Floridiana Magazine

Albritton Fruit Company, One Family’s Legacy

doriskeeler@gmail.com — Mon, 11 Feb 2019 13:00:00 +0000

Growing up in a rural community in the 70s, I saw first-hand the important role citrus and farming played in the lives of many of those living there. But it wasn’t just about the fruit, it was about family. Groves and farms were passed down from one generation to the next, instilling a sense of...

The Orange Shop, Citra

doriskeeler@gmail.com — Thu, 19 Apr 2018 12:00:12 +0000

Tucked away in North Central Florida, between Ocala and Hawthorne, is the small town of Citra. It’s not a place with its own exit off Interstate 75. In fact, unless you drive along Highway 301 or live in the area, you probably do not even know it exists. Citra, known as the home of the...

The Citrus Tower

doriskeeler@gmail.com — Wed, 15 Feb 2017 13:00:59 +0000

Back before U.S. Highway 27 was flooded with traffic lights and vehicles, it provided a leisurely, picturesque drive through the heart of Florida’s citrus industry. The stretch of road from Interstate 4 to Clermont was lined with orange groves as far as the eye could see. One of the state’s most well-known structures stood tall,...