction, don’t miss out on the rich history, culture and eateries that Plant City has to offer. After you’ve had your fill of fun at the festival, here are a few local spots to enjoy during your visit to our hometown. HISTORIC DOWNTOWN Plant City’s downtown […]
Continue Reading2023 Florida Strawberry Festival Guide: New Festival Vendors
Here is the complete list of new vendors that will be in attendance at this year’s Florida Strawberry Festival.
Continue Reading2023 Florida Strawberry Festival Guide: The ‘Berry’ Best Strawberry Recipes
If the Florida Strawberry Festival doesn’t fill your appetite for strawberries, here are some fun recipes for you to try at home.
Continue Reading2023 Florida Strawberry Festival Queen Kennedie Clinton
When 2023 Florida Strawberry Festival Queen’s Pageant contestant Kennedie Clinton randomly drew Contestant #1 from a basket of contestant numbers, she never realized it would portend an outcome that she had dreamt about since she was a child. Clinton, a junior at Durant High School, earned the #1 spot and was named the 2023 Florida […]
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Glancing through all of the events and shows and displays that are
offered at the Florida Strawberry Festival can feel overwhelming at times. Luckily for you, the Plant City Observer’s staff is here to help.
2023 Florida Strawberry Festival Court Member Kaleigh Salmon
2023 Florida Strawberry Festival Court member Kaleigh Salmon, daughter of Fred and Donna Salmon, is a junior at Plant City High School and dual-enrolled at Hillsborough Community College. She is currently ranked in the top two-percent of her class with a 5.2 GPA. She is a member of National Future Farmers of America Organization, Interact […]
Continue Reading2023 Florida Strawberry Festival Guide: Kenley Connell Says Farewell
Kenley Connell reigned as the Florida Strawberry Festival Queen in 2022.
Continue Reading2023 Florida Strawberry Festival Court Member Fe Jacquelyn Ramirez
2023 Florida Strawberry Festival Court member Fe Jacquelyn Ramirez, daughter of Celia and Antonio Ramirez, is a junior at Plant City High School and dual-enrolled at Hillsborough Community College. She is a varsity cheerleader, plays flute in the school band, a member of the Plant City Running Club and a member Future Health Professionals (she […]
Continue Reading2023 Florida Strawberry Festival Court Member Addison Reid Raburn
2023 Florida Strawberry Festival Court member Addison Reid Raburn, daughter of Ed and Christie Raburn, is a senior at Strawberry Crest High School and dual-enrolled at Hillsborough Community College. She is currently ranked second in her graduating class. A student athlete, Raburn is a member of the varsity golf, volleyball and cross-country teams. She is […]
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