Robert Is Here

About the Business

Specialties

Since 1959, Robert Is Here has specialized in exotic fruit, local vegetables, and fresh fruit milkshakes. This family owned and operated fruit stand also offers a wide variety of tropical and exotic jams, jellies, marmalades, sauces, chutneys, relish, and pickles.

History

Established in 1959.

Robert Is Here Fruit Stand was established by Robert in the late fall of 1959. At that time, 6 year-old Robert was set on this very corner with some of his father's cucumber crop and told to "Sell 'em!" Robert sat all day on that Saturday and no one even stopped. That evening, Robert's father decided "there can't be that many people who don't like cucumbers; they must not see this little boy standing here on the corner." The next day Robert's father placed a sign proclaiming "Robert Is Here". By noon Robert had sold all of the cucumbers and walked home. The following weekend, a neighboring farmer added tomatoes to Robert's display and a fruit stand was born. When school started again in January of 1960, Robert and his mother would set up for the day and leave a coffee can with customers paying by the honor system. Robert would work at the fruit stand after school. At age 9, Robert hired his first employee. To this day, Robert still works everyday in his fruit stand and really is here.

Meet the Business Owner

Business owner information

Robert M.

Business Owner

At age six, Robert started Robert Is Here Fruit Stand and still works everyday. He has grown up with his fruit stand and has always worked hard to offer his customers the freshest produce available. Robert is always happy to help you select a perfectly ripe mango, avocado, papaya, etc. and even cut it up for you to enjoy.

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