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SUMMARY:The History of Tropicana -- AMERICA 250
DESCRIPTION: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.\n\nCopies 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.\n\n
LOCATION:Offsite Location\, Palmetto Branch Library
ORGANIZER;CN="Kira Thoenes - Manatee County Public Library":MAILTO:kira.thoenes@mymanatee.org
CATEGORIES:AMERICA 250, History/Local History/Archives, Lectures & Seminars
CONTACT;CN="Kira Thoenes - Manatee County Public Library":MAILTO:kira.thoenes@mymanatee.org
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