MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. — Manatee County commissioners will vote next week on the potential purchase of the Mixon Fruit Farms property in East Bradenton. While the farm closed nearly two years ago, its history might continue, according to one county commissioner who already has a vision of what the property could be.
What You Need To Know
- Manatee County might purchase Mixon Fruit Farms
- Commissioner Amanda Ballard said there would be plans to create a library and community center, with the hope of hosting more community events
- Commissioners are expected to vote on whether they will purchase the land or not on July 29 which marks 2 years since the farm closed its doors in Bradenton
For decades, Mixon Fruit Farms was rooted in the Manatee County community. While their doors closed two years ago, their legacy in local farming may live on.
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