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The Browns are deeply rooted in Central Florida, from homesteading land near Winter Garden during the 1880s to Jerry Brown, Sr., serving heroically during World War II. His sons took over the family business and turned it into the quintessential American success story. - Former U.S. Cabinet Member and Senator Mel Martinez Growing oranges and turning them into juice was once a mainstay of Florida's economy. The Browns were a big part of the industry, but like a lot of growers and processors they moved on to other pursuits. They became masters at turning liabilities into assets. - Stephen M. Caruso, third generation citrus grower, member of the Florida Citrus Hall of Fame.

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Dan Tracy is a freelance writer who spent more than 35 years as a newspaper reporter, primarily with the Orlando Sentinel. He covered just about every beat imaginable, won numerous awards and was nominated three times for the Pulitzer Prize. He now concentrates on long-form journalism. An avid runner, cyclist and hiker, he lives in Orlando with his wife, Judy Watson Tracy, an a award-winning photographer.

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