The groves are approximately 6,800 acres located in Bonita Springs, Florida. The citrus varieties include oranges for juice production, fresh Red Grapefruit, Fallgo Tangerines, Sunburst Tangerines, Orlando Tangerines, Honey Tangerines and a small amount of Navel Oranges.
The groves account for 1.2% of Florida’s total production and can be found in both Tropicana and Minute Maid juices.
Beneath the groves is a fresh water source and significant amounts of building material aggregate.
The property has already been surveyed for mining and is currently seeking approval from the appropriate authorities to begin extraction.