PLANT CITY, Fla. – Get ready to rev your engines for a good cause! The Florida Strawberry Festival is bringing back its popular Stingray Chevrolet Charity Raffle, offering a chance to win a 2025 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Convertible 2LT while supporting a worthy local organization.
This year marks the 16th anniversary of the raffle, a partnership between the festival, Stingray Chevrolet, and Unity in the Community. All proceeds from the raffle will benefit Unity in the Community, a non-profit dedicated to helping underprivileged families and youth programs in Plant City.
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Raffle tickets are $5 each and can be purchased at the Stingray Chevrolet dealership on the Florida Strawberry Festival grounds during the event (February 27th – March 9th).
The drawing will be held on March 9th at 5:00 PM on the festival grounds.
The grand prize, a 2025 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Convertible 2LT in Torch Red with a Jet Black leather interior, boasts a powerful 6.2L V8 engine, an 8-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission, and a host of luxurious features, including a premium infotainment system, a performance data recorder, a Bose audio system, and heated and ventilated seats.
“Our collaboration with Stingray Chevrolet and Unity in the Community exemplifies the Festival’s commitment to giving back to our local community,” said Florida Strawberry Festival Chairman Danny Coton. “This raffle not only offers our guests a chance to win an exceptional vehicle but also supports vital programs that uplift those in need in Plant City.”
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Over the past 15 years, the raffle has raised over $3 million for Unity in the Community, making a significant impact on local initiatives.
“Being part of this raffle each year is a highlight for us,” said Steve Hurley, owner of Stingray Chevrolet. “It is incredible to see the community come together to support such a worthy cause, and we are honored to contribute to the success of the Festival and Unity in the Community.”
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