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VOLUME 6, NO. 186
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THURSDAY, MARCH 10, 2022
STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE: OFFICIAL FLORIDA DESSERT BRIAN FERNANDES THE HIGHLY STAFF WRITER DEMANDED Strawberry shortcake has risen to another level of prominence, becoming PASTRY NOW the official dessert of Florida as of MonREPRESENTS THE day. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill STATE IN A BIG WAY into law that finally gave the all-Amer-
ican treat its new state title and chose
Plant City of all places to make Florida history. The timing was on point as it coincided with the annual Florida Strawberry Festival that takes place from March 3 to March 13 this year. The sizable turnout was a departure from last year’s that didn’t see big crowds due to COVID-19. CONTINUED ON PAGE 5
VIEWS FROM THE FESTIVAL THE FIRST WEEK OF THE 2022 FLORIDA STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL HAS COME AND GONE. THESE ARE SOME OF THE BEST SIGHTS FROM AN EXCITING SEVEN DAYS. TAYLOR JENKINS STAFF WRITER
And just like that, the first week of the 2022 Florida Strawberry Festival has come and gone. That one-of-a-kind energy has permeated throughout Plant City with the festival’s presence as thousands flock to the festival grounds to experience all of the festivities for the
first time, or make their annual return with another chance to build memories with family and friends. From all of the rides on the midway, delicious foods both familiar and brand new, flying dogs, racing pigs, a Grand Parade and the return of headline entertainment, the festival remains in full swing.
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