584 acres of citrus groves in 27 parcels Sells for $8.9M in Orlando

Reported Oct 27, 2026 · Source: GrowthSpotter

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Deal details

Buyer
Not disclosed
Seller
Vada Etter
Price
$8.93 million
Size
584 acres
Asset class
Land
Transaction
Sale
Sub-market
Orlando Core & Central Florida
Metro
Orlando
Reported date
Oct 27, 2026

Summary

A dozen years ago, an owner of Pennsylvania apple orchards bought 584 acres of citrus groves in southern Polk County. 22, a division of his company called Saunders Auctions sold that 584 acres in 27 separate parcels in an online auction. Source: GrowthSpotter.

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Source: GrowthSpotter

Read the full report at GrowthSpotter. What the article says:

  • Deal / Size
    A dozen years ago, an owner of Pennsylvania apple orchards bought 584 acres of citrus groves in southern Polk County.
  • Deal
    22, a division of his company called Saunders Auctions sold that 584 acres in 27 separate parcels in an online auction.
  • Price
    A flurry of late bidding extended the auction four hours past the deadline, with the final tally coming in at $8.93 million for 27 parcels in Frostproof.
  • Seller
    After Emery Etter died in a vehicle crash in 2024 at age 83, his widow Vada Etter eventually decided to sell that property.

Article date: 2026-10-27T15:30:20+00:00

Frequently asked questions

How much did 584 acres of citrus groves in 27 parcels sell for?
The reported price is $8.93 million, per GrowthSpotter.
Who sold 584 acres of citrus groves in 27 parcels?
The seller was Vada Etter, per GrowthSpotter.

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