These days, patrons visit Mixon Fruit Farms for more than just the products they like. Sure, they still want to get a tour of the orange and grapefruit trees, enjoy orange-flavored ice cream, dine at ...

For many local families, Albritton Fruit Farms, located just south of S.R. 72 east of I-75, conjures happy memories of blueberry- and flower-picking. But later this year, it will likely become part of ...

Mixon Fruit Farms began in 1939 as a fruit stand and had its last day of business in July 2023. Anyone can view a sampling of recent comments, but you must be a Times subscriber to contribute. Log in ...

After 84 years, one of Bradenton’s most well-known attractions will close its doors for good this week. Mixon Fruit Farms started as a fruit stand in 1939, and its last day of business will be ...

Two years after Mixon Fruit Farms closed for business, Manatee County commissioners approved the county’s purchase of the property to preserve the historic site. On Tuesday, the Board of County ...

Now in its 15th year of sponsoring the Florida Strawberry Festival soundstage, Wish Farms leveraged the platform to highlight ...

Despite state pressure to reduce spending, Manatee County commissioners approved a $13.5 million purchase of Mixon Fruit Farms to build a library. Commissioners also created a citizens committee to ...

MIAMI, FL - Florida Thai guava season has officially started. Tropical fruit grower and importer Tierra Suelta produces the ...