YOUR AROUND TOWN SPONSOR We asked Plant City: What was your favorite movie as a kid?

“As a kid, as an adult… The Wizard of Oz.” - Donna Varano

“Kid, the original Star Wars. Young adult, The Electric Horseman or Somewhere in Time. Adult, the list is too long.” - Ed Verner

“A Goofy Movie.” - Kelsey Sheaye Wynne

“Star Wars. My forever favorite movie.” - Vince Maniaci

“As a kid, Sam Raimi’s Spider Man.” - Gabriel De Jesus

“Parent Trap.” - Ashley A. Barnes

“Roger Rabbit.” - Polly Clayton

“Ten Commandments or Jason and the Argonauts!” - Carrie Jeanne

“Mary Poppins.” - Linda Pittinger Bevis

“Homeward Bound and The Witches.” - Shannon Marie

“Clockwork Orange.”Mark Elliott

“Friday Night Lights.” - Bobby Raines

“The Goonies!” - Andrea Thomas

“Annie.” - Rhonda Knight

“Major League.” - Ryan Clark lieu of flwers, memorial contributions can be made to Bethany Baptist Church Men’s Ministry at 3409 Cork Road, Plant City 33565.

Harry J. Newsome

Harry J. Newsome, 92, of Plant City, Fla., born on Feb. 7, 1931, entered into eternal rest on Feb. 13, 2023.

He was a member of Bethany Baptist Church, a Veteran of the United States Navy and the Korean War, a retired TECO lineman, and a longtime produce farmer.

He was preceded in death by wife, Patricia “Pat” Ann Newsome, and parents Abriel Manuel & Louise Newsome. He is survived by sons, James E. Newsome (MeiMei) of Washington, D.C., Guy Newsome of North Carolina, Clay Newsome (Christy) of Bradenton, and Andy Newsome (Kim) of Turkey Creek; 10 grandchildren; 6 greatgrandchildren; and siblings, Caroline Hicks, Shirley Hicks, and Ray Newsome (JoBeth).

A funeral service was held Feb. 20 at Bethany Baptist Church, 3409 Cork Road, Plant City. Interment at Memorial Park Cemetery, Plant City. In

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Lloyd Charles Davidson

Lloyd Charles Davidson, 65, of Dover, born on Sept. 28, 1957, in Valrico, entered into eternal rest on Feb. 12, 2023.

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Betty J. Grimes

Betty J. Grimes, 87, of Plant City, born on April 23, 1935, entered into eternal rest on Feb. 19, 2023.

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FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24

LAST FRIDAY IN DOWNTOWN

5 to 9 p.m. at 110 N. Collins St. The Last Friday in Downtown Food Truck Rally is held with a new theme each month. There will be live music, an expanded exhibitor market, a bounce house, a scavenger hunt, food trucks and more. The event is family and pet friendly and all are recommended to bring chairs and blankets. February’s theme is Pokemon!

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 25

APPETITE EVERS

5 to 10 p.m. at 111 S. Evers St. Plant City Main Street’s Food Truck Nights will bring a unique food truck to S Evers Street in downtown Plant City on select Friday, Saturdays, and Sundays throughout 2023! Information on participating food trucks will be posted weekly on the Plant City Main Street Facebook page. Be sure to check the lineup as there will be lots of different trucks to try! Snag a bite to eat and enjoy a drink or two at Roots Tap Room & Wine Bar, Three Hands Mead Company or Yerb Labs

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EXPRESS BAND

7 to 8:30 p.m. at 101 E. J. Arden Mays Blvd. Head to the loft at Krazy Kup for an evening of bluegrass music featuring special guests Keith Bass & the Floirda Bluegrass Express Band. Admission costs $15 and can be purchased in advance at www.eventbrite.com

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 1

FREE ASSISTANCE FOR MILITARY VETERANS

10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Federal, state and local opportunities are constantly changing. If you’ve served any time in the military, retired or non-retention, and would like to review your benefis please take advantage of free assistance at the Bing House Museum, 205 Allen St., every Wednesday. Walk-ins welcomed or call 813-704-5800 to set a specific time.

THURSDAY, MARCH 2

FLORIDA STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL

10 a.m. at 303 Berryfest Pl. The Florida Strawberry Festival will kick off on Mach 2, with gates opening at 10 a.m.and the Midway opening at noon. With $2 off f the gate admission of $10 for patrons 60 years or older, the festival’s fist day will feature events like the Deep Fried Strawberry Shortcake on a Stick Relay, a senior citizens drawing and Rekindled Bits of Grass performing at the Publix Showcase Tent.

SATURDAY, MARCH 4

BLUEGRASS JAM!

6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at 101 E. J. Arden Mays Blvd. This is an open invitation for local Bluegrass musicians and fans to come to the Krazy Kup loft and jam, clap hands, stomp feet and enjoy! Krazy Kup holds their Bluegrass JAM on the fist Saturday of every month.

MONDAY, MARCH 6

STRAWBERRY GRAND PARADE

1 p.m. in downtown Plant City. The Florida Strawberry Grand Parade is back for 2023, led by Grand Marshal Paul Davis. The parade route will head north on Evers St., west on Reynolds St. and come to an end at the Strawberry Festival Grounds.

SATURDAY, MARCH 11

OPEN MIC NIGHT

7 to 8:30 p.m. at 101 E. J. Arden Mays Blvd. Open Mic Night is back at Krazy Kup. Join them for a fun night where you get to be the star of the show. Come out, strut your stuff and show everyone what you’ve got.

SATURDAY, MARCH 18

STRAWBERRY CLASSIC CRUISE-IN

3 to 6:30 p.m. at 102 N. Palmer St. The Plant City Strawberry Classic Cruise-In is back on Saturday, March 18, rain or shine. Cars and trucks of all makes, models and years can register for free starting at 3 p.m. Live music by DJ John Paul Gasca.

MONDAY, MARCH 20

PLANT CITY GARDEN CLUB MEETING

9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. at 303 N. Evers St. The Plant City Garden Club will host their monthly meeting at the First United Methodist Church’s Fellowship Hall. There will be a coffee meet and greet at 9:30, followed by a general meeting at 10. March’s meeting will feature guest speakers from the Plant City Solid Waste Department, discussing recycling do's and don'ts. For more information, contact Christy Linke by email at clinke3173@aol.com.