Wordless Wednesday: Robert Is Here is a Must When Visiting Everglades National Park

Robert Is Here Fruit Stand, Florida City, Fla. - A Must-Stop When Visiting Everglades National Park
Robert Is Here Fruit Stand, Florida City, Fla. - A Must-Stop When Visiting Everglades National Park

Robert Is Here! No, not “here” but there in Florida City which is the gateway to Everglades National Park. Robert Is Here is the name of the fruit stand where Robert, when he was a kid, set up a small fruit and veggie stand. People would stop and ask, “Is Robert here?” Hence, the inspiration for the favorite fruit and veggie stand which is a must-stop attraction when heading into Everglades National Park’s main entrance.

It’s a place to try exotic fruits you’ve probably never heard of or even tasted. It’s where I first tried a fruit that tasted like chocolate pudding (black sapote) and gained appreciation for South Florida’s agriculture.

If there’s one thing to purchase at Robert Is Here it’s a tropical fruit milkshake. Key lime is a must. C’mon, it’s Florida! Since I’ve had plenty of key lime milkshakes in my day, I opted for key lime-cherry during my visit last month, the perfect mix of sweet and tart.

Enjoy these images of one of my favorite things I enjoyed when living in Flamingo in Everglades National Park.

There He Is! Robert of Robert Is Here Fruit Stand, Florida City, Fla.
There He Is! Robert of Robert Is Here Fruit Stand, Florida City, Fla.

Purple Martin House at Robert Is Here Fruit Stan, Florida City, Fla.
Purple Martin House at Robert Is Here Fruit Stan, Florida City, Fla.

Robert Is Here Fruit Stand, Florida City, Fla.
Robert Is Here Fruit Stand has Gorgeous Flowers, Too, Florida City, Fla.

Yes! They Have Apple Bananas at Robert Is Here Fruit Stand, Florida City, Fla.
Yes! They Have Apple Bananas at Robert Is Here Fruit Stand, Florida City, Fla.

Robert Is Here Fruit Stand is a Great Place to Try New Things, Florida City, Fla.
Robert Is Here Fruit Stand is a Great Place to Try New Things, Florida City, Fla.

Milkshake Line at Robert Is Here Fruit Stand, Florida City, Fla.
Milkshake Line at Robert Is Here Fruit Stand, Florida City, Fla.

Get Your Shake Fix at Robert Is Here Fruit Stand on Your Way to Everglades National Park
Get Your Shake Fix at Robert Is Here Fruit Stand on Your Way to Everglades National Park

Plan Your Visit:

Robert Is Here
19200 SW 344th St
Homestead, FL 33034.
Tel: 305-246-1592
www.robertishere.com

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Jenn

Jennifer A. Huber is an award-winning travel and outdoor blogger and writer in Southwest Florida. Originally from Buffalo, N.Y., a hiking trail led her to a career path in the tourism industry for more than 30 years. She spent a decade with a park management company in Yellowstone, Death Valley, and Everglades National Parks. She founded the travel blog, SoloTravelGirl.com with the goal of inspiring others to travel alone, not lonely. The unexpected death of her former husband in 2008 reminded her how short life is. His passing was a catalyst for sharing her experiences with the goal of inspiring and empowering others to travel solo. Jennifer holds a Travel Marketing Professional certification from the Southeast Tourism Society, is a certified food judge, member of the NASA Social community, and alum of the FBI Citizens Academy. When not traveling, she is either in the kitchen, practicing her photography skills, or road tripping with her dog, Radcliff.

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