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2012 Strawberry Festival Queen & Court (Behind the Scenes)
See behind the scenes of the 2012 Strawberry Queen & Court Photo Shoot for FOCUS Magazine. More...

FOCUS Magazine 10th Anniversary Party
If you didn’t make it out to our 10th Anniversary party, or even if you did, we put together a video to commemorate the night. More...
Interview

February 2012 Spotlight
Each year since 1930, the City of Plant City and the Florida Strawberry Festival kick off the season with the selection of a new Queen and Court. And each year, a lot of work goes on behind the scenes with the Plant City Lions Club and the Lions Auxiliary to present a pageant that to make everyone proud and to deliver five young ladies who can represent the Festival and our city. More...
Feature

January 2012 Double Feature
Ten years ago this month, Focus Magazine published its first issue. It’s hard to believe how quickly that time has passed. As we look back over the stories we’ve covered, one emotion overwhelms us – gratefulness. We’re grateful for you – our readers, advertisers, vendors, and contributors. More...
Dining

Strawberry Dishes
Beginning in January, the folks in eastern Hillsborough County and visitors from everywhere start to plan where they can find their favorite strawberry treats. Surrounded by green fields of the luscious berries, our little corner of the world conjures up mouth-watering ways to enjoy one of the healthiest fruits around. Never mind that some of those dishes also involve sugar – at this time of year, with the gorgeous weather and thoughts of festivals, we can all cut ourselves a little slack for the sake of our mainstay industry. More...
Business

Wards Water Solutions
Are you in need of a water conditioner? Do you have hard or brackish water? Ward’s Water Solutions can solve all of your water-related problems. More...
News
2012 July 4th Celebration – Press Release – January 27, 2012
After a three year absence, the City of Plant City Recreation & Parks Department, the Greater Plant City Chamber of Commerce and the Florida Strawberry Festival are pleased to announce that the annual July 4th Celebration event is returning for 2012. First started in the summer of 2002, the event drew a standing room only crowd to Plant City Stadium for six years. Due to budgetary restraints and the economic downturn in 2008, the event had to be shelved and remained so for four years. More...
Spirituality & Dementia Seminar of Hope
Plant City – A special educational program: “Spirituality & Dementia Seminar of Hope” is being offered for FREE to caregivers, parish volunteers, Stephen Ministers, Senior Adult Pastors, Parish Nurses and others interested in learning more about tips and tools for compassionate memory care. More...
YOUTH SOCCER LEAGUES:
Registration is underway for the PCRPD/Optimist Youth Soccer Program and its 36th season of play. All area youths ages 4-18 are eligible to participate in eleven age groups (co-ed 4, co-ed 5, co-ed 6, co-ed 7, boys 8-9, girls 8-9, boys 10-11, girls 10-11, boys 12-14, girls 12-14 and co-ed 15-19). Age is determined as [...]
Calendar
Plant City: February 15, 2012 – March 15, 2012
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22
» 53rd Annual Citizen Of the
Year Award Luncheon
11:30 pm to 1:15 pm
Come join your Plant City Neighbors for a delicious luncheon at the Red Rose Ballroom.
$25
Please RSVP by February 20, 2012
For more information call 813.707.6506
SATURDAY, MARCH 3
» Strawberry Dash
10:45AM
Strawberry Festival Parade route
Race to take place just before the Youth Parade begins
For more information: visits the website www.sdc5k.com or call 813.752.4591
» Bike Fest
5:00 PM
Downtown Plant City
For more information: 813.754.3707
THURSDAY, MARCH 1 through SUNDAY, MARCH 11
» Strawberry Festival
Music, fine arts, crafts, and great festival food. A beloved tradition throughout the community. Bands like The Band Perry, Jake Owen, TobyMac and many more artists will be performing. Check for times.
303 N. Lemon St.
For more information: visit the Festival website www.flstrawberryfestival.com




