MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) — On Tuesday, Manatee County Commissioners discussed the future of the iconic 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.

A tram used for tours sits in the parking lot of Mixon Fruit Farms before the business’s final day in July 2023. Manatee ...

The future of Mixon Fruit Farms will be decided by Manatee County commissioners on July 29 when they vote to either purchase ...

Mixon Fruit Farms operated for more than 80 years in Manatee County, now commissioners are considering the purchase of the 40 ...

Under pressure from an imminent DOGE audit, Manatee County commissioners approved the purchase of the Mixon Fruit Farms ...

The Manatee County Commission on Tuesday will consider approving a deal to buy the former Mixon Fruit Farm. The deal being ...

Manatee County commissioners will return to the dais this week for the first time since Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced D.O.G.E. audit.