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The History of Tropicana -- AMERICA 250
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.
- Date:
- Tuesday, January 13, 2026
- Time:
- 1:00pm - 2:30pm
- Time Zone:
- Eastern Time - US & Canada (change)
- Library Branch:
- Palmetto Branch Library
- Location:
- Offsite Location
- Audience:
- Adults (18+) Teens (13-18 years)
- Categories:
- AMERICA 250 History/Local History/Archives Lectures & Seminars
Palmetto Library Assistant Supervisor
kira.thoenes@mymanatee.org
(941) 722-3333 ext. 6347
Palmetto Library