On March 17, the excitement and talent of local contestants shone brightly at the Southwest Central Florida Scholarship Competition as the preliminary Miss America scholarship competition awarded 12 titles. The event was held at Branscomb Auditorium located on the Florida Southern College Campus in Lakeland. The event celebrated the dedication and achievements of young women […]
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3 Ways to Celebrate and Enjoy National Parks This Spring
From the geysers of Yellowstone to the lush forests of the Great Smoky Mountains, the country’s more than 400 National Parks are a national treasure. Here are three ways to celebrate and enjoy the parks this spring: 1. Celebrate National Park Week happening April 19 to April 27. Entrance fees will be waived on April […]
Continue ReadingObituaries 03.20.25
Silvina “Ivy” Santibañez Silvina “Ivy” Santibañez, 49, of Plant City, Fla., born on Sept. 12, 1975, in Tlapehuala, Guerrero, Mexico, entered into eternal rest on Mar. 9, 2025. Expressions of condolences at www.HopewellFuneral.com. Ashley Grace Delph Ashley Grace Delph, 33, of Plant City, Fla., born on Feb. 10, 1992, in Fairhope, Alabama, entered into eternal […]
Continue ReadingWINNER GETS HIS CORVETTE
On Tuesday, dozens of people gathered at Stingray Chevrolet to see owners Steve and Susan Hurley hand off the key fob for the $90,370 Corvette 2LT Convertible they donated for the Strawberry Festival New Corvette Giveaway. “I like to say it’s always a great day in Plant City,” Mayor Nate Kilton said when he was […]
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Announcing the Special Smiles Day concerts as always, can’t wait until next year Tyler White The food Rhett Matthew Volunteering at my church’s shortcake booth and talking with all the friendly folk from around the world who stop by and wait in line to experience this wonderful tradition. It was extra special this year because […]
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Judith Elaine Ennis Judith Elaine Ennis, 80, of Plant City, Fla., born on Marl 23, 1944, entered into eternal rest on Feb. 27, 2025. Expressions of condolences at www.HopewellFuneral.com. Norma Kelley Ausburn Norma Kelley Ausburn, 79, of Plant City, Fla., born on June 15, 1945, entered into eternal rest on Mar. 6, 2025. Expressions of […]
Continue ReadingTHE STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL OFFERED COMPETITIONS
The 11-day Florida Strawberry Festival had entertaining competitions galore, from lamb jumping, to animal costuming, to stemming strawberries, to diaper decorating, to art, to eating fast and furiously. The Festival had every kind of fair food you can think of. Any walk through the Festival would come across hundreds of common eaters. But there were […]
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For the first time in the history of holding the Florida Strawberry Festival New Corvette Giveaway, there was drama added to drawing the ticket and announcing the winner’s name. Before the drawing, the ticket hopper was turned many times. Raffle officials pulled a teenaged girl from the crowd, instructed her to reach deep into the […]
Continue ReadingEXHIBITS EVERYWHERE AT THE STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL
Guests at the Florida Strawberry Festival had tons of options for entertainment and education. In terms of farm life, there were exhibits of swine, steers, poultry, rabbits, beef breeds, lambs, dairy, steers, and horticulture. Different days offered shows of these farm animals in arenas on the Festival grounds. One of the exhibits connected people to […]
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We asked Plant City to submit their favorite photos from the Florida Strawberry Festival
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