BRADENTON, Fla. — A Bradenton landmark is entering a new era in the community.

What You Need To Know • Manatee County on Friday celebrated its purchase of the historic Mixon Fruit Farms with a “Mixon in Bloom” event • As the county officially takes ownership, Commissioner Amanda Ballard said it is moving forward with planned projects for the farm — including a food market, a community library center and other agri-tourism initiatives • Friday's event included a Pass of the Key ceremony

Manatee County on Friday celebrated its purchase of the historic Mixon Fruit Farms with a “Mixon in Bloom” event featuring a symbolic Passing of the Key ceremony.

“The Mixon family knows their farm and its legacy aren’t ending today. It’s being passed to a new generation for the next chapter," said

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