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Join us for a fascinating journey into one of Manatee County’s most iconic industries — the rise of Tropicana and the citrus legacy that shaped our region! Hear a local history talk by Kel Roth from the Manatee Agricultural Museum, followed by a book discussion led by librarian Kira Thoenes on the biography Anthony T. Rossi, Christian and Entrepreneur. Learn how Rossi built Tropicana into a global brand and what it meant for local agriculture. This event takes place at the Manatee County Agricultural Museum and will include a guided tour.
Copies of the book are also available through the Central Library's Eaton Collection and can be read at the Central Library during regular business hours.