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Okeechobee County Outdoor Sports Expo The Inaugural Okeechobee County Outdoor Sports event, held on Nov. 15 and 16, was a cooperative event presented by Parks & Recreation, Agri-Civic Center and Tourist Development Council. From back woods to beaches, freshwater and salt, this event had something for everyone. Visitors enjoyed and learned what is new in outdoor sporting activities, products and accommodation .
(Above left) One of the many vendors booth set up at the Agri-Civic Center. (Above right) There was a vast variety of new RV’s and campers on display.
Taylor Pearce Okeechobee Royalty
Okeechobee High School senior Taylor Pearce, has had an exciting year. In March she was crowned Miss Okeechobee County Fair Teen USA, where she received an award to compete in the 2015 Miss Florida Teen USA pageant. While preparing for the state pageant, her high school peers chose her as their 2014-2015 homecoming queen. On Oct. 19, Pearce competed in the 2015 Miss Florida Teen USA pageant and placed an impressive third place out of 60 contestants from across the state of Florida.
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The Okeechobee County Fair board is proud of her success and how well she has represented Okeechobee. Pearce is the daughter of Matt and Allisha Pearce. Taylor Pearce competing at the Miss Florida Teen USA Pageant. Photo courtesy of Tel-Air Interests, Inc.
Destiny Veber pets the baby alligator with the help of Kristina Ripley.
Okeechobee County Calendar of EVENTS December 12 Holiday Evening in the Park 6pm – 9pm | Flagler Park www.okeechobeemainstreet.org | 863-357-6246 December 13 Top of the Lake Christmas Festival 10am – 4pm | Flagler Park www.okeechobeemainstreet.org | 863-357-6246 December 20 31st Annual Christmas Boat Parade 6pm on Taylor Creek by Burger King and ends at the VFW. December 12, 13 & 14 Okeechobee Community Choir’s Christmas Cantata Okeechobee Presbyterian Church 7pm on Friday | 3pm Saturday | 3 PM on Sunday January 17 Okeechobee Main Street Top of the Lake Day of the Cowboy Cattle Drive ( State Road 70) 11am Events at Agri-Civic Center begin at 12pm www.okeechobeemainstreet.org | 863-357-6246 January 18 Okeechobee Bridal Expo 1pm – 5pm | OK Corral Gun Club www.okbridalexpo.com January 31 Okeechobee Family Health & Safety Expo 9am - 2pm | Okeechobee Agri-Civic Center 863-462-5000 ext. 257