AUNT ZELMA'S BLUEBERRIES, LLC
ISLAND GROVE, FLORIDA

"Aunt Zelma's Blueberries, LLC" is a locally owned business situated on property belonging to the Hadley Family in Island Grove, Florida. The company is operated by Terry and Carol Hadley alongside business manager Ronnie Thomas. This establishment has recently prepared for its annual You-Pick Blueberry season of 2018, boasting another bountiful harvest of blueberries. Visitors are welcomed to start picking from early April, with the first day open to the public being Friday, April 6th, provided favorable weather conditions continue. The operation runs daily from 9 AM to 5 PM, offering a unique experience by providing buckets and weighing freshly picked blueberries at rates approximately $4 per pound—about half the cost found in grocery stores. To enhance visitor enjoyment, picnic areas under shade trees are available for those wishing to combine picking with an outdoor excursion. Strategically located near US Highway 301, roughly 18 miles north of Ocala, ‘Aunt Zelma's Blueberries’ encourages both individuals and groups, including students, to visit their fields. They are equipped to handle larger groups beyond 15 people or those with special requirements by arranging additional staff, which can be coordinated through the contact number: (352) 361-6110. The company maintains a seven-day operation schedule but emphasizes You-Pick activities on weekends from 10 AM to 5 PM. The establishment is often operational until about six in the evening, owing to visitors remaining in the field past closing hours. As per official records, ‘Aunt Zelma's Blueberries’ was incorporated on January 26, 2011, under Florida Company Types (FLAL), with its status documented as active as of its last annual report filed on April 29, 2024. The business is led by managers Ralph VIII Hadley and Ronnie Thomas, ensuring continued service in the Alachua County home state of Florida."