After ceasing citrus operations, a major Florida producer intends to construct a new city

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Mass of ripe citrus fruits oranges in metal container and working conveyor — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Tanya Kalian Fort Myers, Florida — Only months after declaring it would stop growing citrus at the conclusion of this year’s season, one of Florida’s largest citrus farmers intends to construct a 3,000-acre (1,200-hectare) community in southwest Florida. According

Citrus production in Florida has decreased as a result of recent hurricanes while farmers repair the damage

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Mass of ripe citrus fruits oranges in metal container and working conveyor — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Tanya Kalian Due to previous hurricanes that affected Florida orange production at farms throughout the state, oranges are becoming more difficult to find. The citrus season in the state, which typically lasts from October to June, is expected to