For many years, the Plant City area was home to several schools that prioritized farm work in the winter months.
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2020 Florida Strawberry Festival Guide: New food and the Observer’s favorites
Justin Kline | Sports/Associate Editor Is a strawberry shortcake from anywhere on the Florida Strawberry Festival grounds really that much better than one you’ll get outside of Plant City? Let me tell you a story. My first Florida Strawberry Festival experience as an Observer staffer was back in 2014 and I had always heard about […]
Continue Reading2020 Florida Strawberry Festival Guide: Only the ‘berry’ best for the fest
Some of the berries you’ll eat at the Florida Strawberry Festival really are the best of the best, thanks to University of Florida scientists.
Continue Reading2020 Florida Strawberry Festival Guide: Welcome to the 85th annual Florida Strawberry Festival
buy zetia online buy zetia online no prescription In the early 1900s, local agriculture producers struggled to find a crop that could withstand the harsh winters. Most farmers lost their livelihoods. Plant City’s economic climate had to shift, and some farmers turned to strawberries. Luckily, the sweet, savory fruit was a success and the popularity […]
Continue Reading2020 Florida Strawberry Festival Guide: Ask a ‘Red Coat’
We asked: What’s your “perfect vision” of a day at the Florida Strawberry Festival?
Continue ReadingPCHS reinterprets Shakespeare
Students from Plant City High School Theatre Troupe 1449 presented “The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) [revised]” last week in a three day production that had the audience laughing and reexamining what they remember of the classic tales.
Continue ReadingElks act as blessing to local youth
The Elks Lodge of Plant City has acquired a grant that allows them to provide aid to Everyday Blessings.
Continue ReadingGail Lyons to lead Grand Parade
The 2020 Grand Parade will be led by Grand Marshal Gail Lyons, the director of the Grand Parade’s board and chairman/director of the Florida Strawberry Festival Queen Scholarship Program.
Continue ReadingFestival discount days ahead
If you want to enjoy the Florida Strawberry Festival, but are hoping to save a few bucks, enjoy this guide to making the most of the many discounts offered by the festival.
Continue ReadingWhat’s new for the 2020 Strawberry Festival
There are several new experiences coming to the Florida Strawberry Festival this year that are helping shake things up for newcomers and festival pros alike.
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