Gov. Scott helps Mixon Farm celebrate 75th year

Gov. Rick Scott followed along to the Mixon’s presentation.

Gov. Rick Scott prepared to hand off the microphone after speaking.

Bill, Janet and Dean Mixon talked about how their decision to diversify the farm’s offerings helped it overcome adversity.

Bill Mixon has a home on the family farm that his son, Dene, now owns.

Diane Fogo-Harter of Michael Saunders and Kris Wise of Island Mortgage

Gov. Rick Scott with Janet and Dean Mixon

Veenie and Mark Goodson of Goodson Electric and Chris Costantino of Costantino Body Shop

(Standing) Peter Lombardo and David Berube; (Sitting) Allison Sneed, Ed Cook, Alicia Evans and Cindy Berube

Karen Carpenter, Superintendent Rick Mills and Diana Greene of Manatee County Schools

The Manatee County Board of County Commissioners: John Chappie, Vanessa Baugh, Betsy Benac, Robin DiSabatino, Larry Bustle, Carol Whitmore and Michael Gallen

Pastor Randy Bezet of Bayside Community Church with Bill Herrle of NFIB Florida

Rebecca Ronan of Bridge a Life, Bernie Gottschalk of Visit Sarasota and Larry Rued, a friend of the Mixons