As the annual Florida Strawberry Festival in Plant City gets under way, it's a fine time to remember a classic book about a rural slice of our state in the early 1900s. "Strawberry Girl," which won the prestigious Newbery Medal in 1946, brings the tale of rural Florida to readers.
Women throughout Sidney’s history have caused many ripples
Helen Coffield at the Shelby Hills groundbreaking ceremony.
Aunalee Crusey Kerns poses for a photo with her fishing rod.
Farida Wiley
Laura Richards with some of the children at her orphanage.
Editor’s note: in conjunction with the 200th celebration of the establishment of Sidney, the Sidney Daily News will be publishing a year long series about the city’s history.
SIDNEY Mother Theresa once said, “I alone cannot change the world, but I can cast a stone across the waters to create many ripples.” These ripples in turn affect the world around us, inspiring others to create more ripples, sparking change after change. Everyone is born with the capability to cast their own stone through the waters of time, and their affects are felt throughout history. One does not need to be world-renowned in order for their efforts to make a difference, and this is often the case with many unsung heroes, especially througho