The Frugivore Diet

cape coral - fruit sources?

2017-10-26T23:17:54.000Z

we are visiting cape coral this week arriving on sat 10/28, can suggest any farms i can purchase fruit from? willing to travel about hour or 2 , trying to avoid supermarkets and find local FRUIT thank u!

Orlando Florida Fruit Lover's 1st Meetup

2015-03-22T23:31:35.000Z

Hello Everyone,

If anyone is in the area on 4/18/2015 the come join us at our first fruit lover's meetup:)

https://www.facebook.com/events/1607351672843173/

Orlando Florida Fruit Lovers 1st Meetup - Hooray!!!
Saturday, April 18
at 11:00am - 2:00pm
Downtown Clermont waterfront park....
Clermont, Florida 34711

Hello Everyone,

All fruit lover's come out and play!!!! We are having our 1st Orlando Florida Fruit Lovers Meetup at Clermont Waterfront Park, 330 3rd St Clermont, Florida 34711. There is plenty of parking and we will be meeting at the pavilion near the public bathrooms. There is paddle board, canoe rentals and bike rentals. There's also a running path, a water park for kids, a playground and a beach for swimming. This is where a lot of the Clermont Triathalons, Marathons and races start and finish. Bring some fruit to share, exotic, local, blended or anything that sounds yummy. This is our first fruit lover's meetup and I could use some help getting the word out. Please feel free to post this meetup on your page or invite your friends, everyone is welcome. There's plenty of room for outdoor games so bring your toys and let's play:)

Orlando Florida Fruit Lover's 1st Meetup

2015-03-22T23:31:33.000Z

Hello Everyone,

If anyone is in the area on 4/18/2015 the come join us at our first fruit lover's meetup:)

https://www.facebook.com/events/1607351672843173/

Orlando Florida Fruit Lovers 1st Meetup - Hooray!!!
Saturday, April 18
at 11:00am - 2:00pm
Downtown Clermont waterfront park....
Clermont, Florida 34711

Orlando Florida Fruit Lover's 1st Meetup

2015-03-22T23:31:32.000Z

Hello Everyone,

If anyone is in the area on 4/18/2015 the come join us at our first fruit lover's meetup:)

https://www.facebook.com/events/1607351672843173/

Orlando Florida Fruit Lovers 1st Meetup - Hooray!!!
Saturday, April 18
at 11:00am - 2:00pm
Downtown Clermont waterfront park....
Clermont, Florida 34711

Love & Vegetables Launches Vegan Cooking Classes: First One All About Mangoes

2014-07-24T04:50:44.000Z

Hey fruit friends :)

Just wanted to share this! http://blogs.miaminewtimes.com/shortorder/2014/07/love_vegetables_launches_vegan_cooking_classes_first_one_is_all_about_mangoes.php

Brevard Organic Co-op--wholesale prices

2014-01-31T17:13:55.000Z

Hi All,

Our coop is growing steadily because we have the best prices. We have 11 households partaking and we've only been going for one month. You get the produce at cost and no one makes a profit except Global Organics--the distributer. I don't work for them or anything. I just want affordable, fresh, organic produce and there was nothing like that around here so we started this coop. There's no membership charge or anything. You don't even have to pre-order. Just come by my house when it's delivered and choose from our boxes. Or you can make a special order beforehand. I'm in northwest Palm Bay.

I created a price list that compares our prices to the health food store. It's about half price and costs about as much as or even cheaper than conventional produce at Publix. Global Organics is the same distributer that our local health food store uses (Paradise Health Foods).

I attached the comparative price list. If you want more info. including all the stuff Global Organics sent me e-mail me at jjgalpin1@gmail.com.

Here's what we're ordering next week. It will be delivered to my house on Tuesday or Thursday:

case: breaburn apples--125 count at $60.50

case: ruby grapefuit (FL) 32 count at $46

case: navel orange choice (FL)--38 pounds at $38

case: young thai coconuts--9 count at $21

case: sweet potato (NC)--40 pounds at $36

case: lemons choice (CA) juicing--140 count at $57

case: celery juice (FL)--35 pounds at $40.50

case: beet--10 pounds at $30

case: green kale--24 count (about 1 pound each, full leaf bunches) at $49

half case: romaine lettuce (LM)--12 count at $23

compare prices list.doc

current price list.pdf

up to half price organic fruit and veg

2014-01-05T13:46:31.000Z

Hi All, So far we have three people buying wholesale from Global Organics. We're looking for more members to make the deliveries more frequent so our food is fresher. It's from the same supplier that our local health food stores use. If you want to be a part of it, shoot me and e-mail (jjgalpin1@gmail.com) and I'll send you the welcome letter, price list, etc that Global Organics sent me.

Some examples of prices are: $22 for 40 pounds of ripe bananas (so about .50 pound versus .99 a pound at the store). $5 for 3 pounds of apples versus $7 at the store. $1.40 for each pink grapefruit versus $1.90 at the store. Half price on oranges (.41 versus .99 at the store). 1.70 for lettuce of all kinds versus $3 at the store. .50 pound for lemons versus 2.50 pound at the stores! They also have nuts, seeds, grains, Lakewood juice and more at the cheapest price you'll find anywhere.

The food gets delivered to my house in Palm Bay but I can drive your order closer to where you live since there's not many people involved and I'll do whatever it takes to get the freshest, best, cheapest produce possible.

Brevard Wholesale Coop

2013-12-22T14:49:01.000Z

Hi all. Does anyone in Brevard want to order some fruit and veg. by the case through Global Organics? I talked to them on the phone and they requires a minimum order of $350 for them to deliver it to us. They are located in Sarasota. They sell half cases too so that's a bonus. I think if we get a few people together, we can be eating pretty fresh fruit with weekly orders and saving a ton of money. I saw a post from another guy about how he and his friends experienced success with this same kind of group with Global Organics in South Florida. Also, I've thought of a way that I think will make it so that we can order without anyone getting screwed out of their money.

Key West Fruit

2013-12-20T06:25:37.000Z

Hi All!I've just booked a trip to Key West for January. I'm wondering if anyone can recommend good fruit stores there?

New to the area

2013-12-05T13:55:07.000Z

Good day everybody

It is my 2nd day here in Florida. Settled in Pinellas County specifically St. Petersburg for the time being. Was supposed to wwoof in Sorrento, small town 30 minutes north of Orlando, but on my trip down the farm has run into some trouble and said they couldn't house me for the time being. SO I am now staying with a good friends family in this absolutely beautiful area in St. Pete. I traveled to one of the only local organic food markets (Rollin' Oats) yesterday evening and discovered that it is just like the one back home in New York. The organic movement here in Florida definitely isn't as big as it is in other states. Supermarkets left and right that carry not one piece of organic produce, oh well. However, the organic produce is of the highest price I have ever seen and quite frankly I shouldn't be surprised as organic produce is somewhat scarce down here. They charge $1.09/lb for bananas! I am here doing volunteer work in return for a place to sleep so buying bananas at that price will bankrupt me in a short matter of time. There is a huge farmers market that I am looking forward to venturing to this weekend and supposedly there is a local growers market somewhere near by. Anyway, the point of this post is to see if anyone has any advice where to shop here in St. Pete while I am here? Also, I attended a peace meditation last night at Sacred Land and it was amazing. Great like minded people but they were all at least twice my age. Anyone know of a good yoga studio or place to do group meditation? Any words of wisdom would be greatly appreciated. There is a star fruit tree in the backyard of where I am staying, along with banana trees, plantain trees, avocado tree, orange, lemon, mango, aloe vera, PAPAYA, and more. Planting leafy greens this afternoon to get the 'winter' greens back on schedule. Enjoy the wonderful beautiful day and don't forget to consume water. Peace and love.

-Kyle Christian

I'm drawn to Florida...I want to know more about it!

2013-10-10T22:43:33.000Z

Hello. I am about to embark on a trip through Central America for the next 9 months - one year. Afterwards I will need to decide where I want to live next. I grew up in Southern California, and have lived in Austin, Texas for the last 5 years. Living in Texas, I have really grown accustomed to an inexpensive lifestyle, and love the freedom of living cheap, spending most earnings on food, rent, and savings. I would like to continue this lifestyle in some place new. The resounding theme in my head sings "Tropics, tropics, tropics." In the states, besides the virgin islands, it seems there is either Hawaii or Florida. My guess is that Hawaii might be more difficult to live inexpensively than Florida.

Of course, job availability, and the likeliness to make friends with similar mindsets are probably the most important. My work experience is as a tour guide on Segways for the last 4 years, and although I do not want a full-time position in this sort of work again, I recognize it as good way to make money whilst doing other part-time gigs. I'd even be a ghost tour guide! The purpose of my trip is to gain Spanish language skills in hopes of one day becoming a freelance translator, as well as gaining a Yoga teacher certificate in hopes of working part-time in this arena upon my return. I also feel as though I am a good teacher, and would love to be a part-time math tutor for kids struggling in school.

Although I know absolutely no one in Florida, I tend to make friends quite easily. Is the fruit more plentiful, and less expensive than elsewhere in the states? What kind of cheap rents can be found? Do there happen to be any fruitarian communities anywhere already?

Thanks for reading; any input would be helpful to me. Thanks everyone!

Anyone attending Florida State University or live in Tallahassee?!?

2013-08-07T06:21:35.000Z

I'm fairly new to town and to this lifestyle. I could use some good tips on where to get good fruit and maybe a new friend or two!! :)

Looking for a roomie?

2013-07-15T22:10:39.000Z

Hello Floridians !

Hope you all are doing well. I was curious if anyone might have a room for rent or want to do an exchange of some sort. I will possibly be moving into the ft lauderdale area In august to go to school and wanted to save on some rent! hope to hear from you soon

Thanks

Lynnette

Brevard country

2013-05-17T02:09:21.000Z

Anyone in brevard county??

Bulk Produce Coop

2013-04-18T16:31:59.000Z

Hello fellow Floridians!

Until recently I was part of a little club that would make bulk orders from Global Organics once a week. It was great but sadly the club has dissolved due to people moving away. I'm in the Tampa bay area....Pinellas County....Indian Rocks Beach. I would like to keep ordering so if anyone wants to join buying power forces that would be sweet. The minimum order for them to deliver is $250... so me plus 1 or 2 more people would do it.

The prices change weekly depending on season and availability. Here is last weeks to check out:

Price List

Let me know,

Mark.

spring water sources

2013-03-30T19:04:44.000Z

my fellow floridians, anyone know of a place where you can fill up with pure clean spring water?

Looking for a room in Broward County

2013-02-20T02:01:28.000Z

I'd like to relocate to Broward County, preferably in the Sunrise/Plantation/Cooper City area. Looking for a room to rent. Maybe share a house? I don't have any pets. I plan to have very little belongings when I get down there. I am LFRV and would like to meet some fellow fruit eaters. Please message me!

Fort Lauderdale Meetup

2013-02-19T23:37:53.000Z

Hi all,

There is a meetup on for Saturday, Feb 23rd at 3pm at Hugh Taylor Birch Park in Fort Lauderdale. Here is a map with directions.

http://health101.org/misc/map_birch_state_park_meetup

If for some reason the weather isn't good (as in raining and chilly) we'll meet at Whole Foods

2000 N Federal Hwy

Fort Lauderdale Florida 33305

But HOPEFULLY we'll get some sun and great winter florida weather on Sat so we can be outside. Bring fruit if you wish but you don't have to. Bring whatever you want to enjoy a few hours in a beautiful park with some other fruity folk. Also, if you feel inspired bring a quote that is inspiring or illustrates something you are dealing with emotionally, spiritually, physically etc.

I look forward to meeting you all!

If anyone has further questions they can email me at angela@beradianthealth.com

Get Your Fruit On in FL

2012-12-21T05:04:23.000Z

Get Fit, Fresh, and Healthy in 2013 with Raw*Sol Organics!Raw*Sol Organics offers impeccably fresh, organic, delicious fruits and vegetables to the St. Petersburg area. Each box costs only $25 and includes a week’s worth of entirely organic, and, whenever possible, locally grown fruits and vegetables. Each box includes a delicious easy recipe you can make with your produce! We even DELIVER to Eckerd College and other local college campuses, we’ll bring your box right to your dorm! The first five people to get their orders in each week receive a special bonus with their box!The contents of the box will vary by season and availability, but you will always get a rainbow abundance!Additional Upcoming Products (may be added to your box!):-Organic Gourmet Chapsticks, raw vegan, hand-made-Re-Vamped Recycled clothing, homemade jewelry, and artwork-Healthy raw snacks such as flax crackers, cookies, fruit-and-nut bars, etc-Homemade Granola, raw vegan-Fresh Squeezed Organic Juices-Wheat grass shots-Fresh Smoothies-Kombucha (Ancient Chinese Health Elixir!)-Sweet Herbal Sun Teas (Healthy, delicious, low calorie alternative to processed, sugary drinks)-Gourmet Superfood Chocolates (raw, vegan, handmade)-Coconut Jerky-Home-made, raw vegan Ice Cream and Sorbet!-Healthy Desserts you can eat guilt free, any meal of the day!-Want to see your favorite items on this list? Just ask!Raw*Sol is not only a produce buying club, stay tuned for our Events, including...-Yoga on St. Pete beach with Bristol and Sophie (Pay by donation)-Ecstatic Dance Classes (pay by donation)-Fresh Juice Parties/Big Screen Documentary nights by the Sea (featuring homemade organic/raw juices or nut milks for everyone and edutaining documentaries projected on a big screen...seated by the sea! Does not get any better!) --Pay by donation-Raw Vegan Ice Cream Socials! (Featuring delicious gourmet Ice Cream and sorbets that are so healthy you can literally eat them for breakfast, lunch and dinner!--dairy and gluten free, raw, vegan, and home made!)-And more!2013 is the year of new beginnings on earth! Live this new year and new life right with fresh, beautiful fruits and vegetables, fitness, and healthy living foods! When we eat fresh, beautiful, vibrant foods, then we become fresh, beautiful, and vibrant! We make and serve all of our products with joy and love to share, and we honor healthy foods. We only sell foods that we would eat ourselves, so you know we only work with the highest quality, raw, plant-based, high-vibration ingredients! Order a box for January 2013 and get your Sol*Shine on!Contact: RawSolOrganics@gmail.comFind us on Facebook!*Why Organic? Why Raw? Contact us at RawSolOrganics@gmail.com for more information!

i'm coming to south florida for the first time

2012-12-13T15:32:24.000Z

hello 30BaDers,

i'm new to this forum, and i'm coming to south florida for the first time in about ten days--i have a free ride down there, and i don't need to be back here for a month, but don't really know anyone--i just feel the need for some sunshine, fresher fruit, for some beach time--and hopefully to meet some lfrvegans--any suggestions on lodging, beaches, meetups, etc?--any would be appreciated--thanks, thomas

Miami - Hi, I'm in Miami for the next 2 weeks. Wanna hang out with a fellow fruity one?

2012-09-03T19:08:27.000Z

Hi, I'm in Miami for the next 2 weeks. Wanna hang out with a fellow fruity one?

Just moved back to Florida =]

2012-08-23T21:18:28.000Z

Hey guys,

Just wondering if there are any of you around me. I'm on the Space Coast, right below Cocoa. I'm living right across the street from the beach, so hit me up.

-Bri

Potential Organic Mango Trees for Sale

2012-08-17T23:10:45.000Z

Hello fellow Floridians :)

I currently have 4 mango tree saplings currently growing (more may sprout soon), and all will be available for sale once they reach a slightly bigger size. They're all organic.

I'm not sure what the asking price will be for them yet, I want to make sure I have people interested in them first, so this is more to get the idea out there.

I live in Lakeland, which is about 45 minutes from the Tampa area and the Orlando area. We'd be happy to deliver if the distance isn't too far, or you could stop by and pick them up yourself.

Anyone interested? :)

Join me to Carpool from Tampa Bay to Sarasota Fruitluck

2012-06-28T00:15:56.000Z

I’ll drive from Brandon to Sarasota Fruitluck on this coming Sunday. If you are interested, you may join me and we all carpool. Last week Priscilla, James, and I carpooled to West Palm Beach Fruit Festival, and had a great time. Check out the photos here: https://www.facebook.com/masoodtavalla?ref=tn_tnmn#!/media/set/?set=a.3394277546743.2112626.1563831377&type=3

Ride from tampa Bay to hugh taylor birch park and Tropical Fruit Festival

2012-06-22T02:36:59.000Z

Yay … I’ll be driving from Tampa Bay area to the Tropical Fruit Festival in Mounts Botanical garden on June 23^rd and also to ft.lauderdale meetup at hugh taylor birch park on June 30^th in my old Toyota Corolla :) Anyone in Tampa Bay area is interested , I’ll be more than happy to give you a ride.

SOURCES OF FRESH DATES IN BULK

2012-06-06T22:10:38.000Z

Does anyone know where can one buy fresh dates in bulk in your area?

produce shopping in Miami (downtown)??

2012-05-27T22:57:55.000Z

I'm doing an internship in Miami this summer. I am in the downtown area. I have access to the metromover and the metrorail. No car though. the only grocery store I have been able to find is Publix, but I am wondering if there is another store for produce. Does anybody know of any? Any suggestions?

Thanks!

Who's in the Miami area? I want a place to cotch for a couple days.

2012-05-07T22:11:03.000Z

I'm a 20 year old physically abled male arriving in the miami area tomorrow. I have money and can pay for fruit and am able to help with your duties. I enjoy calisthenics and check out my profile. :)

South Floridians only please...Wet Honey Dates for sale!

2012-04-05T18:06:04.000Z

I have about 3 and 1/2 lbs of wet Honey Dates (1 lb from Bautista, the rest from The Date People). I bought them at first harvest and froze them so they are still amazingly juicy!

Alas, I am still lovin' them but lately they're not lovin' me back. This happens to me every year as the weather warms...guess I just overbought this year!

I would be happy to sell them to someone local for only $5/lb.

I live in Coral Springs (NW Broward County).

Message me if interested.

Food Forest Workshop in Homestead, Florida

2012-02-16T21:39:23.000Z

This appeared in my inbox, and I thought some here might be interested...Eric Toensmeier, author of Perennial Vegetables and alsoco-author of The Edible Food Forest, will teach a weekend and a five day workshop on sub-tropical food forest techniques, May 18-23, in Homestead, Florida.http://www.earth-learning.org/index.php?option=content&task=view&id=101&-5-18-23-Edible-Forest-Gardens-Design-Intensive=&Itemid=77Jim