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FEATURE: A NEW QUEEN REIGNS
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By Cierra Craft
On Sat. January 21, 24 beautiful contestants competed for the 2023 Strawberry Queen title. FOCUS recaps the pageant and its five finalists.
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FEATURE: FLORIDA STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL
By FOCUS Editorial Staff
FOCUS Magazine is proud to present our annual Florida Strawberry Festival issue. The biggest issue of the year, this is your guide to food, fashion, and festival fun at #berryfest23.
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SPOTLIGHT: 2023 FLORIDA STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL QUEEN & COURT
By Cierra Craft | Photos by Deanna Hurley Photography
2023 Strawberry Queen Kennedie Clinton and her court sit down with FOCUS for an interview and photoshoot as the girls embark on a whirlwind year of fun.
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Issue 22-02 / February 2023
PUBLISHER
Mike Floyd mikef@floydpublications.com
MANAGING EDITOR
Cierra Craft cierra@floydpublications.com
ART DIRECTOR
Anthony Sassano anthony@floydpublications.com
OFFICE MANAGER
Candy Owens cowens@floydpublications.com
DISTRIBUTION
Tony DeVane
STAFF WRITERS
Cheryl Johnston
Jennifer Jordan
CONTRIBUTORS
Candy Owens
Natalie Sweet
Sam Poirier Dr. Chap. Dan Middlebrooks
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DINING: A TASTE OF HOME
By Cierra Craft
We dive into something sweet, sharing the businesses serving up some of the most delicious strawberry food and drinks in town. It’s a taste of home.
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