WHY WE’RE HEREWe’re exploring how America defines itself one place at a time. In South Florida, mango lovers turn to fruit to build a sense of community during the grueling summer. July 8, 2023The air gets thick with humidity as summer arrives in South Florida. Then, something magical happens: The mango trees bear fruit. In good years, they produce so much that strangers give away mangoes on their lawns.

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Persons: Zak Stern, Zak the Baker Locations: South Florida, Miami’s Wynwood