The Blueberry Festival is back
Original reporting by Zach Sherman
Keels Farms, located in Plant City, is hosting its blueberry festival every weekend of April from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The festival is an event for all ages, including vendors, local wine and beer, food trucks, a petting zoo, games, live music and camel rides.
“People will be able to pick blueberries, while they last… and it’s just great time for families to come out hang out see where their fruit is grown and yeah just spend the day on the farm,” said Keel Farms Brand Manager Katie Bock.
The festival is visited by locals and tourists alike, with guests being able to try all that the farm has to offer.
This year, Keel Farms is expecting it to be one of their busiest years yet.
“People travelling from Tampa to Orlando and vice versa, so we get a lot of families that are spending the weekend like trying to do different things, be outside so it’s a great opportunity for families to come out,” said Bock.
The festival will be open for one more weekend if you have not been able to attend.
For more information on other events hosted by Keel Farms, visit keelfarms.com.
Florida Aquarium is nominated as the best in the nation
Original reporting by Hannah Lau Gleciano
The Florida Aquarium in Tampa has been nominated again as one of the best in the nation.
For the past three years, the aquarium has held the eighth spot among the U.S.A. Today’s ten best aquariums.
With 11 different habitats, visitors can take a look at all kinds of marine life. From otters to jellyfish, and even smaller critters like cherry shrimp, the Florida Aquarium has it all.
It is also one of Florida’s leading aquariums when it comes to marine animal safety.
Residents can vote for the aquarium now through May 11. Out of 20 nominees, only 10 will make the final list.
Visit 10best.usatoday.com for more information and to cast your vote.
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