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Florida Citrus Center Inc # 30

3.0 (39 reviews)
InexpensiveCandy Stores, Grocery
Closed 7:00 am - 9:00 pm

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Amanda J.

Always a must stop for us when driving North. My kids love to see the baby gators, try the orange juice, all the citrus, a piece of taffy. The ladies who work here are always a joy to speak with and there are so many cool gifts to buy for family members, Disney related, or Florida in general. They even have preserved baby sharks available. Definitely a must when passing through!

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Steve H.

This is my go-to place on the way down to South Florida or on the way North to home. Customer service is always very friendly and helpful. The place is always very clean. Tons of good selection. Prices are reasonable considering you're at a tourist trap!

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Geanne A.

Stopped by with my family and my 5 year old kept asking for everything! I told her that she couldn't get anything and the attendant who just had gone to the back to talk to her kid, overheard the conversation and yelled "If you are not buying anything then get out!" I gladly told my wife to put everything she was holding down and got out.

Manda C.

This was an interesting stop, as long as you accept that it exists to draw in the tourists. We were only stopping in to get some gas and get back on the road. Though I noticed the mounds of oranges outside, we intended to top off the tank and get going. There was a sign that stated gas was 5 cents more per gallon if you didn't pay cash inside. Boooo!!!! This place was already 10 cents higher than the Exxon across the street, so the upcharge seemed silly. For that reason, I don't really recommend you come here for the gas station or if you're in a rush. The upshot of going inside was a chance to use a restroom, get some snacks and damn, it's a gift shop! There's nothing really unique about the gifts, but it's a huge selection in everything Florida and knick knacky. This is the perfect spot when you are leaving the state and realize "Oh crap, all those people want souvenirs!" There were a variety of Florida themes- dolphins, beach, gators, palm trees. Each theme could be found in a variety of gifts like shot glasses, plates, snow globes, stuffed animals, paper weights, ashtrays, etc. So I honestly do give them props for the selection and making it a place you can stop to get something for everyone's preference. Outside there are mounds of oranges and other produce as well. Inside there was honey, jam and various candies. They also advertise boiled peanuts... which I am assuming is a Florida thing. I mean, I didn't do my research and ask a Floridian, but it was in every gas station so that's my new stereotype, I guess. The bathrooms got the job done and the woman at the counter kept everyone moving. They also have a tank full of baby gators that drew everyone's attention, so that was pretty cool. I did notice some older reviews were very upset about signs that lied about free orange juice. I suppose I could have missed it, but I saw no such advertising. I am pretty sure I would have noticed- free stuff is my jam! I guess that's an old issue. So to recap: You want to stare at baby gators? Sure, you can do that here. You want gas? Nah, go elsewhere. You want oranges? They got plenty! You want free orange juice? No! Stop spreading lies! You want boiled peanuts? Yeah, here and everywhere else, I guess. You just realized you are a terrible niece/coworker/friend/daughter/fight club member and forgot to get a souvenir for your uncle/boss/friend/mom/fight club member, oh no!!! Yep, this is your spot.

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11 months ago

Very cool place to stop by and see the gators. They have fresh fruit and very good orange juice

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10 months ago

Had cool souvenirs!! Great place to buy some memorabilia for your loved ones! Also the fresh citrus was a refreshing touch.

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1 year ago

Super clean place and great prices for the citrus. The baby alligators are also cool to see.

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The oranges were amazing, so much flavor! Can't wait to come back and get more! Also the cashier was nice and helpful.

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It was fun and the gators were cute. We really enjoyed the last stop in sunny Florida

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Great service, love the items and my daughter wanted a free item, love the area of the citrus center

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No free OJ like the sign stated above on the highway and not a lot of produce had signs on it. Lame !

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The peaches are amazing. Tons and tons of varieties of gifts. Staff was super friendly. Definitely will be back

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11 years ago

Not baby gators. Regular baby caiman not native to Florida. Really expensive. Definitely a tourist trap. But convenient, off the interstate.

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My kids love to see the baby gators, try the orange juice, all the citrus, a piece of taffy.

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