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Last call for shortcake: Sunday marks end of Florida Strawberry Festival
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Why the 2026 Florida Strawberry Festival is worth attending
Every spring, Plant City, Florida transforms into one of the most densely packed music destinations in the Southeast. The 2026 Florida Strawberry Festival runs from February 26 through March 8 at the festival grounds at 303 BerryFest Place, drawing more than 650,000 visitors across 11 days of headline entertainment, strawberry shortcake, youth livestock shows and agricultural exhibits celebrating the Eastern Hillsborough County harvest. This year’s concert lineup is one of the strongest the festival has assembled, blending classic country royalty, punk rock legends and contemporary Christian crossover talent into a single extended run.
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Florida Strawberry Festival wraps up 96th year
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All Things Strawberry Festival 2026
BLOOM (TAMPA) – The Florida Strawberry Festival is an 11-day community event celebrating the strawberry harvest of Eastern Hillsborough County. Rick Lott, Director of the festival, & Layla Rothman, Queen of the festival, join Amber Freeman, the host of Bloom, to share what people can expect. The 2026 Florida...
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Charley’s Steak House Moving Forward with Westshore Relocation
“Charley’s Steak House in Westshore is finally about to break ground,” reads the headline of coverage published by the Tampa Bay Business Journal today. It’s a confirmation that the long-awaited relocation of the steakhouse from Talk of the Town Restaurant Group is moving forward. Word of the...
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This Tiny Florida Bakeshop Quietly Serves One Incredible Croissant Donut
Tucked along Busch Blvd in Tampa, a tiny bakeshop is quietly turning early mornings into mini celebrations. Nicola’s Donuts has a croissant donut that flakes like a pastry and eats like the perfect donut, and it sells out fast. Friendly smiles, fair prices, and that fresh baked aroma make...
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Tampa Bay finally has a wafu Italian restaurant — and it’s a showstopper
Japanese-Italian fusion is having a moment. Until now, that moment was mostly felt elsewhere, as restaurants sporting “itameshi” or “wafu Italian” menus popped up in cities across the country, serving their interpretations of the increasingly popular hybrid cuisine.
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The Hungry Greek Opening in Dunedin
Tampa Bay’s own fast-casual Greek chain The Hungry Greek is preparing to expand once again. This time, it’s headed to Dunedin, where a new location is in the works at 1425 Main Street, Unit A. What Now spoke on Thursday with George Constantinou, one of the Hungry Greek’s...
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Last call for shortcake: Sunday marks end of Florida Strawberry Festival
PLANT CITY, Fla. (WFLA) — Sunday is the final day of the Florida Strawberry Festival before they take a break until next year. “The festival is such a special place to us, and we want to share that with everyone else,” said Marley Mueller, first maid in the festival’s pageant. “There’s so many things to […]
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9 Florida Beach Town Pizza Spots That Stay Busy Year-Round
Florida beach towns are known for sun, sand, and seafood, but some of the best spots to grab a bite are actually pizza joints. Whether you’re a local or just passing through, these pizzerias keep the crowds coming back no matter the season. From wood-fired Neapolitan pies to coal-fired...
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Warren G, Nick Carter and more: All the concerts coming to Busch Gardens Tampa Bay’s 2026 Food, Wine and Garden Festival
What was once referred to as The Food & Wine Festival at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay is now called the Food, Wine and Garden Festival. But don’t worry, booze and food is still at the forefront of this popular annual event, which runs from March 6-May 9. According to the park, this year’s festival will […] The post Warren G, Nick Carter and more: All the concerts coming to Busch Gardens Tampa Bay’s 2026 Food, Wine and Garden Festival appeared first on Creative Loafing Tampa .
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Tampa Theatre closing Duncan Auditorium for 7-month $24.5M renovation ahead of 100th birthday
TAMPA, Fla. - Following WineFest this Friday and Saturday (March 6–7), Tampa Theatre’s historic Duncan Auditorium will go dark for seven months to undergo extensive renovations. "Everybody looks good in candlelight!" joked John Bell, President and CEO of Tampa Theatre. "The building's underlying architecture is just spectacular, right?...
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10 Florida Steakhouses Serving Filet Mignon That Guests Return For
There’s a point where a great steak turns into something you remember long after the meal ends, and Florida has more of those places than most expect. Across the state, steakhouses are quietly perfecting filet mignon with that tender, melt-in-your-mouth texture that keeps tables booked and guests returning. It’s...