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Last week Channel 10 news aired a segment on New River Groves' own Al Roth. The following is the link to see the story in full.

http://www.local10.com/video/29236227/index.html

Al Roth, the grove owner, the real estate developer, the craps player, is demonstrating his likeable charm and quick wit. Entertaining flocks of visitors to his family’s grove in Davie, the 101-year-old tells stories of gambling at the Brook Club and dancing the night away at the National Hotel in Miami Beach during the 1950s.

“We partied galore, but we always made it home for breakfast,” he says.

Anyone who's lived in Davie for more than a year can tell you how much fun the Orange Blossom Parade and Festival are.

That's why Bob Roth's New River Groves is excited to be involved yet again -- and this time our beloved Al Roth will be the Grand Marshal. Apparently turning 100 years young is no obstacle for one of Davie's early citrus pioneers. With Al's penchant for history and experience in the citrus industry, it's only fitting that he lead the festivities celebrating the founding of the Town of Davie.

Florida Honeybell tangelos, one of the sweetest and most popular Florida citrus varieties, have arrived roadside at Bob Roth's New River Groves!

Although many people believe Honeybells are oranges, they are actually tangelos, a cross between a tangerine and a grapefruit. Honeybell tangelos, also sometimes called Minneola tangelos, get their unique sweet taste from being a hybrid of the Ruby Red Grapefruit and a tangerine.

Keeping the celebration going, the Miami Herald recently featured a story on Al Roth's 100th birthday. See the story here:

"One hundred reasons to celebrate"