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Episode 253: A Jensen Beach Nightmare

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The Horror of Jensen Beach

In 1881, Captain Thomas Richards built a Pineapple Plantation in Jensen Beach. Within about 15 years, dozens of other residences hopped on the bandwagon and started their own thriving Pineapple Plantations as well. In early 1900s, nematodes, spider mites, and ongoing cold weather stopped most Pineapple Production. Today, Jensen Beach is not quite so Pineapple-centric; it's more known for its artsy beach scene.

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