History of Tropicana
Schedule
Wed Dec 10 2025 at 02:00 pm to 03:00 pm
UTC-05:00Location
Sarasota County History Center and Osprey Library, 337 N. Tamiami Trail, Osprey, FL 34229 | Osprey, FL
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Open your refrigerator - do you see a familiar white and green carton looking back at you? What if we told you that the brand now synonymous with “sunshine in a glass” started with humble beginnings as Fruit Industries, Inc.? Join Kel Roth for a fascinating look into the history of Tropicana and a man whose vision changed the landscape of commercially produced fresh juice for generations - Anthony Rossi.Registration required. https://loom.ly/S6KeDn0
Presented by: Kel Roth, Community Engagement Coordinator, Manatee County Agricultural Museum
A Florida History Lecture Series Fall 2025 "Bon Appetit!" Program
What did the first settlers in Sarasota Bay eat? What did the first hotels in Sarasota and Venice serve their guests? And what can those menus tell us about the history of our region? Join the staff of the Sarasota County History Center and special guests this fall as we serve up a series of talks focusing on food as a way to explore the past.
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