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by PAUL CATALA Across Florida, different towns are known for their agricultural crops – Ruskin for tomatoes, Plant City for strawberries, Lake Wales for citrus and Clewiston for sugarcane, for example. Down in south central Florida, Lake Placid has been known as the “Caladium Capital of the World” since the 1950s. Each year, the town […]

by SHAYLYNN MARKS Sponsored by Visit Central Florida RJ Webb, president of Webb’s Candy Factory, represents the third generation of his family in the business.  The family’s candy story began before World War II, when Webb’s grandparents operated a soda fountain and shop in Mayville, New York. After returning home from the war in 1945,

by DEMI GUILLORY photos provided by PLANT LOCAL When it comes to native plants, Florida has far more to offer than palm trees, and one Lakeland business is helping people discover it.  Plant Local is a nursery and garden shop whose inventory is almost exclusively made up of plants native to Florida.  “We are 99%

by RYAN MILEJCZAK photos provided by Polk County Government As the nation celebrates 250 years, Polk County is looking back at its own heritage and origins: cattle.  A new permanent exhibit at the Polk County History Center, plus a new project to preserve historic cattle brand books, are working to keep that history from fading. 

Despite Freeze, Growers See Better Tree Health, Improved Quality by RYAN MILEJCZAK The 2025-2026 Florida citrus season came to a close with mixed results. A damaging freeze cut into production, particularly for Valencia oranges, but even so, growers saw something different this season. Improved tree health, better fruit quality, and encouraging results from greening therapies

by RYAN MILEJCZAK Sponsored by Farm Credit of Central Florida Florida’s mango industry is small but influential. While the state isn’t a major producer on the world stage, it is the largest producer in the U.S., and Florida growers have developed many of the most commonly grown varieties found in stores today.  Perhaps the most

by RYAN MILEJCZAK Last year, Florida’s blueberry growers celebrated a strong season. While there were some impacts from dry weather, a late crop in Georgia helped to keep prices especially strong, leading to a strong finish for many growers.  Going into 2026, many were expecting another strong season. “Growers were optimistic in the earliest part

by RYAN MILEJCZAK Sponsored by Farm Credit of Central Florida Few things are better on a hot day than a sweet, juicy cantaloupe. Whether in a fruit salad, wrapped in prosciutto, or just biting into a slice, it’s one of summer’s best fruits. Better yet, it’s grown right here in Florida! What Is a Cantaloupe?

by PAUL CATALA Sponsored by Visit Central Florida  For the Myers, Wednesday and Friday mean lunch and Saturday, it’s dinner.  Three times a week William Myer and his daughter, Wendy Myer, walk from their Davenport home to True Blue Winery to relax, eat, and enjoy the winery’s ambiance, wine, and food. True Blue, which Howard