US (FL): Citrus Hall of Fame inductees chosen for 2015

The Selection Committee for The Florida Citrus Hall of Fame has announced three distinguished leaders will be inducted into the Hall during the 53rd Citrus Celebration Luncheon on Friday, March 6, 2015 at Florida Southern College in Lakeland.

Nicholas “Nick” D. Faryna (deceased), formerly of Umatilla, Fla., Sherwood J. “Buddy” Johnson, of Ft. Pierce, Fla. and John C. Updike, Sr. (deceased), formerly of Lake Wales, Fla. will be honored at the luncheon, scheduled to take place at 11:30 a.m. in the Hollis Wellness Center. Click here to learn more about the inductees.

The Florida Citrus Hall of Fame honors distinguished leaders who have made significant contributions to the Florida citrus industry. The Citrus Hall of Fame display and Archive Center is located within the McKay Archive Building at Florida Southern College in Lakeland.

The induction luncheon ceremonies will take place on Friday, March 6, 2015 in the Hollis Wellness Center at Florida Southern College, Lakeland. Invitations will go out in January, and ticket information will be available on the web site.

For more information:
Brenda Eubanks Burnette
Florida Citrus Hall of Fame
Tel: +1 (561) 351-4314
Email: BBurne1003@aol.com.