Manatee County purchases Mixon Fruit Farms for $13.5 million

Julie Busa (Janet Mixon's daughter), Janet Mixon, Commissioner Amanda Ballard and Dean Mixon are all smiles on July 29. Manatee County commissioners voted unanimously to purchase Mixon Fruit Farms.
Julie Busa (Janet Mixon's daughter), Janet Mixon, Commissioner Amanda Ballard and Dean Mixon are all smiles on July 29. Manatee County commissioners voted unanimously to purchase Mixon Fruit Farms.
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After discussing the operating expenses, necessary staffing, community partnerships and an array of possible uses, Manatee County commissioners voted unanimously to purchase Mixon Fruit Farms at Tuesday’s commission meeting. 

 

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