Florida Citrus Hall of Fame announces inductees

The Selection Committee for The Florida Citrus Hall of Fame has announced three distinguished leaders will be inducted into the Hall during the 50th Anniversary Citrus Celebration Luncheon on Friday, March 2, 2012 at Florida Southern College in Lakeland. In honor of the 50th Anniversary, a Golden Jubilee Gala will also be held the following evening highlighting the Florida citrus industry and recognizing all members of the Florida Citrus Hall of Fame, with several other events scheduled over the weekend to help celebrate the occasion.

Robert J. Barben, of Avon Park, Frank M. Hunt, II, of Lake Wales and Dr. W. Bernard Lester, of Lakeland, will be honored during the luncheon scheduled to take place at 11:30 a.m. in the Hollis Wellness Center at Florida Southern College in Lakeland on Friday, March 2, 2012. (photos attached)

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. For more information on the Citrus Hall of Fame or the Golden Jubilee activities, visit the web site at www.FloridaCitrusHallofFame.com or contact Brenda Eubanks Burnette at (561) 351-4314.