Okeechobee Community Guide and Business Journal 2020

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COMMUNITY GUIDE & BUSINESS JOURNAL 2020

COMMUNITY GUIDE & BUSINESS JOURNAL

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF OKEECHOBEE COUNTY

okeechobeebusiness.com

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Welcome to the Family

Family Dentistry of Okeechobee is a full-service, state-of-the-art dental office with a compassionate and professional team to serve you. From preventative treatment, to full mouth restoration, we offer excellent dental care in a peaceful environment. Dr. Laskey and Dr. Shiflet are committed to excellence in dentistry, and seek to bring the latest in technology and techniques to their patients.

863.763.2765 202 NE 3rd Street | Okeechobee, FL 34972 fdofokeechobee.com

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Contents BUSINESS & INDUSTRY 8 Message From the Executive Director 11 Board Members 15 Platinum Partners 18 About Our Chamber 19 Chamber Events 23 Business and Industry 28 Inside the “Fab Five” that make business thrive in Okeechobee 30 Okeechobee County Commissioners and City Council 34 Newcomer Information 65 Membership Directory 88 Buyer’s Guide NEWCOMER INFORMATION 6 Message From the President 31 History of Okeechobee 34 Newcomer Information 36 Area Churches 38 Numbers to Know 41 Education 45 Health Care 49 Civic Organizations 50 Transportation LIFESTYLE 36 Area Churches 38 Numbers to Know 41 Education 45 Health Care 51 About the Lake, Access to Lake O, and Key Fishing Areas 53 Nature & Wildlife 55 Outdoor Fun 58 Festivals and Events 61 Dining Guide 63 Arts & Entertainment Sharon Cannon

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IN THE CENTER OF EVERYTHING

TO LAND YOUR BUSINESS FOR SUCCESS

n Centrally Located n Rail Services n Local Regional Airport n Less Than Two Hours to Four International Airports n Less than an hour to I-95 n 2019 Aspen Award Winning State College

Okeechobee

n Two Opportunity Zones n Competitive Labor Rates

PROUD OF OUR ROOTS WITH AN EYE ON THE FUTURE

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CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF OKEECHOBEE COUNTY

55 S. Parrott Ave., Okeechobee, FL 34972 863.467.6246 | www.okeechobeebusiness.com Paulette Wise, Executive Director Mariah Parriott, Office Manager

Passport Publications & Media Corporation 1555 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd., Suite 1550 West Palm Beach, FL 33401 561.615.3900, Ext. 19 | www.passportpublications.com PUBLISHER Robert S.C. Kirschner | President/Publisher

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EDITORIAL John Thomason | Group Editor Richard Westlund | Business Editor Gail McCormack | Content Verification ART & DESIGN Angelo LoPresti | Art/Prodcution Director Rob Silio | Graphic Design Director Robert Sadler Clark | Special Projects Photographer ADVERTISING Janice Waterman | National Advertising Manager Richard Wolff | Advertising Director ADMINISTRATION Alexandra H.C. Kirschner | Marketing Director Scott Anderson | Contract Administrator A free copy of the 2020 Community Guide and Business Journal may be picked up at the Chamber of Commerce of Okeechobee County, 55 South Parrott Avenue, Okeechobee, FL 34972, (863) 467-6246.

The 2020 Community Guide & Business Journal is published by Passport Publications & Media Corporation, with offices located at 1555 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd., Suite 1550, West Palm Beach, FL 33401, (561) 615-3900, for the Chamber of Commerce of Okeechobee County. Listed content descriptions for members of the Chamber of Commerce of Okeechobee County were provided and approved by each active Chamber member. The publisher and the Chamber of Commerce of Okeechobee County assume no responsibility for errors or omissions. No part of this publication may be reproduced without the expressed written consent of the Chamber of Commerce and Passport Publications. © 2020 Passport Publications & Media Corporation

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PRESIDENT reetings! It is our pleasure to offer you a glimpse of the diverse and quaint community in which we live, work and play. So, whether you are coming to visit or to live, we at the Chamber of Commerce of Okeechobee County offer our sincerest welcome. We certainly hope that you enjoy this informative guide to the heart of Okeechobee, and we encourage you to patronize our Chamber members when you shop or do business in Okeechobee.

The Chamber is here to showcase what makes Okeechobee unique from all the surrounding communities. Our Chamber board and staff work tirelessly to bring a competitive advantage to Chamber members in their growth through our programing, special events, small business seminars and networking opportunities. The Chamber has taken a leadership role in bringing the diversity of our community to current residents and businesses as well as thousands of calls we receive each year from potential additions to our community, whether it be commercial or residential.

The Chamber is the first point of contact for newcomers to our area, and we strive to stay up to date with the community of Okeechobee to make certain that what our neigh-

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borhood has to offer is readily available to our residents, visitors and newcomers alike.

To all the Chamber members, please know that I am here to serve you and to assist you with any and all matters concerning your business. Your business, while unique, has many common needs with other businesses in the area, and it is our sincere desire to gain a greater understanding of those challenges and/or opportunities, while at the same time to help guide the conversation and provide recommendations to help you achieve your goals.

I would like to encourage those that are not currently involved or a member of the Chamber to consider stopping by and learning more about how we can work together for the betterment of our community. Growth is achieved by many, not just a few.

Tabitha Trent, President Chamber of Commerce of Okeechobee County

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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ere in Okeechobee, we enjoy a Florida lifestyle that surrounds us with a unique natural habitat in a beautiful rural environment complete with expansive oak hammocks, a famous lake and river, diverse culture, rich history, and a vast array of recreational, educational, employment and business opportunities, all within our year-round county population of 40,314 and additional 35,000 estimated winter residents from November to May. We are proud to represent more than 310 Chamber member businesses within our beautiful, serene lake area and surrounding countryside. Within this guide you will find their listings, and I encourage you to frequent them, as they now call Okeechobee their home, and shopping local continues to help our community and businesses to thrive.

Our mission to our county and our businesses is strong, and promoting both is of utmost importance to us. We are the welcome center, the face and heart of our community. We are the point of contact that every newcomer and resident alike calls for information or stops by to pick up maps, other area brochures and one of our great Chamber Guide and Business Directories.

As the leading force and drive for our businesses and the community, the Chamber offers various programs, services and events

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that are always focused on helping our county and members to grow and succeed.

It is known that both small local businesses and larger national companies benefit from the enhanced image and endorsement that Chamber membership brings to them. Within these companies, we have a diverse variety of professionals, for strength lies in differences, not in similarities. And as a member of the Chamber, you gain a network of business partners who work together to help and promote Okeechobee’s growing economy.

Please know that our professional staff, Office Manager Mariah Parriott and myself are ready, willing and able to assist our members in any way possible to make their business even more successful as we are constantly striving to deliver greater value to our members.

We would love to have you come for a visit and join us “IN THE CENTER OF IT ALL.”

Paulette Wise Executive Director Chamber of Commerce of Okeechobee County

Sharon Cannon

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Focused on Business.

You’re focused on your business. We’re focused on making it easier for you.

Business Checking Accounts

Business Savings and CDs

Online Cash Management

CenterState Business accounts offer powerful and resourceful tools that can simplify and streamline your daily business operations.

Need the perfect complement to your CenterState Business Checking Account? A CenterState Savings or Money Market account may be just the thing!

Manage your business accounts by utilizing our suite of online services including Online Cash Management (OCM), Remote Deposit Capture, Lockbox, Positive Pay and more.

Business Mobile Banking Business Online Banking solution gives you access and control over your account whenever your schedule allows.

Merchant Services Your business needs more¹than a “one size fits all” payment solution.

Business Lending We provide financing solutions tailored to your needs.

With more than 130 branches throughout Florida, Georgia and Alabama, CenterState is here for your business needs.

OKEECHOBEE BRANCH:

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OUR CHAMBER BOARD Robert Sadler Clark

VICE PRESIDENT Terry Burroughs Okeechobee County Terry is a retired telecommunications executive with more than 32 years in the industry.

Upon retiring, he moved back to Okeechobee to manage the family business. Since his return he has been involved with different organizations in the community.

In 2014 he was elected to the Okeechobee County Board of Commissioners, and he is currently chairman. In addition, he is the chairman of Board of Trustees of HCA Raulerson Hospital, and vice president of the Chamber of Commerce. He continues to serves on other various boards throughout the community and is married to his wife, Maureen. They have three children and six grandchildren.

Robert Sadler Clark

PRESIDENT Tabitha Trent CenterState Bank Tabitha Trent is a native and lifetime resident of Okeechobee. She attended IRCC and UCF, where she earned her B.S. degree in business management. She also attended UF’s Florida School of Banking and graduated with honors. She has been in banking for 32 years and is currently a bank manager and vice president for CenterState Bank.

Tabitha is a community banker at heart and believes in investing in the lives of others and the community she serves. She proudly serves or supports the Okeechobee Educational Foundation, Pregnancy Center of Okeechobee, Okeechobee Utility Authority Board of Trustees, Okeechobee County Sheriff’s Office’s Citizens Advisory Board, Altobello Charitable Donor Trust Fund, GRAD Nite, Economic Development Corporation of Okeechobee and the Chamber of Commerce.

Tabitha’s passions are her faith in God and her family. She enjoys serving alongside her More 2 Life church family and is married to her husband Jay; together they have a son, Chase, who is a freshman student at IRSC.

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Chamber Board Members

Back (Left: Right) Jeff Jones, Terry Burroughs, Bill Dover, Brian Melear and Russ Brown Front (Left: Right) Christine Brennan-Bishop, Tabitha Trent, Niki Salmon, Mariah Parriott, Paulette Wise

TREASURER Russ Brown Indian River State College (IRSC) – Dixon-Hendry Campus Russ has proudly served as Indian River State College’s provost for the Dixon-Hendry Campus in Okeechobee for the past nine years. He has spent 25 years in the education arena, holding various positions with the Okeechobee County School Board grades K-12, and four years as CEO/principal of the Pemayetv Emahakv Charter School on the Brighton Seminole Indian Reservation. Russ is very involved within the community, participating in many organizations, such as serving as a board member for HCA Raulerson Hospital, Okeechobee Educational Foundation, United Way, Martha’s House, Economic Council of Okeechobee, Okeechobee County Economic Development Corporation, Shared Services Network Executive Roundtable and CareerSource Heartland Executive Board, to name a few. He was born in Miami, Florida, and is a graduate of Okeechobee High School. He is the proud father of Alexis, Ashtyn and Boyd.

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Brian Melear Raulerson Hospital Brian Melear began his career with Raulerson Hospital in 1999 as a registered nurse. He advanced to the position of director of surgical services in 2002. Brian excelled as Raulerson Hospital’s chief nursing officer from 2005 until 2016, when he was appointed chief executive officer. He earned his associate degree in nursing at Indian River State College and his bachelor of science degree in nursing at Florida Atlantic University. While serving as CEO, Raulerson Hospital was recognized by the Chamber of Commerce of Okeechobee County as the 2018 Corporate Business of the Year. During his tenure as chief nursing officer, Raulerson Hospital was recognized by The Joint Commission as a Top Performer on Key Quality Measures for five years in a row, one of only 117 facilities nationwide with this distinction. Brian and his wife, Jenni, have been married for 29 years. They have one son, Sam, who is 15 years old.

Brian and his family enjoy spending time together golfing and fishing in Okeechobee, where they have resided for the past 35 years.

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Jeff Jones Jones Supply Jeff is the vice president and chief operating officer for Jones Supply A. I. Sales & Services, Inc., a place that some days you will find four generations working there. His business represents two larger companies, ABS Global, Inc., the world’s leader in bovine genetics; and ADM Animal Nutrition, of which they are the largest dealer in the Southeastern U.S. He currently serves on several boards locally, for the Chamber of Commerce of Okeechobee County, Okeechobee County Fair, Agri-Civic Center Advisory Board and Okeechobee County Cattlemen’s Association.

He is currently the national chairman for ABS Global, Inc. Authorized Representative Association.

Prior to moving to Okeechobee in 2006, he proudly served in the U.S. Army for 23 years and is a Gulf War veteran. Jeff received his degree in business administration and marketing from Columbia Southern University.

He has been married to his wife, Alicia, for more than 30 years, and they have four children and 11 grandchildren.

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS

SECRETARY Wayne Cunningham Glades Media, WOKC & Radio Fiesta Wayne is the general manager of Glades Media Radio stations WOKC 1570-AM and 100.9-FM along with WAFC 106.1-FM Radio Fiesta, both located in Okeechobee. His broadcast career has covered more than four decades in radio and television. Before returning home to Okeechobee in 2003, Wayne was a group marketing manager for the Meredith Television Group in Des Moines, Iowa, and a television research group manager for Sinclair Broadcasting. Wayne was the longtime promotions manager and research director at WPTV Channel 5 in West Palm Beach.

Locally, Wayne has served on the board of directors for United Way, Ag-Venture, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Okeechobee and the 2-1-1 Advisory Board. Wayne’s daughters and son have blessed him with eight grandchildren so far.

Nita (Niki) Salmon Remington Real Estate Nita “Niki” Salmon is a local entrepreneur, independent Realtor/ broker, licensed builder/owner and licensed environmental consultant with several businesses contributing to the Okeechobee community, including Remington Real Estate, LLC; Complete Services of So. Fl. Inc.; UTS Inc., and Rustic Style & Cabins. Due to Niki’s expertise, she can help a variety of clients from all walks of life with commercial and residential properties, as well as the finishing touches through her retail store! Niki strives to be a very active part of the Okeechobee community by working with veterans and Alpha Ministries, a local drug rehabilitation organization.

Niki currently serves as the marketing and special events chair for the Chamber, and in her spare time enjoys art and fishing.

Dr. Christine Brennan Bishop Brennan Eye Care Dr. Christine Brennan Bishop, a lifetime resident of Okeechobee, is an optometrist at Brennan Eye Care in Okeechobee. She joined her father, Dr. J. Patrick Brennan, in August 2008 after her graduation from Nova Southeastern University, as a practicing optometrist. Since her return home from college, Dr. Christine Bishop has been an active member in our community and the surrounding area: She has been president of the Treasure Coast Optometric Society since 2010; secretary of the Health Council of Southeast Florida, a five-county coalition, and a position appointed by the Okeechobee County Commissioners; a board member of the Okeechobee Educational Foundation; community board member of Seacoast National Bank; and membership chair of our Chamber of Commerce. Dr. Bishop is also active in her church, More 2 Life Ministries, and is one of the doctors who participates in Eye Care for the Needy, an organization started by her father which provides eye care to those most in need in our community.

Dr. Bishop loves serving Okeechobee’s eye care needs, but her most favorite things are being with her family— spending time with her husband, Hamilton, and their three beautiful girls, Lila, Lexi and Lily.

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Chamber Board Members Paulette Wise

Chamber Ambassadors: Back (Left: Right) Ana Rhoden, Mickey Bandi, Bianca Keefe. Front (Left: Right Robert Peterson, Raye Deusinger, Kelly Owens, Melissa Jahner, Amy Daniel, Gail Gerntrup, Teresa Lara, Donald Hagan

Mickey Bandi Okeechobee Property Appraiser Mickey, a lifelong resident of Okeechobee, graduated from Okeechobee High School, and he received an associate degree from Indian River Community College.

He then attended the University of Florida where he received a bachelor’s degree in food and resource economics. Mickey has served on many local boards, including Open Hands Health Clinic, Okeechobee Area Agri Council, Okeechobee County Farm Bureau, Rock Solid Christian Academy, Rotary Club of Okeechobee and Rotary Foundation of Okeechobee. In addition, he is very involved at First Baptist Church of Okeechobee, where he teaches a high school boys’ Sunday school class. Mickey has been an employee of the Property Appraiser’s Office since graduating from the University of Florida in 2002, and was elected as property appraiser in 2016.

He married Lori Davis Bandi in 2004, and they have two girls, Lillie and Lexi.

Willard (Bill) Dover Retired Bill is a retired lawyer with decades of practice in Fort Lauderdale after graduating from the University of Minnesota Law School. He and his wife, Diane, live in Indian Hammock.

Bill was a founding member of the South Florida Manufacturers Association and a former chairman of the Broward Workshop Florida Council of 100. His primary interest in Okeechobee is economic development to promote capital investment and employment for our county.

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Kelly Owens Okeechobee County Kelly Owens is a leadership services consultant with a background in governance leadership and strategic planning. She has worked with various governing boards in nearly 30 counties throughout the State of Florida. She also served as vice president of a family-owned painting contract business for many years. In addition to her private business experience, Mrs. Owens has served on the Okeechobee County School Board (2004-2012), Okeechobee County Commission (2016-present), Interstate Military Compact Commission State Council (2009-2019), Florida Association of Counties (FAC) Health and Safety Committee (Policy Leader), Legislative Chairman for the Florida School Boards Association (2011-2012) and was recently appointed to the National Association of Counties (NACo) Justice and Public Safety Steering Committee. She has been awarded with the FAC Presidential Advocate Award for three consecutive years since 2017, and was recognized in 2009 by the local chapter of American Business Women as a Woman of Distinction in Education. Locally, Mrs. Owens sits on the board of directors for the Okeechobee Educational Foundation and CenterState Bank Advisory Board, and is a member of Kiwanis.

She is an avid reader and enjoys shooting sporting clays. Mrs. Owens and her husband, Bob, moved from Jupiter, Florida, to Okeechobee in 1994.

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PLATINUM PARTNERS

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CENTERSTATE BANK

CenterState Bank, a Florida-based community bank, provides financial products and services to individuals, small businesses and corporate clients. We operate 78 branches and four loan production offices. Our goal is to provide world-class service and custom financial solutions. We provide lending solutions such as asset-based lines of credit, commercial construction, SBA, lot loans and home equity lines. Our treasury management products include merchant services, positive pay and remote deposit capture.

COLIN M. CAMERON, ESQ., P.A.

Colin Munro Cameron graduated from the University of Florida, College of Law in 1972 and was admitted to the practice of law in Florida in 1973. His office has been located in Okeechobee, Florida since 1998. His practice is predominantly wills, trusts and probate. His firm also handles general civil and corporate and real estate matters. Normal business hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Thursday. Closed Friday to Sunday.

CULPEPPER & TERPENING, INC.

Culpepper and Terpening is a multidisciplinary consulting firm with more than three decades of specialization in civil engineering and surveying services on Florida’s Treasure Coast. We have pioneered the solutions to some of Florida’s most unique engineering challenges for both public and private clients. As the region has grown, so has our organization, to comprise seven disciplines necessary to further facilitate the Treasure Coast’s infrastructure needs; Transportation, Utilities, Schools and Institutions, Land Development, Surveying, CEI and Finance.

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Platimun Partners HELPING PEOPLE SUCCEED

GDC ARCHITECTSENGINEERS

MIDFLORIDA CREDIT UNION

Sharon Cannon

Glades Electric Cooperative, headquartered in Moore Haven, is an electric distribution cooperative serving members in Okeechobee, Highlands, Glades and Hendry counties since 1945. The cooperative was founded to provide power to the rural residents of Florida’s Heartland who were unserved by investor-owned utilities. As an electric cooperative, Glades Electric is a not-for-profit, private independent electric utility business established to provide at-cost electric service. The cooperative is owned by the members served. Today, Glades Electric serves more than 16,000 accounts across more than 2,500 miles of lines.

Helping People Succeed serves infants, toddlers, students and adults in Okeechobee County and along the Treasure Coast, transforming lives by realizing potential, creating hope and building futures through education, counseling, training and employment.

Staff members help families welcome newborns through home visitations, then provide parenting education, monitor babies’ developmental stages, and engage families in the Baby Steps & Healthy Families Program with activities like Music & Movement. Helping People Succeed also assists individuals with disabilities to engage in meaningful employment or volunteer opportunities in order to achieve and maintain their self-sufficiency. Children’s mental health services and after-school programs help young people succeed at every stage of their development. The services of Helping People Succeed are extensive, but at their heart they have one purpose: to enable people of all ages throughout our community to find success. Find out how Helping People Succeed can help you at hpsfl.org.

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FLORIDA POWER & LIGHT

Florida Power & Light Company is the largest energy company in the United States as measured by retail electricity produced and sold, serving more than five million customer accounts or an estimated 10 million-plus people across the state of Florida. FPL’s typical 1,000-kWh residential customer bill is approximately 30 percent lower than the latest national average and among the lowest in the U.S. FPL’s service reliability is better than 99.98 percent, and its highly fuel-efficient power plant fleet is one of the cleanest among all electric companies nationwide. The company was recognized in 2018 as one of the most trusted U.S. electric utilities by Market Strategies International for the fifth consecutive year.

GILBERT FAMILY OF COMPANIES

The Gilbert Family of Companies is based in Florida’s Heartland in Okeechobee, Fla. We have been here since 1924 and love our customers, our community and our team. Guided by our founding principles, it is our mission to provide industry excellence through customer service at each of our locations; Gilbert Chevrolet, Gilbert Ford, Gilbert Oil Company, Gilbert Collision Center, Gilbert Fleet & Commercial, Gilbert Outdoors, Gilbert LINE-X, Gilbert Realty Group and Gilbert Experience Productions.

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GDC Architects-Engineers is a national multidisciplinary design firm with a passion for creating spaces that authentically reflect our client’s vision.

GDC provides architectural and engineering solutions for self storage, commercial, corporate rebranding, industrial, institutional, agricultural and residential applications across the United States. We employ a dynamic, creative and talented team of architects, engineers, 3D rendering artists and graphic designers whose commitment to excellence defines our firm's culture.

Founded in 1954, MIDFLORIDA Credit Union provides banking services across the state. With more than 50 branches and unique services like 7-7 drive-thru hours and face-to-face banking, MIDFLORIDA maintains a philosophy of providing excellent service. Stop by one of our branches to experience your community credit union.

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PLATINUM PARTNERS

MUHAMMED K. SYED MD PA

QUAIL CREEK PLANTATION

Dr. Muhammad Syed’s office offers many services to patients beyond chronic and acute-care management.

Additionally, Dr. Syed has two full-time nurse practitioners available for patient care. An in-house pharmacy and radiology service is available to his patients as well. Dr. Syed is a successful business member and is involved in many other medical business endeavors, including owner/operator of Detox of South Florida. The office of Dr. Syed is located at 510 N. Parrott Ave., Okeechobee (the old Seacoast Bank next to Buxton Funeral Home). Please feel free to call 863-824-3480 for more information.

Past the concrete and the crowds is a special place where Florida still exists as nature meant it to be. Quail Creek Plantation is a place where bird hunting, sporting clays and wild game hunting can be enjoyed by all. Quail Creek Plantation also offers beautiful lodging and delicious meals for the entire family or for your next corporate gathering. Best of all, Quail Creek Plantation is open to the public, so plan your next getaway and relax by the fire pit or in your front porch.

OKEECHOBEE HEALTH CARE FACILITY

Raulerson Hospital is a facility of HCA East Florida. HCA East Florida is the largest health care system in Eastern Florida and an affiliate of HCA Healthcare (HCA). HCA East Florida has 14 hospitals, multiple ambulatory surgery centers, urgent care centers, physician practices, imaging centers and freestanding emergency care facilities, as well as a supply chain center and an integrated regional lab. Together, HCA East Florida employs more than 18,000 employees and has more than 6,600 physicians on staff. For more information, visit hcaeastflorida.com.

Okeechobee Health Care Facility became a vision of Faye Haverlock in 1982 when she experienced a family hardship, as her father and father-inlaw were in need of an acceptable nursing facility and the closest ones were over an hour away. Fast-forward 38 years, and OHCF is ranked the No. 1 nursing facility in Florida by Newsweek 2020. With a staff of 285 employees, we provide nursing, rehab, long-term and memory care to 180 residents, still family-owned and operated, with Faye as CEO!

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SEACOAST NATIONAL BANK

Sharon Cannon

Since 1926, Seacoast Bank has helped people improve their lives and build our communities. The Stuart community was without a bank for several years: The Florida land crash of 1924 had wiped out most of the banks, credit was Credit was almost non-existent, and payments took place by barter. Several people approached Dennis Hudson and asked him to move his bank to Stuart.

Today our offices stretch from Broward County throughout the Treasure Coast into Orlando and west to Tampa and surrounding counties. We are a local bank in the communities we serve, and are proud of it. We exist today to learn and

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understand the needs of our customers and communities and then work hard to provide solutions.

Our expertise and experience enable us to help simplify the financial part of your life, and therefore free up your time and energy for other activities. After all, finances affect nearly every aspect of our daily lives in one way or another. You will come to know us as your trusted advisor. We believe in old-fashioned integrity and trust and try to do what is right every single day.

Local decision makers with local phone numbers are always available to you.

That, together with just the right amount of technology, makes us a perfect fit for you.

WASTE MANAGEMENT

Waste Management, based in Houston, Texas, is the leading provider of comprehensive waste management environmental services in North America.

Through its subsidiaries, the company provides collection, transfer, disposal services, and recycling and resource recovery. It is also a leading developer, operator and owner of landfill gas-to-energy facilities in the United States. The company’s customers include residential, commercial, industrial and municipal customers throughout North America. To learn more information about Waste Management, visit www.wm.com or www.thinkgreen.com.

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ABOUT

OUR CHAMBER he Chamber of Commerce of Okeechobee County, Inc. is a not-for-profit 501(c)(6) voluntary organization of business professionals joined together for the purpose of promoting the civic and economic progress of our community. Our primary function is to act as a spokesperson and translate into action the collaborative thinking of our members, by connecting business and community for success and prosperity.

The Chamber of Commerce of Okeechobee County plays a significant role in the growth of our community as we strive to make businesses stronger, as well as to make a stronger economic climate for those businesses to thrive. Classes, business networking programs and a website that allows each member to have its own marketing space are all part of that focus. Classes cover a variety of topics—everything from Marketing to Concealed Carry Laws and Accounting.

The Chamber’s purpose is not only to provide information and local maps; its main focus is to

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create growth for the entire business community.

Chamber members and staff work diligently alongside business owners to help make that happen.

One way the Chamber is helping create strong business leaders within the community is through the Leadership Okeechobee Program. Leadership Okeechobee is comprised of nine monthly, daylong sessions that expose participants to critical issues facing Okeechobee, major industries operating within the community, and structured personal/skill assessments.

The Chamber works passionately to help diversify the base of businesses in the community, while encouraging the creation of additional highwage job opportunities.

Our strengths lie in the number and diversity of our membership. Both large and small businesses from virtually every profession are represented and influence investment in the Chamber. The Members Are The Chamber!

The more members the Chamber has, the better we can represent the business community. We accomplish what no business can do alone.

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ll of the events the Chamber holds are always open to the public as well as to our members. We encourage everyone to always bring plenty of business cards!

Chamber; voluntary sponsors give a short presentation, and expo tables are set up to provide information about their relevant topics before and after the event.

BUSINESS EXCHANGE LUNCHEON

The Chamber hosts quarterly Business Exchange Luncheons throughout the year, during the months of January, April, July and October. January and April feature topics requested by members, while July honors our Community Heroes, and October honors our businesses at the Business of the Year Awards luncheon.

Regardless of the content, the Business Exchange Luncheons are just one of our many networking opportunities available throughout the year. Each luncheon is geared towards introducing new members into the community and making connections, while soaking up the knowledge of those who are presenting.

Presenters come in many forms at these events. Main speakers are selected by the Business of the Year Luncheon

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RISE UP WITH THE CHAMBER

Rise Up with the Chamber is our early morning event that begins at 7:45 a.m. and runs until 8:30 a.m. It’s always a productive and stimulating 45 minutes of networking before heading off to work. Each month is hosted by a different Chamber member, and they are always the first on the agenda to talk about their business or organization.

We always have three to four other businesses that have the opportunity to speak as well. From January through November, you will learn not only about other members of the local community but also about new programs and initiatives, while enjoying a light breakfast supplied by the host. These events, while typically held at the host’s location, can be held at the

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Chamber offices as well for mobile or small companies.

If you are not able to attend a breakfast, don’t worry: We have your back. We stream our speakers live so you can join in anywhere at #ChamberCandidCamera.

BUSINESS AFTER HOURS

Business After Hours events can be found at most chambers, but none do them quite like we do! BAH, for short, is presented monthly, and is hosted by a different business each month, typically at the host’s place of business but potentially at Chamber offices too.

At a BAH event, it is all about showcasing the host business as we learn about what it has to offer as well

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as what it does for the community.

Networking and light refreshments are from 5 to 5:45 p.m., and then it’s time for an ice-breaker activity! Activities range from tours, games, contests and more, each directly related to the business but geared towards forging new relationships among those in attendance. Once the activity comes to a close, the host business has the floor.

When finished, we allow time for community announcements.

SHOP SMALL

The Chamber of Commerce has joined forces with American Express to bring the Okeechobee community the Small Business Saturday shopping holiday! In 2019, Small Business Saturday celebrated 10 years of this great shopping holiday. It’s giving that extra push to begin your early Christmas shopping

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not at big-box stores, but rather at local mom-and-pop retailers.

Shop Small is a movement that may have started up north but is best celebrated in Okeechobee! With numbers growing each and every year, it’s hard to choose which stores to go to— not to mention our pop-up shops located in beautiful downtown Flagler Park on this Saturday as well.

Shoppers begin at the welcome station in Flagler Park, where Chamber staff and volunteers provide them with a passport/map of all the businesses who are participating and what deals they are offering shoppers to help check off gifts from their Christmas lists! Shopping Small and Shopping Local is what continues to support our businesses.

A FASHIONABLE AFTERNOON WITH THE CHAMBER

A Fashionable Afternoon with the Chamber is an annual fashion show hosted by the Chamber of Commerce of Okeechobee County for the sole purpose of promoting our local businesses involved in the fashion and pampering sector. Each year local retailers, stylists and models will participate in a one-ofa-kind afternoon/evening runway show to display all Okeechobee has to offer!

Models are from all age categories and genders, and family combos are encouraged!

Onsite for our magical evening are professional photographers to capture each model as well as our guests’ special night out. As guests arrive they are greeted by retailers participating in the show as well as a variety of other vendors for you to patronize.

During the intermission, we feature our hometown dance studios to perform some of the most beautiful numbers you have ever seen, as our models get ready for the second runway show.

You can’t really have a good show without good food, so we bring in the best of the best and their tasty Okeechobee-style cuisine! With all of these components, we create a show you’ll wish we had every month.

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LEADERSHIP OKEECHOBEE

Leadership Okeechobee is a ninemonth program where participants attend “class� one day out of the month to learn leadership skills, learn about the various civic organizations Okeechobee has to offer, and how our government, education system, judicial system, agriculture and agribusiness industries operate and why they are a vital part of our community.

The purpose of the Leadership Okeechobee Program is to cultivate leadership through education, exposure to the community and interaction between class members. The primary objectives include preparing future /potential leaders to meet the challenges ahead for Okeechobee, exploring critical issues via a series of seminars and related activities, and interacting with key decision-makers, local leaders and representatives of local government to gain a better understanding of the forces which impact your community as a whole and preserving and enhancing the quality of life as a well-informed citizen.

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BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY

ncompassing an area of 892 square miles and located just 30 minutes away from Florida’s Turnpike and I-95, Okeechobee has long served as the driving force in the dairy and agricultural business as well as a fishing destination. And while we are proud of our roots, we are keeping an eye on the future.

The Okeechobee County Economic Development Corporation (OCEDC) was formed in 2018 when the Board of Directors of the Economic Council of Okeechobee recognized the need for growth and diversity in the local economy. They helped to form a publicprivate partnership that is supported by the county, city and private investors, who all saw the need to hire a full-time advocate who would devote every working hour to help the community grow and prosper into the future.

At its core, OCEDC connects the public and private sectors to create wealth in the

community, which provides our residents with higher-paying jobs, our existing companies with impeccable customer service, and new companies with flexible resources.

Okeechobee County is home to more than 297,000 acres of farmland with almost 500 farms.

Top-producing farms include dairy cows, nurseries/greenhouses and citrus crops, according to the 2017 Census of Agriculture by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Seven of the 15 largest cattle ranches in the country are located within 80 miles of Okeechobee. Williamson Cattle Company, a third-generation argibusiness that has been ranked among the top 10 ranches in the nation by the Cattleman’s Beef Association, is one of Okeechobee’s success stories.

“The advantage to being in Okeechobee County is that this is a subtropical environment,” says Wes Williamson, company president. “We get maybe two to four frosts a year,

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Business & Industry DOING BUSINESS IN FLORIDA

In addition to incentives aimed at stimulating economic activity, Florida also ranks as one of the best states to run a business because of its pro-business state tax policies: n No corporate income tax on limited partnerships or subchapter Scorporations n No state personal income tax n No corporate franchise tax on capital stock n No state-level property tax assessed n No property tax on business inventories n No property tax on goods-in-transit for up to 180 days n No sales and use tax on goods manufactured or produced in Florida for export outside the state n No sales tax on purchases of raw materials incorporated in a final product for resale, including nonreusable containers or packaging n No sales/use tax on co-generation of electricity Additionally, the state offers incentives for site-specific business development. For more on workforce training incentives, target industry incentives, infrastructure incentives and special opportunity incentives, contact Megan Smith of the Okeechobee County Economic Development Corporation at 863357-2314 or email info@ocedcorp.com.

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below 32 degrees. You can grow crops almost year-round. What has made it such good cattle country is that grass will grow 10 months out of the 12. You have a tremendous amount of forage almost year-round, which is what you need for cattle.”

The community is also a prime location for global logistics and distribution. The region is centrally located, with easy access to multiple metropolitan areas and a strong transportation network including seaports, airports, railroads and roadways. The region is home to several logistics and distribution centers and remains committed to new development. Our “center of everything” location gives you the fastest access to all points of Florida and beyond. Businesses can utilize Class 1 rail service, four interstate highways, seven deepwater ports on two coasts for global ship-

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ping, and 19 airports (eight are international).

Currently there are two industrial parks in Okeechobee. One is located in the county at the Airport Industrial Park with almost 100 acres, and is currently home to more than a dozen companies. The available lots are all shovel-ready with roads, power, water and high-speed internet. About half of the park also has natural gas, which can be extended if needed.

“We are always open for new businesses to come in,” says Adam Hied, manager of Okeechobee County Airport & Industrial Park. “We have competitive lease rates for our aeronautical and non-aeronautical businesses; we’re looking to expand and grow.”

The Okeechobee Commerce Center is located in the city limits and is a 124-acre park that has all of the

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necessary infrastructure as well as CSX rail service. In addition, the county has plenty of wide-open spaces that could easily be developed for industrial use.

Okeechobee is also home to several international businesses specializing in everything from roof tile manufacturing to online automobile auctions to using fermentation to help produce renewable chemicals for industries across the world.

One such manufacturer, Charles Composites, supplies a comprehensive

line of active and passive, metallic and non-metallic environmental enclosure solutions for communications and power distribution applications. It’s part of the Charles Industries family, a diversified manufacturing and technology company founded in Schaumberg, Illinois in 1968. “Charles Industries’ Charles Composites is proud to be a member of the Okeechobee community,” says Jen Sinclair, human resources manager. “As a result of the support of then-Governor Rick Scott’s office, the

Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO), the Division of Strategic Business Development QTI program, the Enterprise Zone Program, and Okeechobee County administrators, we opened our doors in July 2013.

“Our Composites facility has gone through many changes since our opening. We are very proud of our associates and their commitment to deliver quality solutions to our customers.

Florida Power & Light, AT&T and Verizon, as well as many other service providers, are all critical users of the enclosures we produce. Our advanced composite solutions provide the best total value in terms of cost and safety for our customers.”

In addition, the 2019 Aspen Awardwinning Indian River State College has a campus in Okeechobee to help educate workers for future growth in our region. It has also been recognized as the most affordable college in the United States.

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CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF OKEECHOBEE COUNTY The Chamber of Commerce of Okeechobee County, Inc. is a not-forprofit 501(c)(6) voluntary organization of business professionals joined together for the purpose of promoting the civic and economic progress of our community. Our primary function is to act as a spokesperson and translate into action the collaborative thinking of our members, by connecting business and community for success and prosperity.

The Chamber of Commerce of Okeechobee County plays a significant role in the growth of our community as we strive to make businesses stronger, as well as to make a stronger economic climate for those businesses to thrive. Classes, business networking programs and a website that allows each member to have its own marketing space are all part of that focus. Classes cover a variety of topics—everything from Marketing to Concealed Carry Laws and Accounting.

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The Chamber’s purpose is not only to provide information and local maps; its main focus is to create growth for the entire business community.

Chamber members and staff work diligently alongside business owners to help make that happen. One way the Chamber is helping create strong business leaders within the community is through the Leadership Okeechobee Program. Leadership Okeechobee is comprised of nine monthly, daylong sessions that expose participants to critical issues facing Okeechobee, major industries operating within the community, and structured personal/ skill assessments.

The Chamber works passionately to help diversify the base of businesses in the community, while encouraging the creation of additional high-wage job opportunities.

Our strengths lie in the number and diversity of our membership. Both large and small businesses from virtually every profession are represented and influence investment in the Chamber. The Members Are The Chamber!

The more members the Chamber has, the better we can represent the business community. We accomplish what no business can do alone.

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TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL

Okeechobee County’s Tourist Development Council (TDC) was established with the adoption of County Ordinance 62-128 in 1992. This tax allows the tourism coordinator and Tourist Development Council Advisory Board to find unique and creative ways to promote our community to inspire visitors to come and explore. The Tourist Development Council promotes Okeechobee County as a desirable tourist destination by funding marketing campaigns and local events that enhance Okeechobee’s economy while preserving natural resources and the quality of life. This mission speaks to its conscientious preservation of old Florida’s natural beauty and “downhome” hospitality.

The TDC is a single-person department within Okeechobee County supported by a group of individuals that volunteer their time to participate as an Advisory Board to ensure fiscal responsibility of the Tourist Development Tax as well as discuss tourismrelated issues or opportunities. The TDC develops marketing campaigns and plans as well as hosts community

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that make business thrive in Okeechobee events that have strong economic impacts to Okeechobee. The TDC is also the visitor’s resource for local events, businesses, attractions and exploration.

OKEECHOBEE MAIN STREET

Okeechobee Main Street, Inc. is a 501(C)(3) not-for-profit organization with roots dating back to 1980 when the National Trust for Historic Preservation formed the Main Street program. The Main Street program is designed to improve all aspects of the downtown or central business district, producing both tangible and intangible benefits.

Improving economic management, strengthening public participation, and making downtown a fun place to visit are as critical to Main Street’s future as recruiting new businesses, rehabilitating buildings and expanding parking.

Building on downtown’s inherent assets—rich architecture, personal service, traditional values and, most of all, a sense of place—the Main Street approach has rekindled entrepreneurship, downtown cooperation and civic concern. It has earned national recognition as a practical strategy appropriately scaled to a community’s local resources and conditions. And because it is a

locally driven program, all initiative stems from local issues and concerns.

OKEECHOBEE COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION The Okeechobee County Economic Development Corporation (OCEDC) was formed in 2018 by a group of business leaders who saw the need for an organization whose sole focus was to attract new industries to the county.

It is a public-private partnership with the city, county and private companies who have invested their time, money and talent to help ensure that Okeechobee prospers and grows.

The core mission of the OCEDC is to facilitate the connection between the public and private sector to create economic diversification for our county.

The goal is to bring additional jobs offering higher salaries to our citizens and giving our youth opportunities for seeking employment locally. We are also committed to being there for our existing industries by providing impeccable customer service and assisting them in their expansion needs.

ECONOMIC COUNCIL OF OKEECHOBEE

The Economic Council of Okeechobee County is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization formed to act as a catalyst between the public and private sectors to promote open dialogue, collaboration and action. The ECO exists to serve as a single, united voice for the business leaders of the community, providing a platform recognized by the city, county and the State of Florida.

Action is taken on issues to promote prudent economic growth and advocate for improved quality of life in Okeechobee County. The Council encourages principles of good government and good citizenship, provides a forum for open discussion on matters of public interest, and seeks to inspire service-minded citizens to serve their community.

For almost 30 years, the ECO has proudly served Okeechobee County and has grown to more than 50 members. Membership of the Council is comprised of a diverse coalition of top industry, business and professional leaders with an active and influential role in the community. ECO members are expected to exhibit the highest level of ethical business practices and are frequently active in other civic, charitable and political causes.

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COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AND CITY COUNCIL he Board of County Commissioners is comprised of five elected officials that set and implement various policies of Okeechobee County. These executives work with the community on executive and legislative issues such as budgeting and the oversight of county employees. These leaders strive to provide a positive experience for residents, tourists and businesses in Okeechobee County.

Terry W. Burroughs District 4, Chairman Kelly Owens District 5, Second Vice Chair Bradley G. Goodbread District 3 David E. Hazellief District 1, First Vice Chair

OKEECHOBEE CITY COUNCIL

The City Council is comprised of five representatives that reside within the city limits and who are voted in at large to a four-year term.

Their main functions are to create policies that provide for the safety and welfare of the citizens in their care and to establish policies by adopting ordinances, resolutions, agreements, easements and annual budgets, and by approving contracts. Mayor Watford presides over meetings and workshops of the City Council. The mayor represents the city at official functions and is a signatory to city documents.

Dowling R. Watford Jr., Mayor Wes Abney, Councilmember Monica Clark, Councilmember

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Bobby Keefe, Councilmember

County Administrator Robbie Chartier 304 N.W. Second St., Okeechobee, FL 34972 863-763-6441

Marcos Montes De Oca., P.E. City Administrator 55 S.E. Third Ave., Okeechobee FL 34974 863-763-9812

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ore than a century before it accrue the infrastructure of a functioning sociestablished its foothold in ety. Brothers Arthur and Thomas Daughtry esindustries from agribusi- tablished a homestead here in the 1860s, and ness to manufacturing to ferryman Henry L. Parker settled in 1870. But tourism, the county that became Okeechobee we can ascribe much of Okeechobee’s ascent was, like much of south-central Florida, Native to Peter and Louisiana Raulerson, the first American land. It would take a controversial white family to move to the area, circa 1896.

Peter, a cattleman, built his conflict, waged in a forbidding business inside 30 miles of sawgrass swamp, to seed the fenced grass, from Taylor Creek future of Okeechobee. to the Kissimmee River, chrisThe Second Seminole War, tening a livestock industry that which spanned a grueling continues to drive Okeeseven years, came to Lake chobee’s economy to this day.

Okeechobee on Christmas Day Other pioneers established 1837, when Colonel Zachary similar businesses that took inTaylor arrived with a wide-rangdustrious advantage of Okeeing order to “destroy or capchobee’s wide-open spaces, ture” the enemy. By all fertile ground, copious trees accounts, the Battle of Okee- Okeechobee County Historical Society chobee was the largest and bloodiest battle of and, of course, the lake: Buster Farrell is bethe war, one that would sacrifice 28 of Taylor’s lieved to be Okeechobee’s first commercial soldiers, and wound 111 more, and 11 Semi- fisherman, creating his business in 1898; sevnoles, before the natives retreated, and Taylor eral years later, the appropriately named Tom Bass began building a large-scale commercial claimed victory.

It would take decades, and the dreams fishing operation. In 1904, Henry Hancock and toil of early pioneer families, for Basinger, started an orange grove, and built his own boat the original moniker of Okeechobee, so named to ship his inventory to Fort Myers. Other busiafter the fort Taylor built here during the war, to nesspeople formed sawmills, sugarcane mills

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and dairy farms.

A decade later, Okeechobee’s agricultural opportunities and idyllic weather were being touted in advertisements, as in this promotional booklet from the St. Lucie County Board of Trade, published in 1915: “Try to imagine an infinitely big country that grows the finest corn, cane, oranges, grapefruit and other fruits, vegetables of all kinds and provides pasture for livestock every month in the year, with a mild and delightful climate, warmed by tropical ocean breezes in winter and cooled by the same breezes in summer, and you have a faint conception of this God’s country which is destined to become one of the greatest food-producing sections in the Union.”

Business and tourism continued to spike in the mid-1910s, when Henry Flagler’s railroad snaked through Okeechobee, boosting its population. The City of Okeechobee would be established in 1915, with the county designation following two years later.

Education and health care advanced with the times. In 1915, one of the area’s first doctors, Anna Darrow,

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arrived; she was just the second woman in the state to become a certified physician. The building housing the business she started with her husband, Park Drugs, still stands.

The Darrows also served Okeechobee’s residents with the city’s first health clinic, but it was the Raulersons who opened its first hospital, the Louisana Channelor Raulerson Hospital, in 1949. Their pioneering legacy still emblazons the city’s H.H. Raulerson Hospital, opened in 1977 and named after Peter’s great-grandson and a local physician.

Okeechobee’s original makeshift, one-room schoolhouse, fashioned in 1907 in the loft of Peter Raulerson’s barn with all of 11 students—five of whom were “borrowed” from an adjoining town—blossomed into the first freestanding brick school in 1916; in 2020, it will celebrate the 100th anniversary of its first graduating class!

Today, Okeechobee is home to nine public schools and one institution of higher learning, a campus of Indian River State College, which opened in the 1960s.

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In short, the aforementioned promotional booklet from St. Lucie County still says it best: “Okeechobee has a brilliant future in prospect. Its splendid location in St. Lucie County insures good health in one of the most comfortable climates in the world. A city for homes, for business, a Mecca for the tourist, the winter resident and the sportsman. … There is every reason to believe that an era of unprecedented growth and development is ahead of Okeechobee and that the fast-growing town is destined to excel the fondest hopes of its promoters.”

The Historical Society of Okeechobee contributed generously to the information in this article. Visit the Society, located at 1850 U.S. Highway 98 N., on Thursdays from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. For information, call Magi Cable at 863.763.8667.

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INFORMATION Square Mileage of Okeechobee County 769 (land) 123 (water) Average Weather January: High 73 degrees, Low 51 degrees July: High 90 degrees, Low 73 degrees Total Population: 41,823 Male: 53.59% Female: 46.41% Median Age: 40 Educational Attainment Less than ninth grade: 10.97% Grades nine-12: 12.96% High school: 39.43% Some college: 17.68% Associate’s degree: 7.14% Bachelor’s degree: 8.45% Graduate degree: 3.37% Labor Force: 16,063 Unemployment Rate: 3.7% Total Employees: 12,763 Blue-collar Jobs: 39% White-collar Jobs: 60% Top Jobs by Occupation Office and Administrative Support: 15.69% Sales: 12.49% Executives, Managers and Administrators: 10.61% Education, Training/Library: 6.12% Food Preparation & Service: 5.64% Median Household Income: $43,609 Spending by Household Shelter: $9,338

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Transportation: $8,090 Food and Beverages: $6,618 Health Care: $3,922 Utilities: $3,486 Median Household Expenditure: $44,338 Ethnicity Distribution White: 63.13% Hispanic: 25.29% Black: 8.54% Asian: 1.16% Percentage of Housing Market Owners: 72.44% Renters: 27.56% Total Dwellings: 18,723 Owner-occupied Dwellings: 11,118 Renter-occupied Dwellings: 4,229 Housing Units Occupied: 15,347 Household Size 2 People: 36.38% 1 Person: 27.59% 3 People: 13.36% 4 People: 10.77% 5 People: 6.18% 6 or More People: 3.19% Average Commute Time: 27 minutes Distance to Interstate: 11 minutes Park Facilities: 12 Taxes Top State Corporate Income Tax: 5.5% Top State Corporate Capital Gains Tax: 5.5% Top State Personal Income Tax: 0% Top State Personal Gains Tax: 0% State Sales Tax: 0% Source: Applied Geographic Solutions and GIS Planning 2019

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HOUSES OF WORSHIP AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL New St. Stephens AME 1050 N.E. 16th Ave. 863-763-5018 ASSEMBLY OF GOD Abundant Blessings Assembly of God 4550 Highway 441 N. 863-763-3736 Bethel Assembly of God 1109 S.E. Seventh St. 863-467-0060 BAPTIST Bethel Baptist Church 1258 N.E. 13th Ave. 863-763-6512 Brighton First Baptist Church Brighton Reservation 863-763-6626 Buckhead Ridge Baptist Church 1043 Cypress St. 863-763-7532 Cornerstone Baptist Church 18387 Highway 441 N. 863-763-3338 Everglades Baptist Church At Everglades Elementary 863-261-2499 Faith Alive Fellowship 3075 S.W. Third Terrace 863-623-4233 First Baptist Church of Okeechobee 401 S.W. Fourth St. 863-763-2171 First Baptist Church of Basinger 19836 Highway 98 N. 863-763-0437 First Missionary Baptist Church 906 N.W. Ninth Ave. 863-763-0716 Mission Okeechobee 309 S.W. 14th St. 863-763-6573 New Testament Baptist Church 535 N.E. 28th Ave. 863-763-6682 Northside Baptist Church 1 N.W. 98th St. 863-763-3584 Oakview Baptist Church 677 S.W. 32nd St. 863-763-1699 Okeechobee Missionary Baptist Church 4212 Highway 441 N. 863-763-7743

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Primera Iglesia Bautista Hispana 5051 N.W. 30th St. 863-357-1300 Seminole Bible Baptist Church 200 S.W. CR 721 863-824-6785 Treasure Island Baptist Church 4209 Highway 441 S.E. 863-763-0550 Trinity Freewill Baptist Church 1840 N.E. 39th Blvd.

863-763-4962 Victory Baptist Church 500 S.W. Ninth St. 863-763-0669

CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER DAY SAINTS Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints 310 S.W. Sixth St. 863-467-2425

CATHOLIC Sacred Heart Catholic Church 901 S.W. Sixth St. 863-763-3727 Saint Teresa Catholic Church 1027 Chobee Loop, BHR 863-824-7801

JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses 8250 Highway 70 W. 863-763-9229

CHRISTIAN Buckhead Ridge Christian Church 1167 Linda Road 863-357-6500 Okeechobee Christian Church 3055 S.E. 18th Terrace 863-467-7858 Westside Christian 8082 Highway 70 W. 863-467-2278 CHURCH OF CHRIST Big Lake Church of Christ 1115 S.W. Third Ave. 863-467-6758 Okeechobee Church of Christ 1401 S. Parrott Ave. 863-763-4477 CHURCH OF GOD Basinger Church of God 16050 Highway 98 N. 863-467-5789 Church of God of Prophecy 102 N.W. 10th St. 863-763-4059 North Okeechobee Church of God 15949 N.W. 30th Terrace 863-467-6066 Okeechobee Church of God 301 N.E. Fourth Ave. 863-763-4127

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CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE Church of the Nazarene 425 S.W. 28th St. 863-763-3519 EPISCOPAL Church of Our Savior 200 N.W. Third St. 863-763-4843

LUTHERAN Peace Lutheran Church 750 N.W. 23rd Lane 863-763-5042 METHODIST First United Methodist Church 200 N.W. Second St. 863-763-4021 NONDENOMINATIONAL Believers Fellowship 300 S.W. Sixth Ave. 863-763-6848 Calvary Chapel 1963 N.W. 38th Ave. 863-467-0863 Christ Fellowship Church 701 S. Parrott Ave. 863-823-4784 Dunklin Memorial Church 3342 S.W. Hosanna Lane 772-597-2841 Faith Alive Fellowship 3075 S.W. Third Terrace 863-623-4233 Faith Farm Ministries 7595 N.E. 128th Ave. 863-763-4224 Ft. Drum Community Church 32415 Highway 441 N. 863-467-1733

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ADVANCED WATER TECHNOLOGIES We Sell It, Install It & Service It!

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FREE Water Analysis FREE Equipment Diagnosis FREE Consultation Fountain of Life 1302 S.W. 32nd St. 863-763-8945 Freedom Ranch/Alpha Ministries 11655 Highway 441 S.E. 863-763-9800 The Gathering 1735 S.W. 24th Ave. 863-357-4418 Gideon’s—Okeechobee P.O. Box 59, Okeechobee 34973 863-610-6883 Haven of Rest 912 N.W. Second St. 863-357-3053 His Church 1167 Linda Road, BHR 863-357-6500 Jesus Holy Ghost Crusade 1401 N.E. Park St. 863-634-9194 Life Community Church 701 S. Parrott Ave. 863-763-3218 Living Word of Faith of Okeechobee 1902 S. Parrott Ave. 863-763-6869 Mission Okeechobee 309 S.W. Park St., Suite 214 863-763-6573 More 2 Life Ministries 605 S.W. Park St., Suite 214 863-467-0796 Resurrection Life Church 1803 S.W. Third Ave. 863-763-7770

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PENTECOSTAL Bible Church of God 3666 Highway 70 E. 863-357-2264 United Pentecostal Church 405 S.W. 10th St. 863-763-5300 PRESBYTERIAN Okeechobee Presbyterian Church 312 N. Parrott Ave. 863-824-0013 SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST Seventh Day Adventist Church 412 N.W. Sixth St. 863-763-0655

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Welcome to Okeechobee

COUNTY DEPARTMENTS Agri-Civic Center and Fairgrounds ................863-763-1666 Animal Control and Shelter ..........................863-357-3225 Budget Office ......................................863-763-9312 ext. 4 Capital Projects ............................................863-763-0805 Community Development (includes Planning & Zoning, Building Department and Code Enforcement) ..............863-763-5548 ext. 3073 Emergency Management..............................863-763-3212 Facilities Management..................................863-357-7007 Fire Rescue ..................................................863-763-5544 Human Resources ..............................863-763-9312 ext. 3 Okeechobee 4-H Extension Services ............863-763-6469 Okeechobee County Airport..........................863-467-5505 Okeechobee County Cemeteries ..................863-763-2420 Okeechobee County Public Libraries ............863-763-3536 Okeechobee Senior Services ........................863-462-5180

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Bicycle

Parks & Recreation........................................863-763-6950 Public Works..................................................863-763-3514 Road Division ................................................863-763-3514 Solid Waste and Recycling ............................863-357-0824 State Housing Initiative Program ..863-763-9312 ext. 2102 Tourist Development Council ........................863-763-6441 Vehicle Maintenance ....................................863-763-1735 Veterans’ Services ..............................863-763-6441 ext. 5 COUNTY GOVERNMENT Board of County Commissioners ..................863-763-6441 Children’s Service Council ..............863-462-5000 ext. 255 Library Advisory Committee..........................863-763-3536 Okeechobee County Administrator (Robbie L. Chartier) ....................................863-763-6441 Okeechobee County Property Appraiser ......863-763-4422 Okeechobee Utility Authority ........................863-763-3372 Planning Board of Adjustments & Appeals....863-763-5548

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863.447.9116

Sharon Cannon

NUMBERS TO KNOW

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NUMBERS TO KNOW

COUNTY SERVICES Health Department ......................................863-462-5800 Okeechobee Utility Authority for Water/Sewer ..........................................863-763-9460 Sheriff’s Office ..............................................863-763-3117 Tax Collector..................................................863-763-3421 Sharon Cannon

CITY OF OKEECHOBEE SERVICES Administrator (Marcos Montes De Oca) ......863-763-9812 Building and Permitting ................................863-763-9820 City Attorney ................................................561-686-3307 City Clerk ......................................................863-763-3372 Code Enforcement ........................................863-763-9795 Finance Director ............................................863-763-9816 Fire Department ............................................863-467-1586 General Services Coordinator ......................863-763-9820 Police Department ........................................863-763-5521 Public Works Director....................................863-763-9790

BUSINESS RESOURCES Chamber of Commerce of Okeechobee County ..............................863-467-6246 Economic Development Corporation ............863-357-2334 Economic Development Council of Okeechobee............................................863-467-0200 Okeechobee Main Street ..............................863-357-6246

A Special Kind of Caring We provide a special kind of care and support for persons in the last months of a life-limiting illness so that they may live as fully and as comfortably as possible.

We are the experts in controlling pain and other physical symptoms of illness while also providing emotional and spiritual support for both patient and family in their home.

We feature a 12 bed facility that offers a complete hospice medical team providing expert level acute symptom management and also residential accomodations.

Call for free information.

863-467-2321 Your HOMETOWN Hospice.

A Chapters Health Affiliate 411 SE 4th Street, Okeechobee, FL 34974 863-467-2321 | www.hospiceofokeechobee.org

We help patients and families with end-of-life decisionmaking, meeting life goals, enhancing family relationships and promoting comfort.

We also feature regular caregiver support groups and caregiver tools classes free to the community.

Our free bereavement program supports the entire community, including the schools, with private and group counseling.

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EDUCATION

or more than 30 years, Okeechobee’s Dixon-Hendry Campus of Indian River State College (IRSC) has been providing first-rate general and specialized education to students throughout the county and beyond. A recent award testifies to the college’s strengths: IRSC won the 2019 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence, recognizing the multi-campus institution as the top community college by the venerable Aspen Institute.

This distinction adds to IRSC’s previous ranking as the third-most-affordable college in the U.S., per the United States Department of Education.

“There’s quality plus affordability,” summarizes Russ Brown, provost of the Dixon-Hendry Campus, adding, “This institution is a jewel in the community.”

Serving approximately 800 students each semester, the Dixon-Hendry Campus offers more than 100 academic programs, including

two-year associate of arts or science degrees and 18 bachelor’s degree programs. Just as importantly, the campus provides a number of certificate programs for specific professions, from auto repair to welding to A/C refrigeration to nursing.

Brown says he looks to the needs of local high schools when organizing the campus’ programming, noting that 300 students participate in dual enrollment in both high school and IRSC at the time of this writing.

“That’s my role as provost, to get a feel for community needs. It’s why I’m on over a dozen boards,” Brown says.

“Those certificate and associate degree programs we offer, we try to be the next level of the programs the high schools offer—career technical education at middle and high school levels. We piggyback, and have the programs those would lead into. There’s a great relationship there.”

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Education Speaking of public education, the Okeechobee County School District enrolls more than 6,000 students at five elementary schools, two middle schools, one freshman campus, one regular high school and one alternative high school. The district serves 1,364 Exceptional Education Students, including 85 on the autism spectrum, and

8 percent of the student body consists of ESOL students learning English.

The School District is the largest employer in Okeechobee County, with 881 full-time employees, and teachers earn up to $63,000 annually. For more on the public school system in Okeechobee, visit the District Office, located in the county’s renovated historic 1916vintage schoolhouse, at 700 S.W. Second Ave. or call 863-462-5000.

Furthermore, consider these Chamber members for your education needs.

Indian River State College 2229 N.W. Ninth Ave. 863-824-6000 irsc.edu As a leader in education and innovation, Indian River State College transforms lives by offering high-quality, affordable and accessible education to the residents of Indian River, Martin,

Okeechobee and St. Lucie counties through traditional and online delivery.

IRSC is a comprehensive college accredited to award baccalaureate degrees, associate degrees, and career and technical certificates.

Okeechobee Christian Academy 701 S. Parrott Ave. 863-763-3072 okeechobeechristianacademy.org Okeechobee Christian Academy exists to support parents and the church in the common goal of “raising up a child in the way he/she should go.”

Its mission is to equip the minds and nurture the hearts of these young people, preparing them to be Christian leaders who love Christ with their whole heart, soul, mind and strength and who seek to be a transforming influence in their world. The academy has programs from pre-k to 12th grade, with some students participating in dual enrollment at Indian River State College. It offers classes in art, music, Spanish, drama and agriculture along with its standard curriculum.

Peace Lutheran School 750 N.W. 23rd Lane 863-763-7566 peacelutheranschool-okeechobee.org Since our doors opened in 1982, Peace Lutheran has proudly served hundreds of children and their families by providing quality Christian education. It is proud to have achieved accreditation through the National

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EDUCATION

Indian River State College

Lutheran Schools Association (NLSA) since August 2001. NLSA is a national, rigorous accrediting process designed to evaluate schools on the basis of their unique purposes as Lutheran schools.

Early Learning Coalition of Indian River, Martin and Okeechobee Counties (ELCIRMO) 308 N.W. Fifth St. 863-357-1133 elcirmo.org ELCIRMO offers subsidized childcare assistance and programs that give children a competitive start in life. ELCIRMO is responsible for the planning and implementation of school readiness and voluntary pre-kindergarten services in the three county areas. The Coalition is responsible for making decisions to meet the early education and childcare needs of the children in our communities.

Okeechobee High School 2800 U.S. Highway 441 N. 863-462-5025 okeechobeehighschool.sites. thedigitalbell.com

In partnership with all stakeholders, Okeechobee High School aspires to encourage perseverance, foster respect, expect integrity, demonstrate dependability and instill ethics as it endeavors to create a global community of lifelong learners.

EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT IN OKEECHOBEE Less than ninth grade: 10.97% Grades nine-12: 12.96% High school: 39.43% Some college: 17.68% Associate’s degree: 7.14% Bachelor’s degree: 8.45% Graduate degree: 3.37%

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HEALTH CARE

hanks to Okeechobee’s wide array of doctor’s offices, specialty clinics, urgent-care centers and a distinguished hospital, the county’s medical professionals provide first-rate health care and general wellness to the community and its visitors. From pediatrics to end-of-life care, and from life-saving surgeries to dentistry to dermatology to cosmetics, our valued health care partners service a broad spectrum of patient needs.

At the center of Okeechobee County’s health care infrastructure is Raulerson Hospital, a linchpin in Southeast Florida for 40 years and counting. Founded by HCA Healthcare in 1979, and named after one of the county’s pioneer families, Raulerson treats nearly 30,000 ER patients annually in its 24-hour emergency room, including children. As a valued member of the HCA Healthcare family, Raulerson is part of a 14-hospital network

that employs 18,000 in East Florida.

Raulerson’s suite of surgical services includes general surgery and orthopedics, and it also specializes in gastroenterology; rehabilitation services with one-on-one interactions with licensed physical, occupational and speech therapists; medical and surgical nursing; an acclaimed Critical Care Unit recognized among the top 10 percent of such units nationwide; and occupational health services for private businesses and municipalities.

Always striving to honor its mission statement—“above all else, we are committed to the care and improvement of human life”—the hospital regularly receives accreditation for its services, including from the Joint Commission, the Agency for Health Care Administration, and American College of Radiology and the College of American Pathologists.

Raulerson recently upgraded its Radiology department, with 3D mammography machines

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Health Care healthy and keep you that way.

Appointments and walk-ins welcome.

integrated in the fourth quarter of 2019, along with a new 64-slice CT scanner to better accommodate patients.

Active in the Okeechobee community, Raulerson hosts Lunch & Learn events with physicians and clinicians as guest speakers, and partners with local schools and colleges for a variety of programs and scholarships. Raulerson Hospital staff participates in community events and traditions such as the Health & Safety Expo, Speckled Perch Festival and the annual Christmas Parade.

Read on to learn about more of the organizations keeping Okeechobee healthy.

Doctors Clinic Family Health Center 204 S.E. Park St. 863-763-1107 As your provider, we realize you have many health and well-being options, and will strive to differentiate ourselves with our commitment to get you

Dr. Fred Brown Children’s Health Center 2015 Highway 441 N. 863-763-1951 fchcinc.org Our friendly pediatric clinicians will listen to your concerns and help you decide what’s best for your child. We offer affordable comprehensive health and medical care for infants, children and adolescents. Pediatric services include child visits, sports and school physicals, immunizations, laboratory testing, development assessments, ADHD diagnosis and treatment, and hearing and vision screenings. Walk-ins welcome.

Hospice of Okeechobee 411 S.E. Fourth St. 863-467-2321 hospiceofokeechobee.org Our care focuses on controlling the patient’s pain and other physical symptoms of their illness, while also providing emotional and spiritual support for both the patient and their family. Hospice helps patients and families with end-of-life decision making, meeting life goals, enhancing family relationships and promoting comfort wherever the patient may live.

Okeechobee Health Care Facility 1646 Highway 441 N. 863-763-2226 okeechobeehealthcare.com

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Okeechobee Health Care Facility treats a wide range of patients transitioning from hospital to home, with treatment expertise in cardiac care, orthopedic and joint care, pulmonary care, stroke and neurological care and wound care. Let us help you with your journey after your hospital stay.

Okeechobee Urgent Care 305 N.E. Park St. 863-484-8154 okeechobeeurgentcare.com More than just an urgent care clinic, Okeechobee Urgent Care also meets the primary care needs for patients who don’t have a primary care provider. If you don’t already have a family practitioner or yours is ever unavailable, please come to us for your health care. Our medical staff is comprised of physicians and nurse practitioners that have excellent training and experience in both emergency medicine and family medicine.

DID YOU NOW? Raulerson Hospital’s Surgical Services Unit has earned the status of CNOR Strong, as more than 70 percent of the nursing staff have achieved their certifications in perioperative nursing.

Raulerson Hospital has earned the 2018 & 2019 Patient Safety Excellence Award from Healthgrades, ranking among the top 10 percent of hospitals in the nation for patient safety.

In 2019, Raulerson Hospital also became a Healthgrades Five Star Recipient for treatment of: Respiratory Failure, Heart Attack and Hip Fracture.

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Trust the expert physicians at Raulerson Hospital for comprehensive, convenient emergency care. We are here to diagnose and treat you 24/7.

Raulerson Hospital also offers: Minimally Invasive Surgery • Orthopedics • Gastroenterology • Radiology

Visit RaulersonHospital.com to see our average ER wait times.

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Tenniswood Dental Associates

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Sharon Cannon

CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS

Speckled Perch Festival

American Legion #64

763-2950

Loyal Order of the Moose #2417

763-2250

American Red Cross

763-2488

Masonic Lodge #237

800-0196

Business Women’s Refferal Network

610-2176

Moose Lodge

763-4954

Chamber of Commerce (Okeechobee)

467-6246

Okeechobee Battlefield Friend

763- 6246

East Coast Migrant Head Start

467-0702

Okeechobee County Board of Realtors

467-0004

Economic Council

467-0200

Okeechobee Co. Education Association

467-1564

Elks Lodge

634-6398

Okeechobee Historical Society & Musuem

763-4344

Fraternal Order of Eagles #4137

763-2552

Okeechobee Main Street

357-6246

Fraternal Order of Eagles #4509

467-1154

Okeechobee Co. Recreational Association

763-6950

Friends of the Okeechobee Library

763-3536

Rotary Club

801-9498

763-4631 and 763-5102

Shrine Club

763-3378

VFW Post #4423

763-3378

VFW Post #10539

763-2308

VFW Post #9528

467-2882

Girl Scouts Guardian ad Litem Habitat for Humanity Kiwanis Club

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TRANSPORTATION or those whose business in Okeechobee is often “up in the air,” the county has its own airport to serve their general aviation needs.

The Okeechobee Airport, located at 2800 N.W. 20th Trail, is a safe, friendly and well-maintained facility designed to serve the current and future commercial, corporate, governmental, and general aviation needs of Okeechobee County and southern Florida. According to Airport Director Adam Hied, this can mean everything from pilots flying singleengine piston planes, to flyers stopping off for aircraft painting and light maintenance, to corporate jets flying in and out of Okeechobee for business or pleasure.

“A guy flew in on his jet, had his boat brought down separately, and walked from his jet into his car that had the boat hooked up ready to go bass fishing,” recalls Hied.

Unlike some community airports, the Okeechobee Airport has become its own economic driver and community hangout. The on-site Landing Strip Café draws locals and visitors for some of the best breakfast and lunch in the county, while a 96-acre industrial park attached to the airport is a boon to local businesses.

The park is currently home to 13 tenants in the sales, manufacturing, maintenance and life science industries.

To learn more about the park’s competitive lease rates, contact Hied at 863-467-5505.

For visitors traveling to Okeechobee commercially, the closest commuter airport is Palm Beach International (PBI) in West Palm Beach. PBI hosts 11 airlines and 200 daily

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flights from 30 locations in the U.S., Canada and the Caribbean. The user-friendly, efficient service at PBI has won numerous awards from industry insiders. Car rental services, located on Level One near the baggage claim, include Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz, National, Sixt and Thrifty.

From the airport, Okeechobee is an uncongested 65-mile drive straight up FL-710 West, spanning roughly 75 minutes. For a more photogenic trip, route your trip so that you take the historic, 12-mile Martin Grade Scenic Highway (County Road 714) part of the way up. Motorists drive through a shaded canopy of century-old oaks, with views of pastures, groves, swamps and woods unspoiled from the time of Florida’s earliest settlers. It’s a great way to get a sense of the wilds of Okeechobee before you arrive.

Other commuter options include Orlando Melbourne International Airport, a small airport 85 miles north of Okeechobee; and Orlando International Airport, a larger and more bustling airport 100 miles north of Okeechobee.

Amtrak runs through Okeechobee as well; the county’s train station is conveniently located at 801 N. Parrott Ave., walking distance from major businesses, accommodations and clinics. For ground travel in Okeechobee, ride-share services or a friendly cab ride from Wisener’s Hometown Taxi (863-223-3227) can get you where you need to go. Automobiles can be rented at Enterprise, the county’s lone rental car service, located at 4255 S. Highway 441 (863-763-1029).

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ABOUT LAKE OKEECHOBEE Robert Sadler Clark

t 730 square miles, Lake Okeechobee is not only the central geographic element of Okeechobee County; it’s also visible from space.

Translated from the Seminole Indian word for “big water,” Lake O certainly lives up to its name. It is the secondlargest natural freshwater lake in the contiguous United States, and it’s larger than the state of Rhode Island. At least seven rivers, streams, creeks and sloughs flow into the lake, and Okeechobee County is one of five counties in Florida surrounding its perimeter.

Lake Okeechobee is central to Florida’s environment. Formed approximately 6,000 years ago, it can store up to 1.05 trillion gallons of water. It provides flood and risk management, agricultural irrigation, salinity and regional groundwater control, and water supply for municipalities and industries throughout the surrounding region. The rich

soil surrounding the lake, known as “black gold” to the locals, has made it ideal ground for dairy and cattle farmers and the sugarcane industry.

The lake is also a key driver in the county’s economy, drawing locals and part-time residents alike on the strength of its unparalleled opportunities for anglers. It’s no wonder the lake has become known as the Bass Fishing Capital of the World.

“Our city population almost doubles in the wintertime, because northerners like to enjoy our beautiful city, our wonderful climate, and a lake that is just full of fish,” summarizes Wes Williamson, president of Okeechobee’s Williamson Cattle Company. “It’s a special place.”

References to Lake Okeechobee date back centuries. The earliest acknowledgments of the lake date to the 16th century, as reported by Hernando de Escalante Fontaneda,

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Lake Okeechobee Okee-Tantie Campground & Marina 10430 State Road 78 W. Scott Driver Recreation Area 10101 State Road 78 W.

Robert Sadler Clark

a Spanish shipwreck survivor who lived among Florida’s indigenous peoples. It has continued to hold a special place in popular culture, playing a role in the 1951 adventure film “Distant Drums,” starring Gary Cooper, and in the prizewinning book Their Eyes Were Watching God, by Zora Neale Hurston.

Even horror and sci-fi programs like “American Horror Story” and “Star Trek: Enterprise” have featured

cameos by Lake O. The lake is accessible through 154 miles of manmade channels, locks and levees that form that Okeechobee Waterway, while the famous Lake Okeechobee Scenic Trail, a favorite among runners, bicyclists and motorists, winds around a 100-foot dike surrounding the lake. Areas to gain access to and from Lake Okeechobee include:

Kissimmee River C-38 8400 S.W. 99th Drive (off State Road 78 West) Platt’s Bluff 15925 N.W. 56th St. Rim Canal (with lock access to lake) Nubbin Slough/Rim Canal 6206 Highway 441 S.E. Henry Creek Boat Ramp 10654 Highway 98 S. Taylor Creek Fourth Street Ramp (City) 700 S.E. Fourth St. Read on to learn about the best fishing, boating and ecotourism opportunities the lake has to offer.

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NATURE

keechobee, famously, is home to more cows than people, and the sight of free-roaming beef and dairy cattle is a common sight throughout the county. But bovines are just one part of the county’s ecosystem of wildlife, which collectively make Okeechobee an engaging destination for nature lovers.

With its abundance of towering oak trees and cabbage hammocks, and, of course, Lake Okeechobee, the county is a convenient home for a myriad of species. Florida gators find refuge in Lake O and can often be spotted peeking from the water and sunning themselves on embankments.

In fact, according to one census reported by NBC News, the lake boasts the largest concentration of alligators in the U.S., with two airboats counting 754 alligators in just three hours!

Visitors also enjoy seeing, and catching, the variety of fish life that has taken up resi-

dence in the lake, including largemouth bass, black crappie and catfish.

Okeechobee also includes four spots on the Great Florida Birding Trail, so sightseeing with binoculars is a plus. The best spot for birding, according to Paul Gray, science coordinator for Audubon Florida’s Everglades Restoration Program, is the Clif Betts Recreation Area at Lock 7, where spectators can observe sunset flights of birds heading to roost on Eagle Bay Island.

Other great official birding spots include Okee-Tantie Recreation Area (wood storks, songbirds, woodpeckers and great blue herons like to hang here) and the Taylor Creek Stormwater Treatment Area (home to crested caracaras, limpkins and roseate spoonbills). With its lush diversity of habitats, Kissimmee Prairie Preserve, Florida’s largest state park, welcomes more than 150 avian species.

One great way to maximize wildlife viewing

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IN OKEECHOBEE COUNTY Sports Complex 640 N.W. 27th Lane Swimming Pool & Bathhouse, Baseball/Softball Fields (4-Youth), Football/Soccer Field (1), Basketball Courts (2), Racquetball Courts (4), Tennis Courts (8), Basketball Courts (2), Wooden Jungle Playground, Picnic Pavilions (2) Okee Tantie 10430 State Road 78 W. Boat Ramps, Day Use Recreation Area Sharon Cannon

is to ride an airboat with one of Okeechobee’s talented and knowledgeable captains. This popular option for locals and ecotourists provides a chance to see alligators and birds up close, the balmy breezes whipping your hair.

Animals of a more exotic nature can be appreciated at Arnold’s Wildlife Rehabilitation Center (AWRC), at 14895 N.W. 30th Terrace. An education-based wildlife care facility, AWRC is a nonprofit dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating and returning recovered animals into their natural habitats. For animals with sustained injuries preventing their

re-assimilation, Arnold’s creates its own habitat for them to live out the remainder of their lives. Visitors to AWRC can observe white-tailed deer, Albino wallabies, kangaroos, red foxes and lemurs, among others; the facility also operates its own butterfly garden.

AWRC appreciates any tax-deductible donations, both financial or in the form of non-monetary supplies such as towels, bird food, pet toys and much more. The facility can be reached at arnoldswildliferehab.weebly.com, or 863-634-6804.

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Henry Creek, 10654 Highway 98 S. Boat Ramp, Floating Dock Willie Alderman Field 424 N.E. 15th Ave. Adult Softball, Youth Baseball Taylor Creek Storm Water Treatment Area 7201 Highway 441 N. 3 Mile Hiking, Biking, Running Trail, Scenic Area OK Softball Fields 950 N.W. 23rd Lane (2) Lighted Softball Fields, Sand Volleyball Court, Playground (Fenced) Practice Fields 3001 N.W. 10th Terrace Baseball, Softball, Football, Soccer Kiwanis Park 350 N.W. Sixth Ave. Picnic Pavilion, Playground Area, (2) Tennis Courts, Skate Park Lock 7, Jaycee Park 200 State Road 78 W. Intersection of Highway 441 North & State Road 78 West Observation/Fishing Pier, Boat Ramps & Lake Okeechobee Scenic Trail (L.O.S.T.) Access C. Scott Driver Recreation 10101 State Road 78 W. Boat Ramps, Fishing Tournament Headquarters Pavilion/Meeting Room Nubbins Slough 6206 Highway 441 S.E. Boat Ramp, Floating Dock Platts Bluff, 15925 N.W. 56th St. Scenic Area

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or enthusiasts of the great outdoors, the ideal climate, stunning views and wide-open spaces of Okeechobee County are second to none. The county attracts tourists from around the world and locals from around the corner who enjoy its abundant recreational opportunities, from hiking and biking to hunting and sport shooting.

Okeechobee has earned international fame as a fishing destination, with casual and professional anglers appreciating its vibrant underwater life—one reason the county has played host to major fishing tournaments like the Bass Master Elite.

With or without a line to cast, boaters can launch their vessels from easily navigable boat ramps including: n C. Scott Driver Recreation Area: 10101 State Road 78 W. n Henry Creek: 1065 Highway 98 S. n Clif Betts Jr. Lakeside Recreation Area,

FUN Lock 7: 200 State Road 78 W. n Nubbins Slough: 6206 Highway 441 S.E. n Okee Tantie: 10430 S.R. 78 W. Runners and bicyclists eager to get “L.O.S.T.” on the Lake Okeechobee Scenic Trail can start at entry points at Clif Betts Jr. Lakeside Recreation Area or Nubbins Slough, while Taylor Creek Stormwater Treatment Area offers its own three-mile hiking, biking and running trail.

Okeechobee is also an official Gateway Community for the Florida Trail, a cherished resource for lovers of the outdoors throughout the Sunshine State. This congressionQuail Creek Plantation ally designated trail for hiking and other non-motorized recreation spans from Pensacola’s Gulf Islands National Seashore to the Big Cypress National Preserve in southern Florida. As a Gateway Community, Okeechobee provides accommodations, restaurants, grocers and supplies for partici-

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pating hikers. It is just one of 11 such communities conveniently located along the 1,300-mile route.

Adventurous visitors and locals can attend guided game hunting sessions with some of Okeechobee’s most experienced instructors, who can tailor the experience for both veteran and novice hunters.

Game includes self-sustaining species such as gator, turkey and Florida’s invasive wild hog. Clay and sport shooting provide additional opportunities for improving shooting skills in safe environments.

From archery to golf, tennis to volleyball, swimming to baseball, Okeechobee’s parks and businesses can satisfy any sportsman’s yin. These dedicated members of the Chamber of Commerce are a great place to start.

Fast Break Bait & Tackle 1505 FL-78 863-763-0973 okeechobeehuntingguide.com Experience the best bass fishing in the world. With so many great fishing experiences under our belts, we would love the opportunity to share some with you. Fast Break Bait & Tackle is your one-stop shop for tackle, bait and up-to-date information on Lake Okeechobee. It is home to seven of the best fishing guides on the lake.

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Garrard’s Tackle Shop 4375 U.S. 441 863-763-3416 okeechobeefishingguide.com We are a third-generation familyowned operation since 1972. We are the oldest bait and tackle shop in Okeechobee. We recently relocated to a 6,000-square-foot building, and our shop still has the small, hometown atmosphere as when we opened. We offer professional guide service for largemouth bass, specks, bluegill and shell crackers.

We also offer hunts for turkey, wild hogs and gators.

John’s Guide Service 863-532-1720 This service specializes in pontoon boat tours and 90-minute informative tours of Lake Okeechobee. Learn about Florida wildlife and the history of South Florida, including information on the Seminole Indian Wars, as you cruise during the day or sunset.

OK Corral Gun Club 9449 N.E. 48th St. 863-357-2226 okcorralgunclub.com The OK Corral Gun Club is Florida’s premier shooting sports club and western town hosting 10 outdoor shooting venues, mining town cabins, recre-

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ational activities, events facility and so much more spread out along our 350 acres of real Florida country land.

The club is open to the public six days a week and is family-centric.

Memberships are available, and lunch is served daily at the High Noon Café.

Join us also in the Crystal Ballroom or check out our shooting venues including: trap and skeet, two championship sporting clay courses, covered pistol and rifle ranges, wobble deck, 5-stand, 10 cowboy action stages, .22 arcade gallery and competition park.

Okeechobee Fishing Headquarters 5286 S.W. 16th Ave. 863-763-2248 fishokeechobee.net Okeechobee Fishing Headquarters is a locally owned and operated, full-service bait and tackle store. With a huge selection of artificial baits and the best live bait on Lake Okeechobee, we can supply all the needs to make your day as enjoyable as possible. We also have a great selection of marine parts and accessories to take care of your boating needs as well. Stop by and take a look at our 1,500-gallon freshwater aquarium stocked up with a variety of fish caught on or around Lake Okeechobee. We also offer a guide service second to none—not only for world-class bass fishing but also peacock bass, snook,

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panfish like bluegill and crappie, as well as oscar fishing in the Florida Everglades. Add in the option for gator hunts, duck hunts and hog hunts, and we offer all of your guided trip needs.

Quail Creek Plantation 12399 NE 224th St. Okeechobee 863-763-2529 quailcreekplantation.com Lodge and dine at this natural sanctuary, which includes two automated 14-station sporting clay courses and a 7-station sub-gauge course, as well as a comfortable, covered 5-stand and cart rental. Quail Creek also offers quail hunting, continental pheasant shoots and Osceola turkey hunting, and plays host to weddings and events.

Skull Hill Steel 1505 C. South Parrott Ave. 863-634-2855 skullhillsteel.com We’re a one-stop archery shop that

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Okeechobee Shooting Sports 7055 N.E. 48th St. 863-357-3006 okshooting.com Okeechobee Shooting Sports is the ultimate shooting and gunsmithing destination in Florida. Along with standard rifle and pistol ranges, our outdoor facility also has 5 Stand, Trap & Skeet, and Shooting Galleries. Different competitions are held every month for advanced shooters, and training courses are offered for shooters interested in competing or just brushing up on their skills.

The Pro Shop is full of great products to assist you in becoming the safest and best shooter you can be.

Also, our gunsmiths are here during all

hours of operation and can help you with anything from full restorations to custom gun builds.

will handle all of your archery needs.

From arrow building to bow tuning, we take pride in our services. Take advantage of our 50-yard indoor archery range and motorcycle shop, where a Harley Davidson certified mechanic is ready to service, repair and customize your ride!

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CALENDAR ll year round, Okeechobee is abuzz with activities—from rodeos to art fairs, music festivals to battle reenactments. Residents and visitors alike enjoy the following annual favorites.

JANUARY

Yeehaw Music Festival Agri-Civic Center, 4601 FL-710 386.385.3500, evansmediasource.com Recently celebrating its 25th anniversary, this bluegrass festival welcomes more than a dozen bands over six days of strummin’ and pickin’ with some of the genre’s most acclaimed and award-winning artists.

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FEBRUARY

Brighton Field Day & PRCA Rodeo Fred Smith Rodeo Arena, 17410 Sports Complex Road N.E.

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Reenactment of the Battle of Okeechobee Okeechobee Battlefield Historic State Park, 3500 S.E. 38th Ave. 863.610.2333 Honoring the bloodiest battle of the Second Seminole War, this reenactment takes place on a 55-acre parcel of the original 640-acre battlefield site. Additional activities include a colors presentation, artisans, Battle of Okeechobee narration, Seminole and other exhibitors, alligator demonstration, children’s horse rides, living history, 1800s Irish folk music, a Seminole jacket raffle and powwow dancing.

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American Legion Free Fair American Legion Grounds, 501 S.E. Second St. 863.763.5309 This annual fair includes the Miss American Legion Pageant, carnival rides courtesy of J&J Amusements, fair food, and circus and motorcycle shows.

863-467-6039, rezrodeo.com This celebration of Okeechobee’s Native American population includes a PRCA Rodeo, authentic Seminole food, American Indian arts and crafts and live entertainment in a safe, clean and enjoyable environment for tribal members, employees and the community at large.

Top of the Lake Art Fest & Taste of Okeechobee Flagler Park, 863.357.6246 Okeechobee’s biggest art festival is a weekend-long showcase of fine artists, artisan crafters, chalk artists, sand sculptures, tents

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for local galleries and emerging artists, a student art and children’s art zone, food and other non-art vendors, a puppy parade and live entertainment. The event coincides with Saturday’s Taste of Okeechobee, in which visitors stroll Park Street, sampling flavorful dishes at various downtown businesses.

MARCH

Okeechobee County Fair Okeechobee Agri-Civic Center, 4601 FL-710 okeechobeecountyfair.com Okeechobee’s annual fair features a “Pork Chop Review” of performing pigs, a magic show with extreme illusions and escapes, a pirate show, exotic animals from around the world, a demolition derby and midway rides and games.

Okeechobee Cowtown Rodeo Okeechobee Cattlemen’s Arena, 1885 Highway 441 N. theokeechobeerodeo.com This three-day Okeechobee spectacle includes bull riding, saddle-bronc, bareback, barrel racing, tie-down roping, team roping and bull dogging, plus a cattle drive through the center of town as part of Saturday’s festivities.

Okeechobee Music & Arts Festival Sunshine Grove, 12517 N.E. 91st Ave. okeechobeefest.com Returning in 2020, this eclectic festival welcomes dozens of major recording artists from the pop, alternative, indie, techno, hip-hop and reggae genres, along with immersive art installations, carnival rides, comedy performances, roving entertainers and more, with camp spots available.

Okeechobee Youth Livestock Show Okeechobee Agri-Civic Center, 4601 FL-710 863-697-1565 This weeklong event is full of livestock show activities and culminates on the third Saturday of March with a livestock auction. The participants, approximately 300 students from 5 to 18 years old, are local youth who proudly show their animals they have raised as an Okeechobee 4-H or FFA project.

Speckled Perch Festival Flagler Park, 55 S.E. Third Ave. 863.357.6246 The Speckled Perch Festival is the oldest celebration in Okeechobee, dating back to 1965. At that time, the festival honored the fishing industry with a parade and fish fry in the park, and the tradition continues today. There will be local talent, food, arts and crafts and fun. The two-day festival also includes a Saturday morning parade that sets the stage for the remainder of the weekend.

JULY

Art & Wine Walk Downtown Okeechobee 863-357-6246 This casual summer art experience takes guests through various participating businesses in downtown Okeechobee. Each business features an artist showcasing his or her artwork or music. Businesses offer guests wine tastings, appetizers and promotional offers. All proceeds benefit the Arts & Culture Alliance programs of Okeechobee Main Street.

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SEPTEMBER

Labor Day Festival Flagler Park, 55 S.E. Third Ave. 863.357.6246 This three-day Main Street-hosted downtown event features arts, crafts, games, food and a parade.

OCTOBER

Fallfest & Oktoberfest City Walk Downtown Okeechobee 863.357.6246 In this fundraiser for Okeechobee’s Main Street, live musicians perform inside participating local businesses, which also supply craft beer tastings, appetizers and promotional offers.

NOVEMBER

Okeechobee Blood Roundup Freshman Campus, 700 S.W. Second Ave. 888-936-6283 oneblood.org

Florida’s largest and longest continuous blood drive celebrates more than a decade of saving lives through blood donations. Share your power and save lives at this year’s November Roundup.

Donors receive a free Roundup T-shirt, a wellness checkup and the chance to win valuable prizes.

DECEMBER Christmas Festival and Parade Downtown Okeechobee 863-357-6246 Downtown Okeechobee’s two-day holiday extravaganza includes live entertainment, a Christmas movie in the park, a Christmas Festival with arts and crafts, gifts and food vendors, and a Christmas Parade featuring Santa Claus. Additionally, many downtown shop windows will be decorated for the season.

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ANNUAL EVENTS FEBRUARY A Fashionable Afternoon With the Chamber In the interest of promoting our local business involved in the fashion and pampering sector, each year retailers and models of their own choice participate in a one-of-a kind afternoon/ evening runway show to display all Okeechobee has to offer. Models are from all age categories and genders, and family combos are encouraged! Retailers and their models are paired with local beauticians to make each model “look” professional and highlight all of our local talent.

OCTOBER Business of the Year Awards At this luncheon, discover which five businesses have excelled in one of the four pillars of business in Okeechobee over the past year: One each in Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Business Development and Community, with the fifth being nominated by those in attendance at the luncheon itself!

This event also includes the Chamber’s Year in Review.

Small Business Saturday Many Park Street stores will be open and participating in Okeechobee’s version of the national initiative the Saturday after Thanksgiving. Additionally, many storefront businesses, homebased businesses and other vendors will be located in our downtown park for easier access for our shoppers. This event is open to any business within our community.

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AND EATS keechobee famously is home to more cattle than people, so the freshest beef and dairy in Okeechobee County often resides minutes from the restaurants serving it, always with a smile and often with genuine southern hospitality.

Okeechobee is home to both reliable chains and one-of-a-kind community staples.

Whether you desire hearty steaks, lean seafood, flavorful salads or delectable desserts, our eateries are bound to leave diners satisfied. Visit these Chamber of Commerce partner restaurants, and thank them for supporting Okeechobee’s business resource.

441 BBQ & Grill Mobile food truck 863-484-3229 Blue Moon BBQ 2393 S.E. 27th St. 863-801-4394 bluemoonbbq.net Barbecue destination with recipes that have been gathered over three generations and across two families with strong roots in the south and its tradition of barbecue.

Brown Cow Sweetery 103 S.W. Park St. 863-357-3357 browncowsweetery.com Okeechobee’s place for gourmet chocolate, hand-dipped hard ice cream and freshly brewed coffee beverages.

Lakeside Grill 1111 S. Parrott Ave. 863-357-4745 lakesideokeechobee.com “Secret hideaway” where families can enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner and dessert.

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Mable’s Place Southern Cooking LLC 204 N.E. Seventh Ave. 863-697-9841 Freshly prepared food for the soul with generational family recipes.

Nutmeg’s Café 515 S.W. Park St. 863-763-2233 nutmegscafe.net Serving unique sandwiches, paninis, salads, soups, 12 flavors of hand-dipped ice cream, cakeballs, cheesecake, hot teas and more.

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Los Cocos Mexican Restaurant 107 N.W. Fifth Ave. 863-467-0922 eatloscocos.com A staple in the community, providing Okeechobee with years of fresh, homemade flour tortillas and savory salsas made on a daily basis.

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Parrott Island Bar & Grill 1001 S. Parrott Ave. 863-357-1619 Seafood, steaks, burgers and much more, in an island atmosphere.

Pueblo Viejo 3415 Highway 441 S. 863-357-9641 puebloviejofl.com Serving fresh Mexican food on the Treasure Coast since 1997.

Small Cakes SLW 772-207-0706 Catering service for homemade desserts.

The Tin Fish 301 N. Parrott Ave. 863-357-0722 thetinfishrestaurants.com Lean, healthy fresh fish and other meals in a great location.

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CHAIN RESTAURANTS Applebee’s 1210 Highway 70 E. 863-357-0141

McDonald’s 4151 U.S. Highway 441 S. 863-763-5856

Golden Corral 700 S. Parrott Ave. 863-763-0444

Zaxby’s 912 N.E. Park St. 863-357-1466

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or more than a dozen years, the arts presence in Okeechobee has been beautifying the downtown landscape while strengthening its cultural footprint. Art can be felt throughout the city and beyond—from the county courthouse, which hosts rotating exhibitions with local themes, to the massive, abstract horse sculpture “Ready to Run,” which greets visitors to the Okeechobee Public Library.

Sometimes, the art projects dotting downtown have an educational component, as in the Okeechobee Mural Program, whose ongoing series of wall-sized murals depicts scenes from Okeechobee’s culture and history: cattle drives, life on the ranch, the Native American population, and the county’s first telephone company and hardware store.

But the most visually striking public art

installation is the Butterfly Sculpture Project in Flagler Park, whose eight large metal butterflies were painted by local artists and students, each sculpture reflecting the artist’s individual style. These make for popular and colorful photo ops.

Other arts and entertainment mediums are on the rise as well. The venerable Okeechobee Community Theatre is in the midst of its 41st season of reasonably priced musicals, comedies, mysteries and dramas starring local performers. The Okeechobee Ballet Company hosts formal dance instruction, classes open to the community, and occasional performances.

Hollywood blockbusters screen at the Brahman Theatre III, the county’s only movie theater, and live music can be enjoyed Friday and Saturday nights at Seminole Brighton Casino. For more on our valued Chamber members, read on.

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Time to Escape 2825 S.W. Third Terrace 863-532-3741 timetoescapeinfl.com Time To Escape is a thrilling, fun and interactive race against time for all ages! Enter a themed escape room, search for clues, and solve puzzles to escape in under 60 minutes.

Seminole Brighton Casino 17735 Reservation Road 863-467-9998 seminolebrightoncasino.com Seminole Brighton Casino is a 27,000-square-foot casino with six table games, more than 400 slot machines including electronic blackjack and video poker games, high-stakes bingo action and Josiah, a full-service restaurant and lounge. The casino also has an area for those who prefer to play slot machines in a smoke-free environment. Its warm

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and friendly staff, clean atmosphere and rewarding promotions are a welcome alternative to big-city gaming.

Okeechobee Community Theatre 610 S.W. Second Ave. 863-763-1307 okeechobeecommunitytheatre.com Okeechobee Community Theatre, founded in 1979, is a volunteerbased organization of local adults and young people who present highquality live Broadway-style musicals, comedies and dramas at a reasonable price for audiences in South Central Florida. It specializes in entertainment that is suitable for the entire family. All performances are presented in the historic Okeechobee Auditorium in downtown Okeechobee, one block west of Golden Corral Restaurant. This intimate 220-seat facility keeps you close to the action onstage.

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The Okeechobee Ballet Company 810 N. Parrott Ave. 863-447-7350 mbdancearts.wixsite.com/balletokeechobee Okeechobee Ballet Company is a local ballet studio that focuses on formal ballet training at beginning and intermediate levels. It offers classes for ages 4 to adult, with an annual recital and an annual “Nutcracker� performance at Christmastime! Okeechobee Ballet Company was founded

by Madeleine Bean in 2015 with the goal to bring the beautiful and disciplined art form of classical ballet to the Okeechobee community and local youth. It takes ballet seriously, and encourages discipline and attention to detail, as well as fun and building healthy friendships. The studio is located at the Fitness and Aquatic Center on State Road 441.

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Membership Directory 19TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT GUARDIAN AD LITEM PROGRAM (772) 785-5804 584 NW University Boulevard., Suite 600 Port Saint Lucie, FL 34986 www.guardianadlitem.org SOCIAL SERVICES 211 TREASURE COAST (561) 383-1112 10 SE Central Parkway, Suite 101 Stuart, FL 34994 www.211treasurecoast.org SOCIAL SERVICES 441 BBQ & GRILL (863) 484-3229 FOOD TRUCKS 4KIDS TREASURE COAST (772) 214-0182 50 NE Dixie Hwy., Suite A-4 Stuart, FL 34994 www.4KIDSTreasureCoast.org SOCIAL SERVICES

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ARNOLD’S WILDLIFE REHABILITATION CENTER INC. (863) 763-4630 14895 NW 30th Terrace Okeechobee, FL 34974 www.arnoldswildlife.org TOURIST ATTRACTION ADVANCED WATER TECHNOLOGIES, INC. (863) 357-1748 609 NE 2nd Avenue Okeechobee, FL 34972 advancedwatergogreen.us WATER TREATMENT SERVICES AG 98 TRAILER SALES (863) 467-1691 265 Hwy 98 N Okeechobee, FL 34972 EQUIPMENT ALLURE INSTITUTE FOR PLASTIC SURGERY (863) 623-5346 114 N Parrott Ave. Okeechobee, FL 34972 allureplasticsurgery.com SURGICAL FACILITIES ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION (954) 756-1533 3323 W. Commercial Blvd., Suite 260 Ft. Lauderdale, FL 34986 www.alz.org/seflorida SOCIAL SERVICES

ARUBA RV PARK (863) 946-1324 1073 Old Lakeport Road Moore Haven, FL 33471 www.okeedirect.com CAMPGROUNDS/RV RESORTS ATLANTIC WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP AT UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES (772) 223-6618 712 SE Ocean Blvd.

Stuart, FL 34994 www.ubs.com/team/atlantic FINANCIAL & INVESTMENT SERVICES AUDIBEL HEARING CARE CENTERS (863) 467-5333 3545 Hwy 441 S. Okeechobee, FL 34974 www.audibel.com MEDICAL SUPPLIES & EQUIPMENT

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ABC TIRES, INC. (863) 840-8450 3600 Hwy. 441 South Okeechobee, FL 34974 SERVICE & TIRES

AMERICAN DRILLING SERVICES (863) 763-3221 405 SW 2nd St Okeechobee, FL 34974 www.americandrillingflorida.com WATER TREATMENT SERVICES

B.R.A.T. (BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS AMONG TEENS) CLUB INC. (863) 801-4996 okeebratclub.weebly.com CIVIC CLUBS

ABNEY BUILDING & CONSULTING, INC. (863) 623-4459 207 NE 2nd Street Okeechobee, FL 34972 www.abneybuild.com CONSTRUCTION & ENGINEERING

AMJ (863) 801-6458 www.okeechobeebusiness.com/list/Member/ amj-661 A/C & PLUMBING

B&B SITE DEVELOPMENT, INC. (863 )763-6053 1505 C South Parrott Avenue Okeechobee, FL 34974 www.bbsitedevelopment.com CONSTRUCTION & ENGINEERING

ANDERSON REALTY CO. (863) 634-4106 30034 E. SR 78, BHR Okeechobee, FL 34974 www.andersonrealtyco.com REAL ESTATE SERVICES

BADCOCK HOME FURNITURE & MORE (863) 763-3823 512 W North Park Street Okeechobee, FL 34974 www.badcock.com HOME FURNISHINGS

ADT SECURITY SYSTEMS (772) 626-5884 6931 Vista Parkway North West Palm Beach, FL 33411 SECURITY

ANDREA NOELLE’S BOUTIQUE (863) 623-4267 113 SW Park Street Okeechobee, FL 34974 www.facebook.com/Andrea-NoellesBoutique-257894177956859/ APPAREL & ACCESSORIES

BANK OF AMERICA (863) 357-4200 205 N Parrott Avenue Okeechobee, FL 34972 BANKS

ADVANCE AMERICA (863) 763-1159 3559 US Hwy 441 S Okeechobee, FL 34974 FINANCIAL & INVESTMENT SERVICES

APPLEBEE’S (863) 357-0141 1210 Highway 70 E Okeechobee, FL 34974 www.applebees.com DINING/CAFE

ACTIVA HOME HEALTH (772) 249-0606 1850 SW Fountainview Ste 201 Port St Lucie , FL 34986 www.activahh.com HOME HEALTH CARE SERVICES

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BARLOW’S R V AND FISH CAMP (863) 763-8747 12626 US Hwy 441 SE Okeechobee, FL 34974 barlows-rv-and-fishcamp.business.site/?utm_source=gmb&utm_ medium=referral CAMPGROUNDS/RV RESORTS

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BATTON CONSULTING SERVICES, LLC (863) 357-2272 200 NW 5th Street Okeechobee, FL 34974 www.okeechobeebusiness.com/list/member/ batton-consulting-services-llc-611 CONSTRUCTION & ENGINEERING BEAUTIFUL MESS BOUTIQUE (863) 357-1118 213 SW Park St, Okeechobee, FL 34972 www.facebook.com/BeautifulMessBtq/ APPAREL & ACCESSORIES

BELLA ROSE DAY SPA & SALON (863) 357-3333 311 NE 2nd Street Okeechobee, FL 34972 www.BellaRoseDaySpa.com BEAUTY SALONS/SPAS BELLY BUSTER DIET, INC. (863) 801-1255 201 SW 5th Ave. Okeechobee, FL 34974 www.bellybusterdiet.com/karlaparriott MEDICAL OFFICES BERGER INSURANCE ASSOCIATES, LLC (863) 763-6411 425 SW Park Street Okeechobee, FL 34974 bergerinsurance.com/ INSURANCE BERGER REAL ESTATE (863) 763-5335 425 SW Park St Okeechobee, FL 34972 www.cbbergerrealestate.com REAL ESTATE SERVICES BEST WESTERN LAKE OKEECHOBEE (863) 357-7100 3975 Hwy 441 South Okeechobee, FL 34974 /www.bestwestern,com HOTELS/MOTELS BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS (863) 824-2227 Ext 301 208 N Parrott Ave Okeechobee, FL 34972 www.bbbsbigs.org SOCIAL SERVICES BIG LAKE EYE CARE (863)763-3937 606 N. Parrott Ave Okeechobee, FL 34972 www.biglakeeyecare.com OPTICAL SERVICES

BIG LAKE HOBBIES LLC (863) 357-3200 513 SW Park Street Okeechobee, FL 34974 www.biglakehobbies.com VARIETY STORE

CAREERSOURCE HEARTLAND (863) 610-6000 207 SW Park Street Okeechobee, FL 34974 www.careersourceheartland.com EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES

BIG LAKE LAWN SERVICE LLC (863) 357-0995 1003 SW 9th St Okeechobee, FL 34974 biglakelawn.net CONSTRUCTION & ENGINEERING

CASTLE (863) 467-7771 208 N Parrott Ave Okeechobee, FL 34972 www.castletc.org SOCIAL SERVICES

BLUE MOON BBQ (863) 801-4394 www.bluemoonbbq.net FOOD TRUCKS

CEECO (863) 357-0798 519 W. South West Park Street Okeechobee, FL 34972 www.ceeco.net TELECOMMUNICATION

BLUE OCEAN DERMATOLOGY (863) 226-5466 1004 N. Parrott Avenue Okeechobee, FL 34972 www.blueoceandermatology.com/ MEDICAL OFFICES

CENTERSTATE BANK (863) 763-5573 2100 S Parrott Ave. Okeechobee, FL 34974 www.centerstatebank.com BANKS

BOB’S BICYCLE BASICS, LLC (863) 447-9116 SPORTING GOODS & EQUIPMENT BOON INVESTIGATION & PROTECTION SERVICES, LLC (863) 532-2115 SOCIAL SERVICES BRENNAN EYECARE (863) 467-0595 710 S. Parrott Ave Okeechobee, FL 34974 www.brennaneyecare.com OPTICAL SERVICES BROWN COW SWEETERY (863) 357-3357 103 SW Park St Okeechobee, FL 34974 www.browncowsweetery.com DINING/CAFE BUXTON & BASS OKEECHOBEE FUNERAL HOME (863) 763-1994 400 N Parrott Ave. Okeechobee, FL 34972 www.buxtonfuneralhome.com FUNERAL & CREMATION SERVICES

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C & C LAND MANAGEMENT, LLC (863) 263-0106 17055 NW 176th Ave Okeechobee, FL 34972 EQUIPMENT

CENTURY 21 HAZELLIEF & PREVATT REALTY, INC. (863) 763-2104 1200 S. Parrott Ave Okeechobee, FL 34974 www.century21okeechobee.com REAL ESTATE SERVICES CHARLES COMPOSITES (863) 357-2500 1252 NE 12th Street Okeechobee, FL 34972 www.charlescomposites.com MANUFACTURING & PRODUCTION THE CHASON GROUP (404) 735-0540 40 Westchester Drive Cartersville, GA 30120 www.thechasongroup.com EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES CHURCH OF OUR SAVIOUR (863) 763-4843 200 NW 3rd St Okeechobee, FL 34972 PLACES OF WORSHIP CINDY ADAMS FRIENDS OF THE CHAMBER CITY OF OKEECHOBEE (863) 763-3372 55 SE 3rd Avenue Okeechobee, FL 34974 www.cityofokeechobee.com MUNICIPALITY CLEAR TITLE & LEGAL SERVICES INC. (863) 824-6776 202 NW 5th Street Okeechobee, FL 34972 cleartitleandlegalservices.com LEGAL SERVICES

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COALITION FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING OPTIONS, INC. (772) 878-1131 1356 SW Bayshore Blvd Port St. Lucie, FL 34974 SOCIAL SERVICES COASTAL WEALTH, A MEMBER OF THE MASSMUTUAL FINANCIAL GROUP (561) 207-2354 250 S Australian Ave., Suite 1200 West Palm Beach, FL 33401 www.BMPW-CoastalWealth.com FINANCIAL & INVESTMENT SERVICES COLIN M. CAMERON, ESQ., P.A. (863) 763-8600 200 NE 4th Ave Okeechobee, FL 34972 www.ccameronlaw.com/home.html LEGAL SERVICES COMMUNITIES CONNECTED FOR KIDS (772) 873-7800 208 NE 7th Ave. Okeechobee, FL 34972 www.devereuxcbc.org SOCIAL SERVICES COMMUNITY CREATIONS (772) 226-0180 www.communitycreations.com/poster.html CUSTOM PRINTING & DESIGN THE COUNTRY BOUTIQUE (863) 357-0211 102 SW 3rd Ave Okeechobee, FL 34974 www.thecountryboutiquefl.com RETAIL/ SHOPPING COUNTRYSIDE FLORIST & ANTIQUES (863) 763-3833 201 SW 5th Ave. Okeechobee, FL 34974 www.countrysidefloristofokeechobee.com FLORISTS CPA TAX SOLUTIONS, PLLC (863)357-1099 500 NW 6th Street Okeechobee, FL 34972 www.cpataxsolutions.net ACCOUNTING CREATE AND DECORATE (863) 634-8660 410 SE 2nd Ave Okeechobee, FL 34974 RETAIL/ SHOPPING

D R WILLSON LAND COMPANY (863) 763-0999 455 Highway 441 SE Okeechobee, FL 34974 www.MyOkeechobee.com REAL ESTATE SERVICES DARK HAMMOCK TURTLES LLC (863) 763-5242 12615 NE 124 Ave. Okeechobee, FL 34972 darkhammockturtles.com FARMS & RANCHES DAYS INN & SUITES BY WYNDHAM LAKE OKEECHOBEE (863) 623-4704 2200 SE US Hwy 441 Okeechobee, FL 34974 www.wyndhamhotels.com/hotels/54300 HOTELS/MOTELS DETOX OF SOUTH FLORIDA, INC. (863) 623-4923 608 NE 2nd Ave Okeechobee, FL 34972 www.detoxofsouthfl.com REHABILITATION CENTER DEXYP (239) 244-1927 2200 West Airfield Drive Dallas Fort Worth, TX 75268 PRESS/PUBLICATIONS/RADIO DIAMOND C EVENTS (863) 673-1134 24497 E State Rd 78 Okeechobee, FL 34974 diamondccornmaze.com ENTERTAINMENT DOCTORS CLINIC FAMILY HEALTH CENTER, LLC (863) 763-1107 204 Southeast Park Street Okeechobee, FL 34972 MEDICAL OFFICES

CULPEPPER & TERPENING, INC. (772) 464-3537 2980 South 25th Street Fort Pierce, FL 34981 www.ct-eng.com/ CONSTRUCTION & ENGINEERING

DOLLY HAND CULTURAL ARTS CENTER (561) 993-1160 1977 SW College Drive Belle Glade, FL 33430 www.palmbeachstate.edu/theatre/dollyhand PERFORMING ARTS

CUSTOM GRAPHICS & SIGNS, INC. (863) 824-0101 315 SW Park Street Okeechobee, FL 34972 www.customgraphicsandsigns.com CUSTOM PRINTING & DESIGN

DOMER’S INC. (863) 763-3417 204 SE 10th Avenue Okeechobee, FL 34974 www.DomersInc.com WATER TREATMENT SERVICES

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DR. FRED BROWN CHILDREN’S HEALTH CENTER (863) 763-1951 2015 Highway 441 North Okeechobee, FL 34972 www.fchc.org MEDICAL OFFICES

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E & E AUTOMOTIVE CLINIC, INC. (863) 763-2666 3431 Hwy 441 N Okeechobee, FL 34972 www.eandeautoclinic.com PARTS EARLY LEARNING COALITION (772) 223-3861 10 SE Central Parkway, Suite 200 Stuart, FL 34994 www.elcirmo.org CHILDCARE/PRESCHOOL EAST COAST SIGNS & SHIRTS (863) 467-8864 2344 Hwy 70 West Okeechobee, FL 34974 www.eastcoastscreenprinting.net CUSTOM PRINTING & DESIGN ECHOLS PLUMBING & AIR CONDITIONING, LLC (863) 763-6461 2233 HWY 98 North Okeechobee, FL 34972 www.echolsplumbingandac.com.

PLUMBING SERVICES EDWARD JONES INVESTMENTS (863) 357-4724 107 SW 17th Street Okeechobee, FL 34974 www.edwardjones.com FINANCIAL & INVESTMENT SERVICES

ELI’S WESTERN WEAR (863) 763-2984 907 NW Park Street Okeechobee, FL 34972 www.eliswesternwear.com APPAREL & ACCESSORIES ELITE OFFICE SERVICES OF OKEECHOBEE, LLC (863) 467-5900 1210 SW 2nd Ave Okeechobee, FL 34974 www.eliteofficeservicesllc.com/ ACCOUNTING

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ELLIOTT’S PAWN SHOP (863) 763-5553 419 SW Park Street Okeechobee, FL 34972 VARIETY STORE EVERGLADES EQUIPMENT GROUP (863) 763-1921 820 US Highway 98N Okeechobee, FL 34972 www.evergladesfarmequipment.com EQUIPMENT EVERGLADES PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY (863) 357-7338 2029 Hwy 441 N Okeechobee, FL 34972 www.evergladesdentist4kids.com DENTAL

F FAMILY DENTISTRY OF OKEECHOBEE (863) 763-2765 202 NE 3rd Street Okeechobee, FL 34972 www.fdofokeechobee.com DENTAL FARM CREDIT OF FLORIDA (786) 465-2650 403 NW 6th Street Okeechobee, FL 34972 www.farmcreditfl.com FINANCIAL & INVESTMENT SERVICES THE FARMER’S SON (863) 801-4851 708 NW Park Street Okeechobee, FL 34972 FLORISTS FAST BREAK BAIT & TACKLE (863) 763-0973 1505 State Road 78 West Okeechobee, FL 34974 www.okeechobeebassfishingguide.com/ SPORTING GOODS & EQUIPMENT FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF OKEECHOBEE (863) 763-2171 401 SW 4th Street Okeechobee, FL 34974 PLACES OF WORSHIP

FLORIDA PUBLIC UTILITIES (863) 763-2115 802 North Parrott Avenue Okeechobee, FL 34972 www.fpuc.com UTILITIES

GLENN J. SNEIDER, LC (863) 467-6570 200 SW 9th Street Okeechobee, FL 34974 www.sneiderlaw.com LEGAL SERVICES

FPL (561) 694-3758 1401 SE Montery Road Stuart, FL 34994 www.fpl.com/ UTILITIES

GOLDEN CORRAL (863) 763-0444 700 S Parrott Ave Okeechobee, FL 34974 www.goldencorral.com DINING/CAFE

FRIENDS OF KISSIMMEE PRAIRIE PRESERVE INCORPORATED (863) 655-1831 33104 NW 192nd Ave. Okeechobee, FL 34972 www.kissimmeeprairiefriends.org/ PARKS

GRAND OAKS OF OKEECHOBEE (863) 824-6770 203 SE 2nd Street Okeechobee, FL 34974 www.grandoaks.org RETIREMENT/NURSING HOME

FULFORD PLAZA (863) 763-3516 101 NW 11th Ave. Okeechobee, FL 34972 REAL ESTATE SERVICES

G GARRARD’S TACKLE SHOP (863) 763-3416 4259 S. Hwy 441 Okeechobee, FL 34974 www.okeechobeebassguides.com SPORTING GOODS & EQUIPMENT GARY KIRSCH FRIENDS OF THE CHAMBER

GILBERT FAMILY OF COMPANIES (855) 999-1924 315 South Parrott Avenue Okeechobee, FL 34974 www.gilberthasit.com DEALERSHIPS

FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH (863) 763-4021 200 NW 2nd Street Okeechobee, FL 34974 PLACES OF WORSHIP

GLADES AIR CONDITIONING (863) 763-2114 804 N. Parrott Avenue Okeechobee, FL 34972 www.gladesgas.com A/C & PLUMBING

FLORIDA OUTDOORS RV COUNTRY (863) 623-4689 4300 US Hwy 441 S Okeechobee, FL 34974 www.floridaoutdoorsrv.com RV SALES

GLADES ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE (800) 226-4024 808 N Parrott Ave. Okeechobee, FL 34972 www.gladesec.com UTILITIES

GRAVES THOMAS INJURY LAW GROUP (772) 569-8155 3885 20th St Vero Beach, FL 32960 www.gravesthomas.com LEGAL SERVICES GREATER SEBRING CHAMBER OF COMMERCE (863) 385-8448 227 US-27 Sebring, FL 33870 MUNICIPALITY GREEN DESIGN CONSTRUCTION & DEVELOPMENT, LLC (863) 467-1111 502 NW 2nd St Okeechobee, FL 34972 www.gdcflorida.com CONSTRUCTION & ENGINEERING GRETCHEN ROBERTSON INSURANCE AGENCY, INC. (863) 763-5561 309 NE 2nd St Okeechobee, FL 34974 www.gretchenrobertson.com INSURANCE THE GUN SHOP (863) 357-1115 2020 S Parrott Ave Suite 102 Okeechobee, FL 34974 www.facebook.com/okeegunshop/ SPORTING GOODS & EQUIPMENT

H HAMPTON INN OKEECHOBEE (863) 824-0003 1200 State Road 70 East Okeechobee, FL 34972 hamptoninn.hilton.com/en/hp/hotels/index.jht ml?ctyhocn=OBEFLHX HOTELS/MOTELS

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Membership Directory HAVEN STREET, INC. (863) 532-5215 1925 U.S. Hwy 441 SE Okeechobee, FL 34974 www.havenstreet.org SOCIAL SERVICES HCA PHYSICIAN SERVICES (863) 357-1510 1713 Hwy 441 North Suite H Okeechobee, FL 34972 MEDICAL OFFICES HEALTH & WELLNESS (863) 697-9786 RETAIL/ SHOPPING HEARTLAND DISCOUNT PHARMACY (863) 763-7633 407 South Parrott Ave. Okeechobee, FL 34974 heartlanddiscountpharmacy.com PHARMACY

HOSPICE OF OKEECHOBEE (863) 467-2321 411 SE 4th Street Okeechobee, FL 34974 www.hospiceofokeechobee.org HOME HEALTH CARE SERVICES HOUGH INDUSTRIES INC. (863) 467-0588 MANUFACTURING & PRODUCTION HUMANA (863) 447-3651 3060 SW Martin Downs Blvd.

Palm City, FL 34990 www.humana.com/dstark INSURANCE

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HELPING PEOPLE SUCCEED (863) 623-5119 502 NW 2nd St Okeechobee, FL 34972 www.hpsfl.org SOCIAL SERVICES HERBERT THRIFT DOC’S SMALL JOBS. (863) 634-5253 3125 SE 26th Street Okeechobee, FL 34974 CONSTRUCTION & ENGINEERING HIGHLANDS PEST CONTROL (863) 467-6707 804 SW 2nd Ave. Okeechobee, FL 34974 www.highlandpest.com PEST CONTROL

I CARE COMMUNITY (863) 610-0085 7410 S US 1 Ste 410 Port St Lucie, FL 34952 www.icaretown.com PRESS/PUBLICATIONS/RADIO ICS COMPUTERS (863) 467-9090 403 South Parrott Avenue Okeechobee, FL 34974 www.icsflorida.com/ COMPUTER SALES/REPAIR

HIS CHURCH - IT’S JESUS’ CHURCH (863) 357-6500 1167 Linda Road Okeechobee, FL 34974 www.hischurchfl.com PLACES OF WORSHIP HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS & SUITES LAKE OKEECHOBEE (863) 357-3529 3101 US Highway 441 South Okeechobee, FL 34974 www.ihg.com/holidayinnexpress/hotels/us/en /okeechobee/okewr/hoteldetail?cm_mmc=G oogleMaps-_-EX-_-US-_-OKEWR HOTELS/MOTELS HOSKINS, TURCO, LLOYD & LLOYD (863) 357-5800 402 NW 3rd Street Okeechobee, FL 34972 www.hoskinsturco.com LEGAL SERVICES

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INDIAN RIVER STATE COLLEGE (863) 824-6000 2229 NW 9th Ave Okeechobee, FL 34972 www.irsc.edu COLLEGES THE INNER TRUTH PROJECT (772) 200-4599 2190 Reserve Park Trace #13 Port St Lucie, FL 34986 www.InnerTruthProject.org SOCIAL SERVICES INTELTRAVEL (863) 610-0085 donnahuth.inteltravel.com TRAVEL AGENCY

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J JANICE PIETRO FRIENDS OF THE CHAMBER JEANETTES INTERIORS (863) 763-6554 818 S Parrott Ave. Okeechobee, FL 34974 jeanettesinteriors.com HOME INTERIORS JOE ARNOLD FRIENDS OF THE CHAMBER JOHN ED BURDESHAW FRIENDS OF THE CHAMBER JOHN’S GUIDE SERVICE (863) 532-1720 Okeechobee, FL 34974 TOURIST ATTRACTION

JONES SUPPLY, A.I. SALES & SERVICE (863) 467-0351 801 SW Park Street Okeechobee, FL 34972 www.jonessupply.biz FEED AND SUPPLY JOOLS THERIAULT (786) 201-2825 joolsgraphics.com CUSTOM PRINTING & DESIGN

K KEEPSAKE ART & BEYOND (863) 634-8873 1212 NE 103rd Avenue Okeechobee, FL 34974 ART GALLERIES KELLY OWENS LEADERSHIP SERVICES CONSULTING (863) 634-7502 CONSULTANTS KIWANIS CLUB OF OKEECHOBEE www.okeechobeekiwanis.com CIVIC CLUBS

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L LABOR FINDERS (863) 467-9193 180 NW 3rd Ave., Suite C Okeechobee, FL 34972 www.laborfinders.com EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES LAKE OKEECHOBEE BUSINESS ALLIANCE (863) 354-5622 215 West Avenida Del Rio Clewiston, FL 33440 www.lakeoalliance.org CIVIC CLUBS LAKE OKEECHOBEE NEWS (863) 763-3134 107 S.W. 17th Street Okeechobee, FL 34974 www.lakeOkeechobeeNews.com PRESS/PUBLICATIONS/RADIO LAKE OKEECHOBEE RURAL HEALTH NETWORK (561) 844-4220 600 Sandtree Dr., Suite 101 Palm Beach Gardens , FL 33403 NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS LAKESIDE GRILL (863) 357-4745 1111 S Parrott Ave Okeechobee, FL 34974 lakesideokeechobee.com DINING/CAFE LEHMAN AUTO BODY SHOP (863) 467-1691 265 Hwy 98 N Okeechobee, FL 34972 lehmanautobody.com PARTS LIBRE TAX SERVICE (863) 824-0655 3543 US Highway 441 South Okeechobee, FL 34974 www.libertytax.com ACCOUNTING

MARTHA’S HOUSE INC. (863) 763-2893 4134 Hwy 441 North Okeechobee, FL 34972 www.marthashouse.org SOCIAL SERVICES

LOS COCOS MEXICAN RESTAURANT (863) 467-0922 107 NW 5th Ave. Okeechobee, FL 34972 eatloscocos.com/#home DINING/CAFE THE LOUNGE AT SACRED SANCTUARY, LLC (863) 623-4136 207 SW 2nd Ave Okeechobee, FL 34974 www.TheLoungeOkeechobee.com MASSAGE THERAPY

MARY BETH COOPER FRIENDS OF THE CHAMBER MARY KAY (772) 475-8669 Port St. Lucie, FL 34953 www.marykay.com/clofthus BEAUTY SALONS/SPAS

LULAROE AMY DANIEL (863) 801-9498 shop.lularoebless.com/AmyDaniel APPAREL & ACCESSORIES

THE MEAT SHACK, LLC (863) 357-0202 1314 Hwy 70 East Okeechobee, FL 34974 www.facebook.com/pg/themeatshackllc/abo ut/?ref=page_internal GROCERY STORE

LULAROE DESIREE’ PENROD (863) 634-9792 210 NE 3rd Ave. Okeechobee, FL 34974 facebook group: LularoeDesiree Penrod APPAREL & ACCESSORIES

MELISSA ARNOLD FRIENDS OF THE CHAMBER

LUVIANO ROOFING (863) 357-3838 1963 US HWY 98 N Okeechobee, FL 34972 www.luvianoroofing.com CONSTRUCTION & ENGINEERING

MICHAEL FELTRIN FRIENDS OF THE CHAMBER MICKEY BANDI FRIENDS OF THE CHAMBER

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MIDFLORIDA CREDIT UNION (863) 467-0188 3261 U.S. Highway 441 South Okeechobee, FL 34974 www.midflorida.com BANKS

M & M AUTO BROKERS, INC. (863) 763-0330 3565 US Hwy 441 N. Okeechobee, FL 34972 mandmautobrokers.com DEALERSHIPS

MIDWAY PRIMARY CARE: SUZAN ZIMMER DO, AMY PAINE APRN (863) 623-4195 113 NE 19th Drive Okeechobee, FL 34972 www.midwaycare.org/okeechobee-primarycare/ MEDICAL OFFICES

MABLE’S PLACE SOUTHERN COOKING LLC (863) 697-9841 204 NE 7th Ave Okeechobee, FL 34972 DINING/CAFE

LIGHTHOUSE REFUGE, INC. (863) 801-9201† SOCIAL SERVICES

MAKING CENTS SOLUTIONS (863) 801-3485 www.okeechobeebusiness.com/list/member/ making-cents-solutions-676 ACCOUNTING

LOG HARBOR CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, INC. (863) 484-8991 8390 US Hwy 441 SE Okeechobee, FL 34974 RENTALS

MARK W. BRANDEL INC. (863) 634-7021 2525 NE 131 Lane Okeechobee, FL 34972 www.markbrandel.com CONSTRUCTION & ENGINEERING

THE MILCOR GROUP, INC. (772) 223-8850 725 SE Port St. Lucie Blvd., Unit 104 Port St. Lucie, FL 34952 www.themilcorgroup.com CONSTRUCTION & ENGINEERING MILLER’S CENTRAL AIR (863) 467-1545 5351 SW 16th Ave Okeechobee, FL 34974 www.millerscentralair.com/ A/C & PLUMBING

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MIXON REAL ESTATE GROUP, LLC (863) 763-6000 1306 SW 2nd Ave. Okeechobee, FL 34974 www.MixonGroup.com/ REAL ESTATE SERVICES MORE 2 LIFE MINISTRIES (863) 467-0796 605 SW Park Street Okeechobee, FL 34974 PLACES OF WORSHIP MOTE, INC. (863) 763-5055 119 S. Parrott Ave Okeechobee, FL 34974 CONSULTANTS MUHAMMAD K. SYED MD PA (863) 824-3480 510 N Parrott Ave Okeechobee, FL 34972 okeechobeeprimarycare.com MEDICAL OFFICES MURRAY INSURANCE SERVICES PNC. (863) 763-5551 210 SW 2nd St Okeechobee, FL 34974 www.murrayinsuranceservices.com INSURANCE

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NEW YORK LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (863) 763-2108 208 SW 2nd Ave. Okeechobee, FL 34974 www.edwardbobbitt.com INSURANCE

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NEXAIR, LLC (863) 763-3648 2534 NW 16th Blvd Okeechobee, FL 34972 www.praxair.com MANUFACTURING & PRODUCTION NO LIMIT INSURANCE (863) 532-3660 615 SE 8th Avenue Okeechobee, FL 34974 INSURANCE NORTH LAKE ESTATES RV RESORT (SUN RV RESORTS) (863) 946-0700 12044 East State Road 78 Moore Haven, FL 33471 www.sunrvresorts.com/resorts/south/florida/ north-lake-estates/ CAMPGROUNDS/RV RESORTS NORTHLAKE VETERINARY HOSPITAL (863) 467-1007 1107 US HWY 441 SE Okeechobee, FL 34974 www.northlakevethospital.com VETERINARIANS NURSE ON CALL BY BROOKDALE (772) 337-6610 HOME HEALTH CARE SERVICES NUTMEG’S CAFE (863) 763-2233 515 SW Park Street Okeechobee, FL 34974 DINING/CAFE

O OAKVIEW BAPTIST CHURCH (863) 763-1699 677 SW 32nd St Okeechobee, FL 34974 PLACES OF WORSHIP OCEAN MEDIA ADVERTISING / OKEECHOBEE LIVING MAGAZINE (863) 824-0076 1504 HWY 70 E., Suite A Okeechobee, FL 34974 mylivingmagzine.com PRESS/PUBLICATIONS/RADIO OK CORRAL GUN CLUB (863) 357-2226 9449 NE 48th Street Okeechobee, FL 34972 okcorralgunclub.com HUNTING/SHOOTING/SPORTS & CLUBS OKEECHOBEE ARMY SURPLUS (863) 763-6321 420 NE Park Street Okeechobee, FL 34972 okeearmysurplus.com RETAIL/ SHOPPING

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THE OKEECHOBEE BALLET (863) 447-7350 810 N Parrott Ave Okeechobee, FL 34972 PERFORMING ARTS OKEECHOBEE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY (863) 763-3072 701 South Parrott Avenue Okeechobee, FL 34974 www.okeechobeechristianacademy.org PRIVATE SCHOOLS OKEECHOBEE CHURCH OF GOD (863) 763-4127 301 NE 4th Avenue Okeechobee , FL 34972 Www.okeechobeecog.com PLACES OF WORSHIP OKEECHOBEE COMMUNITY THEATRE (863) 332-2053 Theatre- 610 Sw 2nd Ave Okeechobee, FL 34974 okeechobeecommunitytheatre.com PERFORMING ARTS OKEECHOBEE CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTION (863) 824-1020 3420 NE 168th St Okeechobee, FL 34972 GOVERNMENT OKEECHOBEE COUNTY (863) 763-6441 304 NW 2nd Street Okeechobee, FL 34972 www.co.okeechobee.fl.us MUNICIPALITY OKEECHOBEE COUNTY CATTLEMEN’S ASSOC INC (863) 634-7003 www.okeechobeecattlemen.com/ CIVIC CLUBS OKEECHOBEE COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (863) 357-2314 2229 NW 9th Ave Okeechobee, FL 34972 OCEDCorp.com NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS OKEECHOBEE COUNTY FAIR ASSOCIATION, INC. (863) 467-1690 4601 Hwy 710 East Okeechobee, FL 34972 www.okeechobeecountyfair.com ENTERTAINMENT OKEECHOBEE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE (863) 763-3117 504 NW 4th St Okeechobee, FL 34972 www.okeesheriff.org GOVERNMENT

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OKEECHOBEE DENTAL CARE (863) 467-2241 175 SW 28th St Okeechobee, FL 34974 OkeechobeeDentalCare.com DENTAL OKEECHOBEE DISCOUNT DRUGS (863) 763-5100 203 S.W. Park Street Okeechobee, FL 34972 www.okeedrug.com PHARMACY OKEECHOBEE DODGE CHRYSLER JEEP RAM (863) 357-0500 4224 U S Hwy 441 S Okeechobee, FL 34974 www.okeechobeedodgechryslerjeepram.com DEALERSHIPS OKEECHOBEE FEED INC. (863) 763-2123 1579 Hwy 70 E Okeechobee, FL 34972 okeechobeefeed.com FEED AND SUPPLY OKEECHOBEE FISHING HEADQUARTERS (863) 763-2248 5286 SW 16th Ave. Okeechobee, FL 34974 www.fishokeechobee.net/ SPORTING GOODS & EQUIPMENT OKEECHOBEE FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE LODGE #69 (863) 634-5225 4351 Hwy 441 North Okeechobee, FL 34972 www.okeechobeefop.com CIVIC CLUBS OKEECHOBEE HEALTH CARE FACILITY (863) 763-2226 1646 Hwy 441 N Okeechobee, FL 34972 www.okeechobeehealthcare.com RETIREMENT/NURSING HOME OKEECHOBEE HIGH SCHOOL (863) 462-5025 2800 Hwy 441 N Okeechobee, FL 34974 okeechobeehighschool.sites.thedigitalbell.com/ PUBLIC SCHOOLS OKEECHOBEE KOA RESORT (863) 763-0231 4276 US Highway 441 South Okeechobee, FL 34974 koa.com/campgrounds/okeechobee/ CAMPGROUNDS/RV RESORTS

OKEECHOBEE LIVESTOCK MARKET (863) 763-3127 1055 Hwy 98 North Okeechobee, FL 34972 www.okeechobeelivestockmarket.com LIVESTOCK MARKETS

OKEECHOBEE VETERINARY HOSPITAL (863) 763-2523 2949 State Road 70 West Okeechobee, FL 34972 Okeevet.com VETERINARIANS

OKEECHOBEE MAIN STREET, INC. (863) 357-6246 55 S. Parrott Ave. Okeechobee, FL 34974 www.okeechobeemainstreet.org NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS

OUR VILLAGE OKEECHOBEE INC (863) 697-8718 1703 SW 2nd Ave Okeechobee, FL 34974 SOCIAL SERVICES

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OKEECHOBEE OUTLET STORE, LLC (772) 579-7169 3100 441 Highway, South Okeechobee, FL 34974 www.okeeoutletstore.com VARIETY STORE OKEECHOBEE SHOOTING SPORTS (863) 357-3006 7055 NE 48th St Okeechobee, FL 34972 www.okshooting.com HUNTING/SHOOTING/SPORTS & CLUBS OKEECHOBEE SHRINE CLUB (863) 763-3378 1855 SW 53rd St Okeechobee, FL 34974 www.okeechobeebusiness.com/list/member/ okeechobee-shrine-club-619 CIVIC CLUBS OKEECHOBEE SUBSTANCE ABUSE COALITION (863) 763-9800 11655 US Hwy 441 SE Okeechobee, FL 34974 www.facebook.com/Okeechobee-SubstanceAbuse-Coalition-980590782009913/ SOCIAL SERVICES OKEECHOBEE THE MAGAZINE (863) 467-0054 314 NW 5th street Okeechobee, FL 34972 okeechobeethemagazine.com/ PRESS/PUBLICATIONS/RADIO

PAMPER AND POLISH, HAIR & NAIL SALON (863) 357-6245 215 SW Park Street Okeechobee, FL 34972 www.facebook.com/Pamperandpolishhairan dnailsalon/ BEAUTY SALONS/SPAS PARROTT ISLAND (863) 357-1619 1001 S Parrott Ave. Okeechobee, FL 34974 DINING/CAFE PASSPORT PUBLICATIONS & MEDIA (561) 615-3900, Ext. 19 1555 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd West Palm Beach, FL 33401 PRESS/PUBLICATIONS/RADIO PAYCHEX INC (561)267-3103 1450 Centrepark Blvd Ste 150 West Palm Beach, FL 33401 www.paychex.com HUMAN RESOURCE SERVICES PEACE LUTHERAN SCHOOL (863) 763-7566 750 NW 23rd Lane Okeechobee, FL 34972 peace-okee.org CHILDCARE/PRESCHOOL

OKEECHOBEE URGENT CARE (863) 484-8154 305 NE Park Street Okeechobee, FL 34974 www.okeechobeeurgentcare.com MEDICAL OFFICES OKEECHOBEE VETERAN’S COUNCIL (863) 697-2929 311 SE 38th Ave Okeechobee, FL 34974 www.okeechobeebusiness.com/list/member/ okeechobee-veteran-s-council-okeechobee660 CIVIC CLUBS

PENROD CONSTRUCTION COMPANY (863) 634-0546 210 NE 3rd Ave. Okeechobee, FL 34972 www.penrodconstructioncompany.com CONSTRUCTION & ENGINEERING PHILIP DEBERARD, INJURY ATTORNEY (863) 467-7100 425 SW Park Street, Suites 7 & 8 Okeechobee, FL 34972 www.flainjurylawyer.com LEGAL SERVICES

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PHILIPPINE-AMERICAN CULTURAL FOUNDATION (863) 357-7744 www.facebook.com/Fil-Am-Thrift-Shop1023346497717909/ NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS PNC BANK (863) 763-1924 2801 US Hwy 441 South Okeechobee, FL 34974 www.pnc.com/en/personal-banking.html BANKS PORTER WELLNESS CENTER, INC. (863) 801-1027 3633 SE 26th Street Okeechobee, FL 34974 www.iahp.com/preyaporter MASSAGE THERAPY PREGNANCY CENTER OF OKEECHOBEE (863) 467-8748 808 NE Park Street Okeechobee, FL 34972 okeepregcenter.com SOCIAL SERVICES PREMIER NATIONWIDE LENDING (863) 491-8888 4 West Oak Street, Unit 4 Arcadia, FL 34266 FINANCIAL & INVESTMENT SERVICES PRIMERICA (772) 713-1837 1627 S Hwy. 1, Suite 215 Sebastian, FL 32958 www.primerica.com/patshepherd FINANCIAL & INVESTMENT SERVICES PRITCHARDS & ASSOCIATES (863) 763-7711 1802 S. Parrott Ave. Okeechobee, FL 34974 www.pritchardsinc.com/ INSURANCE PROFESSIONALS FOR THE CURE (561) 628-2399 10130 Northlake Blvd., Suite 214-138 Royal Palm Beach, FL 33412 SOCIAL SERVICES PUEBLO VIEJO VI (863) 357-9641 3415 Hwy 441 South Okeechobee, FL 34974 www.puebloviejofl.com DINING/CAFE THE PURPLE ORCHID (863) 824-8782 609 SW Park Street Okeechobee, FL 34972 www.ThePurpleOrchid.amtamembers.com MASSAGE THERAPY

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QUAIL CREEK PLANTATION (863) 763-2529 12399 Northeast 224th Street Okeechobee, FL 34972 www.quailcreekplantation.com HUNTING/SHOOTING/SPORTS & CLUBS

R R. PATSY FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS (561) 305-0781 5355 Town Center Road Suite #704 Boca Raton, FL 33486 FINANCIAL & INVESTMENT SERVICES RABON’S COUNTRY FEED OF OKEECHOBEE, INC. (863) 763-3447 1852 NW 9th St. Okeechobee, FL 34972 www.countryfeedokee.com FEED AND SUPPLY RAULERSON HOSPITAL (863) 763-2151 1796 Hwy 441 North Okeechobee, FL 34972 raulersonhospital.com/ HOSPITALS RAYE MARIE DEUSINGER FRIENDS OF THE CHAMBER REAL LIFE CHILDREN’S RANCH (863) 763-4242 7777 Hwy 441 SE Okeechobee, FL 34974 www.rlcr.org SOCIAL SERVICES REMINGTON REAL ESTATE LLC (863) 532-9096 121 SW Park Street Okeechobee, FL 34974 www.remingtonrealestate.com REAL ESTATE SERVICES REPUBLICAN PARTY OF OKEECHOBEE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE (574) 249-9495 1126 S. Parrott Avenue Okeechobee, FL 34974 www.OkeechobeeGOP.com CIVIC CLUBS

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RIDE FOR THE FIGHT CORP (863) 634-3971 6830 SW 13th St Okeechobee, FL 34974 www.rideforthefightcorp SOCIAL SERVICES RIVER BLUFF FISHING RESORT (863) 467-4371 14725 NW 1st Parkway Okeechobee, FL 34972 www.riverblufffishingresort.com RENTALS ROBERT BLUESTONE FRIENDS OF THE CHAMBER ROGO TRANSPORTATION SOLUTIONS LLC (863) 801-2429 rogotransportation.com TRANSPORTATION ROTARY CLUB OF OKEECHOBEE (863) 801-9498 20007 NW 176th Ave Okeechobee, FL 34974 CIVIC CLUBS ROYAL JEWEL REAL ESTATE (863) 801-3489 1210 SW 2nd Avenue Okeechobee, FL 34974 RoyalJewelRealEstate.com REAL ESTATE SERVICES ROYAL’S FURNITURE, APPLIANCES & BEDDING (863) 763-6293 804 E North Park Street Okeechobee, FL 34972 www.royalsinc.com HOME FURNISHINGS RUSTIC STYLE & CABINS (877) 564-7895 121 SW Park St Okeechobee, FL 34972 rusticlogcabinhomes.com/ HOME FURNISHINGS

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SERIOUS ABOUT YOU SIDEWALK MINISTRY (863) 532-8032 938 NW 34th Street Okeechobee, FL 34972 PLACES OF WORSHIP SHIRLEY’S PERSONAL CARE SERVICES OF OKEECHOBEE (863) 467-6399 200 SE 3rd Street Okeechobee, FL 34974 HOME HEALTH CARE SERVICES SILVER PALMS RV RESORT (863) 467-5800 4143 Hwy 441 S Okeechobee, FL 34974 silverpalmsrv.com CAMPGROUNDS/RV RESORTS SIMPSON CHIROPRACTIC (863) 410-2860 319 N Parrott Ave Okeechobee, FL 34972 simpsonmedical.com/ CHIROPRATIC SIMS & MUNSON, CPAS (863) 467-3000 319 N Parrott Ave Okeechobee, FL 34972 www.simsmunsoncpa.com ACCOUNTING SKULL HILL STEEL, INC. (863) 634-2855 1505 C South Parrott Ave. Okeechobee, FL 34974 www.skullhillsteel.com SPORTING GOODS & EQUIPMENT SLAYTON CONSTRUCTION CORP. (863) 634-8980 605 SW Park St., Suite 204 Okeechobee, FL 34974 CONSTRUCTION & ENGINEERING SMALL CAKES SLW (772) 207-0706 FOOD TRUCKS SOUTH BEACH ORTHOTICS & PROSTHETICS (772) 285-8053 1124 S Parrott Ave Okeechobee, FL 34974 MEDICAL SUPPLIES & EQUIPMENT SPRINT (PUBLIX PLAZA) (863) 467-0006 3547 US HWY 441 South Okeechobee, FL 34974 www.mypcsexperts.com TELECOMMUNICATION

T.R.A.C. REFRIGERATION, INC. (863) 763-8809 2800 SW 3rd Terrace Okeechobee, FL 34974 www.tracrefrigeration.com A/C & PLUMBING

ST. LUCIE BATTERY & TIRE (863) 357-2431 198 Hwy 98 North Okeechobee, FL 34972 SERVICE & TIRES STAFFORD’S SALON (863) 763-3933 313 SW Park Street Okeechobee, FL 34974 www.facebook.com/Staffordssalon/ BEAUTY SALONS/SPAS

TAYLOR RENTAL (863) 467-2239 523 Hwy 98 North Okeechobee, FL 34974 www.taylorrentalsebring.com EQUIPMENT

STATE REPRESENTATIVE CARY PIGMAN (863) 462-5019 55 S Parrott Ave. Okeechobee, FL 34974 www.myfloridahouse.com/Sections/Represe ntatives/details.aspx?MemberId=4551&Sessi onId=75 ELECTED OFFICIALS

TEEZ 2 PLEEZ (863) 467-0580 620 S Parrott Ave. Okeechobee, FL 34974 www.facebook.com/Teez-2-Pleez251758554875903/ CUSTOM PRINTING & DESIGN

STEPHEN HUDALLA FRIENDS OF THE CHAMBER STEVEN L. DOBBS ENGINEERING LLC. (863) 824-7644 www.stevedobbsengineering.com CONSTRUCTION & ENGINEERING

TENNISWOOD DENTAL ASSOCIATES (863) 763-3909 208 NE 3rd Street Okeechobee, FL 34972 www.tenniswooddental.com/ DENTAL

SUPERPLAY (772) 800-7328 1600 NW Courtyard Circle Port St Lucie, FL 34986 www.superplayportstlucie.com ENTERTAINMENT

THREAD WORKS EMBROIDERY (863) 532-2973 116 SW 4th Ave. Okeechobee, FL 34974 CUSTOM PRINTING & DESIGN

SUPPLYLINE, LLC (863) 357-1203 1650 Hwy 70 East Okeechobee, FL 34972 WHOLESALE

TIFFANY JOHNSON WITH MARY KAY (863) 532-1389 www.marykay.com/tjohnson2017/en-us/findan-independent-beauty-consultant/profile?ci d=fb3574d6-d9eb-4ff7-987d-e13b0ef16de7 BEAUTY SALONS/SPAS

SYFRETT FEED CO. (863) 763-5586 3079 NW 8th Street Okeechobee, FL 34972 syfrettfeed.com/ FEED AND SUPPLY

TIME TO ESCAPE (863) 532-3741 2825 SW 3rd Terrace Okeechobee, FL 34974 www.timetoescapeinfl.com ENTERTAINMENT

T T-MOBILE RETAIL STORE (863) 484-8382 3236 US Hwy 441 Okeechobee, FL 34974 www.facebook.com/tmobile.okeechobee234E TELEPHONE & BROADBAND SERVICE

TIN FISH OKEECHOBEE RESTAURANT (863) 357-0722 301 N Parrott Ave Okeechobee, FL 34972 www.thetinfishrestaurants.com/ DINING/CAFE

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TOBACCO FREE PARTNERSHIP OF OKEECHOBEE (863) 801-8277 Okeechobee, FL www.tfp-okeechobee.org/ NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS

THE UPS STORE 5684 (863) 623-4930 1410 S Parrott Ave Okeechobee, FL 34974 PRINTERS AND OFFICE MACHINES MAINTENANCE

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TOTAL ROADSIDE SERVICES, LLC (863)357-8772 3176 Hwy 710 Okeechobee, FL 34974 totalroadsideservices.com SERVICE & TIRES TRAIL OF HOPE ANIMAL RESCUE, INC. (863) 357-1104 1201 US Highway 98 N Okeechobee, FL 34972 wwww.trailofhopeanimalrescue.org NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS TREASURE COAST BUILDERS ASSOCIATION (863) 467-2007 6560 S. Federal Highway Port St. Lucie, FL 34952 www.treasurecoastba.com CONSTRUCTION & ENGINEERING TREASURE COAST FOOD BANK (772) 489-3034 401 Angle Road Fort Pierce, FL 34947 www.stophunger.org SOCIAL SERVICES TRINIDAD E. GARCIA, MD (863) 763-6427 306 NE 19th Drive Okeechobee, FL 34974 www.wellness.com MEDICAL OFFICES TUCKER GROUP, LLC (863) 763-4010 104 NW 7th Avenue Okeechobee, FL 34972 www.bhtuckerrealestate.com REAL ESTATE SERVICES

U UNITED WAY OF OKEECHOBEE (863) 824-5546 208 N Parrott Ave Okeechobee, FL www.unitedwayokeechobee.org NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS

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VISITING NURSE ASSOCIATION OF FLORIDA (863) 357-2197 208 SE Park Street Okeechobee, FL 34972 www.vnaflorida.org HOME HEALTH CARE SERVICES VITAS HEALTHCARE (772) 301-6512 2179 SE Ocean Blvd Stuart, FL 34996 www.vitas.com/ HOME HEALTH CARE SERVICES VOWELS INC. - MCDONALD’S (863) 763-5856 4151 US Hwy 441 S Okeechobee, FL 34974 DINING/CAFE

W W & W LUMBER OF OKEECHOBEE, INC. (863) 763-3173 1601 Highway 70 East Okeechobee, FL 34974 www.ww-lumber.com HARDWARE WALKER’S PRESSURE CLEANING (863) 484-0439 www.okeechobeebusiness.com/list/member/ walker-s-pressure-cleaning-644 CONSTRUCTION & ENGINEERING WALMART SUPERCENTER (863) 763-7070 2101 S Parrott Ave Okeechobee, FL 34974 GROCERY STORE

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WASTE MANAGEMENT OKEECHOBEE LANDFILL, INC. (863) 763-4818 10800 NE 128th Avenue Okeechobee, FL 34972 www.wm.com SANITATION SERVICES WEMMER FAMILY ORTHODONTICS (863) 467-2332 2025 Highway 441 N Okeechobee, FL 34972 www.wemmerorthodontics.com/ DENTAL WILDWOOD YOGA & WELLNESS (863) 673-4670 2827 SW 3rd Terrace Okeechobee, FL 34974 FITNESS WILLARD D. DOVER FRIENDS OF THE CHAMBER WISENERS HOMETOWN TAXI, LLC (863) 623-8261 TRANSPORTATION WOKC RADIO & RADIO FIESTA (863) 467-1570 3936 SE 18th Terrace Okeechobee, FL 34972 www.wokc.com PRESS/PUBLICATIONS/RADIO

Y YANET PEREZ - INDEPENDENT TRUNK KEEPER #505620 FOR MATILDA JANE CLOTHING (863) 623-6885 www.facebook.com/Yanet-PerezIndependent-Trunk-Keeper-505620-with-Mati lda-Jane-Clothing-884349025095503/ APPAREL & ACCESSORIES YEEHAW MUSIC FEST (386) 385-3500 119 Clearwater Rd Satsuma, FL 32189 evansmediasource.com/ ENTERTAINMENT

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ZAXBY’S (863) 357-1466 912 NE Park St Okeechobee, FL 34974 zaxbys.com DINING/CAFE

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Buyer’s Guide A/C & PLUMBING AMJ (863) 801-6458

www.okeechobeebusiness.com/list/ Member/amj-661

Member Since: 8/8/19 GLADES AIR CONDITIONING (863) 763-2114 804 N. Parrott Avenue Okeechobee, FL 34972 www.gladesgas.com

Member Since: 5/17/11 MILLER’S CENTRAL AIR (863) 467-1545 5351 SW 16th Ave Okeechobee, FL 34974 www.millerscentralair.com/

Member Since: 4/29/19 T.R.A.C. REFRIGERATION, INC. (863) 763-8809 2800 SW 3rd Terrace Okeechobee, FL 34974 www.tracrefrigeration.com

Member Since: 4/9/18 ACCOUNTING CPA TAX SOLUTIONS, PLLC (863)357-1099 500 NW 6th Street Okeechobee, FL 34972 www.cpataxsolutions.net

Member Since: 12/3/13 ELITE OFFICE SERVICES OF OKEECHOBEE, LLC (863) 467-5900 1210 SW 2nd Ave Okeechobee, FL 34974 www.eliteofficeservicesllc.com/

Member Since: 8/15/19 LIBRE TAX SERVICE (863) 824-0655 3543 US Highway 441 South Okeechobee, FL 34974 www.libertytax.com

Member Since: 8/28/17 MAKING CENTS SOLUTIONS (863) 801-3485

www.okeechobeebusiness.com/list/member/makin g-cents-solutions-676

Member Since: 11/21/19 SIMS & MUNSON, CPAS (863) 467-3000 319 N Parrott Ave Okeechobee, FL 34972 www.simsmunsoncpa.com

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APPAREL & ACCESSORIES ANDREA NOELLE’S BOUTIQUE (863) 623-4267 113 SW Park Street Okeechobee, FL 34974

www.facebook.com/Andrea-Noelles-Boutique257894177956859/

Member Since: 2/2/17

BEAUTIFUL MESS BOUTIQUE (863) 357-1118 213 SW Park St, Okeechobee, FL 34972

PNC BANK (863) 763-1924 2801 US Hwy 441 South Okeechobee, FL 34974

www.pnc.com/en/personal-banking.html

Member Since: 2/6/19 SEACOAST BANK (863) 467-4663 1409 S. Parrott Avenue Okeechobee, FL 34974 www.seacoastbank.com/

Member Since: 1/1/11

www.facebook.com/BeautifulMessBtq/

Member Since: 5/26/15

ELI’S WESTERN WEAR (863) 763-2984 907 NW Park Street Okeechobee, FL 34972 www.eliswesternwear.com

Member Since: 8/18/16 LULAROE AMY DANIEL (863) 801-9498

shop.lularoebless.com/AmyDaniel

Member Since: 12/21/17

LULAROE DESIREE’ PENROD (863) 634-9792 210 NE 3rd Ave. Okeechobee, FL 34974 facebook group: Lularoe Desiree Penrod Member Since: 12/12/17 YANET PEREZ - INDEPENDENT TRUNK KEEPER #505620 FOR MATILDA JANE CLOTHING (863) 623-6885

www.facebook.com/Yanet-Perez-IndependentTrunk-Keeper-505620-with-Matilda-Jane-Clothing-8 84349025095503/

Member Since: 12/28/18

BEAUTY SALONS/SPAS BELLA ROSE DAY SPA & SALON (863) 357-3333 311 NE 2nd Street Okeechobee, FL 34972 www.BellaRoseDaySpa.com

Member Since: 7/20/18 MARY KAY (772) 475-8669 Port St. Lucie, FL 34953 www.marykay.com/clofthus

Member Since: 7/20/18 PAMPER AND POLISH, HAIR & NAIL SALON (863) 357-6245 215 SW Park Street Okeechobee, FL 34972

www.facebook.com/Pamperandpolishhair andnailsalon/

Member Since: 1/4/18 STAFFORD’S SALON (863) 763-3933 313 SW Park Street Okeechobee, FL 34974

www.facebook.com/Staffordssalon/

ART GALLERIES KEEPSAKE ART & BEYOND (863) 634-8873 1212 NE 103rd Avenue Okeechobee, FL 34974 Member Since: 8/15/19 BANKS BANK OF AMERICA (863) 357-4200 205 N Parrott Avenue Okeechobee, FL 34972 Member Since: 2/13/19 CENTERSTATE BANK (863) 763-5573 2100 S Parrott Ave. Okeechobee, FL 34974 www.centerstatebank.com

Member Since: 8/1/11 MIDFLORIDA CREDIT UNION (863) 467-0188 3261 U.S. Highway 441 South Okeechobee, FL 34974 www.midflorida.com

Member Since: 8/8/11

Chamber of Commerce of Okeechobee County

Member Since: 5/14/19 TIFFANY JOHNSON WITH MARY KAY (863) 532-1389

www.marykay.com/tjohnson2017/ en-us/find-an-independent-beautyconsultant/profile?cid=fb3574d6-d9eb-4ff7-987de13b0ef16de7

Member Since: 4/3/18 CAMPGROUNDS/RV RESORTS ARUBA RV PARK (863) 946-1324 1073 Old Lakeport Road Moore Haven, FL 33471 www.okeedirect.com

Member Since: 6/1/11 BARLOW’S R V AND FISH CAMP (863) 763-8747 12626 US Hwy 441 SE Okeechobee, FL 34974 barlows-rv-and-fishcamp.business.site/?utm_source=gmb&utm_ medium=referral Member Since: 6/19/15

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NORTH LAKE ESTATES RV RESORT (SUN RV RESORTS) (863) 946-0700 12044 East State Road 78 Moore Haven, FL 33471

www.sunrvresorts.com/resorts/south/florida/northlake-estates/

Member Since: 7/12/18

OKEECHOBEE KOA RESORT (863) 763-0231 4276 US Highway 441 South Okeechobee, FL 34974 koa.com/campgrounds/okeechobee/

Member Since: 2/8/11

Member Since: 12/19/18

OKEECHOBEE SHRINE CLUB (863) 763-3378 1855 SW 53rd St Okeechobee, FL 34974

www.okeechobeebusiness.com/list/member/okeec hobee-shrine-club-619

Member Since: 1/21/19

SILVER PALMS RV RESORT (863) 467-5800 4143 Hwy 441 S Okeechobee, FL 34974

OKEECHOBEE VETERAN’S COUNCIL (863) 697-2929 311 SE 38th Ave Okeechobee, FL 34974

Member Since: 1/30/14

www.okeechobeebusiness.com/list/member/batton -consulting-services-llc-611

www.okeechobeefop.com

Member Since: 5/17/11

silverpalmsrv.com

BATTON CONSULTING SERVICES, LLC (863) 357-2272 200 NW 5th Street Okeechobee, FL 34974

OKEECHOBEE FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE LODGE #69 (863) 634-5225 4351 Hwy 441 North Okeechobee, FL 34972

EARLY LEARNING COALITION (772) 223-3861 10 SE Central Parkway, Suite 200 Stuart, FL 34994 www.elcirmo.org

Member Since: 9/19/11 PEACE LUTHERAN SCHOOL (863) 763-7566 750 NW 23rd Lane Okeechobee, FL 34972 peace-okee.org

Member Since: 6/17/14 CHIROPRATIC SIMPSON CHIROPRACTIC (863) 410-2860 319 N Parrott Ave Okeechobee, FL 34972 simpsonmedical.com/

Member Since: 11/6/17 CIVIC CLUBS

CULPEPPER & TERPENING, INC. (772) 464-3537 2980 South 25th Street Fort Pierce, FL 34981

www.okeechobeebusiness.com/list/ member/okeechobee-veteran-s-councilokeechobee-660

www.ct-eng.com/

Member Since: 1/26/11

REPUBLICAN PARTY OF OKEECHOBEE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE (574) 249-9495 1126 S. Parrott Avenue Okeechobee, FL 34974

GREEN DESIGN CONSTRUCTION & DEVELOPMENT, LLC (863) 467-1111 502 NW 2nd St Okeechobee, FL 34972

www.OkeechobeeGOP.com

www.gdcflorida.com

Member Since: 1/26/12

Member Since: 3/14/17

ROTARY CLUB OF OKEECHOBEE (863) 801-9498 20007 NW 176th Ave Okeechobee, FL 34974 Member Since: 10/10/19

HERBERT THRIFT - DOC’S SMALL JOBS. (863) 634-5253 3125 SE 26th Street Okeechobee, FL 34974 Member Since: 2/1/18

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LUVIANO ROOFING (863) 357-3838 1963 US HWY 98 N Okeechobee, FL 34972

INDIAN RIVER STATE COLLEGE (863) 824-6000 2229 NW 9th Ave Okeechobee, FL 34972 www.irsc.edu Member Since: 12/1/13

www.luvianoroofing.com

Member Since: 2/7/12 MARK W. BRANDEL INC. (863) 634-7021 2525 NE 131 Lane Okeechobee, FL 34972

COMPUTER SALES/REPAIR

B.R.A.T. (BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS AMONG TEENS) CLUB INC. (863) 801-4996

ICS COMPUTERS (863) 467-9090 403 South Parrott Avenue Okeechobee, FL 34974

Member Since: 8/10/16

Member Since: 1/26/11

okeebratclub.weebly.com

www.markbrandel.com

Member Since: 9/3/14 PENROD CONSTRUCTION COMPANY (863) 634-0546 210 NE 3rd Ave. Okeechobee, FL 34972

www.icsflorida.com/

KIWANIS CLUB OF OKEECHOBEE www.okeechobeekiwanis.com

Member Since: 9/5/14

LAKE OKEECHOBEE BUSINESS ALLIANCE (863) 354-5622 215 West Avenida Del Rio Clewiston, FL 33440 www.lakeoalliance.org

Member Since: 10/26/16

CONSTRUCTION & ENGINEERING

www.penrodconstructioncompany.com

ABNEY BUILDING & CONSULTING, INC. (863) 623-4459 207 NE 2nd Street Okeechobee, FL 34972 www.abneybuild.com

Member Since: 3/25/14

OKEECHOBEE COUNTY CATTLEMEN’S ASSOC INC (863) 634-7003

B&B SITE DEVELOPMENT, INC. (863) 763-6053 1505 C South Parrott Avenue Okeechobee, FL 34974

Member Since: 8/26/19

Member Since: 9/4/12

www.okeechobeecattlemen.com/

biglakelawn.net

Member Since: 7/31/18

Member Since: 7/18/19 CHILDCARE/PRESCHOOL

BIG LAKE LAWN SERVICE LLC (863) 357-0995 1003 SW 9th St Okeechobee, FL 34974

www.bbsitedevelopment.com

Member Since: 3/25/14 SLAYTON CONSTRUCTION CORP. (863) 634-8980 605 SW Park St., Suite 204 Okeechobee, FL 34974 Member Since: 11/13/17 STEVEN L. DOBBS ENGINEERING LLC. (863) 824-7644

www.stevedobbsengineering.com

Member Since: 6/21/13

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Buyer’s Guide THE MILCOR GROUP, INC. (772) 223-8850 725 SE Port St. Lucie Blvd., Unit 104 Port St. Lucie, FL 34952 www.themilcorgroup.com

Member Since: 8/30/16 TREASURE COAST BUILDERS ASSOCIATION (863) 467-2007 6560 S. Federal Highway Port St. Lucie, FL 34952 www.treasurecoastba.com

Member Since: 5/3/12 WALKER’S PRESSURE CLEANING (863) 484-0439

www.okeechobeebusiness.com/list/member/walker -s-pressure-cleaning-644

Member Since: 5/16/19

CONSULTANTS KELLY OWENS LEADERSHIP SERVICES CONSULTING (863) 634-7502 Member Since: 2/16/16 MOTE, INC. (863) 763-5055 119 S. Parrott Ave Okeechobee, FL 34974 Member Since: 1/26/11 CUSTOM PRINTING & DESIGN COMMUNITY CREATIONS (772) 226-0180

www.communitycreations.com/posters.html

Member Since: 12/26/19

DEALERSHIPS GILBERT FAMILY OF COMPANIES (855) 999-1924 315 South Parrott Avenue Okeechobee, FL 34974

Member Since: 1/26/11

M & M AUTO BROKERS, INC. (863) 763-0330 3565 US Hwy 441 N. Okeechobee, FL 34972

LAKESIDE GRILL (863) 357-4745 1111 S Parrott Ave Okeechobee, FL 34974

Member Since: 8/23/17

mandmautobrokers.com

lakesideokeechobee.com

Member Since: 9/30/15

Member Since: 2/24/15

OKEECHOBEE DODGE CHRYSLER JEEP RAM (863) 357-0500 4224 U S Hwy 441 S Okeechobee, FL 34974

LOS COCOS MEXICAN RESTAURANT (863) 467-0922 107 NW 5th Ave. Okeechobee, FL 34972

www.okeechobeedodgechryslerjeepram.com

Member Since: 8/28/12

DENTAL EVERGLADES PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY (863) 357-7338 2029 Hwy 441 N Okeechobee, FL 34972 www.evergladesdentist4kids.com

Member Since: 10/25/13

FAMILY DENTISTRY OF OKEECHOBEE (863) 763-2765 202 NE 3rd Street Okeechobee, FL 34972 www.fdofokeechobee.com

Member Since: 8/8/16 OKEECHOBEE DENTAL CARE (863) 467-2241 175 SW 28th St Okeechobee, FL 34974 OkeechobeeDentalCare.com

Member Since: 12/7/11

www.tenniswooddental.com/

EAST COAST SIGNS & SHIRTS (863) 467-8864 2344 Hwy 70 West Okeechobee, FL 34974 www.eastcoastscreenprinting.net

Member Since: 7/11/17 JOOLS THERIAULT (786) 201-2825

Member Since: 2/5/18

Member Since: 12/19/13

THREAD WORKS EMBROIDERY (863) 532-2973 116 SW 4th Ave. Okeechobee, FL 34974 Member Since: 10/15/15

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Member Since: 8/13/15 MABLE’S PLACE SOUTHERN COOKING LLC (863) 697-9841 204 NE 7th Ave Okeechobee, FL 34972 Member Since: 9/19/19 NUTMEG’S CAFE (863) 763-2233 515 SW Park Street Okeechobee, FL 34974 Member Since: 6/19/18 PARROTT ISLAND (863) 357-1619 1001 S Parrott Ave. Okeechobee, FL 34974 Member Since: 10/1/12 PUEBLO VIEJO VI (863) 357-9641 3415 Hwy 441 South Okeechobee, FL 34974

Member Since: 10/19/15

www.puebloviejofl.com

WEMMER FAMILY ORTHODONTICS (863) 467-2332 2025 Highway 441 N Okeechobee, FL 34972 www.wemmerorthodontics.com/

Member Since: 11/27/13

DINING/CAFE

Member Since: 1/17/18

www.facebook.com/Teez-2-Pleez251758554875903/

eatloscocos.com/#home

TENNISWOOD DENTAL ASSOCIATES (863) 763-3909 208 NE 3rd Street Okeechobee, FL 34972

joolsgraphics.com

TEEZ 2 PLEEZ (863) 467-0580 620 S Parrott Ave. Okeechobee, FL 34974

www.goldencorral.com

www.gilberthasit.com

CUSTOM GRAPHICS & SIGNS, INC. (863) 824-0101 315 SW Park Street Okeechobee, FL 34972

www.customgraphicsandsigns.com

GOLDEN CORRAL (863) 763-0444 700 S Parrott Ave Okeechobee, FL 34974

Member Since: 1/1/14 TIN FISH OKEECHOBEE RESTAURANT (863) 357-0722 301 N Parrott Ave Okeechobee, FL 34972 www.thetinfishrestaurants.com/

Member Since: 12/11/13

www.applebees.com

VOWELS INC. - MCDONALD’S (863) 763-5856 4151 US Hwy 441 S Okeechobee, FL 34974 Member Since: 3/4/16

BROWN COW SWEETERY (863) 357-3357 103 SW Park St Okeechobee, FL 34974

ZAXBY’S (863) 357-1466 912 NE Park St Okeechobee, FL 34974

Member Since: 1/5/12

Member Since: 2/23/16

APPLEBEE’S (863) 357-0141 1210 Highway 70 E Okeechobee, FL 34974 Member Since: 1/17/13

www.browncowsweetery.com

Chamber of Commerce of Okeechobee County

zaxbys.com

BUYER’S GUIDE

ELECTED OFFICIALS STATE REPRESENTATIVE CARY PIGMAN (863) 462-5019 55 S Parrott Ave. Okeechobee, FL 34974

www.myfloridahouse.com/Sections/Representative s/details.aspx?MemberId=4551&SessionId=75

Member Since: 8/31/12

EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES CAREERSOURCE HEARTLAND (863) 610-6000 207 SW Park Street Okeechobee, FL 34974 www.careersourceheartland.com

Member Since: 5/17/11

THE CHASON GROUP (404) 735-0540 40 Westchester Drive Cartersville, GA 30120 www.thechasongroup.com

Member Since: 11/19/18 LABOR FINDERS (863) 467-9193 180 NW 3rd Ave., Suite C Okeechobee, FL 34972 www.laborfinders.com

Member Since: 1/18/18

YEEHAW MUSIC FEST (386) 385-3500 119 Clearwater Rd Satsuma, FL 32189 evansmediasource.com/

Member Since: 10/3/17 EQUIPMENT AG 98 TRAILER SALES (863) 467-1691 265 Hwy 98 N Okeechobee, FL 34972 Member Since: 2/6/19 C & C LAND MANAGEMENT, LLC (863) 263-0106 17055 NW 176th Ave Okeechobee, FL 34972 Member Since: 11/6/18 EVERGLADES EQUIPMENT GROUP (863) 763-1921 820 US Highway 98N Okeechobee, FL 34972

www.evergladesfarmequipment.com

Member Since: 10/17/11 TAYLOR RENTAL (863) 467-2239 523 Hwy 98 North Okeechobee, FL 34974

www.taylorrentalsebring.com

ENTERTAINMENT DIAMOND C EVENTS (863) 673-1134 24497 E State Rd 78 Okeechobee, FL 34974 diamondccornmaze.com

Member Since: 9/21/18 OKEECHOBEE COUNTY FAIR ASSOCIATION, INC. (863) 467-1690 4601 Hwy 710 East Okeechobee, FL 34972 www.okeechobeecountyfair.com

Member Since: 8/22/12

SEMINOLE CASINO BRIGHTON (863) 467-9998 17735 Reservation Rd Okeechobee, FL 34974 www.seminolebrightoncasino.com

Member Since: 9/4/14

SUPERPLAY (772) 800-7328 1600 NW Courtyard Circle Port St Lucie, FL 34986

Member Since: 10/14/15 FARMS & RANCHES

Member Since: 1/1/11 FINANCIAL & INVESTMENT SERVICES ADVANCE AMERICA (863) 763-1159 3559 US Hwy 441 S Okeechobee, FL 34974 Member Since: 12/31/18 ATLANTIC WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP AT UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES (772) 223-6618 712 SE Ocean Blvd.

Stuart, FL 34994 www.ubs.com/team/atlantic

Member Since: 1/27/11 COASTAL WEALTH, A MEMBER OF THE MASSMUTUAL FINANCIAL GROUP (561) 207-2354 250 S Australian Ave., Suite 1200 West Palm Beach, FL 33401 www.BMPW-CoastalWealth.com

Member Since: 11/30/18

EDWARD JONES INVESTMENTS (863) 357-4724 107 SW 17th Street Okeechobee, FL 34974 www.edwardjones.com

Member Since: 7/17/13 FARM CREDIT OF FLORIDA (786) 465-2650 403 NW 6th Street Okeechobee, FL 34972

Member Since: 8/13/12

Member Since: 5/13/19

darkhammockturtles.com

FEED AND SUPPLY JONES SUPPLY, A.I. SALES & SERVICE (863) 467-0351 801 SW Park Street Okeechobee, FL 34972 www.jonessupply.biz Member Since: 8/31/12 OKEECHOBEE FEED INC. (863) 763-2123 1579 Hwy 70 E Okeechobee, FL 34972 okeechobeefeed.com

Member Since: 10/17/13

TIME TO ESCAPE (863) 532-3741 2825 SW 3rd Terrace Okeechobee, FL 34974

RABON’S COUNTRY FEED OF OKEECHOBEE, INC. (863) 763-3447 1852 NW 9th St. Okeechobee, FL 34972

Member Since: 7/18/19

Member Since: 7/29/15

www.timetoescapeinfl.com

syfrettfeed.com/

DARK HAMMOCK TURTLES LLC (863) 763-5242 12615 NE 124 Ave. Okeechobee, FL 34972

www.superplayportstlucie.com

Member Since: 9/10/19

SYFRETT FEED CO. (863) 763-5586 3079 NW 8th Street Okeechobee, FL 34972

www.countryfeedokee.com

www.farmcreditfl.com

PREMIER NATIONWIDE LENDING (863) 491-8888 4 West Oak Street, Unit 4 Arcadia, FL 34266 Member Since: 6/21/19 PRIMERICA (772) 713-1837 1627 S Hwy. 1, Suite 215 Sebastian, FL 32958

www.primerica.com/patshepherd

Member Since: 2/11/11

R. PATSY FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS (561) 305-0781 5355 Town Center Road Suite #704 Boca Raton, FL 33486 Member Since: 6/24/19 FITNESS WILDWOOD YOGA & WELLNESS (863) 673-4670 2827 SW 3rd Terrace Okeechobee, FL 34974 Member Since: 7/17/19

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Buyer’s Guide FLORISTS COUNTRYSIDE FLORIST & ANTIQUES (863) 763-3833 201 SW 5th Ave. Okeechobee, FL 34974 www.countrysidefloristofokeechobee.com

Member Since: 10/1/14 THE FARMER’S SON (863) 801-4851 708 NW Park Street Okeechobee, FL 34972 Member Since: 4/2/19 FOOD TRUCKS 441 BBQ & GRILL (863) 484-3229 Member Since: 8/16/18

FUNERAL & CREMATION SERVICES BUXTON & BASS OKEECHOBEE FUNERAL HOME (863) 763-1994 400 N Parrott Ave. Okeechobee, FL 34972 www.buxtonfuneralhome.com

Member Since: 5/17/11

GOVERNMENT OKEECHOBEE CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTION (863) 824-1020 3420 NE 168th St Okeechobee, FL 34972 Member Since: 10/8/18

www.bluemoonbbq.net

OKEECHOBEE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE (863) 763-3117 504 NW 4th St Okeechobee, FL 34972

Member Since: 4/1/19

Member Since: 2/14/12

BLUE MOON BBQ (863) 801-4394

SMALL CAKES SLW (772) 207-0706 Member Since: 6/26/19 FRIENDS OF THE CHAMBER CINDY ADAMS Member Since: 11/6/17 GARY KIRSCH Member Since: 1/30/11 JANICE PIETRO Member Since: 12/30/13 JOE ARNOLD Member Since: 9/15/16 JOHN ED BURDESHAW Member Since: 11/8/13 MARY BETH COOPER Member Since: 4/17/13 MELISSA ARNOLD Member Since: 6/17/19 MICHAEL FELTRIN Member Since: 1/22/16 MICKEY BANDI Member Since: 6/21/16 RAYE MARIE DEUSINGER Member Since: 6/24/16 ROBERT BLUESTONE Member Since: 4/6/15 STEPHEN HUDALLA Member Since: 2/13/19 WILLARD D. DOVER Member Since: 1/1/09

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www.okeesheriff.org

GROCERY STORE THE MEAT SHACK, LLC (863) 357-0202 1314 Hwy 70 East Okeechobee, FL 34974

www.facebook.com/pg/themeatshackllc/about/?ref =page_internal

Member Since: 8/15/19

WALMART SUPERCENTER (863) 763-7070 2101 S Parrott Ave Okeechobee, FL 34974 Member Since: 10/16/17 HARDWARE W & W LUMBER OF OKEECHOBEE, INC. (863) 763-3173 1601 Highway 70 East Okeechobee, FL 34974

RUSTIC STYLE & CABINS (877) 564-7895 121 SW Park St Okeechobee, FL 34972 rusticlogcabinhomes.com/

Member Since: 1/17/12 HOME HEALTH CARE SERVICES ACTIVA HOME HEALTH (772) 249-0606 1850 SW Fountainview Ste 201 Port St Lucie , FL 34986 www.activahh.com

Member Since: 1/11/19 HOSPICE OF OKEECHOBEE (863) 467-2321 411 SE 4th Street Okeechobee, FL 34974 www.hospiceofokeechobee.org

Member Since: 2/28/11 NURSE ON CALL BY BROOKDALE (772) 337-6610 Member Since: 10/3/16 SHIRLEY’S PERSONAL CARE SERVICES OF OKEECHOBEE (863) 467-6399 200 SE 3rd Street Okeechobee, FL 34974 Member Since: 10/23/17 VISITING NURSE ASSOCIATION OF FLORIDA (863) 357-2197 208 SE Park Street Okeechobee, FL 34972 www.vnaflorida.org

Member Since: 5/22/19 VITAS HEALTHCARE (772) 301-6512 2179 SE Ocean Blvd Stuart, FL 34996 www.vitas.com/

Member Since: 11/13/19

www.ww-lumber.com

Member Since: 8/23/16 HOME FURNISHINGS BADCOCK HOME FURNITURE & MORE (863) 763-3823 512 W North Park Street Okeechobee, FL 34974

HOME INTERIORS JEANETTES INTERIORS (863) 763-6554 818 S Parrott Ave. Okeechobee, FL 34974 jeanettesinteriors.com

Member Since: 10/10/13

www.badcock.com

Member Since: 10/3/13

HOSPITALS

ROYAL’S FURNITURE, APPLIANCES & BEDDING (863) 763-6293 804 E North Park Street Okeechobee, FL 34972

RAULERSON HOSPITAL (863) 763-2151 1796 Hwy 441 North Okeechobee, FL 34972

Member Since: 12/2/13

Member Since: 1/29/11

www.royalsinc.com

Chamber of Commerce of Okeechobee County

raulersonhospital.com/

BUYER’S GUIDE

HOTELS/MOTELS BEST WESTERN LAKE OKEECHOBEE (863) 357-7100 3975 Hwy 441 South Okeechobee, FL 34974 /www.bestwestern,com Member Since: 7/1/11

BERGER INSURANCE ASSOCIATES, LLC (863) 763-6411 425 SW Park Street Okeechobee, FL 34974

DAYS INN & SUITES BY WYNDHAM LAKE OKEECHOBEE (863) 623-4704 2200 SE US Hwy 441 Okeechobee, FL 34974

GRETCHEN ROBERTSON INSURANCE AGENCY, INC. (863) 763-5561 309 NE 2nd St Okeechobee, FL 34974

www.wyndhamhotels.com/hotels/54300

HUMANA (863) 447-3651 3060 SW Martin Downs Blvd.

Palm City, FL 34990

www.ihg.com/holidayinnexpress/hotels/us/en/okee chobee/okewr/hoteldetail?cm_mmc=GoogleMaps_-EX-_-US-_-OKEWR

Member Since: 1/25/11 HUMAN RESOURCE SERVICES PAYCHEX INC (561)267-3103 1450 Centrepark Blvd Ste 150 West Palm Beach, FL 33401 www.paychex.com

Member Since: 6/26/15

GLENN J. SNEIDER, LC (863) 467-6570 200 SW 9th Street Okeechobee, FL 34974 www.sneiderlaw.com

Member Since: 8/8/12

www.gretchenrobertson.com

HAMPTON INN OKEECHOBEE (863) 824-0003 1200 State Road 70 East Okeechobee, FL 34972

HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS & SUITES LAKE OKEECHOBEE (863) 357-3529 3101 US Highway 441 South Okeechobee, FL 34974

Member Since: 1/17/18

Member Since: 2/8/11

Member Since: 11/14/12

Member Since: 9/1/10

www.ccameronlaw.com/home.html

bergerinsurance.com/

Member Since: 2/25/13

hamptoninn.hilton.com/en/hp/hotels/index.jhtml?cty hocn=OBEFLHX

COLIN M. CAMERON, ESQ., P.A. (863) 763-8600 200 NE 4th Ave Okeechobee, FL 34972

INSURANCE

GRAVES THOMAS INJURY LAW GROUP (772) 569-8155 3885 20th St Vero Beach, FL 32960 www.gravesthomas.com

Member Since: 12/18/19

www.humana.com/dstark

Member Since: 12/17/19

HOSKINS, TURCO, LLOYD & LLOYD (863) 357-5800 402 NW 3rd Street Okeechobee, FL 34972

MILTON CARPENTER INSURANCE (863) 697-6209 3960 SE 18th Terrace Okeechobee, FL 34974 www.miltoncarpenterins.com

www.hoskinsturco.com

Member Since: 7/18/13

Member Since: 7/1/11

MURRAY INSURANCE SERVICES PNC. (863) 763-5551 210 SW 2nd St Okeechobee, FL 34974

PHILIP DEBERARD, INJURY ATTORNEY (863) 467-7100 425 SW Park Street, Suites 7 & 8 Okeechobee, FL 34972

www.murrayinsuranceservices.com

www.flainjurylawyer.com

Member Since: 8/17/12

Member Since: 9/22/16

NEW YORK LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (863) 763-2108 208 SW 2nd Ave. Okeechobee, FL 34974

LIVESTOCK MARKETS OKEECHOBEE LIVESTOCK MARKET (863) 763-3127 1055 Hwy 98 North Okeechobee, FL 34972

www.edwardbobbitt.com

HUNTING/SHOOTING/SPORTS & CLUBS OK CORRAL GUN CLUB (863) 357-2226 9449 NE 48th Street Okeechobee, FL 34972 okcorralgunclub.com

Member Since: 11/16/12 OKEECHOBEE SHOOTING SPORTS (863) 357-3006 7055 NE 48th St Okeechobee, FL 34972 www.okshooting.com

Member Since: 10/21/11

Member Since: 7/2/18

www.okeechobeelivestockmarket.com

NO LIMIT INSURANCE (863) 532-3660 615 SE 8th Avenue Okeechobee, FL 34974 Member Since: 8/3/18

Member Since: 3/27/14 MANUFACTURING & PRODUCTION CHARLES COMPOSITES (863) 357-2500 1252 NE 12th Street Okeechobee, FL 34972

PRITCHARDS & ASSOCIATES (863) 763-7711 1802 S. Parrott Ave. Okeechobee, FL 34974

www.charlescomposites.com

Member Since: 1/16/14

www.pritchardsinc.com/

Member Since: 1/1/11

HOUGH INDUSTRIES INC. (863) 467-0588 Member Since: 4/4/19

LEGAL SERVICES

QUAIL CREEK PLANTATION (863) 763-2529 12399 Northeast 224th Street Okeechobee, FL 34972

CLEAR TITLE & LEGAL SERVICES INC. (863) 824-6776 202 NW 5th Street Okeechobee, FL 34972

NEXAIR, LLC (863) 763-3648 2534 NW 16th Blvd Okeechobee, FL 34972

www.quailcreekplantation.com

cleartitleandlegalservices.com

www.praxair.com

Member Since: 1/1/10

Member Since: 11/25/14

Member Since: 8/22/12

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Buyer’s Guide MASSAGE THERAPY PORTER WELLNESS CENTER, INC. (863) 801-1027 3633 SE 26th Street Okeechobee, FL 34974

www.iahp.com/preyaporter

Member Since: 10/22/18 THE LOUNGE AT SACRED SANCTUARY, LLC (863) 623-4136 207 SW 2nd Ave Okeechobee, FL 34974

www.TheLoungeOkeechobee.com

Member Since: 6/20/14 THE PURPLE ORCHID (863) 824-8782 609 SW Park Street Okeechobee, FL 34972

www.ThePurpleOrchid.amtamembers.com

Member Since: 12/12/17 MEDICAL OFFICES BELLY BUSTER DIET, INC. (863) 801-1255 201 SW 5th Ave. Okeechobee, FL 34974

www.bellybusterdiet.com/karlaparriott

Member Since: 10/25/16 BLUE OCEAN DERMATOLOGY (863) 226-5466 1004 N. Parrott Avenue Okeechobee, FL 34972 www.blueoceandermatology.com/

Member Since: 8/21/18 DOCTORS CLINIC FAMILY HEALTH CENTER, LLC (863) 763-1107 204 Southeast Park Street Okeechobee, FL 34972 Member Since: 9/9/13 DR. FRED BROWN CHILDREN’S HEALTH CENTER (863) 763-1951 2015 Highway 441 North Okeechobee, FL 34972 www.fchc.org

Member Since: 2/3/12 HCA PHYSICIAN SERVICES (863) 357-1510 1713 Hwy 441 North Suite H Okeechobee, FL 34972 Member Since: 10/10/18 MIDWAY PRIMARY CARE: SUZAN ZIMMER DO, AMY PAINE APRN (863) 623-4195 113 NE 19th Drive Okeechobee, FL 34972

www.midwaycare.org/okeechobee-primary-care/

Member Since: 1/2/19

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MUHAMMAD K. SYED MD PA (863) 824-3480 510 N Parrott Ave Okeechobee, FL 34972

okeechobeeprimarycare.com

Member Since: 10/29/18 OKEECHOBEE URGENT CARE (863) 484-8154 305 NE Park Street Okeechobee, FL 34974 www.okeechobeeurgentcare.com

Member Since: 3/6/17

TRINIDAD E. GARCIA, MD (863) 763-6427 306 NE 19th Drive Okeechobee, FL 34974 www.wellness.com

Member Since: 11/21/13 MEDICAL SUPPLIES & EQUIPMENT AUDIBEL HEARING CARE CENTERS (863) 467-5333 3545 Hwy 441 S. Okeechobee, FL 34974 www.audibel.com

Member Since: 11/6/15 SOUTH BEACH ORTHOTICS & PROSTHETICS (772) 285-8053 1124 S Parrott Ave Okeechobee, FL 34974 Member Since: 10/5/18

OKEECHOBEE MAIN STREET, INC. (863) 357-6246 55 S. Parrott Ave. Okeechobee, FL 34974 www.okeechobeemainstreet.org

Member Since: 1/5/12 PHILIPPINE-AMERICAN CULTURAL FOUNDATION (863) 357-7744 www.facebook.com/Fil-Am-Thrift-Shop1023346497717909/

Member Since: 11/9/17 TOBACCO FREE PARTNERSHIP OF OKEECHOBEE (863) 801-8277 Okeechobee, FL www.tfp-okeechobee.org/

Member Since: 8/20/12 TRAIL OF HOPE ANIMAL RESCUE, INC. (863) 357-1104 1201 US Highway 98 N Okeechobee, FL 34972 wwww.trailofhopeanimalrescue.org

Member Since: 1/21/19 UNITED WAY OF OKEECHOBEE (863) 824-5546 208 N Parrott Ave Okeechobee, FL www.unitedwayokeechobee.org

Member Since: 8/26/14 MUNICIPALITY CITY OF OKEECHOBEE (863) 763-3372 55 SE 3rd Avenue Okeechobee, FL 34974 www.cityofokeechobee.com

Member Since: 1/26/11 GREATER SEBRING CHAMBER OF COMMERCE (863) 385-8448 227 US-27 Sebring, FL 33870 Member Since: 3/1/17 OKEECHOBEE COUNTY (863) 763-6441 304 NW 2nd Street Okeechobee, FL 34972 www.co.okeechobee.fl.us Member Since: 1/25/11 NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS LAKE OKEECHOBEE RURAL HEALTH NETWORK (561) 844-4220 600 Sandtree Dr., Suite 101 Palm Beach Gardens , FL 33403 Member Since: 2/14/19

OPTICAL SERVICES BIG LAKE EYE CARE (863)763-3937 606 N. Parrott Ave Okeechobee, FL 34972 www.biglakeeyecare.com

Member Since: 12/5/11 BRENNAN EYECARE (863) 467-0595 710 S. Parrott Ave Okeechobee, FL 34974 www.brennaneyecare.com

Member Since: 11/1/11 PARKS FRIENDS OF KISSIMMEE PRAIRIE PRESERVE INCORPORATED (863) 655-1831 33104 NW 192nd Ave. Okeechobee, FL 34972 www.kissimmeeprairiefriends.org/

Member Since: 9/25/14

OKEECHOBEE COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (863) 357-2314 2229 NW 9th Ave Okeechobee, FL 34972

E & E AUTOMOTIVE CLINIC, INC. (863) 763-2666 3431 Hwy 441 N Okeechobee, FL 34972

Member Since: 9/18/19

Member Since: 10/5/15

OCEDCorp.com

Chamber of Commerce of Okeechobee County

www.eandeautoclinic.com

BUYER’S GUIDE

LEHMAN AUTO BODY SHOP (863) 467-1691 265 Hwy 98 N Okeechobee, FL 34972 lehmanautobody.com

Member Since: 8/31/12 PERFORMING ARTS DOLLY HAND CULTURAL ARTS CENTER (561) 993-1160 1977 SW College Drive Belle Glade, FL 33430 www.palmbeachstate.edu/theatre/dollyhand Member Since: 11/6/12 OKEECHOBEE COMMUNITY THEATRE (863) 332-2053 Theatre- 610 Sw 2nd Ave Okeechobee, FL 34974

FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH (863) 763-4021 200 NW 2nd Street Okeechobee, FL 34974 Member Since: 4/25/18 HIS CHURCH - IT’S JESUS’ CHURCH (863) 357-6500 1167 Linda Road Okeechobee, FL 34974 www.hischurchfl.com

Member Since: 6/10/19 MORE 2 LIFE MINISTRIES (863) 467-0796 605 SW Park Street Okeechobee, FL 34974 Member Since: 5/15/19

Member Since: 12/11/13

OAKVIEW BAPTIST CHURCH (863) 763-1699 677 SW 32nd St Okeechobee, FL 34974 Member Since: 5/23/19

THE OKEECHOBEE BALLET (863) 447-7350 810 N Parrott Ave Okeechobee, FL 34972 Member Since: 10/5/17

OKEECHOBEE CHURCH OF GOD (863) 763-4127 301 NE 4th Avenue Okeechobee , FL 34972

okeechobeecommunitytheatre.com

Www.okeechobeecog.com

PEST CONTROL HIGHLANDS PEST CONTROL (863) 467-6707 804 SW 2nd Ave. Okeechobee, FL 34974 www.highlandpest.com

Member Since: 11/26/14 PHARMACY HEARTLAND DISCOUNT PHARMACY (863) 763-7633 407 South Parrott Ave. Okeechobee, FL 34974 heartlanddiscountpharmacy.com

Member Since: 5/4/18 OKEECHOBEE DISCOUNT DRUGS (863) 763-5100 203 S.W. Park Street Okeechobee, FL 34972 www.okeedrug.com

Member Since: 8/1/11 PLACES OF WORSHIP CHURCH OF OUR SAVIOUR (863) 763-4843 200 NW 3rd St Okeechobee, FL 34972 Member Since: 9/4/19 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF OKEECHOBEE (863) 763-2171 401 SW 4th Street Okeechobee, FL 34974 Member Since: 5/30/18

Member Since: 5/8/18 SERIOUS ABOUT YOU SIDEWALK MINISTRY (863) 532-8032 938 NW 34th Street Okeechobee, FL 34972 Member Since: 6/6/19 PLUMBING SERVICES ECHOLS PLUMBING & AIR CONDITIONING, LLC (863) 763-6461 2233 HWY 98 North Okeechobee, FL 34972 www.echolsplumbingandac.com.

Member Since: 7/3/12 PRESS/PUBLICATIONS/RADIO DEXYP (239) 244-1927 2200 West Airfield Drive Dallas Fort Worth, TX 75268 Member Since: 2/19/19 I CARE COMMUNITY (863) 610-0085 7410 S US 1 Ste 410 Port St Lucie, FL 34952 www.icaretown.com

Member Since: 5/30/18

OCEAN MEDIA ADVERTISING / OKEECHOBEE LIVING MAGAZINE (863) 824-0076 1504 HWY 70 E., Suite A Okeechobee, FL 34974

mylivingmagzine.com

Member Since: 10/6/17 OKEECHOBEE THE MAGAZINE (863) 467-0054 314 NW 5th street Okeechobee, FL 34972 okeechobeethemagazine.com/

Member Since: 1/28/11

PASSPORT PUBLICATIONS & MEDIA (561) 615-3900 1555 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd West Palm Beach, FL 33401 Member Since: 7/2/19 WOKC RADIO & RADIO FIESTA (863) 467-1570 3936 SE 18th Terrace Okeechobee, FL 34972 www.wokc.com

Member Since: 11/3/12 PRINTERS AND OFFICE MACHINES MAINTENANCE THE UPS STORE 5684 (863) 623-4930 1410 S Parrott Ave Okeechobee, FL 34974 Member Since: 5/8/19 PRIVATE SCHOOLS OKEECHOBEE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY (863) 763-3072 701 South Parrott Avenue Okeechobee, FL 34974 www.okeechobeechristianacademy.org

Member Since: 2/11/11

PUBLIC SCHOOLS OKEECHOBEE HIGH SCHOOL (863) 462-5025 2800 Hwy 441 N Okeechobee, FL 34974

okeechobeehighschool.sites.thedigitalbell.com/

Member Since: 1/21/14

REAL ESTATE SERVICES ANDERSON REALTY CO. (863) 634-4106 30034 E. SR 78, BHR Okeechobee, FL 34974 www.andersonrealtyco.com

Member Since: 10/27/11

LAKE OKEECHOBEE NEWS (863) 763-3134 107 S.W. 17th Street Okeechobee, FL 34974

BERGER REAL ESTATE (863) 763-5335 425 SW Park St Okeechobee, FL 34972

Member Since: 5/17/11

Member Since: 10/18/11

www.lakeOkeechobeeNews.com

www.cbbergerrealestate.com

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Buyer’s Guide CENTURY 21 HAZELLIEF & PREVATT REALTY, INC. (863) 763-2104 1200 S. Parrott Ave Okeechobee, FL 34974 www.century21okeechobee.com

Member Since: 12/6/11

D R WILLSON LAND COMPANY (863) 763-0999 455 Highway 441 SE Okeechobee, FL 34974 www.MyOkeechobee.com

Member Since: 4/23/15 FULFORD PLAZA (863) 763-3516 101 NW 11th Ave. Okeechobee, FL 34972 Member Since: 10/1/15 MIRA REALTY, LLC (863) 763-8020 104 SW 3rd Ave. Okeechobee, FL 34974 www.mirarealtyllc.com

Member Since: 9/16/16

RIVER BLUFF FISHING RESORT (863) 467-4371 14725 NW 1st Parkway Okeechobee, FL 34972

www.riverblufffishingresort.com

Member Since: 6/18/15

CREATE AND DECORATE (863) 634-8660 410 SE 2nd Ave Okeechobee, FL 34974 Member Since: 1/11/19 HEALTH & WELLNESS (863) 697-9786 Member Since: 4/7/17 OKEECHOBEE ARMY SURPLUS (863) 763-6321 420 NE Park Street Okeechobee, FL 34972 okeearmysurplus.com

Member Since: 8/21/18 THE COUNTRY BOUTIQUE (863) 357-0211 102 SW 3rd Ave Okeechobee, FL 34974

Member Since: 1/26/11

Member Since: 10/1/18

REMINGTON REAL ESTATE LLC (863) 532-9096 121 SW Park Street Okeechobee, FL 34974 www.remingtonrealestate.com

Member Since: 10/18/16

ROYAL JEWEL REAL ESTATE (863) 801-3489 1210 SW 2nd Avenue Okeechobee, FL 34974 RoyalJewelRealEstate.com

Member Since: 9/10/19 TUCKER GROUP, LLC (863) 763-4010 104 NW 7th Avenue Okeechobee, FL 34972

www.bhtuckerrealestate.com

www.thecountryboutiquefl.com

RETIREMENT/NURSING HOME GRAND OAKS OF OKEECHOBEE (863) 824-6770 203 SE 2nd Street Okeechobee, FL 34974 www.grandoaks.org

Member Since: 10/28/15 OKEECHOBEE HEALTH CARE FACILITY (863) 763-2226 1646 Hwy 441 N Okeechobee, FL 34972 www.okeechobeehealthcare.com

Member Since: 7/29/15

Member Since: 5/30/12

REHABILITATION CENTER DETOX OF SOUTH FLORIDA, INC. (863) 623-4923 608 NE 2nd Ave Okeechobee, FL 34972 www.detoxofsouthfl.com

RV SALES FLORIDA OUTDOORS RV COUNTRY (863) 623-4689 4300 US Hwy 441 S Okeechobee, FL 34974 www.floridaoutdoorsrv.com

Member Since: 11/19/12

Member Since: 1/20/15 SANITATION SERVICES RENTALS LOG HARBOR CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, INC. (863) 484-8991 8390 US Hwy 441 SE Okeechobee, FL 34974 Member Since: 10/23/17

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ADT SECURITY SYSTEMS (772) 626-5884 6931 Vista Parkway North West Palm Beach, FL 33411 Member Since: 3/1/19

RETAIL/ SHOPPING

MIXON REAL ESTATE GROUP, LLC (863) 763-6000 1306 SW 2nd Ave. Okeechobee, FL 34974 www.MixonGroup.com/

SECURITY

WASTE MANAGEMENT OKEECHOBEE LANDFILL, INC. (863) 763-4818 10800 NE 128th Avenue Okeechobee, FL 34972

SERVICE & TIRES ABC TIRES, INC. (863) 840-8450 3600 Hwy. 441 South Okeechobee, FL 34974 Member Since: 4/12/19 ST. LUCIE BATTERY & TIRE (863) 357-2431 198 Hwy 98 North Okeechobee, FL 34972 Member Since: 8/15/18 TOTAL ROADSIDE SERVICES, LLC (863)357-8772 3176 Hwy 710 Okeechobee, FL 34974 totalroadsideservices.com

Member Since: 6/8/12 SOCIAL SERVICES 19TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT GUARDIAN AD LITEM PROGRAM (772) 785-5804 584 NW University Boulevard.

Suite 600 Port Saint Lucie, FL 34986 www.guardianadlitem.org

Member Since: 4/9/18 211 TREASURE COAST (561) 383-1112 10 SE Central Parkway, Suite 101 Stuart, FL 34994 www.211treasurecoast.org

Member Since: 8/16/17 4KIDS TREASURE COAST (772) 214-0182 50 NE Dixie Hwy., Suite A-4 Stuart, FL 34994 www.4KIDSTreasureCoast.org

Member Since: 4/12/18 ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION (954) 756-1533 3323 W. Commercial Blvd., Suite 260 Ft. Lauderdale, FL 34986 www.alz.org/seflorida

Member Since: 5/2/19 BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS (863) 824-2227 Ext 301 208 N Parrott Ave Okeechobee, FL 34972

www.wm.com

www.bbbsbigs.org

Member Since: 3/8/11

Member Since: 5/15/18

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BUYER’S GUIDE

BOON INVESTIGATION & PROTECTION SERVICES, LLC (863) 532-2115 Member Since: 6/19/19 CASTLE (863) 467-7771 208 N Parrott Ave Okeechobee, FL 34972 www.castletc.org

Member Since: 7/19/12 COALITION FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING OPTIONS, INC. (772) 878-1131 1356 SW Bayshore Blvd Port St. Lucie, FL 34974 Member Since: 5/20/19 COMMUNITIES CONNECTED FOR KIDS (772) 873-7800 208 NE 7th Ave. Okeechobee, FL 34972 www.devereuxcbc.org

Member Since: 2/12/14 HAVEN STREET, INC. (863) 532-5215 1925 U.S. Hwy 441 SE Okeechobee, FL 34974 www.havenstreet.org

Member Since: 7/15/15 HELPING PEOPLE SUCCEED (863) 623-5119 502 NW 2nd St Okeechobee, FL 34972 www.hpsfl.org

Member Since: 4/17/13 LIGHTHOUSE REFUGE, INC. (863) 801-9201† Member Since: 5/13/19 MARTHA’S HOUSE INC. (863) 763-2893 4134 Hwy 441 North Okeechobee, FL 34972 www.marthashouse.org

Member Since: 8/29/12 OKEECHOBEE SUBSTANCE ABUSE COALITION (863) 763-9800 11655 US Hwy 441 SE Okeechobee, FL 34974 www.facebook.com/Okeechobee-SubstanceAbuse-Coalition980590782009913/

PREGNANCY CENTER OF OKEECHOBEE (863) 467-8748 808 NE Park Street Okeechobee, FL 34972 okeepregcenter.com

Member Since: 11/19/13 PROFESSIONALS FOR THE CURE (561) 628-2399 10130 Northlake Blvd., Suite 214-138 Royal Palm Beach, FL 33412 Member Since: 4/15/19 REAL LIFE CHILDREN’S RANCH (863) 763-4242 7777 Hwy 441 SE Okeechobee, FL 34974 www.rlcr.org

Member Since: 9/17/13 RIDE FOR THE FIGHT CORP (863) 634-3971 6830 SW 13th St Okeechobee, FL 34974 www.rideforthefightcorp Member Since: 10/23/17

SKULL HILL STEEL, INC. (863) 634-2855 1505 C South Parrott Ave. Okeechobee, FL 34974

www.skullhillsteel.com

Member Since: 9/17/14 THE GUN SHOP (863) 357-1115 2020 S Parrott Ave Suite 102 Okeechobee, FL 34974

www.facebook.com/okeegunshop/

Member Since: 2/20/18

SURGICAL FACILITIES ALLURE INSTITUTE FOR PLASTIC SURGERY (863) 623-5346 114 N Parrott Ave. Okeechobee, FL 34972 allureplasticsurgery.com

Member Since: 5/8/14 TELECOMMUNICATION CEECO (863) 357-0798 519 W. South West Park Street Okeechobee, FL 34972 www.ceeco.net

THE INNER TRUTH PROJECT (772) 200-4599 2190 Reserve Park Trace #13 Port St Lucie, FL 34986

Member Since: 3/8/13

Member Since: 8/2/18

www.mypcsexperts.com

www.InnerTruthProject.org

TREASURE COAST FOOD BANK (772) 489-3034 401 Angle Road Fort Pierce, FL 34947 www.stophunger.org

Member Since: 9/4/15 SPORTING GOODS & EQUIPMENT BOB’S BICYCLE BASICS, LLC (863) 447-9116 Member Since: 12/18/18 FAST BREAK BAIT & TACKLE (863) 763-0973 1505 State Road 78 West Okeechobee, FL 34974

www.okeechobeebassfishingguide.com/

Member Since: 8/2/16

GARRARD’S TACKLE SHOP (863) 763-3416 4259 S. Hwy 441 Okeechobee, FL 34974 www.okeechobeebassguides.com

SPRINT (PUBLIX PLAZA) (863) 467-0006 3547 US HWY 441 South Okeechobee, FL 34974 Member Since: 11/14/16 TELEPHONE & BROADBAND SERVICE T-MOBILE RETAIL STORE (863) 484-8382 3236 US Hwy 441 Okeechobee, FL 34974

www.facebook.com/tmobile.okeechobee234E

Member Since: 7/20/17

TOURIST ATTRACTION ARNOLD’S WILDLIFE REHABILITATION CENTER INC. (863) 763-4630 14895 NW 30th Terrace Okeechobee, FL 34974 www.arnoldswildlife.org

Member Since: 5/27/14 JOHN’S GUIDE SERVICE (863) 532-1720 Okeechobee, FL 34974 Member Since: 12/28/18

Member Since: 2/21/18

Member Since: 9/19/11

OUR VILLAGE OKEECHOBEE INC (863) 697-8718 1703 SW 2nd Ave Okeechobee, FL 34974 Member Since: 9/24/19

OKEECHOBEE FISHING HEADQUARTERS (863) 763-2248 5286 SW 16th Ave. Okeechobee, FL 34974

ROGO TRANSPORTATION SOLUTIONS LLC (863) 801-2429

Member Since: 8/18/17

Member Since: 4/5/19

www.fishokeechobee.net/

TRANSPORTATION

rogotransportation.com

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WISENERS HOMETOWN TAXI, LLC (863) 623-8261 Member Since: 12/18/19 TRAVEL AGENCY INTELTRAVEL (863) 610-0085

donnahuth.inteltravel.com

Member Since: 7/17/19 UTILITIES FLORIDA PUBLIC UTILITIES (863) 763-2115 802 North Parrott Avenue Okeechobee, FL 34972 www.fpuc.com

Member Since: 8/29/12 FPL (561) 694-3758 1401 SE Montery Road Stuart, FL 34994 www.fpl.com/

Member Since: 1/27/11 GLADES ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE (800) 226-4024 808 N Parrott Ave. Okeechobee, FL 34972 www.gladesec.com

Member Since: 1/26/11

VARIETY STORE BIG LAKE HOBBIES LLC (863) 357-3200 513 SW Park Street Okeechobee, FL 34974 www.biglakehobbies.com

Member Since: 1/24/17 ELLIOTT’S PAWN SHOP (863) 763-5553 419 SW Park Street Okeechobee, FL 34972 Member Since: 6/29/12 OKEECHOBEE OUTLET STORE, LLC (772) 579-7169 3100 441 Highway, South Okeechobee, FL 34974 www.okeeoutletstore.com

Member Since: 4/11/18 VETERINARIANS NORTHLAKE VETERINARY HOSPITAL (863) 467-1007 1107 US HWY 441 SE Okeechobee, FL 34974 www.northlakevethospital.com

Member Since: 12/16/14

OKEECHOBEE VETERINARY HOSPITAL (863) 763-2523 2949 State Road 70 West Okeechobee, FL 34972 Okeevet.com

Member Since: 3/6/17

WATER TREATMENT SERVICES ADVANCED WATER TECHNOLOGIES, INC. (863) 357-1748 609 NE 2nd Avenue Okeechobee, FL 34972 advancedwatergogreen.us Member Since: 6/20/18 AMERICAN DRILLING SERVICES (863) 763-3221 405 SW 2nd St Okeechobee, FL 34974 www.americandrillingflorida.com

Member Since: 10/7/11 DOMER’S INC. (863) 763-3417 204 SE 10th Avenue Okeechobee, FL 34974 www.DomersInc.com

Member Since: 10/3/12 WHOLESALE SUPPLYLINE, LLC (863) 357-1203 1650 Hwy 70 East Okeechobee, FL 34972 Member Since: 10/23/15

Advertiser’s Index Abney Building & Consulting, Inc. ........................................26 Advanced Water Technologies, Inc. ......................................37 American Driling Services........................................................4 Anderson Realty Co. ............................................................35 Bella Rose Day Spa & Salon ..................................................7 Big Lake Eye Care ..................................................................1 Bob’s Bicycle Basics, LLC ....................................................38 CareerSource Heartland........................................................27 Center State Bank ................................................................10 The Country Boutique ..........................................................57 Dormer’s, Inc. ......................................................................37 Eli’s Western Wear ..................................................................5 Everglades Equipment Group ..............................................26 Family Dentistry of Okeechobee ..................Inside Front Cover Florida Public Utilities Company ............................................40 Gilbert Family of Companies ............................33, Back Cover Heartland Discount Pharmacy ......................Inside Back Cover

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Hospice of Okeechobee ......................................................39 ICS Computers ....................................................................60 Indian River State College ....................................................43 Jones Supply, A.I. Sales and Service ....................................60 Midflorida Credit Union..........................................................25 Mixon Real Estate Group, LLC ................................................9 Okeechobee Christian Academy ..........................................42 Okeechobee County Economic Development Corporation......3 Okeechobee Dental Care......................................................44 Quail Creek Plantation ..........................................................52 Raulerson Hospital................................................................47 Supplyline, LLC ......................................................................4 Tenniswood Dental Associates..............................................48 Tin Fish Okeechobee Restaurant ..........................................62 Wemmer Family Orthodontics ..............................................46 WOKC Radio & Radio Fiesta ................................................57

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