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Lakeland History and Culture Center Lecture Series

Florida Grapefruit: Sweet and Tart

Learn more about the history and marketing concepts of the exotic “forbidden fruit” now called grapefruit!  This unique part of Florida’s is shared with the team from the Florida Department of Citrus.

February is National Grapefruit Month!

Circa 1900s postcasd of a scene showing grapefruit and blossoms in Florida

Date:
Thursday, February 12, 2026
Time:
5:30pm - 7:00pm
Location:
Main Library Meeting Room
Campus:
Lakeland Public Library
Audience:
  Adult     All Audiences  
Categories:
History, Genealogy, and Culture   Lakeland Public Library Main  

Event Organizer

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LuAnn Mims

Phone: 863.834.4269  

Email: luann.mims@lakelandgov.net