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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 programming, 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 to the 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 neighborhood 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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BUSINESS & INDUSTRY Business and Industry The Dynamic Four Expanding Seminole Brighton Casino Okeechobee County Commissioners and City Council Community Snapshot Message From the Executive Director Board Members Platinum Partners About Our Chamber Buyer’s Guide Membership Directory

NEWCOMER INFORMATION Message From the President History of Okeechobee Community Snapshot Area Churches Numbers to Know Education Health Care Transportation

LIFESTYLE & FUN Area Churches Numbers to Know Education Health Care About Lake Okeechobee Nature & the Outdoors Dining Guide Arts & Entertainment Festivals and Events

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he Okeechobee County Economic Development Corporation (OCEDC) and the Chamber of Commerce of Okeechobee (COC) are proud to announce the establishment of a groundbreaking initiative, the Business Retention and Expansion Program (BREP), designed to support the growth and sustainability of businesses in our rural community. BREP is a collaborative effort between both organizations, aimed at fostering a thriving business environment and ensuring the long-term prosperity of our community. By providing targeted support and resources to local businesses, the program seeks to retain and expand existing enterprises, thus driving economic growth and creating new opportunities for residents.

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Key benefits of the Business Retention and Expansion Program include: 1. Customized Support: BREP will offer personalized assistance to local target industry businesses, addressing their specific needs and challenges. Through one-on-one consultations, businesses will receive tailored guidance on various aspects such as marketing, financing, workforce development, expansion and operational efficiency. 2. Access to Resources: By leveraging the combined resources of the Economic Development Corporation and the Chamber of Commerce, the program will provide businesses with access to a comprehensive network of experts, industry connection roundtables, and educational workshops, empowering them to enhance their competitiveness and sustainability. 3. Economic Stability: By proactively engaging with local businesses and addressing their concerns, BREP aims to create a more stable and resilient economic landscape. Retaining established businesses and supporting their expansion endeavors will contribute to job retention, stimulate local spending, and attract further investment into our community. 4. Strengthening Community Partnerships: The collaboration exemplifies the power of publicprivate partnerships in driving economic development. By working together, both organizations can maximize their impact and create a unified support system for local businesses. In a joint statement, Jeff Sumner, Chairman of the OCEDC, and Tabitha Trent, President of the COC, expressed their excitement about the potential of BREP to transform the local business landscape. They emphasized the importance of this program in fostering a business-friendly environment and ensuring the long-term prosperity of the community. The Business Retention and Expansion Program represents a significant milestone in the collective efforts to support our local economy. For more information, call EDC at 863-357-2334 or COC at 863-467-6246. Business Journal & Community Guide

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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 to create an organization which supports the retention and expansion of existing businesses and to attract new industry to the county. It is a public-private partnership with the city, county and private companies which have invested their time, money and talent to help ensure that Okeechobee County prospers through expansion of job opportunities. The core mission of the OCEDC is to facilitate the connection between the public and private sectors to create an environment which encourages economic development and expansion of existing businesses and economic diversification by recruiting new businesses to Okeechobee County. Accomplishment of these two goals will provide an increase in job opportunities for citizens of Okeechobee County and ensure a more secure future for Okeechobee County.

Okeechobee Main Street The Okeechobee Main Street program is designed to improve all aspects of the Okeechobee downtown district, producing both tangible and intangible benefits. Improving economic management, strengthening public participation, and making downtown a vibrant destination to visit are critical to Okeechobee’s future. Building on downtown’s inherent assets—rich architecture, personal service and traditional values, and most of all, a sense of place—Okeechobee Main Street, Inc. is a 501(C)(3) nonprofit member-based organization with roots dating back to 1980 when the National Trust for Historic Preservation formed the Main Street program. The Okeechobee Main Street approach rekindles entrepreneurship, downtown cooperation

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and civic concern. Because it is a locally driven program, all initiatives stem from local issues and concerns. The Okeechobee Main Street program’s success is based on a comprehensive strategy of work, tailored to local needs in four distinctive areas, often referred to as the Four Point Approach. Okeechobee Main Street has been the driving force behind the Arts & Culture programs in Okeechobee for 18 years. In 2018, OKMS became a Local Arts Agency for Okeechobee County. The Arts & Culture Alliance mission is to connect people to the arts and to each other, working to facilitate and nurture the creation, development, promotion and education of arts and culture in Okeechobee County. An award-winning organization, Okeechobee Main Street’s vision is to help create a successful downtown and enrich our community through celebrating the arts, supporting local businesses, embracing our heritage, preserving our natural environment and promoting quality events which make Okeechobee an inviting hometown destination.

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Okeechobee County 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 Tourist Development Council to find unique and creative ways to promote our community, inspiring visitors to come and explore. The Tourist Development Council promotes Okeechobee County as a desirable tourist destination, 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 “down-home” hospitality. The TDC is a department within Okeechobee County supported by a group of individuals that volunteer their time to participate as a nine-member Advisory Board to ensure fiscal

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responsibility of the Tourist Development Tax. It responds to tourism-related issues or opportunities and develops marketing campaigns and plans as well as hosts community events that have strong economic impacts to Okeechobee. The TDC is the visitor’s resource for Okeechobee.

Chamber of Commerce of Okeechobee County The Chamber of Commerce of Okeechobee County, Inc., stands as a beacon of collaboration and progress, embodying the spirit of a not-for-profit 501(c)(6) voluntary organization. Comprising dedicated business professionals, the Chamber is driven by a singular purpose—the promotion of civic and economic advancement within the community. At its core, the Chamber acts as a dynamic spokesperson, translating collaborative ideas into impactful actions. The focus is on connecting businesses with the community, fostering an environment where success and prosperity flourish. A key player in the community's growth, the Chamber is dedicated to fortifying businesses and cultivating a robust economic climate. The Chamber’s commitment extends beyond traditional roles, offering an array of classes, business networking programs, and personalized mar-

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keting spaces on its website. The educational spectrum spans diverse topics, ranging from marketing strategies to accounting principles, catering to the multifaceted needs of its members. However, the Chamber’s purpose transcends information dissemination; it is a driving force behind holistic business community growth. The Leadership Okeechobee Program exemplifies this commitment, consisting of nine monthly, daylong sessions designed to expose participants to critical local issues, major industries, and personal skill assessments. Through initiatives like this, the Chamber actively contributes to cultivating strong business leaders and diversifying the local business landscape. The Chamber is not merely an informational hub; it is a catalyst for change. Its passionate collaboration with business owners contributes to creating a diverse and robust business community. With strength drawn from the diversity and number of its members, representing businesses of all sizes and professions, the Chamber influences investments and collectively achieves what no single business could accomplish alone. In essence, the Chamber of Commerce of Okeechobee County, Inc., is more than an organization; it is a dynamic force shaping the economic destiny of the community, fostering growth, and empowering businesses to thrive in tandem with community prosperity.

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keechobee County is the 54th County in the State of Florida, established on May 8, 1917, from segments of Osceola, St. Lucie and Palm Beach counties. Its mission is to nurture a community with a small-town environment that fosters a desirable place to live, work and play. The Board of County Commissioners is the governing body of Okeechobee County, as established by the Florida Constitution, and serves as the legislative branch of county government. The five commissioners must reside in the districts they represent; however, they are chosen by a countywide vote. The five-member board is chosen in two cycles, staggered by two years, with District One, District Three and District Five being elected in presidential election years; and District Two and District Four being elected in the intervening years. Shortly after the beginning of a new fiscal year, the board conducts an annual organizational meeting in November to elect a chairman and vice chairman to serve a one-year term. The authorities and responsibilities of the Board of County Commissioners include: n Adopting ordinances and resolutions to establish public policy; n Levying authorized taxes and fees; n Adopting a budget each fiscal year; n Appointing a chair and vice chair at the annual organizational meeting in November; n Providing county services and infrastructure, including determining the amount and sources of funding for each; n Appointing and supervising the county administrator and county attorney; n Approving expenditures of county funds; n Entering into contracts and agreements; n Appointing individuals to serve on various boards and commissions established by state law, or by the Board of County Commissioners. Deborah Manzo, County Administrator

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David Hazellief District 1, Chairman Frank DeCarlo District 2, Second Vice Chair Bradley Goodbread District 3, First Vice Chair Terry W. Burroughs District 4, Commissioner Kelly Owens District 5, Commissioner Ms. Deborah Manzo is the County Administrator and represents Okeechobee County as a member of Public Risk Management (PRM). Manzo brings a depth of government experience to the County Administrator position, having been the Town Manager of Lantana since 2012; in addition to several years of government experience serving the City of Greenacres for 17 years, and the Town of Juno Beach for more than 10

years. Manzo has a Master’s Degree and a Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration. Manzo is the chief executive officer for county government and carries out the directives of the Board of County Commissioners policies. She has the direct supervisory responsibilities of: n Deputy County Administrator n Airport and Industrial Park n Budget & Affordable Housing Program n Human Resources & Risk Management n Solid Waste Collection and Cemeteries n Capital Projects Development and Facilities Maintenance n Public Safety (including Fire Rescue, E-911, Emergency Management and Fleet Maintenance) Richard J. Reade is the Deputy County Administrator and has a

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bachelor’s degree in Finance, a Master’s in Public Administration, and 25 years of local government experience. This includes more than eight years of service as the village manager for the Village of Palm Springs in Palm Beach County and more than four years as the assistant city manager, sustainability officer and public information officer for the City of Delray Beach in Palm Beach County. Mr. Reade has the direct supervisory responsibilities of: n Community Development (including Planning & Zoning, Building Department and Code Enforcement) n Community Services Departments (including Parks & Rec, Library, Agri Civic Center, Senior Services, Veterans, UF/4H Extension Office and Tourist Development) n Public Works Departments (including Roads and Bridges, Fleet Maintenance and County Engineering)

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he 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 Noel Chandler, Council Member Monica Clark, Council Member

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Gary Ritter (pictured above) assumed the position of Okeechobee City Administrator in 2021. A longtime resident of Okeechobee, Ritter’s previous experience includes 36 years with the South Florida Water Management District, more than six years with the Florida Farm Bureau Federation, and four years on the Okeechobee City Council. As administrator, Ritter is responsible for: n Carrying out the directives and policies established by the City Council. n Ensuring all laws and acts of the City Council subject to enforcement by the Administrator are faithfully executed. n Preparing and submitting the annual budget, budget message, and capital outlay program, and supervising and administering all phases of the budgetary process. n Making such reports as the City Council may require concerning the operation of City departments, offices and agencies, and organizing and overseeing the operation of said departments, offices and agencies. n Negotiating leases, contracts and other agreements, including consultant services for the City subject to approval of the City Council, seeing that all terms and conditions of the same are performed as required, and notifying the Council of any noted violation. n Providing leadership and direction to department employees for the safe and efficient care of the City’s facilities, inventory, equipment and infrastructure. n Keeping the City Council fully advised as to the financial conditions and future needs of the City and to make such recommendations concerning the affairs and operation of the City. “I really developed a passion for this community during my time on the Council,” said Ritter. “I continue to be optimistic that we can all work together to inject some positive change in the business community and quality of life for people living in the city.” Gary Ritter, City Administrator 55 S.E. Third Ave., Okeechobee, FL 34974 863-763-9811 | 863-763-9812 gritter@cityofokeechobee.com 18

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HISTORY OF OKEECHOBEE

BY RAYE MARIE DEUSINGER, CHAMBER AMBASSADOR

istory is told in many ways—by dates, events, growth, memories, and all of those put together. This composition IS Okeechobee’s history. Though Okeechobee emerged out of three other counties, it soon became strong, not only by land, mercantile, cattle and fish, but by the people who came to call it home. Many of the original families are still living here today. You will hear family names such as Raulerson, Culbreth, Domer, Cooper, Merserve, Williams, McCarthy, Watford, Hendry, Burgess and many more, but we’ll use these as an example of the pioneer spirit that still exists in a town which reflects on the past but keeps moving into the future. Current Mayor Dowling Watford is the source of many a tale about Okeechobee in the early years, from both inside and outside his family. Since you have picked up a publication about the Chamber of Commerce, we will look at how commerce began with a short visit to our pioneers. The Raulersons, the first family, were blessed with many children. The first child born here, in 1903, was Hiram Raulerson, who became Okeechobee’s first merchant. Hiram ran a dry-goods store in the early ‘20s, and his brother Louis (L.M.) Raulerson grew up to become mayor. Ellis Merserve came to Okeechobee in 1915 on the first train, which circled the town passing behind today’s Morgan’s Furniture. Ellis went on to build a building and open Okeechobee Hardware. Ellis and his wife lived in an apartment above the store where, truth be told, they sold much more than hardware, including caskets, and traded with local Native Americans. Ellis and his wife lived and operated Okeechobee Hardware into the 1980s when it burned down. You can view an artist re-creation of Okeechobee Hardware constructed from old photographs in two murals at the Advance Auto Parts store on Highway 70. While the first train arrived in Okeechobee, Daniel McCarthy went to war, and his brother DB (David) arrived in Okeechobee. Soon after, he opened the DB McCarthy Grocery at the site of today’s Lawn Tamer Store on Highway 70. After his return from war, the McCarthy brothers built houses on the side to earn extra money. By 1929 electricity was still scarce, but with the purchase of a gas refrigerator the brothers soon realized the potential, and Daniel opened an LP Gas Business, which would serve customers all around the Lake. Today, McCarthy’s daughter, Monica Clark, owns Glades AC and Appliances, and others in the McCarthy family continue to operate LP businesses all around the Lake.

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ROBERT SADLER CLARK

One of Okeechobee’s first industries was a Fish House founded by Judge William Hendry’s father in 1918. The Fish House was an important turning point for the town due to the number of fish harvested, so an ice plant was constructed. Fishermen would arrive with catches and pack large barrels with layers of fish and ice, which called for a substation—the forerunner of Florida Power & Light—built on site to generate the area’s first electricity to make the ice. When the generator at the ice plant was running, those in town would have electricity. The business flourished, and a spur of the railroad was extended along the river east of what is today Highway 70 to facilitate shipping the fish. In 1924, our current Mayor Dowling R. Watford’s grandfather, Walter Watford, and nephew, Gil Culbreth Sr., the current owner of Gilbert Family of Companies, partnered to start the Gilbert Oil Company, one of the oldest businesses still in operation today. Walter found he was not a businessperson but worked at several of the many gas stations that sprang up all over the city. Walter’s son Dowling Sr. (Doc) worked sweeping the floors for the Gilbert Theater until he earned enough money to take a course in accounting. With his return from the service in 1946, Doc Watford worked for the Okeechobee Motor Company, first as bookkeeper, and eventually bought the

company himself in 1962. For many years, his son, Dowling R. Watford Jr., worked there until it was sold in 2015 to the Gilbert Family of Companies, owned by cousin Gilbert Culbreth Jr. Dowling R. Watford Jr. has served on the Okeechobee City Council since 1987 and is the currently seated mayor. In December of 1925, Victor Jacob Domer sold his home in West Palm Beach and bought a partially finished home in Okeechobee on Hancock Street, which is now Southeast 10th Avenue (Today’s Domer Avenue). Due to the devastation of the 1926 hurricane and Victor’s diverse mechanical talents, the family entered the repair business at a time when replacing items was not an option. In the early years, the barter system was frequently used as means of payment. The 1928 hurricane brought even more hardship for small southern towns unaware that the Great Depression was soon to come. Victor’s passion for his new home would eventually lead to his appointment to the Okeechobee City Council in 1933 and again in 19351937. The Domer’s (Repair) Machine Shop began in the Domer home and repaired watches, guns, shoes, locks, typewriters and gramophones. The business would grow to incorporate welding, the fabrication of livestock branding irons, water well drilling and pumps. Victor would later design his own

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turbine pump patented on June 2, 1953. Victor’s son, Russell Victor Domer, would purchase the family business in 1957 and become well known for the lawnmowers he designed and built that would withstand the tough terrain of Okeechobee at the time. Local farmers also utilized these mowers to chop feed for their cattle. He followed in his father’s footsteps by gaining his own U.S. patent on December 18, 1962, for a tiltable spool stand. As tradition in the Domer family, Russell was elected to the Okeechobee City Council in 1971 and served until 1979. Russell’s son, Ray Russell Domer, took over the family business in 1978 at the age of 22. Ray knew that for a long-standing business to continue, you must grow and adapt. While remaining on the same land his great-grandfather originally purchased in 1925, he gave the business a facelift. He built the required buildings and purchased the equipment necessary to do business in today’s world. Ray upheld his family’s tradition of public service in 2004, and was elected to the Okeechobee County Commission. Ray proudly continued to serve his community with subsequent reelections in 2008 and 2012. Today, Ray’s sons, Justin Ray Domer and Jacob H. Domer, continue the family business. In 1945 Robert (Red) Burgess opened the Burgess Supply Store on Fifth Avenue just a block south of Park Street. The original store sold saddles and tack and eventually paint and building supplies needed for the growth of the community. In 1971 Robert (Bob) Burgess purchased the store from his father and specialized in paints like Benjamin Moore until the store’s closure in 2017. Domer’s Machine Shop and the Gilbert Oil Company are still operating today. There are many more pioneer names alive and well in Okeechobee. That is probably because those pioneers, through their efforts, built the lovely, enduring City of Okeechobee, one part of Okeechobee commerce at a time.

EXPANDING SEMINOLE BRIGHTON CASINO WILL BRING MORE BUSINESS TO OKEECHOBEE

A rendering of the forthcoming renovations to the Seminole Brighton Casino

ust 30 minutes from central Okeechobee, the Brighton Seminole Indian Reservation is a sanctuary and a business hub for Florida’s largest indigenous American tribe. The 36,000-acre reservation, with a population between 600 and 1,000, connects Okeechobee County with neighboring Glades County, and contains amenities for both residents and visitors, from restaurants, an arts and crafts center and a rodeo arena to a campground and RV park, shops and a spa. The Brighton Citrus Grove, which has been growing citrus fruits since 1984, now contains nearly 19,000 living trees. Most significant to the economies of the two counties is the Seminole Brighton Casino. Established in 1980 as just the second high-stakes bingo hall in the nation, the casino is now one of the state’s premier gaming facilities, with more than 400 slot machines, plus live table games, bingo and a full-service restaurant, across 27,000 square feet. According to second-generation General Manager Marty Johns, the casino’s economic impact on Okeechobee County cannot be overstated. It draws visitors from Lake Wales, Avon Park, Sebring, Lake Placid, Arcadia, Wauchula, Fort Myers, Clewiston, South Bay and Palm Beach, but predominantly, Johns says, “Okeechobee and Treasure Coast area. When you have that many people going through Okeechobee, there are a lot of stops on the way, whether it’s restaurants, fuel, beverages. So, when they come through, that’s where they benefit Okeechobee. As a tribal member myself, I do all my business in Okeechobee.” The casino employs a staff of 190, including many Okeechobee residents, strengthening the relationship between the county and tribe. And with thousands of people entering its doors each year, the casino has started to outgrow its current building. In January 2025, the year of its 45th anniversary, it is expected to open a new and revamped complex complete with hotel rooms, casino, bowling alley, restaurants, and an entertainment venue for live concerts. The Chamber of Commerce of Okeechobee County, along with leaders from the city and county, will continue to lend its full support to the tribe’s many fruitful enterprises.

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COMMUNITY SNAPSHOT

Square Mileage of Okeechobee County 769 (land), 123 (water) Average Weather January: High 74 degrees, Low 51 degrees July: High 90 degrees, Low 72 degrees Population Total Population: 40,412 Male: 54% Female: 46% Median Age: 41 Employment Labor Force: 16,742 Unemployment Rate: 3.5% Total Employees: 11,174 Blue-collar Jobs: 37% White-collar Jobs: 62%

Ethnicity Distribution White (non-Hispanic): 61.8% White (Hispanic): 17.2% Black or African American: 8.1% Asian: 0.9% Multiracial: 5.1% 24

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Percentage of Housing Market Owners: 71.2% Renters: 28.9% Total Housing Units: 18,570 Owner-occupied Housing Rate: 74.4% Median Value of Owner-occupied Housing Units: $158,500 Households: 14,919 Drive Time Average Commute Time: 27 minutes Distance to Interstate: 11 miles Recreation 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: 6%

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Top Jobs by Occupation Sales Occupations: 14.4% Office & Administrative Support Occupations: 13.4% Executive, Management and Administrative Occupations: 9.2% Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations: 6.2% Health Diagnosing and Treatment Occupations: 5.3%

Finances Median Household Income: $51,379 Spending by Household: Shelter: $12,778 Transportation: $11,049 Food and Beverages: $8,982 Health Care: $5,259 Utilities: $4,613 Median Household Expenditure: $60,659

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AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL New St. Stephens AME 1050 N.E. 16th Ave. 863-763-5018

ASSEMBLY OF GOD

Abundant Blessings Assembly of Gzod 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 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 Primera Iglesia Bautista Hispana 5051 N.W. 30th St. 863-357-1300

HOUSES OF WORSHIP 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

CATHOLIC

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

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

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

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

JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES

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

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

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 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

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

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NUMBERS TO KNOW CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS

4KIDS Treasure Coast American Legion #64 American Red Cross Chamber of Commerce (Okeechobee) Communities Connected for Kids East Coast Migrant Head Start Economic Council Fraternal Order of Eagles #4137 Fraternal Order of Eagles #4509 Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 69 Friends of Kissimmee Prairie Preserve Incorporated Friends of the Okeechobee Library Girl Scouts Guardian ad Litem Habitat for Humanity Kiwanis Club Loyal Order of the Moose #2417 Masonic Lodge #237 Moose Lodge Okeechobee Battlefield Friends Okeechobee County Board of Realtors Okeechobee Co. Cattlemen’s Association okeechobeecattlemen@gmail.com

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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 Cemetery (863) 763-2420

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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 (Deborah Manzo) (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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EDUCATION

Welcome From the Outgoing Superintendent On behalf of the Okeechobee County School Board and the students we serve, we welcome you to our community. We are blessed to live, work, play and learn on the northern shore of Lake Okeechobee. Our school pride is abundant, and we are demonstrating that we put students first every day. Great things are happening at your Okeechobee County Schools. The high school replacement is well under construction. Our very own high school principal, Lauren Myers, has been selected as one of the top three principals in the state by Florida TaxWatch for achievement of at-risk students, and we were recognized for our 100th-year anniversary of being accredited. None of these would have been possible without the support of our community, parents, students and teachers. Moving forward, our career and technical education building will be completed in May. We will wrap up the arduous process and receive district system accreditation by Cognia. Our strategic plan goals insist on mastery of grade-level standards, recruiting and retaining quality staff members, and providing a positive learning environment, all the while maintaining the efficiency of our business. Complete with metrics, strategies and a robust way of monitoring through the “stocktake” process, we will no doubt reach our goal of becoming an “A” district. This next year, parents will see new methods of communication, our websites will be refreshed, and our recruitment program will expand to include teacher apprenticeships. Our teachers are following our Vision for Effective Instruction as we prepare for the new accountability using the state’s progress monitoring system. Our climate focus consists of increasing the percentage of stakeholders that are proud of our schools and feel safe while in attendance. We have an abundance of programs from which to choose at all levels, including gifted, dual enrollment, advanced placement, exceptional student education, AVID, career and technical programs, and JROTC. Our bands flourish, our drama program thrives, our art programs prosper, and our athletic teams are often district and regional participants. A plethora of clubs and organizations await each student. As always, you are welcome to reach out to us for any of your needs. We are a phone call, email, text, or website visit away. Please visit one of our five elementary schools, two middle schools and high school. If you need more specialized education, we also offer an alternative setting and virtual program. We are here to serve our community by making public schools the school of choice. Ken Kenworthy, Superintendent Emeritus Okeechobee County School District

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ndian River State College provides residents of Okeechobee with low-cost, high-quality educational opportunities and resources that build a pathway to great jobs and higher education. In a typical semester, some 700 Okeechobee residents take advantage of IRSC programs and services at the Dixon Hendry Campus of Indian River State College in Okeechobee—including the IRSC Promise Program. In 2022, more than one in three public and public charter high school graduates residing in the IRSC service district—Indian River, Martin, Okeechobee and St. Lucie counties—enrolled at IRSC via the Promise program that offers tuitionfree college to eligible high school graduates. Affirming its commitment to enhancing access to quality higher education, Indian River State College Foundation, Inc. will continue to expand access to the enormously popular program in 2024. To learn more about the IRSC Promise program, visit promise.irsc.edu. “IRSC has helped thousands of Okeechobee residents continue their education to increase their earning power and reach their full potential,” says Campus President Russ Brown. “We invite anyone interested in starting a new chapter for themselves to continue their education by enrolling in programs at our campus.”

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The 40-acre Dixon Hendry Campus is a hub of activity found at 2229 N.W. Ninth Ave. in Okeechobee. Students can complete the first two years of college at the campus to earn an Associate in Arts Degree. Graduates are well prepared to continue their education toward a bachelor’s degree at IRSC or another college or university, with seamless transfer of credits. Offering both day and evening options for class, many Okeechobee residents come to IRSC to gain hands-on skills through job training programs. These include diesel mechanics and welding programs and paramedic/EMT courses. Additionally, the Dixon Hendry Campus now offers a Law Enforcement Corrections Academy Class starting each June. All these programs provide the opportunity to earn skillbased licenses and Associate in Science degrees. Additionally, students interested in early childhood education can earn associate degrees and related certificates, with many local job opportunities. Nursing is among the most rapidly growing and wellpaying careers in our region. Okeechobee residents can train at IRSC for any of three levels of nursing instruction— Certified Nursing Assistant (C.N.A.), Licensed Practical Nurse (L.P.N.), and Registered Nurse (R.N.). All IRSC nursing students gain experience through clinical internships at health care facilities throughout the community. Students concerned about the cost of a college education are happy to discover that 94 percent of IRSC students gradu-

ate without debt (U.S. News and World Report) and that IRSC ranks among the most affordable colleges in the country (U.S. Department of Education). Advisors work closely with prospective students to help them obtain financial aid they don’t have to pay back. Advisors also help students decide which career paths are best for them and collaborate with students to pick majors and set up guided pathways that outline the courses they should take each semester. “Don’t let financial concerns or worries stop you from pursuing your dreams,” adds Campus President Brown. “We are eager to help you apply for financial aid and will help you stay on track.” For those who have not yet earned their high school diploma, GED preparation is available at the campus. Additionally, English as a Second Language instruction is on tap. The Dixon Hendry Campus continues to expand its student activities to provide an enriched and fun learning experience. At the start of each semester, a Week of Welcome engages students in club rush, hosting cookouts and games that provide opportunities to meet college and community representatives. Business and community groups benefit from the Williamson Center, a state-of-the-art conference center on the campus available for meetings, workshops and events. IRSC invites you to learn more by visiting www.irsc.edu or calling the Dixon Hendry Campus at 863-824-6000.

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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 HCA Florida Raulerson Hospital, a linchpin in Southeast Florida celebrating 45 years in 2024. Founded by HCA Healthcare in 1979, and named after one of the county’s pioneer families, Raulerson Hospital treats more than 30,000 ER patients annually in its 24-hour emergency room, including children. As a valued member of the HCA Florida Healthcare family, Raulerson is part of a 14-hospital network that employs 18,000 in East Florida. Raulerson Hospital has access to cutting-edge technology and many resources through its affiliation with HCA Healthcare. Raulerson Hospital is a 100-bed, acute care facility, accredited by The Joint Commission and licensed by the Agency for Health Care Administration as a Primary Stroke Center. In 2023, Raulerson Hospital earned the Healthgrades Patient Safety Excellence Award for the sixth year in a row and was also a recipient of the Five-Star Treatment in Diabetic Emergencies, Gallbladder Removal Surgery and Hip Fracture Treatment achievements by Healthgrades. Patients at Raulerson Hospital enjoy a friendly atmosphere from a team of professionals who care like family. To learn more about the services and mission of HCA Florida Raulerson Hospital, visit HCA FloridaHealthcare.com/RaulersonHospital, or Like HCA Florida Raulerson Hospital on Facebook.

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TRANSPORTATION

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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 wellmaintained facility designed to serve the current and future commercial, corporate, governmental, and general aviation needs of Okeechobee County and southern Florida. This can mean everything from pilots flying single-engine 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. 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 Airport Director John Hurst 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 13 airlines and 200 daily flights from more than 40 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, Enterprise and National. 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, 12mile 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, a friendly cab ride from Wisener’s Hometown Taxi (863-2233227) 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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LAKE OKEECHOBEE AN ANGLER’S PARADISE

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ake Okeechobee, widely known as the Bass Fishing Capital of the World, is an ecosystem like no other in the world. While the iconic 730-square-mile lake itself provides world-class fishing for largemouth bass, crappie, catfish and all kinds of native and exotic panfish, it also provides habitat for huge amounts of wading and non-wading birds as well as gators, hogs, deer, manatee and many more species of unnamed animals. There is always fun to be had, and fish to be caught, on Lake Okeechobee, while on a practical level, the waters that travel east and west from Lake Okeechobee help provide fresh waters to balance the salinity levels in the rivers and back-country estuaries along both coasts. January through March is a popular time for tourists to visit Okeechobee. The mild winters of South Florida have most species thriving. Both bass and crappie are caught in the pre-spawn, spawn, and post-spawn stages this time of the year. Some of the best times to fish are three to four days before full moons and a few days before and after the new moon. Sudden spikes and/or dips in the temperature can temporarily cause fishing to slow down. If the water’s temperature cools too quickly, the fish may not feed as aggressively. This behavior usually only lasts a day or so. Try to fish just before a cold front and into the first day of the colder weather. Remember, water’s temperature cools slower than the atmosphere’s, so the first day of the cold front can still produce some good fishing. Largemouth bass spawn this time of year, which means the bigger fish move into areas of shallow water. The fishing is on fire during these months, because the bass must feed before and after they spawn. The larger bass tend to spawn in areas out of the wind. The region between Kings Bar & Buckhead is called “The Pass.” This location is known to have spawning bass year after year. Other areas include the middle of Little Grassy, Kings Bar, and Tin House Cove. Crappie fishing, a tourist and local favorite, is also extremely popular this time of year. The fun thing about crappie fishing is that it can be enjoyed day or night. For daytime fishing, crappie can be caught inside the Kissimmee Grass using live minnows or jigs. Some good daytime crappie fishing holes are Little Grassy, Kings Bar, and Buckhead through Indian Prairie. Evening and nighttime crappie fishing is commonly done using a live minnow with a bobber, fishing 4 to 8 feet down; or without a bobber. Fishing in the dark can be particularly exciting in areas such as Government Cut, the Indian Prairie Canal or the mouth of the Kissimmee River. There is a common misconception about bass fishing on Lake Okeechobee in the hotter months. Visitors and those unfamiliar with the fishery often ask if bass are catchable in the months of May-September. The answer is, yes, of course! The reason some question the summer bass harvest is largely due to Florida’s extreme summer temperatures. The solution is simple. Fish early. Business Journal & Community Guide

LAKE OKEECHOBEE Beat the heat-fables by fishing the lake early in the morning, during the shad spawn. The early morning bite is often just as action-packed as it is in the winter months. Navigate between 2nd and 3rd Point and along Kings Bar. Once the sun breaks the horizon, it may be time to change your strategy. Try flipping reed clumps; this is where you can find the “scale tippers.” Areas that are productive in the warm afternoons are Little Grassy, the Henry Creek Lock and 3rd Point. A summertime family-favorite is bluegill and shell cracker fishing. Why? Because it is fun for everyone. Novice anglers, veteran anglers and children alike have a blast catching panfish.

Bluegill and shell crackers tend to spawn in the summer months. While spawning, they can be caught off their beds, and often are visible from the boat. Some easy scouting for large beds can produce enough fish for a day’s limit. Depending on the moon, they can also be caught in the river, the rim canal and in the Harney Pond Canal. The most popular bait to use for catching bluegill and shell crackers are red worms and crickets. Some anglers even enjoy using a beetle spin tied onto an ultra-light rod. Lake Okeechobee offers visitors a great deal of fun and recreation. Whether you are just passing through or staying a while, Lake Okeechobee is

a must-see! If you don’t have access to a boat, there are several local fishing guides and tour guides available for hire. Local bait and tackle shops, such as Fast Break Bait & Tackle, are great places to seek tips and advice for fishing Lake Okeechobee. Every season brings new friends, new weather and new kinds of fishing. Make Lake Okeechobee a destination in your travel plans, and take part in one of Okeechobee’s most treasured pastimes: fishing. To discover more of Okeechobee’s partners in fishing and recreation, turn to page 73 of our directory.

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NATURE & THE OUTDOORS

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 is literally a star-studded place. Because it is so far removed from urban and suburban light pollution, the county’s famed Kissimmee Prairie Preserve State Park in 2016 became Florida’s first Dark Sky Park, as recognized by the International Dark Sky Association. The 54,000-acre state park is one of stargazers’ favorite spots in the Southeast, because it offers clear visibility of stars, planets and other celestial bodies in incomprehensible numbers and unforgettable brilliance—from the Milky Way to Jupiter and Saturn. You may be able to witness the International Space Station making its orbit around Earth, while rocket launches from the space centers on the East Coast are also viewable. While the park closes 15 minutes after sunset, Florida State Parks annual passholders may gain after-hours access, and interested parties may also reserve an astronomy pad site from ReserveAmerica.com for night viewing. Kissimmee Prairie State Park is located at 33104 N.W. 192nd Ave., Okeechobee. Okeechobee has always been 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! Okeechobee also includes four spots on the South Florida Birding Trail, so sightseeing with binoculars is a plus. Whether wading in the county’s many waters or keeping watch in its tall trees, the wide variety of avian life includes the statuesque great blue heron and caracara, regal eagles, the night crown heron and the elegant snowy egret. Flocks of pelicans may be spotted converging on Lake Okeechobee. 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 and the Taylor Creek Stormwater Treatment Area. With its lush diversity of habitats, Kissimmee Prairie Preserve, Florida’s largest state park, welcomes more than 150 avian species. Business Journal & Community Guide

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One great way to maximize wildlife viewing 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 pleasant breezes whipping your hair. Runners and bicyclists eager to get “L.O.S.T.” on the Lake Okeechobee Scenic Trail can start at entry points at the aforementioned 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 congressionally designated National Scenic Trail that spans all the way from Southern Florida through the Panhandle. Lake Okeechobee is central to the southern portion of the Florida Trail, whose diverse habitats include sawgrass prairies, hardwood hammocks and dwarf cypress swamps, while allowing for the exploration of the historic cattle country of Okeechobee and its surrounding counties. Locals and visitors alike enjoy hiking and cycling through the Trail, tackling a part, or even the entire, 1,500-mile route. As a Gateway Community, Okeechobee provides accommodations, restaurants, grocers and supplies for participating hikers. It is just one of 11 such communities conveniently located along this impressive route. 42

From archery to golf, tennis to volleyball, swimming to baseball, Okeechobee’s parks and businesses can satisfy any sportsman’s yin. To discover more of Okeechobee’s recreational partners, turn to page xx of our directory.

Parks in Okeechobee County Darrell Enfinger Sports Complex 640 N.W. 27th Lane Swimming Pool & Bathhouse, Baseball/Softball Fields (4-Youth), Football/Soccer Field (1), 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 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

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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 Clif Betts Jr. Lakeside Recreation Area 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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DINING AND EATS

keechobee 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.

Blue Moon BBQ 1600 State Road 70 E. 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. Brahma Bull Restaurant and Lounge 2405 U.S. Highway 441 863-467-0050 A cozy and down-home American eatery and sports bar with a wide variety of steakhouse favorites and comfort-food apps at affordable prices. Brown Cow Sweetery 103 S.W. Park St. 863-357-3357 | browncowsweetery.com Okeechobee’s place for gourmet chocolate, hand-dipped hard ice cream, shakes, made-toorder salads, soups, sandwiches and freshly brewed coffee beverages.

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Ding-A-Ling Deli 2107 Highway 441 S.E. 863-357-3354 | ding-a-ling-deli.business.site A family-owned and -operated home-style deli offering Boar’s Head Premium Meats and Cheeses on all sandwiches and subs, plus homemade soups, fresh-baked bread and homemade desserts. The Full Monty Food Truck 863-447-4719 The Full Monty Hot Dogs is family-owned and -operated. We are local and FRESH! Find us at your next event! Joy’s Place 863-697-8681 | joysplaceforcakes.com A custom home-based bakery that specializes in grandma's famous light, moist and delicious pound cake, with flavors available on its website or Facebook page.

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Kona Ice of Okeechobee Food Truck 772-254-2173 | www.kona-ice.com This vibrant shaved ice truck is more than just a mobile treat haven; it’s a community oasis on wheels, spreading joy one flavor-packed shave at a time. Lake O Nutrition 3553 U.S. Highway 441 S. 941-444-9464 A variety of foods, coffees and desserts with a healthy twist, including protein shakes that taste like iced cream, protein coffee, acai bowls, and sugar-free Energy Refreshers filled with antioxidants, vitamins and minerals. Lakeside Grill 1111 S. Parrott Ave. 863-357-4745 lakesidegrillokeechobee.com “Secret hideaway,” your home away from home, where families can enjoy large menu selections for breakfast and lunch, with well-prepared American dishes like prime meats, seafood, pasta and burgers. Los Cocos Mexican Restaurant 107 N.W. Fifth Ave. 863-467-0922

eatloscocos.com A staple in the community, family-owned, providing Okeechobee with years of fresh, homemade flour tortillas, savory salsas made daily, with specials on fajitas, tacos, burritos and more. Mable’s Place Southern Cooking LLC 204 N.E. Seventh Ave. 863-697-9841 Freshly prepared comfort food for the soul with generational family recipes that show true southern hospitality, with that home-cooked feeling, serving lunch and dinner. Nutmeg’s Café 515 S.W. Park St. 863-763-2233 | nutmegscafe.net Serving unique sandwiches, paninis, salads, soups, weekly family take-home meals, 12 flavors of hand-dipped ice cream, cake balls, pies, catering and much more. Okee Poke’ 123 S.E. Park St. 863-484-5054 Custom poke bowls served in a bright, fastcasual atmosphere and served with friendly ‘aloha’ spirit.

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DINING AND EATS Pueblo Viejo 3415 Highway 441 S. 863-357-9641 | puebloviejofl.com Serving fresh Mexican food on the Treasure Coast since 1997. You’ll find some of the best recipes coming from our family to yours with daily specials, lunch specials and even chef specials.

Parrott Island Bar & Grill 1001 S. Parrott Ave. 863-357-1619 Seafood, steaks, burgers, mahi tacos, the best Key lime pie and much more, served in an island-type atmosphere with indoor or outdoor seating.

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Sunshine BBQ & Cafe 605 NE Park Street 863-484-8319 sunshinebbqandcafe.com If you want to make your taste buds happy, impress them with some good old barbecue. All food is served To-Go. Tin Fish of Okeechobee 301 N. Parrott Ave. 863-357-0722 thetinfishrestaurants.com

Varied lunch and dinner menus with appetizers, soups, sandwiches, daily specials, desserts, lean healthy fresh fish, shrimp and oysters, all served in a great location with indoor and outdoor seating. Dog friendly patio.

CHAIN RESTAURANTS Applebee’s 1210 Highway 70 E. 863-357-0141 Golden Corral 700 S. Parrott Ave. 863-763-0444 McDonald’s 4151 U.S. Highway 441 S. 863-763-5856

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ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT

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he cows have come home to Flagler Park! In 2022, Cattleman’s Square, a massive project initiated by Okeechobee Main Street, opened to the public. This immersive, 10-piece sculpture project transports visitors to a classic cattle ranch, with informational kiosks exploring each individual work. The sculptures are the work of renowned artist J. Michael Wilson, known nationwide for his realistic, accurately scaled bronzes. The project is designed to capture the movement of the herding experience, and visitors are encouraged to walk among the metal beasts and their riders, taking pictures with them and enjoying this tribute to Okeechobee’s rich and ongoing history in agribusiness. Strategically placed lighting fixtures allow for nighttime viewing as well. “My hope for this project and Okeechobee is to leave a lasting reminder of the importance provided by local cattle owners and breeders from the last 500 years—a rare breed of community, integrity and pride,” Wilson said. “As the world is rapidly changing, it’s important to know our roots. I believe it’s important to have a hands-on approach to fine art with access available to all.” Join the “cattle drive” by visiting Flagler Park, 55 S.E. Third Ave. The project joins other prominent public artworks in Okeechobee. Thanks to the city’s Mural Program, Okeechobee’s culture and history are on vibrant display in wall-sized paintings coloring the downtown landscape with images of cattle drives, life on the ranch, the Native American population, and the county’s first telephone company and hardware store, among others. The eight-part Butterfly Sculpture Project, taking wing in Flagler Park, showcases the work of local artists and students all displaying the individual style on a common medium: large metal butterfly. These make for popular and colorful photo ops. The visual arts can also be enjoyed indoors at the Arts & Culture Alliance Art Gallery. Okeechobee’s first-ever arts center, the gallery houses more than 100 works of art in a variety of mediums, alongside art classes and a gift shop, with both local and national artists represented. Okeechobee is also a haven for live performances. For more than 40 years, Okeechobee Community Theatre has been bringing quality plays and musicals to a diverse audience from its home base in the historic Okeechobee Auditorium, 610 S.W. Second Ave. Additionally, the Yee-haw Music Festival celebrates the best in country and bluegrass music for three days each January. For first-rate entertainment year-round in Okeechobee, the Seminole Brighton Casino not only offers a full slate of gaming options—from more than 400 slot machines to six table games and highstakes bingo action—it also hosts live music in the on-site Josiah Lounge on select nights, and occasional touring entertainers on its outdoor stage. To discover more of Okeechobee’s arts and cultural partners, turn to page 73 of our directory. Business Journal & Community Guide

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Fun All Year For Residents & Visitors

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 For more than 27 years, 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. Business of the Year Awards Dinner The Downtown Venue, 120 SW 7th Avenue 863-467-6246 | okeechobeebusiness.com The Business of the Year Awards bestows five awards to member businesses in the categories of Business Development, Community, Entrepreneurship, Leadership and the MVP.

FEBRUARY

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 55acre 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. Top of the Lake Art Fest & Taste of Okeechobee Flagler Park, 55 S.E. Third Ave. 863.357.6246 Okeechobee’s biggest art festival is a weekend-long showcase of fine artists, artisan crafters, chalk artists, sand sculptures, tents for local galleries and emerging artists, a student art and children’s art 48

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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 Cowtown Rodeo Okeechobee Cattlemen’s Arena, 1885 Highway 441 N. 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. 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. Okeechobee Youth Livestock Show Okeechobee Agri-Civic Center, 4601 FL-710 863-697-1565 okeechobeeyouthlivestockshow.com 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. 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. Business Journal & Community Guide

EVENTS CALENDAR Kiwanis Radio Auction Kiwanis Club, 1111 S. Parrott Ave. 863-532-8197 okeechobeekiwanis.com Bid on gift certificates donated by local businesses at this live on-air radio auction on WOKC. One hundred percent of proceeds benefit local children through local projects, scholarships and mini grants. Okeechobee Health and Safety Expo Okeechobee Agri-Civic Center 4601 FL-710 863-634-6464 Attendees enjoy free lunch and free health screenings at this annual wellness event, which also features a live DJ, raffle prizes, helicopter tours, face painting, a live fire demonstration, and yoga and Zumba classes. Beast Feast: A Wild Game Dinner Okeechobee Agri-Civic Center 4601 FL-710 863-697-0489 This beloved fundraiser for the Okeechobee Rotary Foundation features a wild game feast, an open bar, entertainment, dancing, raffles and auctions, with proceeds benefiting local community programs and scholarships.

APRIL

Wildflower Walk Kissimmee Prairie Preserve 33104 N.W. 192nd Ave. 863-462-5360 www.kissimmeeprairiefriends.org Renowned flower expert Dr. Craig Huegel will lead a stroll to find and identify different flowers of the Prairie. The Prairie has more species of plants than almost anywhere in North America, and Craig’s knowledge is fun and engaging. Registration required.

JUNE

Art & Wine Walk Downtown Okeechobee 863-357-6246 This casual summer art experience 50

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.

JULY

Florida Airboat Association Unity Weekend The Downtown Venue 120 S.W. Seventh Ave. floridaairboat.org Airboaters from around the state mix and mingle at this popular meeting and dinner.

AUGUST

Southern Most Junior Calf Roping Okeechobee Agri-Civic Center 4601 FL-710 863-697-1565 Boys and girls ages 19 and under showcase their break-away roping and tie-down roping at this qualifier for the Junior National Finals Rodeo and RFD TV American Rodeo. Cattle Battle Okeechobee Agri-Civic Center 4601 FL-710 863-697-1565 okeechobeeyouthlivestockshow.com/ cattle-battle Participants aged 8 to 21 may participate in this youth cattle drive. The highest-placing bred and owned animal in each class will compete in the drive for Grand Champion.

SEPTEMBER

Pete Clemons Memorial Ranch Rodeo Okeechobee Cattlemen’s Arena, 1885 Highway 441 N. 863-634-0825 theokeechobeerodeo.com Enjoy premier bull riding, calf branding, team sorting, double mugging, buddy pickup and more in this Ranch Rodeo Finals Qualifier, which also includes a kids’ calf scramble. Labor Day Festival Flagler Park, 55 S.E. Third Ave. 863-357-6246

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This Main Street-hosted downtown event features arts, crafts, games, food and a parade. Boots & Pearls Gala Okeechobee KOA Resort 4276 U.S. 441 863-467-8330 Fun, fellowship, great food and live music fill the night at Hospice of Okeechobee’s signature fundraiser. Toys For Tots Gala Okeechobee Agri-Civic Center, 4601 FL-710 okeechobee-fl.toysfortots.org Donate at this local tradition, which in 2023 distributed 3,721 toys and supported 1,383 children. 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 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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ere in Okeechobee, we embrace a quintessential Florida lifestyle surrounded by a distinctive natural habitat within a picturesque rural setting. With sprawling oak hammocks, a renowned lake and river, a diverse cultural tapestry, a rich historical backdrop, and a wide spectrum of recreational, educational, employment and business prospects, our county, with a year-round population of 40,314 residents, welcomes an additional estimated 35,000 winter visitors from November to May. Proudly representing more than 350 Chamber member businesses nestled within our serene lake area and its environs, this guide showcases their listings. I encourage you to frequent these establishments, as they have made Okeechobee their home, and supporting local businesses contributes significantly to the prosperity of our community. Our commitment to our county and its businesses is unwavering. We serve as the welcoming hub, the visage and the heart of our community—the primary point of contact for newcomers and residents seeking information, maps, area brochures and our comprehensive Chamber Guide and Business Directories. As the driving force for our businesses and community, the Chamber continually offers programs, services and events geared toward fostering growth and success for our county and members alike. Chamber membership, known to enhance the image and endorse both small local enterprises and larger national corporations, brings a diverse range of professionals together. Our strength lies in our differences, not our similarities. By joining the Chamber, you become part of a network of collaborative business partners dedicated to nurturing Okeechobee's expanding economy. Please be assured that our dedicated team, led by Office Manager Mariah Arana and myself, stands ready and committed to supporting our members in every conceivable way to elevate their business success. We persistently strive to provide greater value to our esteemed members. We extend a warm invitation for you to visit and join us “In The Center of It All.” Paulette Wise, Executive Director Chamber of Commerce of Okeechobee County

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TABITHA TRENT President

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Board Member at Okeechobee Utility Authority Member of Okeechobee Sheriff’s Office Citizens Advisory Board Committee Member of Altobello Charitable Donor Trust Fund and GRAD Nite Partnering Board Member for the Economic Development Corporation of Okeechobee President of the Chamber of Commerce of Okeechobee County

Tabitha Trent, a lifelong resident of Okeechobee, is deeply rooted in her community. As the Bank Manager and Vice President at SouthState Bank, she brings 37 years of dedicated service in community banking. Her commitment to Okeechobee extends beyond her professional role, evident through her involvement in the above organizations. Tabitha’s educational journey includes pursuing a B.S. degree in business management from IRCC and UCF. She also graduated with honors from UF’s Florida School of Banking. Her career reflects her dedication to the banking industry, where she continues to invest in the lives of others and the betterment of the community. Beyond her professional endeavors, Tabitha’s true passions lie in her faith in God and her family. She finds fulfillment in serving alongside her More 2 Life church family. Tabitha is happily married to her husband, Jay, and together, they shared the joy of having raised their son, Chase.

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OUR CHAMBER BOARD MEMBERS TERRY BURROUGHS Vice President

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Vice President, Chamber of Commerce Vice Chairman, Okeechobee County Board of County Commissioners Chairman, Raulerson Hospital Board of Trustees Chairman, Small County Coalition 1st Vice President, Florida Association of Counties In addition to his contributions as Vice Chairman of the Okeechobee County Board of County Commissioners, Chairman of Raulerson Hospital Board of Trustees, and Vice President of the Chamber of Commerce, Burroughs also serves as the Chairman of the Small County Coalition representing 40 rural counties and currently is the 1st Vice President of the Florida Association of Counties. 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. He serves on various boards throughout the community in addition to his role as Vice Chairman of the County Commission.

REBECCA MARSOCCI Secretary

Co-Owner of Fast Break Bait & Tackle n Ducks Unlimited Member n National Wild Turkey Federation Member n Supporter of Youth Fishing Programs n Supporter of Youth Livestock Shows Rebecca is a lifelong resident of Okeechobee, where she and her husband, Chase, are the thirdgeneration owners of Fast Break Bait & Tackle. She graduated Cum Laude from the University of Florida with a Bachelor of Science degree in Health Education and Behavior and a master’s in Health Administration. Rebecca joined her husband in the family business at Fast Break Bait & Tackle. Together, they have grown the business, and underwent a large expansion in 2016. In 2020, Rebecca expanded their product lines for women by creating a subsection of their business called “Backlash.” Rebecca and Chase have two adventurous children, Landen and Hoyt, who are very involved in sports, 4-H, hunting, livestock showing and, obviously, fishing. Rebecca is passionate about promoting Lake Okeechobee and supporting youth in the outdoors.

RUSS BROWN Treasurer

Campus President at Indian River State College Dixon Hendr y Campus

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HCA Florida Raulerson Hospital Board Member Okeechobee Education Foundation Board Member Okeechobee County Economic Development Corporation Board Member Russ has spent more than 27 years in the education arena and is currently in his 13th year with Indian River State College. He was born in Miami, Florida, and is a graduate of Okeechobee High School.

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OUR CHAMBER BOARD MEMBERS DR. CHRISTINE BRENNAN BISHOP Membership Chair

Owner and Optometrist at Brennan Eye Care School Board Member of Okeechobee County Schools President of the Treasure Coast Optometric Society since 2010 Vice President of the Health Council of Southeast Florida President of the Education Foundation of Okeechobee Community Board Member of Seacoast National Bank Member of the Economic Council of Okeechobee, Rotary, Okeechobee Cattlewomen Dr. Christine Brennan Bishop, a lifetime resident of Okeechobee, joined her father, Dr. Pat Brennan, in August 2008 after her graduation from Nova Southeastern University, as a practicing optometrist of Brennan Eye Care. Dr. Bishop later purchased the practice from him in June of 2018. Dr. Bishop and her husband also own a small cow/calf operation. She is active in her community and church, More 2 Life Ministries. Dr. Bishop loves serving Okeechobee’s eye care needs, as well as Okeechobee's students and community as a whole. Her favorite and most precious time is spent with her family: husband, Hamilton, and their three beautiful girls, Lila, Lexi and Lily. n n n n n n

AMY WILBUR Ambassador Chair

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Chamber of Commerce of Okeechobee County Board Member and Past President of Okeechobee Rotary Foundation Paul Harris Fellow of Rotary Foundation Amy, the wife of John Wilbur II and daughter of Tammy and Chris Loschiavo, completed her high school education at Okeechobee High School in 2002 and went on to further her academic pursuits at Indian River State College. In 2016, Amy graduated from the Okeechobee Chamber Leadership program and continues to actively participate in assisting others on their own journeys through the program. Amy’s career began in 2004 when she joined MIDFLORIDA Credit Union as a teller. Over the years she has advanced within the organization and currently holds the position of Branch Manager II. Amy is renowned for her unwavering commitment and dedication to her community, reflected in her extensive volunteer work. She possesses a remarkable quality of being unable to decline when asked to volunteer. In her rare moments of leisure, Amy takes pleasure in soaking up the sun and spending quality time on the water with her family.

NIKI SALMON Special Events Chair

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Chamber of Commerce of Okeechobee County Director, Okeechobee Board of Realtors [Past] Member of Indian River Board of Realtors [Past] Member, Realtors Association of Broward County and the East Coast Beaches Licensed builder / environmental consultant Nita “Niki” Salmon is a longtime resident of Okeechobee and a local entrepreneur. She is the owner/operator of several Okeechobee-based businesses, including a construction company, and is an environmental consulting associate. She brings 21 years’ experience as the primary contractor of the Lake Okeechobee and Kissimmee River navigational locks, and is the retired CEO of Palmdale Oil Company. Recently, she opened Niki’s Dixie Donuts, bringing a new business to our community, jobs, and plenty of sweet treats and humor. She is most proud to acknowledge God’s contribution to a blessed life, and is honored to be a part of Alpha Ministries and veteran assistance programs. Business Journal & Community Guide

OUR CHAMBER BOARD MEMBERS JEFF JONES Director at Large

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Okeechobee Cattlemen’s Association Board of Directors Okeechobee County Fair Association Board of Directors Chairman of the Agri-Civic Center Advisory Board CareerSource of Heartland Board of Directors 4-H Leader for Barn Raised 4-H Club

Jeff’s business represents three larger companies, ABS Global, Inc., the World’s Leader in Bovine Genetic; ADM Animal Nutrition, which is the largest dealer in the Southeast and ranks in the top 10 nationally in different species; and Arrowquip Livestock Equipment. Prior to moving to Okeechobee, he served in the U.S. Army for 23 years, and is a Gulf War veteran. He is a lifetime member of VFW Post 10539 Okeechobee, and PUFL Member of American Legion Post 577 St Paul. Jeff received his Business Administration and Marketing degree from Columbia Southern University. He has been married for more than 30 years and has four children and 11 grandchildren.

ILAN KAUFER Director at Large

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Ilan Kaufer is an External Affairs Manager for Florida Power & Light for the area including Okeechobee County and parts of Palm Beach County. Ilan has worked for FPL since 2009, and has served the company in various roles since joining the company as an attorney. He received a Master of Forest Resources and Conservation and his Juris Doctor from the University of Florida, and his undergraduate degree from the University of Virginia. Ilan also served as an elected municipal official in the Town of Jupiter from 2013 to 2022. Ilan is grateful to have a wonderful wife, Stephanie, and they have two amazing children, Asher and Arden.

BRIAN MELEAR Director at Large

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Brian Melear began his career with Raulerson Hospital more than 24 years ago as a registered nurse. Astutely applying the extensive potential for growth and career support available to HCA Healthcare colleagues, Brian advanced through clinical leadership roles, including Director of Surgical Services. He excelled as Raulerson Hospital’s Chief Nursing Officer from 2005 until 2016, when he was appointed to his current role of Chief Executive Officer. Brian earned his associate degree in Nursing from Indian River State College and his Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from Florida Atlantic University. Brian and his wife, Jenni, have been married for 33 years and have one son, Sam.

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OUR CHAMBER BOARD MEMBERS MICKEY BANDI Director at Large

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Open Hands Health Clinic Board Member Okeechobee Area Agri Council Board Member Okeechobee County Farm Bureau Board Member Rotary Club of Okeechobee Board Member

Mickey, a lifelong resident, graduated from Okeechobee High School, received an associate degree from Indian River State College, and received a bachelor’s degree in food and resource economics from the University of Florida. Mickey is 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.

LARRY HOWARD Director at Large

Brighton Council Representative – Seminole Tribe of Florida Brighton Council Representative Larry L. Howard is the son of Minnie Tommie Howard, and grandson of Jack and Sallie Chupco Tommie. A member of the Bird Clan, Mr. Howard is in his third term as Brighton Council Representative. Prior to serving as the Brighton Council Representative, Mr. Howard served eight years as the Brighton Board Representative and was able to eliminate unprofitable enterprises and retire debt while focusing on building thriving businesses in citrus, sugarcane, the shell pit and Trading Post and other enterprises. These are businesses one can see every day, knowing they are creating a profitable legacy for generations to come.

TRISH GRYGO Director at Large

Account Executive at Glades Media Group [WOKC Radio] In 2006, Trish made the transition from Michigan to Okeechobee. She seamlessly continued her career in the banking sector within the Okeechobee community, dedicating 40 years before retiring—a journey that began with her graduation from the American Institute of Banking. Presently, Trish serves as an Account Executive at WOKC and WJNX Radio, part of the Glades Media Group. Her professional role aligns with her passion for connecting with the community. Trish was a dedicated Chamber Ambassador prior to her newly elected role as a Chamber Board member. Beyond her professional endeavors, Trish finds joy in various activities. She is an avid reader, enjoys engaging in most games, and cherishes moments spent with her son, daughter-in-law and two grandchildren. Additionally, her circle of friends holds a special place in her life. What truly captivates Trish is the warmth of the Okeechobee community and its remarkable sense of care and support for one another. She wholeheartedly embraces and appreciates the strong bonds that knit this community together.

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AJAX BUILDING COMPANY Founded in 1958, Ajax Building Company is a third-generation family-run and employee-owned company that has provided construction services in Florida for 64 years. With seven offices throughout Florida and ranked the No. 9 Government Contractor in the Southeast, Ajax is an industry leader for education, justice, public safety and other notable public projects. We are proud to support the Okeechobee County community. 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 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 & 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. EVER AFTER FARMS STOCKYARD Ever After Farms is strengthening and building on Okeechobee’s history and tradition in tourism and agriculture with its 75-acre cow/calf operation that also hosts agritourism events. Its mission is to be a blessing to its customers, its employees and the Okeechobee community. Ever After Farms is a diversified commercial agricultural operation with farms across the state of Florida and is best known for Florida’s most perfect rustic barn wedding venues. Our Blueberry & Peach Farms are nestled in Central Florida. In South Florida, there is our Horse Ranch (Indiantown) and Stockyard Cattle Ranch

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(Okeechobee), and in North Florida our Grape Vineyard and Flower Farm (Tampa). Whether you are coming to one of our farms to pick your own blueberries, peaches, grapes or flowers, attend our fall festival in October or gather for a wedding, you’ll have an incredible experience at Ever After Farms, immersed in a picturesque treasure of Florida, hidden from the hustle and bustle of city life. FLORIDA POWER & LIGHT COMPANY As America's largest electric utility, Florida Power & Light Company serves more customers and sells more power than any other utility, providing clean, affordable, reliable electricity to approximately 5.8 million accounts, or more than 12 million people. FPL operates one of the cleanest power generation fleets in the U.S., and in 2022 won the ReliabilityOne® National Reliability Award for the seventh time in the last eight years. The company was also recognized in 2022 as one of the most trusted U.S. electric utilities by Escalent for the ninth consecutive year. FPL is a subsidiary of Juno Beach, Florida-based NextEra Energy, Inc. (NYSE: NEE), a clean energy company widely recognized for its efforts in sustainability, corporate responsibility, ethics and compliance, and diversity.

NextEra Energy is ranked No. 1 in the electric and gas utilities industry in Fortune’s 2023 list of “World's Most Admired Companies” and recognized on Fortune’s 2021 list of companies that “Change the World.” NextEra Energy is also the parent company of NextEra Energy Resources, LLC, which, together with its affiliated entities, is the world's largest generator of renewable energy from the wind and sun and a world leader in battery storage. GILBERT FAMILY OF COMPANIES The Gilbert Family of Companies

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is based in Florida’s Heartland in Okeechobee, Florida. We have been here since 1924 and love our customers, our community and our team. As we prepare to celebrate our 100th anniversary, we look forward to continuing our legacy of service and commitment to the Okeechobee community. We are grateful to our customers, employees and community partners for their unwavering support throughout the years. 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. GLADES ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE 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 by local residents to provide power to the rural areas of Florida’s Heartland who remained unserved by surrounding utilities. As a cooperative, Glades Electric is a not-forprofit, private independent electric utility established to provide at-cost electric service and is owned by the members

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HELPING PEOPLE SUCCEED Helping People Succeed serves infants, toddlers, students and adults in Okeechobee County, transforming lives by realizing potential, creating hope and building futures through education, counseling, training and employment. Staff members help families welcome newborns through home visits, 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 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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HCA FLORIDA RAULERSON HOSPITAL HCA Florida 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.

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MIDFLORIDA CREDIT UNION MIDFLORIDA Credit Union was founded in 1954 as Polk County Teachers Credit Union. As Florida’s community credit union, MIDFLORIDA provides banking services across the state with nearly 65 branches, more than 1,350 employees and assets over $7.4 billion. Currently, MIDFLORIDA assists more than 475,000 members throughout Florida with products and services that rival any local bank, while maintaining the philosophy that members deserve excel-

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HOSPICE OF OKEECHOBEE, INC.— A CHAPTERS HEALTH AFFILIATE Hospice of Okeechobee is a fullservice, not-for-profit hospice established in 1983 by the late Paul Buxton and concerned citizens of Okeechobee, including Fran Syfrett and current board member Dorothy Bulger. Housed on property donated by the Hamrick Family, a 12-bed facility serves the community with both general inpatient hospice services but also, unique to Florida, hospice residential beds. Most individuals receive care in their homes, where a full team of qualified medical professionals provides home visits to ensure care needs and family-guided goals are met. Through the affiliation with Chapters Health System in 2019, Hospice of Okeechobee has been able to maintain its nationally recognized quality hometown services. With the addition of palliative care and home health services while expanding services to St. Lucie and Martin counties, they can now reach Okeechobee residents in coastal facilities with broader end-of-life services. As part of their award-winning service, the free bereavement program reaches hundreds of grieving adults and children alike. We are your hometown hospice.

MUHAMMED K. SYED MD PA 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. In-house pharmacy and radiology services are available to his patients as well. Dr. Syed is a successful business member and is involved in many other medical business endeavors, including as the 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. OKEECHOBEE SNF OPERATIONS, LLC DBA OKEECHOBEE HEALTH CARE FACILITY Okeechobee Health Care Facility was established in the late 1980s and was a family-owned business until it was purchased March 1, 2022, by Okeechobee SNF Operations, LLC. Okeechobee SNF Operations, LLC is part of Ventura Services Florida. Ventura Services Florida has been in South Florida for more than three years and currently manages 12 skilled nursing facilities stretching from the Panhandle down to South Miami. Okeechobee SNF Operations, LLC offers long-term care, short-term care, occupational therapy, physical therapy and speech therapy. The facility recently received certification for its brandnew 30-bed Rehab Unit. Okeechobee SNF Operations, LLC dba Okeechobee Health Care Facility continues to have a 5-Star Rating with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, is Joint Commission Accredited as of July 30, 2022, and was ranked No. 6 in the State of Florida by Newsweek in 2023.

PLATINUM PARTNERS QUAIL CREEK SPORTING RANCH Past the concrete and the crowds is a special place where Florida still exists as nature meant for it to be: Quail Creek Plantation. It is a landscape unchanged since the days of de Leon and Osceola, where gnarled cypress rises up from virgin swamps and the uplands are carpeted with lush native grasses. Since the days of the first plantations, American sportsmen have known the true joys of pursuing bobwhite quail. The likes of Washington and Jefferson reveled at the sight of pointing dogs lacing back and forth across expansive fields and the suspense of walking into the feathered whirlwind of a rising covey. On a few select days, we host our continental pheasant tower shoots: 400 ring-necked pheasants will be released from a tower surrounded by 12 shooting stations. Other hunts include turkey. The price of the hunt includes a day of wing shooting and fine dining consisting of a gourmet meal with assorted wines and beer served in the field on white china in the style of the classic safaris of the golden era and the cleaning and packaging of the birds.

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real estate but their commitment to community development. Through strategic partnerships and community engagement initiatives, Remington Real Estate actively contributes to the growth and vitality of the neighborhoods they serve. From modern urban residences to charming suburban abodes, Remington Real Estate curates a diverse portfolio that mirrors the dynamic lifestyles of their clientele. Each property tells a unique story, a testament to Remington's dedication to finding the perfect match for every homeowner. As Remington Real Estate

SEACOAST NATIONAL BANK 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 almost nonexistent, 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 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

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REMINGTON REAL ESTATE In the heart of our community, Remington Real Estate stands as a beacon of excellence, redefining the landscape of homeownership. With a legacy rooted in trust and innovation, Remington Real Estate has consistently demonstrated an unwavering commitment to providing unparalleled service and creating spaces that embody the essence of home. At the core of Remington's success is a team of dedicated professionals who possess a profound understanding of the local real estate market. This expertise, combined with a passion for exceeding client expectations, has earned Remington Real Estate a sterling reputation for delivering seamless transactions and securing dream homes for their clients. What sets Remington apart is not just their ability to navigate the complexities of

continues to shape the local real estate landscape, they do so with an unwavering dedication to integrity, innovation, and the belief that everyone deserves a place they proudly call home.

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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! SOUTHSTATE BANK At SouthState Bank, we believe the relationship is more valuable than the transaction. We’re proud to be a leading regional bank in the Southeast and are deeply committed to supporting local economic growth within the communities we serve. Our size, scale and growing regional presence allow us to offer a wide range of banking services—from consumer banking and mortgages to small business and commercial banking to wealth management. With more than 5,000 employees and one million customers, we have the local leadership, depth of expertise and dedication to excellence to stay ahead of our region’s expanding needs. Our efforts were recently recognized as we have been named No. 1 in Florida on Forbes’ “Best-in-State Banks” list for the third straight year. We are humbled and grateful to our customers for this accomplishment as it recognizes the hard work of our team members and the confidence that our customers have placed in us to be their trusted financial partner.

VITAS HEALTHCARE VITAS Healthcare, a pioneer and leader since 1978, is the nation’s leading provider of end-of-life care. For 40 years VITAS has worked to ensure that patients with advanced illness and their families have immediate access to compassionate, high-quality end-of-life care. With headquarters in Miami, VITAS operates 49 hospice programs in 14 states and the District of Columbia, including California, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Kansas, M i s s o u r i , N e w J e r s e y, O h i o , Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia and Wisconsin. VITAS employs 12,000 professionals across the country who care for more than 19,000 patients each day primarily in the patients’ homes, and also in the company’s 29 inpatient

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hospice units as well as in hospitals, nursing homes and assisted living communities/residential care facilities for the elderly. For more information about VITAS, please visit www.vitas.com or call 866-418-4827. WALPOLE, INC. Walpole, Inc. is a fourth-generation, family-owned and -operated bulk commodity carrier. Our company began with one man and a single truck and has spread over the Southeastern United States to four terminals: Okeechobee, Tampa, West Palm Beach and Birmingham. Despite growth, our values and approach to business remain the same. We realize and embrace the advantage of technology in today’s transportation industry. By utilizing mobile communication devices, autoshift transmissions and custom engine calibrations, we are driving smarter. With fuel-efficient tires and SCR technology for diesel emission control, we are driving cleaner. Balancing technology and practicality, we find efficiency. We believe this is the reason we are still doing business with some of E.E. Walpole II’s original customers.

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Unveiling the Business Development Board of Okeechobee County: More Than Just a Chamber

ehind the scenes of Okeechobee County’s thriving business community lies the powerhouse known officially as the Business Development Board, affectionately known as the Chamber. This not-for-profit 501(c)(6) organization is a voluntary force driven by a singular purpose—to unite business professionals and spearhead civic and economic progress in the community. At the heart of its mission is translating collaborative thinking into action, connecting businesses and the community for mutual success and prosperity. Serving as a spokesperson for its members, the Chamber plays a pivotal role in fostering a robust economic climate, making businesses stronger and the community more vibrant. Education is a cornerstone of the Chamber’s strategy, offering programs and seminars covering a spectrum of topics, from social media and Google My Business to QuickBooks training and Small Business Administration (SBA) insights. The goal is to empower businesses with the knowledge to market, sell, and engage effectively. Networking is equally vital, and the Chamber provides ample opportunities through events like the Rise-Up Breakfast, Business After Hours, Quarterly Business Exchange Luncheons, and Speed Networking events. These gatherings not only facilitate professional connections but also contribute to building a tight-knit Okeechobee community where local businesses can thrive. In addition to educational and networking initiatives, the Chamber offers services such as Grand Opening and Milestone anniversary event planning for its members, further solidifying its role as a supporter of local businesses. The Chamber’s mission, “Connecting business and community for economic success and prosperity,” comes to life through initiatives like the Shop Small campaign, a local rendition of Small Business Saturday in partnership with American Express. This annual event underscores the importance of supporting local businesses. Another standout community offering is the Leadership Okeechobee Program, a nine-month leadership development course tailored to Okeechobee. Participants delve into the inner workings of key industries, engage in mock scenarios, execute community projects, and operate as a nonprofit organization, fostering leadership skills and community engagement. Strength lies in numbers and diversity for the Chamber. With representation from large and small businesses across various professions, the Chamber’s influence grows, enhancing its ability to champion the needs of the local business community. The members aren’t just participants; they are the Chamber, collectively accomplishing what no single business could achieve alone. The Business Development Board of Okeechobee County is more than a Chamber—it’s a driving force behind community growth and economic prosperity.

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2024 BUYER’S GUIDE PRODUCTS AND SERVICES FROM THE MEMBERS OF THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

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A/C & PLUMBING AMJ (863) 801-6458 www.okeechobeebusiness.com/list/ Member/amj-661 DANIEL’S PLUMBING (863) 763-2057 314 SW 2nd St. Okeechobee, FL 34974 ECHOLS PLUMBING & AIR CONDITIONING, LLC (863) 763-6461 2233 HWY 98 North Okeechobee, FL 34972 www.echolsplumbingandac.com. GLADES AIR CONDITIONING (863) 763-2114 804 N. Parrott Avenue Okeechobee, FL 34972 www.gladesac.com GLADES GAS & ELECTRIC CORPORATION (561) 996-3640 620 SW 16th Street Belle Glade, FL 33430 www.gladesgasac.com MILLER’S CENTRAL AIR (863) 467-1545 109 NW 7th Avenue Okeechobee, FL 34972 www.millerscentralair.com/

ACCOUNTANTS COSTOPOULOS ELLIS & ASSOCIATES, LLC (863) 763-1120 195 Southwest 28th Street Okeechobee, FL 34974 www.cecpa.com SIMS MUNSON, CPAS (863) 467-3000 319 N Parrott Ave Okeechobee, FL 34972 www.simsmunsoncpa.com

ADULT & CONTINUING EDUCATION CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, INC (863) 467-6246 55 S Parrott Ave. Okeechobee, FL 34974 INDIAN RIVER STATE COLLEGE (863) 824-6000 2229 NW 9th Ave Okeechobee, FL 34972 www.irsc.edu

AGENCIES & BROKERAGE ALL PROPERTIES REALTY GROUP (863) 801-2147 2001 SE 33RD ST OKEECHOBEE, FL 34974 www.allpropertiesrealtygroup.com

ANIMAL CARE & SUPPLIES PET SUPERMARKET (863) 247-2216 3248 US Hwy 441 Okeechobee, FL 34974 www.petsupermarket.com/

ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES TRADING POST FLEA MARKET (863) 763-4114 3100 US HWY 441 S Okeechobee, FL 34972

APARTMENT & HOME RENTAL BIG LAKE INVESTMENTS (863) 763-3516 101 NW 11th Ave. Okeechobee, FL 34972

GDC ARCHITECTS - ENGINEERS, LLC (863) 467-1111 502 NW 2nd St Okeechobee, FL 34972 www.gdcflorida.com HAYLEY WARD, INC. (772) 223-8850 725 SE Port St. Lucie Blvd Suite 104 Port St. Lucie, FL 34952 www.themilcorgroup.com STEVEN L. DOBBS ENGINEERING LLC. (863) 824-7644 209 NE 2nd Street Okeechobee, FL 34972 www.stevedobbsengineering.com

ARTIST & WRITERS

LOG HARBOR CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, INC. (863) 484-8991 8388 US Hwy 441 SE Okeechobee, FL 34974

MUCK CITY TATTOOS (863) 623-5319 909 s. Parrot Ave., Suite 8-f Okeechobee , FL 34974 Muckcitytattoo.com

NEIGHBORHOOD BUYERS LLC (561) 577-0398 1600 NW 5th Street Boca Raton, FL 33486

UPSIDE DOWN INK (863) 623-5790 131 NW 36th Street Okeechobee, FL 34972

APPAREL & ACCESSORIES ANDREA NOELLE’S BOUTIQUE, LLC (863) 623-4267 113 SW Park St Okeechobee, FL 34972 THE CLOSET (863) 634-2306 204 n parrot ave okeechobee, FL 34972 myauntshouse2306@gmail.com ELI’S WESTERN WEAR (863) 763-2984 907 NW Park Street Okeechobee, FL 34972 www.eliswesternwear.com HIPPIE DAZE (863) 484-5172 413 SW Park Street Okeechobee, FL 34974 www.facebook.com/RexroadHippie THE OUTPOST (863) 763-3933 311 SW Park Street Okeechobee, FL 34972 www.theoutpostokeechobee.com

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

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ASSISTED LIVING & HOME HEALTH CARE GRAND OAKS OF OKEECHOBEE (863) 824-6770 203 SE 2nd Street Okeechobee, FL 34974 www.grandoaks.org REGINA PROVIDING CARE, INC. (772) 323-0055 800 Virginia Ave., Suite 42 Fort Pierce, FL 34982 www.reginaprovidingcare.wixsite.com TRILOGY HOME HEALTHCARE (863) 225-2953 549 NW Lake Whitney Place, Suite 204 Port St. Lucie, FL 34986 www.trilogyhhc.com

ATTORNEYS COLIN M. CAMERON, ESQ., P.A. (863) 763-8600 200 NE 4th Ave. Okeechobee, FL 34972 www.ccameronlaw.com FEE, YATES & FEE (863) 763-3131 400 Northwest 2nd Street Okeechobee, FL 34972 www.feeyateslaw.com HOSKINS, TURCO, LLOYD & LLOYD (863) 357-5800 1910 S. Parrott Avenue Okeechobee, FL 34974 www.hoskinsturco.com

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PHILIP DEBERARD, INJURY ATTORNEY (863) 467-7100 413 S Parrott Ave Okeechobee, FL 34974 www.flainjurylawyer.com/personal-injuryattorney-okeechobee/ SNEIDER LAW (863) 467-6570 200 SW 9th Street Okeechobee, FL 34974 www.sneiderlaw.com

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

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

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

BARBER & BEAUTY SALONS BELLA ROSE DAY SPA & SALON (863) 357-3333 311 NE 2nd Street Okeechobee, FL 34972 www.BellaRoseDaySpa.com STAFFORD’S SALON (863) 763-3933 313 SW Park Street Okeechobee, FL 34972 www.facebook.com/Staffordssalon/ SUN CITY TANNING AND BOUTIQUE, LLC (863) 484-8919 209 SW Park Street Okeechobee, FL 34974 www.suncitytanningboutique.com

BEAUTY SUPPLIES MARY KAY BY JANICE (561) 310-3285 www.marykay.com/janicepietro

BLASTING, DEMOLITION, SITE DEVELOPMENT B&B SITE DEVELOPMENT, INC. 863-763-6053 1505 South Parrott Avenue Okeechobee, FL 34974

BUILDING MATERIALS & SUPPLIES CHOBEE FENCING, LLC (863) 697-3990 CUT TO FIT FABRICATIONS & MORE, LLC (863) 623-8559 DYNAMIC METAL BUILDINGS LLC (863) 801-3725 11290 NE 3rd Circle Okeechobee, FL 34972 HOLIDAY BUILDERS (407) 745-3726 1908 S Parrott Ave. Okeechobee, FL 34974 Okeechobee, FL 34974 www.holidaybuilders.com SUAREZ BROTHERS SERVICES (863) 801-6109

CAMPGROUNDS/RV RESORTS BARLOW’S RV AND FISH CAMP (863) 763-8747 12626 US Hwy 441 SE Okeechobee, FL 34974 barlows-rv-and-fish-camp.business.site CAMP OKEECHOBEE, LLC. (863) 357-4445 6537 NE 48th St Okeechobee, FL 34972 www.campokeechobee.com NORTH LAKE ESTATES RV RESORT (SUN RV RESORTS) (863) 946-0700 12044 East State Road 78 Moore Haven, FL 33471, FL 33471 www.sunrvresorts.com/resorts/south/florid a/north-lake-estates/ OKEECHOBEE KOA RESORT (863) 763-0231 4276 US Highway 441 South Okeechobee, FL 34974 www.koa.com/campgrounds/okeechobee/ TAYLOR CREEK RV RESORT (863) 763-4417 2730 US HWY 441 SE Okeechobee , FL 32951 www.taylorcreekrvresort.com TIMBERLINE KISSIMMEE PRAIRIE (863) 417-8189 33104 NW 192nd Avenue Okeechobee, FL 34972 kissimmee.tlglamping.com

CHIROPRACTIC ADVANCED SPINE & JOINT MEDICAL CENTER LLC (863) 763-4320 208 NE 3RD Avenue Okeechobee, FL 34972 www.advancedspineandjointmedicalcenter.com

SIMPSON CHIROPRACTIC (863) 410-2860 319 N Parrott Ave Okeechobee, FL 34972 simpsonmedical.com/

CIVIC CLUBS & ASSOCIATIONS GREATER SEBRING CHAMBER OF COMMERCE (863) 385-8448 227 US-27 North Sebring, FL 33870 www.seabring.org KIWANIS CLUB OF OKEECHOBEE Meets every Thursday at 12:00 PM at Lakeside Grill www.okeechobeekiwanis.com OKEECHOBEE FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE LODGE #69 (863) 634-5225 Okeechobee, FL 34972 www.okeechobeefop.com ROTARY CLUB OF OKEECHOBEE (863) 634-1980 TREASURE COAST BUILDERS ASSOCIATION (863) 467-2007 6560 S. Federal Highway Port St. Lucie, FL 34952 www.treasurecoastba.com

CLEANING HAPPY CLEANERS US LLC (863) 467-1799 1700 S Parrott Avenue Okeechobee, FL 34974 www.happy cleaners.us TREASURE ISLAND COIN LAUNDRY (863) 623-4380 3651 US HWY 441 SE Unit 10 Okeechobee, FL 34974 treasure-island-laundry.business.site

CLINICS & MEDICAL CENTERS BLUE OCEAN DERMATOLOGY (863) 226-5466 1004 N. Parrott Avenue Okeechobee, FL 34972 www.blueoceandermatology.com/ CONVIVA CARE CENTER (772) 579-7884 2257 US-441 STE A Okeechobee, FL 34972 convivacarecenters.com DOCTORS CLINIC FAMILY HEALTH CENTER, LLC (863) 763-1107 204 Southeast Park Street Okeechobee, FL 34972

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

AJAX BUILDING COMPANY (352) 636-0096 735 Primera Blvd., Suite 230 Lake Mary, FL 32746 www.ajaxbuilding.com

HEALTH SYNERGY CLINICAL RESEARCH (863) 824-7989 308 NW 5th Ave Okeechobee, FL 34972 healthsynergyclinicalresearch.com/

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

INSPIRE MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES, LLC. (561) 677-4353 202 NE 2nd St., STE 2 Okeechobee , FL 34972 inspirementalhealthservicesllc.godaddysites.com/ MUHAMMAD K. SYED MD PA (863) 824-3480 510 N Parrott Ave Okeechobee, FL 34972 okeechobeeprimarycare.com OKEECHOBEE SNF OPERATIONS LLC DBA OKEECHOBEE HEALTH CARE (863) 763-2226 1646 HWY 441 North Okeechobee, FL 34972 OKEECHOBEE URGENT CARE (863) 484-8154 305 NE Park Street Okeechobee, FL 34974 www.okeechobeeurgentcare.com SEACOAST MEDICAL ASSOCIATES, PA (772) 249-2494 1713 US Hwy 441 N Okeechobee, FL 34972 ZEN MEDICINE OKEECHOBEE LLC (888) 570-4325 808 North Parrott Avenue Okeechobee, FL 34972 zenmedicinefl.com

COMPUTER PROGRAMMING & SUPPORT ICS COMPUTERS (863) 467-9090 203 SW 4th Street Okeechobee, FL 34974 www.icsflorida.com/ SANDOVAL SOLUTIONS (772) 979-5754 PO BOX 2845 Okeechobee, FL 34973-2845 www.sandoval.solutions

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

H&M IMPACT WINDOW AND DOOR, INC (772) 213-1436 2700 Industrial Ave 3 Unit 1 Fort Pierce, FL 34946 www.hmwindowanddoor.com PENROD CONSTRUCTION COMPANY (863) 634-9792 210 NE 3rd Ave. Okeechobee, FL 34972 www.penrodconstructioncompany.com PROCTOR CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, LLC (772) 234-8164 2050 US Highway 1, Ste. 200 Vero Beach, FL 32960 www.proctorcc.com STEADFAST MARINE CONSTRUCTION (863) 532-0037

CONSULTANTS CLIFFPOINT CAPITAL (904) 612-9404 353 S US Hwy 1, Unit R Jupiter, FL 33477 cliffpointcapital.com MI PATRIA MULTISERVICIOS, LLC (863) 279-0062 2418 SE 27th St. Okeechobee , FL 34974

CONSUMER ELECTRONICS & SERVICES BATTERIESPLUS + (818) 292-0780 810/812 Parrott Avenue Okeechobee, FL 34974 OKEECHOBEE CELL PHONE REPAIRS (863) 414-4202 411 SW Park St. Okeechobee, FL 34972

CUSTOM PRINTING & DESIGN CUSTOM GRAPHICS & SIGNS, INC. (863) 824-0101 315 SW Park Street Okeechobee, FL 34972 www.customgraphicsandsigns.com HT MULTIMEDIA DESIGNER (863) 634-6043 2625 nw 34th ave Okeechobee, FL 34972 www.htmmd.com

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF OKEECHOBEE COUNTY

JOOLS GRAPHICS (786) 201-2825 www.joolsgraphics.com/ PIPER’S SCREEN PRINTING & EMBROIDERY (863) 484-8298 120 SW 7th Avenue Okeechobee, FL 34974 www.piperprintshop.com QUALITY TEE’S & SPORTING GOODS, INC (863) 357-0086 404 S PARROTT AVE Okeechobee, FL 34974 SIGN GUY OF OKEECHOBEE (863) 467-7446 216 S. Parrott ave Okeechobee, FL 34974 TEEZ 2 PLEEZ (863) 467-0580 704 N Parrott Ave. Okeechobee, FL 34972 www.Teez2Pleez.com THREAD WORKS EMBROIDERY (863) 532-2973 116 SW 4th Ave. Okeechobee, FL 34974

DENTAL & ORTHODONTICS EVERGLADES PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY (863) 357-7338 2029 Hwy 441 N. Okeechobee, FL 34972 www.evergladespedodent.com FAMILY DENTISTRY OF OKEECHOBEE (863) 763-2765 202 NE 3rd Street Okeechobee, FL 34972 www.fdofokeechobee.com OKEECHOBEE DENTAL CARE LLC (863) 467-2241 175 SW 28th St Okeechobee Okeechobee, FL 34974 TENNISWOOD DENTAL ASSOCIATES (863) 763-3909 208 NE 3rd Street Okeechobee, FL 34972 www.tenniswooddental.com/ WEMMER FAMILY ORTHODONTICS (863) 467-2332 2025 Highway 441 N. Okeechobee, FL 34972 www.wemmerorthodontics.com/

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DESSERTS, CATERING, & SUPPLIES 1 STOP PARTY SHOP, LLC (863) 467-4900 401 SW Park Street Okeechobee, FL 34972 D & G CATERING (863) 634-7840 www.dgcaters.com JOY’S PLACE (863) 697-8681 945 NE 28th Ave. Okeechobee, FL 34972 www.joysplaceforcakes.com NIKI’S DIXIE DONUTS (863) 532-9096 121 SW Park Street Okeechobee, FL 34974

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EVENT PLANNERS, VENUES & SUPPLIES THE BARN AT MANCIL RANCH (772) 631-6256 27401 SW Martin Highway Okeechobee, FL 34974 www.mancilranch.com BRANDI WATFORD PHOTOGRAPHY (863) 697-0467 www.brandiwatford.com THE DOWNTOWN VENUE, LLC (863) 634-2215 120 SW 7th Avenue Okeechobee, FL 34974 LASTING MOMENTS PHOTOGRAPHY OF OKEECHOBEE (863) 801-3485 411 SW Park St Okeechobee, FL 34972

ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES COUNCIL HEAD START (863) 357-8677 1798 NW 9th Avenue Okeechobee, FL 34972 www.eocofirc.net

SMILES & WIGGLES PHOTOGRAPHY (561) 818-5324

PEACE LUTHERAN SCHOOL (863) 763-7566 750 NW 23rd Lane Okeechobee, FL 34972 www.peacelutheranschool-okeechobee.org

CP COMMUNICATIONS (662) 863-0338 1453 Jordan Loop Okeechobee, FL 34974 www.cpcomms.com

EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES EARLY LEARNING COALITION (772) 220-1220 10 SE Central Parkway, Suite 200 Stuart, FL 34994 www.elcirmo.org

ELECTED OFFICIALS REPRESENTATIVE KAYLEE TUCK (863) 462-5019 55 S Parrott Ave. Okeechobee, FL 34974 www.myfloridahouse.gov STATE SENATOR ERIN GRALL (863) 699-1080 1069 US 27 Highway North Lake Placid, FL 33852 www.flsenate.gov/Senators/S29

EVENTS & PRODUCTION COMPANIES

DOLLY HAND CULTURAL ARTS CENTER (561) 993-1160 Palm Beach State College 1977 SW College Drive Belle Glade, FL 33430 www.palmbeachstate.edu/theatre/dollyhand OKEECHOBEE COMMUNITY THEATRE (863) 332-2053 Theatre- 610 Sw 2nd Ave Okeechobee, FL 34974 okeechobeecommunitytheatre.com OKEECHOBEE COUNTY CATTLEMEN’S ASSOC INC (863) 634-7003 Rodeo Arena 1885 US-441 Okeechobee, FL 34972 www.okeechobeecattlemen.com

CAREERSOURCE HEARTLAND (863) 610-6000 207 SW Park Street Okeechobee, FL 34972 www.careersourceheartland.com

OKEECHOBEE COUNTY FAIR ASSOCIATION, INC. (863) 467-1690 Fairgrounds 4601 Hwy 710 East Okeechobee, FL 34972 www.okeechobeecountyfair.com

LABOR FINDERS (863) 467-9193 180 NW 3rd Ave., Suite C Okeechobee, FL 34974 LaborFinders.com

SOUNDSLINGER, LLC (917) 414-8090 12517 NE 91st Avenue okeechobee, FL 34972 www.okeechobeefest.com

EMPLOYMENT AGENCY

YEEHAW MUSIC FEST (386) 385-3500 4601 Florida 710 Okeechobee, FL 34974 www.evansmediasource.com

EXERCISE & FITNESS WILDWOOD YOGA & WELLNESS (863) 673-4670 2827 SW 3rd Terrace Okeechobee, FL 34974 www.wwYogaWellness.com WORKOUT ANYTIME OKEECHOBEE (863) 225-8511 3278 US HWY 441 S Okeechobee, FL 34974 workoutanytime.com

FARMS & RANCHES DARK HAMMOCK TURTLES LLC (863) 763-5242 12615 NE 124 Ave. Okeechobee, FL 34972 darkhammockturtles.com EVER AFTER FARMS STOCKYARD (772) 202-3910 8900 NE 12th Lane Okeechobee, FL 34974 www.everafterfarms.com/stockyard-barn SUTTON MILK, LLC (863) 763-8103 5818 US Hwy 98 N Okeechobee, FL 34972

FAST FOOD, CARRY OUT & FOOD TRUCKS BLUE MOON BBQ (863) 801-4394 1600 State Road 70 East Okeechobee, FL 34972 www.bluemoonbbq.net THE FULL MONTY LLC (863) 447-4719 KONA ICE OF OKEECHOBEE (772) 254-2173 kona-ice.com MCDONALD’S - 441 S (863) 763-5856 4151 US HWY 441 S Okeechobee, FL 34974 OKEE POKE’ (863) 484-5054 123 SE Park Street Okeechobee, FL 34974 SUNSHINE BBQ & CAFE (863) 484-8319 605 NE Park Street Okeechobee, FL 34972

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FEED AND SUPPLY JONES SUPPLY, A.I. SALES & SERVICE (863) 467-0351 801 SW Park Street Okeechobee, FL 34972 www.jonessupply.biz OKEECHOBEE FEED INC. (863) 763-2123 1579 Hwy 70 E Okeechobee, FL 34972 www.okeechobeefeedinc.com RABON’S COUNTRY FEED OF OKEECHOBEE, INC. (863) 763-3447 1852 NW 9th St. Okeechobee, FL 34972 www.countryfeedokee.com SYFRETT FEED CO. (863) 763-5586 3079 NW 8th Street Okeechobee, FL 34972 www.syfrettfeed.com/

FINANCIAL & INVESTMENT SERVICES COASTAL WEALTH, A MASSMUTUAL FIRM (561) 207-2312 250 S Australian Ave., Suite 1200 West Palm Beach, FL 33401 www.mycoastalwealth.com

FINANCIAL & INVESTMENT SERVICES EDWARD JONES INVESTMENTS (863) 357-4724 107 SW 17th Street, Suite J Okeechobee, FL 34974 www.edwardjones.com/sharoncovey OKEECHOBEE FINANCIAL EDUCATION CENTER (561) 452-3788 1103 N Parrott Ave Okeechobee, FL 34972

GENEVA FINANCIAL (772) 212-7500 540 NW University Drive, Ste 103 Port Saint Lucie, FL 34986 www.genevafi.com/treasurecoast/ MIDFLORIDA CREDIT UNION (863) 467-0188 3261 U.S. Highway 441 South Okeechobee, FL 34974 www.midflorida.com PNC BANK (863) 763-1924 2801 US Hwy 441 South Okeechobee, FL 34974 www.pnc.com/en/personal-banking.com SEACOAST BANK (863) 467-4663 1409 S. Parrott Avenue Okeechobee, FL 34974 www.seacoastbank.com/ SOUTHSTATE BANK (863) 763-5573 2100 S Parrott Ave. Okeechobee, FL 34974 www.southstatebank.com

FLOWER SHOP COUNTRYSIDE FLORIST & ANTIQUES (863) 763-3833 201 SW 5th Ave. Okeechobee, FL 34974 www.countrysidefloristofokeechobee.com

FRIENDS OF THE CHAMBER JOE ARNOLD MELISSA ARNOLD MICKEY BANDI ROBERT BLUESTONE JENNIFER BUSBIN MARY BETH COOPER

PREMIER NATIONWIDE LENDING (863) 491-8888 4 West Oak Street, Suite H Arcadia, FL 34266 www.melaniebrownhomeloans.com

RAYE MARIE DEUSINGER

PRIMERICA (772) 713-1837 1627 US Hwy 1, Suite 215 Sebastian, FL 32958-3899 www.primerica.com/patshepherd

TRINIDAD E. GARCIA, MD

FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS BANK OF AMERICA (863) 357-4200 205 N Parrott Avenue Okeechobee, FL 34972 www.bankofamerica.com

WILLARD D. DOVER MICHAEL FELTRIN

STEPHEN HUDALLA BOB JARRIEL GARY KIRSCH DAVID MAY KELLY OWENS

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF OKEECHOBEE COUNTY

GREG THOGERSEN

FUNERAL & CREMATION SERVICES BUXTON & BASS OKEECHOBEE FUNERAL HOME (863) 763-1994 400 N Parrott Ave. Okeechobee, FL 34972 www.buxtonfuneralhome.com SEAWINDS FUNERAL HOME (863) 357-7283 3833 SE 18th Terr Okeechobee, FL 34974 okeechobeeseawinds.com

GOLF COURSES INDIANWOOD GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB (772) 597-3790 14057 SW Golf Club Dr Indiantown, FL 34956 Indianwoodgolfclub.com

GOVERNMENT CITY OF OKEECHOBEE (863) 763-3372 55 SE 3rd Avenue, Room 100 Okeechobee, FL 34974 www.cityofokeechobee.com OKEECHOBEE CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTION (863) 824-1020 3420 NE 168th St Okeechobee, FL 34972 OKEECHOBEE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS (863) 763-6441 304 NW 2nd Street Okeechobee, FL 34972 www.co.okeechobee.fl.us OKEECHOBEE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE (863) 763-3117 504 NW 4th St. Okeechobee, FL 34972 www.okeesheriff.org

GROCERY, BEVERAGE & TOBACCO FERRELL’S MARKET (863) 824-0993 820 N. W. Park Street Okeechobee, FL 34972 THE MEAT SHACK, LLC (863) 357-0202 1314 Hwy 70 East Okeechobee, FL 34974 www.facebook.com/pg/themeatshackllc/ab out/?ref=page_internal PUBLIX (863) 763-3500 3551 U S Hwy 441 S Okeechobee, FL 34974

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TRINITY RANCH CUSTOM BEEF (561) 267-2660 1921 Fulmar Terrace Okeechobee, FL 34974 WALMART SUPERCENTER (863) 763-7070 2101 S Parrott Ave Okeechobee, FL 34974

HARDWARE W & W LUMBER OF OKEECHOBEE, INC. (863) 763-3173 1601 Highway 70 East Okeechobee, FL 34974 www.ww-lumber.com

HOME FURNISHINGS MORGAN’S FURNITURE (863) 467-2072 707 SW Park Street Okeechobee, FL 34972 www.morgansfurn.com/index.html ROYAL’S FURNITURE, APPLIANCES & BEDDING (863) 763-6293 804 E North Park Street Okeechobee, FL 34972 www.royalsinc.com

HOME GOODS IND DIRECTOR, PAMPERED CHEF (561) 755-3080 PO Box 922 Palm City, FL 34991 www.pamperedchef.com/pws/hollyaltman THE WREATH REALM BY CHARLOTTE (863) 623-6472

HOME IMPROVEMENTS & REPAIR HERBERT THRIFT - DOC’S SMALL JOBS. (863) 634-5253 3125 SE 26th Street Okeechobee, FL 34974 JAM-UP SERVICES (863) 633-0426 JEANETTES INTERIORS (863) 763-6554 818 S Parrott Ave. Okeechobee, FL 34974 jeanettesinteriors.com MIDSTATE SHEDS & CARPORTS, LLC (863) 623-4719 140 NW 3oth Lane. Okeechobee, FL 34972 Midstatesheds@gmail.com T & M HANDYMAN SOLUTIONS (772) 882-0644 2007 SW 6th Avenue Okeechobee, FL 34974 tmhandymansolutions.com

HOSPICE

INSURANCE

HOSPICE OF OKEECHOBEE (863) 467-2321 411 SE 4th Street Okeechobee, FL 34974 www.chaptershealth.org

ANNETTE HARTMAN HEALTH INSURANCE AGENT (863) 634-5156 Okeechobee sites.google.com/view/ahartman healthagent/home

TREASURE COAST HOSPICE (772) 403-4500 425 SW Park St. Okeechobee, FL 34972 www.Treasurehealth.org

BERGER INSURANCE ASSOCIATES, LLC (863) 763-6411 321 N Parrott Ave Okeechobee, FL 34972 www.bergerinsurance.com

VITAS HEALTHCARE (772) 301-6500 11380 SW Village Parkway, Suite 100 Port St. Lucie, FL 34987 www.vitas.com

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

HOSPITALS HCA FLORIDA RAULERSON HOSPITAL (863) 763-2151 1796 Hwy 441 North Okeechobee, FL 34972 www.hcafloridahealthcare.com/ raulersonhospital

HOTEL, MOTEL & EXTENDED STAY BEST WESTERN LAKE OKEECHOBEE (863) 357-7100 3975 Hwy 441 South Okeechobee, FL 34974 /www.bestwestern,com DAYS INN & SUITES BY WYNDHAM LAKE OKEECHOBEE (863) 623-4704 2200 SE US Hwy 441 Okeechobee, FL 34974 www.wyndhamhotels.com/hotels/54300 HAMPTON INN OKEECHOBEE (863) 824-0003 1200 State Road 70 East Okeechobee, FL 34972 www.okeechobeelakeokeechobee.hamptoninn.com

COMPASS HEALTH INSURANCE (772) 626-2131 731 US Highway 1 Tequesta, FL 33469 www.compasshealthinsurance.com DAVID W. DIEHL INSURANCE (863) 467-4522 900 S Parrott Ave Okeechobee, FL 34974 www.idiehinsurance.com FARM BUREAU INSURANCE (863) 763-3101 105 NW 5th Street Okeechobee, FL 34972 floridafarmbureau.com/find-anagent/county/Okeechobee/ GRETCHEN ROBERTSON INSURANCE AGENCY, INC. (863) 763-5561 309 NE 2nd St Okeechobee, FL 34972 www.gretchenrobertson.com HSBR INSURANCE/BEACON INSURANCE (863) 467-1900 203 SE 2nd Avenue Okeechobee, FL 34974

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

HUMANA (863) 447-3651 900 SW St. Lucie Blvd West Port St. Lucie, FL 34986 www.humana.com/dstark

OKEECHOBEE SHORT TERM RENTALS W/RENEE (772) 349-4735 3301 SE 34th Avenue Okeechobee , FL 34974

LINCOLN HERITAGE FUNERAL ADVANTAGE (305) 316-5068 1290 Weston Road, Suite 310 Weston, FL 33326

INSPECTORS FOREVER HOME INSPECTIONS (863) 447-2366 Okeechobee, FL www.foreverhomeinspections.net

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

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

THRYV (239) 228-3207 2200 West Airfield Drive DFW, TX 75268 www.thryv.com/near-me/nancy-slomski

BAYMEADOWS CENTER FOR HOPE & HEALING, INC. (904) 445-8410 4826 Baymeadows Rd. Jax, FL 32217 baymeadowcenter.org

SYNC INSURANCE (863) 532-2822 600 Sandtree Drive, #206B Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33403 www.syncins.com

WOKC RADIO & RADIO FIESTA (863) 467-1570 3936 SE 18th Terrace Okeechobee, FL 34974 www.wokc.com

BIG LAKE VFW POST 10539 (863) 763-2308 3912 US Hwy 441 SE Okeechobee, FL 34974

JEWELRY STORE, PAWN SHOP 1ST CHOICE JEWELRY & PAWN (863) 763-4030 3112 US Hwy 441 South Okeechobee, FL 34974

LANDSCAPE & LAWN SERVICE HERNDON LANDSCAPE GROUP LLC (239) 200-9330 13319 NE 7th terrace Okeechobee, FL 34972 Www.Herndon landscape group.com KW TREE SERVICE (863) 634-8589

MANUFACTURING & PRODUCTION

MENTAL HEALTH ABA THERAPY SOLUTIONS, LLC (772) 486-1789 111 NE 19th Drive Okeechobee, FL 34972 Www.abasolutions.org CHOBEE CLUBHOUSE (863) 623-4640 1105 N Parrott Ave Okeechobee, FL 34972 REFUSE TO SINK, INC. (863) 233-9973 204 S Main Avenue PMB 83 Lake Placid, FL 33852 www.refusetosink.org

CHARLES COMPOSITES (863) 357-2500 1252 NE 12th Street Okeechobee, FL 34972 www.charlescomposites.com

PLT THERAPY CENTER (863) 532-0333 203B SE 2nd Avenue Okeechobee, FL 34974

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

WAVES OF CHANGE MENTAL HEALTH & WELLNESS SERVICES (772) 528-1852 103 SW 3rd Avenue Okeechobee , FL 34974 Www.wavesofchangeflorida.com

SMITTY’S GLASS & MIRROR, LLC (863) 763-8982 119 SW 5th Avenue Okeechobee, FL 34974 TRADEMARK METALS RECYCLING (863) 354-4540 9800 NE 128th Ave Okeechobee, FL 34972 www.tmrecycling.com

MARINE TOWING TOW BOAT US LAKE OKEECHOBEE (863) 447-4470 Okeechobee, FL 34974 www.towboatusfl.com

MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS BBB SERVING SOUTHEAST FLORIDA AND THE CARIBBEAN (561) 842-1918 4411 Beacon Circle West Palm Beach, FL 33407 www.bbb.org

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

MOVING & STORAGE LAKE AND TRAIL USA STORAGE (863) 357-1890 1200 State Road 78 West Okeechobee, FL 34974 www.lakeandtrailusastorage.com

NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION (305) 503-0468 1655 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd Suite 1000 West Palm Beach, FL 33401 www.alz.org/seflorida

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF OKEECHOBEE COUNTY

COMMUNITIES CONNECTED FOR KIDS (772) 528-0362 208 NE 7th Avenue Okeechobee, FL 34972 THE INNER TRUTH PROJECT (772) 200-4599 2190 Reserve Park Trace #13 Port St Lucie, FL 34986 www.InnerTruthProject.org LAKE OKEECHOBEE RURAL HEALTH NETWORK (561) 844-4220 600 Sandtree Dr Suite 101 Palm Beach Gardens , FL 33403 www.lorhn.org OKEECHOBEE COUNTY COMMUNITY EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM (772) 260-9026 OKEECHOBEE COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (863) 357-2334 2229 NW 9th Ave Okeechobee, FL 34972 www.ocedcorp.com OKEECHOBEE MAIN STREET, INC. (863) 357-6246 111 NE 2nd Street Okeechobee, FL 34972 www.okeechobeemainstreet.org OUR VILLAGE OKEECHOBEE INC (863) 447-0473 205 NE 2nd Street Okeechobee, FL 34972 PHILIPPINE-AMERICAN CULTURAL FOUNDATION (863) 623-4381 5154 SW 16th Avenue Okeechobee, FL 34974 www.facebook.com/Fil-Am-Thrift-Shop1023346497717909/ REPUBLICAN PARTY OF OKEECHOBEE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE (574) 249-9495 P O Box 100 Okeechobee, FL 34973 www.OkeechobeeGOP.com TOBACCO FREE PARTNERSHIP OF OKEECHOBEE (863) 801-8277 Okeechobee, FL www.tfp-okeechobee.org

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

FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH (863) 763-4021 200 NW 2nd Street Okeechobee, FL 34972 www.fumcokee.com

UNITED WAY OF ST LUCIE AND OKEECHOBEE COUNTY (772) 464-5300 208 N Parrott Ave Okeechobee, FL 34972 www.uwslo.org

FOUNTAIN OF LIFE CHURCH (863) 763-8945 1302 SW 32nd St Okeechobee, FL 34974 www.folc-okeechobee.com

OPTICAL BIG LAKE EYE CARE (863)763-3937 606 N. Parrott Ave. Okeechobee, FL 34972 www.biglakeeyecare.com BRENNAN EYECARE (863) 467-0595 710 S. Parrott Ave Okeechobee, FL 34974 www.brennaneyecare.com ZUDANS EYE (863) 213-0120 105 NE 19th Drive Okeechobee, FL 34972 zudanseye.com

PEST CONTROL THE BUG GUYS (863) 357-2847 110 NE 3rd Ave Okeechobee, FL 34974 GENO’S PEST CONTROL (772) 203-8592 3506 SE 26Th Street Okeechobee, FL 34974 www.genospestcontrol.com HIGHLANDS PEST CONTROL (863) 467-6707 804 SW 2nd Ave. Okeechobee, FL 34974 www.highlandpest.com

PHARMACY, DRUG & VITAMIN STORES HEARTLAND DISCOUNT PHARMACY (863) 763-7633 407 South Parrott Ave Okeechobee, FL 34974 www.heartlanddiscountpharmacy.com OKEECHOBEE DISCOUNT DRUGS (863) 763-5100 203 S.W. Park Street Okeechobee, FL 34972 www.okeedrug.com

PLACES OF WORSHIP FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF OKEECHOBEE (863) 763-2171 401 SW 4th Street Okeechobee, FL 34974 www.fbcokee.org

OKEECHOBEE CHURCH OF GOD (863) 763-4127 301 NE 4th Avenue Okeechobee, FL 34972 Www.okeechobeecog.com OKEECHOBEE MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH (863) 763-7743 4212 Hwy 441 North Okeechobee, FL 34972

PLASTER, CONCRETE, & INSULATION VET FOAM SOLUTIONS, LLC (863) 484-0331 207 SW 2nd Ave Okeechobee, FL 34974

POOL SUPPLIES & SERVICES BUG OFF RE-SCREENS & REPAIR, LLC (863) 623-8559 POOLQUIP LLC (954) 882-7626 16895 NW 190th Rd Okeechobee, FL 34972 www.poolquipllc.com

PRINTING & PUBLISHING LAKE OKEECHOBEE NEWS (863) 763-3134 313 Northwest 4th Avenue Okeechobee, FL 34972 www.southcentralfloridalife.com

PRIVATE SCHOOL OKEECHOBEE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY K-5 - 12TH GRADE (863) 763-3072 701 South Parrott Avenue Okeechobee, FL 34974 www.okeechobeechristianacademy.org

PUBLIC SCHOOL OKEECHOBEE HIGH SCHOOL (863) 462-5025 2800 Hwy 441 N Okeechobee, FL 34972 ohs.okee.k12.fl.us

REAL ESTATE SERVICES ANDERSON REALTY CO. (863) 634-4106 30046 E. SR 78, BHR Okeechobee, FL 34974 www.andersonrealtyco.com BRETON WAVERLY CORP. (772) 260-4668 1266 SE St Lucie Blvd Stuart, FL 34996 BROWN AND COMPANY REALTY, INC. (863) 634-3272 221 NE Park St. Okeechobee, FL 34972 www.brownandcompanyrealty.org CENTURY 21 HAZELLIEF & PREVATT REALTY, INC. (863) 763-2104 1200 S. Parrott Ave Okeechobee, FL 34974 www.century21okeechobee.com EXP REALTY LLC (772) 215-7201 203 SE 2nd Ave. Okeechobee, FL 34974 www.cindifairtrace.com FLORIDA HOMES REALTY & MORTGAGE (863) 634-3982 4257 Hwy 441 S Okeechobee, FL 34974

OKEECHOBEE LIVING MAGAZINE (772) 418-4009 2081 SE Ocean Blvd., Suite 4-AB Stuart, FL 34996 www.mylivingmedia.com

FLORIDA QUALITY REAL ESTATE (863) 467-3773 206 SW 3rd St. Okeechobee, FL 34974 Www.floridaqualityrealestate.com

PASSPORT PUBLICATIONS & MEDIA (561) 472-8778 1555 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd., Suite 1550 West Palm Beach, FL 33401

LAKE O REAL ESTATE (863) 763-5253 110 NE 3rd Avenue Okeechobee, FL 34972 www.lakeore.com

SOURCEONE SOLUTIONS (772) 361-5068 990 Old Dixie Highway, Suite #2 Lake Park, FL 33403 www.sosfl.net

MIRA REALTY, LLC (863) 763-8020 104 SW 3rd Ave. Okeechobee, FL 34974 www.mirarealtyllc.com

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

BROWN COW SWEETERY (863) 357-3357 103 SW Park St Okeechobee, FL 34972 www.browncowsweetery.com

RED GATOR REAL ESTATE, LLC (863) 763-0788 204 SW 3rd St Okeechobee, FL 34974 www.RedGator.net

DING A LING DELI (863) 357-3354 2107 SE US 441 Okeechobee, FL 34974

RE/MAX TRADITION (772) 618-3480 100 SE 8th Ave unit A Okeechobee, FL 34974 tradition-102112052.remax.com REMINGTON REAL ESTATE LLC (863) 532-9096 123 SW Park Street Okeechobee, FL 34972 www.remingtonrealestate.com TUCKER GROUP, LLC (863) 763-4010 104 NW 7th Avenue Okeechobee, FL 34972 www.bhtuckerrealestate.com

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

REHABILITATION SERVICES & AA EMBER RECOVERY CENTER (863) 623-4923 608 NE 2nd Ave Okeechobee, FL 34972 www.detoxofsouthfl.com NEW HORIZONS OF THE TREASURE COAST AND OKEECHOBEE (888) 468-5600 1600 SW 2nd Avenue Okeechobee, FL 34974 nhtcinc.org RITELIFE SERVICES, INC. (561) 503-1323 202 NE 2nd St., Suite 5 Okeechobee, FL 34972 RiteLifeservices.org

RESTAURANTS APPLEBEE’S (863) 357-0141 1210 Highway 70 E Okeechobee, FL 34972 www.applebees.com BRAHMA BULL BAR AND GRILL, LLC (863) 623-4456 2405 US HWY SE Okeechobee, FL 34974

GOLDEN CORRAL (863) 763-0444 700 S Parrott Ave Okeechobee, FL 34974 www.goldencorral.com LAKESIDE GRILL (863) 357-4745 1111 S Parrott Ave Okeechobee, FL 34974 lakesidegrillokeechobee.com/ LAKE O NUTRITION (941) 444-9464 3553 US Hwy 441 South Okeechobee, FL 34974 LOS COCOS MEXICAN RESTAURANT (863) 467-0922 107 NW 5th Ave. Okeechobee, FL 34972 www.eatloscocos.com MABLE’S PLACE SOUTHERN COOKING LLC (863) 484-8942 204 NE 7th Ave Okeechobee, FL 34972

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

SERVICE, REPAIR & PARTS ABC TIRES, INC. (863) 840-8450 3600 US HWY 441 South Okeechobee, FL 34974 E & E AUTOMOTIVE CLINIC, INC. (863) 763-2666 3431 Hwy 441 N Okeechobee, FL 34972 www.eandeautoclinic.com LEHMAN AUTO BODY SHOP, INC. (863) 467-1691 265 Hwy 98 N Okeechobee, FL 34972 www.lehmanautobody.com PERFORMANCE NAPA, LLC (863) 763-3121 409 N Parrott Ave Okeechobee, FL 34972 ST. LUCIE BATTERY & TIRE (863) 357-2431 198 Hwy 98 North Okeechobee, FL 34972 www.slbt.com

SOCIAL SERVICES

NUTMEG’S CAFE (863) 763-2233 515 SW Park Street Okeechobee, FL 34972 www.nutmegscafe.net

211 TREASURE COAST (561) 383-1112 www.211treasurecoast.org

PARROTT ISLAND (863) 357-1619 1001 S Parrott Ave. Okeechobee, FL 34974

4KIDS TREASURE COAST (772) 419-8831 50 NE Dixie HWY Suite A-4 Stuart, FL 34994 www.4KIDSTreasureCoast.org

PUEBLO VIEJO VI (863) 357-9641 3415 Hwy 441 South Okeechobee, FL 34974 www.puebloviejofl.com TIN FISH OKEECHOBEE RESTAURANT (863) 357-0722 301 N Parrott Ave Okeechobee, FL 34972 www.thetinfishrestaurant.com

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

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF OKEECHOBEE COUNTY

BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS (863) 824-2227 Ext 301 208 N Parrott Ave Okeechobee, FL 34972 www.bbbsbigs.org HEALTHY START COALITION, INC (863) 462-5877 1132 South Parrott Ave. Okeechobee, FL 34974 www.okeehealthystart.org HELPING PEOPLE SUCCEED (772) 320-0770 1601 NE Braille Place Jensen Beach, FL 34957 www.hpsfl.org

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MARTHA’S HOUSE INC. (863) 763-2893 4134 US Hwy 441 N Okeechobee, FL 34972 www.marthashouse.org PREGNANCY CENTER OF OKEECHOBEE (863) 467-8748 808 NE Park Street Okeechobee, FL 34972 www.okeepregcenter.com REAL LIFE CHILDREN’S RANCH (863) 763-4242 7777 US Hwy 441 SE Okeechobee, FL 34974 www.rlcr.org THE SALVATION ARMY (772) 288-1471 1600 SW 2nd Ave., Unit B Okeechobee, FL 34974 www.salvationarmyokeechobee.org

SPORTING GOODS, CRAFTS, HOBBIES FAST BREAK BAIT & TACKLE (863) 763-0973 1505 State Road 78 West Okeechobee, FL 34974 www.okeechobeebassfishingguide.com/ GARRARD’S BAIT & TACKLE SHOP (863) 763-3416 4375 Hwy 441 South Okeechobee, FL 34974 www.okeechobeefishingguide.com GRANNY’S CERAMICS & CRAFTS (863) 484-2875 1033 Hunter Road, BHR Okeechobee, FL 34974 OKEECHOBEE FISHING HEADQUARTERS (863) 763-2248 5286 SW 16th Ave. Okeechobee, FL 34974 www.fishokeechobee.net SKULL HILL STEEL, INC. (863) 484-0032 1505 South Parrott Ave. Okeechobee, FL 34974 www.skullhillarchery.com

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

COMCAST (561) 628-2385 1100 Northpoint Parkway West Palm Beach, FL 33407

OKEECHOBEE SHOOTING SPORTS (863) 357-3006 7055 NE 48th St Okeechobee, FL 34972 www.okshooting.com

TOTAL WIRELESS (863) 824-5151 1705 S Parrott Avenue Okeechobee, FL 34974

QUAIL CREEK SPORTING RANCH (863) 763-2529 12399 NE 224th Street Okeechobee, FL 34972 quailcreeksportingranch.com/

VERIZON OF OKEECHOBEE (863) 467-2919 2105 S Parrott Ave. Okeechobee, FL 34974

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

TOURS & OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES EAGLEBAY AIRBOAT RIDES (863) 824-0500 900 HWY 78W Okeechobee, FL 34974 www.eaglebayadventures.com FLORIDA TRAIL ASSOCIATION (772) 242-3665 1050 NW 2nd. St. Ste. A Gainesville, FL 32601 www.floridatrail.org FRIENDS OF KISSIMMEE PRAIRIE PRESERVE INCORPORATED (863) 202-6658 33104 NW 192nd Ave. Okeechobee, FL 34972-4620 www.kissimmeeprairiefriends.org LAKE AND TRAIL USA (863) 484-5113 1253 FL-78 Okeechobee, FL 34974 www.lakeandtrailUSA.com MILKING R FARM TOURS, LLC (863) 763-8103 5818 US Hwy 98 N Okeechobee, FL 34972 www.milkingrdairy.com/farm-tour-faqs OK CORRAL GUN CLUB (863) 357-2226 9449 NE 48th Street Okeechobee, FL 34972 www.okcorralgunclub.com OKEECHOBEE AIRBOAT RIDES (863) 532-3713 www.okeechobeeboatrides.com

TOWING & ROADSIDE SERVICES TOTAL ROADSIDE SERVICES, LLC 863-357-8772 3176 Hwy 710 Okeechobee, FL 34974 www.totalroadsideservices.com

TRANSPORTATION WALPOLE, INC (863) 763-5593 269 NW 9th Street Okeechobee, FL 34972 WISENERS HOMETOWN TAXI, LLC (863) 623-8261

UTILITIES AUSTIN SEWER & SEPTIC, INC. (863) 763-0665 3062 NE 80th Ave Okeechobee, FL 34972 www.thepoopypumpers.com FLORIDA POWER & LIGHT COMPANY (561) 694-3758 700 Universe Blvd Juno Beach, FL 33408 www.fpl.com/ FLORIDA PUBLIC UTILITIES (863) 763-2115 802 North Parrott Avenue Okeechobee, FL 34972 www.fpuc.com GLADES ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE (863) 946-6200 26733 US Hwy 27 Moore Haven, FL 33471 www.gladeselectric.com HETRICK ELECTRICAL CONSULTANTS LLC EC13010103 (561) 291-4383 2821 SE 39th Avenue Okeechobee, FL 34974

UTILITY & RECREATION VEHICLES, REPAIR & SERVICE AG 98 TRAILER SALES, SERVICE & ACCESSORIES 863-763-3033 455 US-98 North Okeechobee, FL 34972 www.ag98trailersales.com

BUSINESS JOURNAL & COMMUNITY GUIDE

BUYER’S GUIDE

FLORIDA OUTDOORS RV COUNTRY (863) 623-4689 4300 US Hwy 441 S Okeechobee, FL 34974 www.floridaoutdoorsrv.com TAYLOR RENTAL (863) 467-2239 523 Hwy 98 North Okeechobee, FL 34972 www.taylorrentalsebring.com

VETERINARY, ANIMAL SURGEONS, ANIMAL HOSPITAL COWTOWN ANIMAL HOSPITAL (863) 763-9200 275 SW 32nd Street Okeechobee, FL 34974 www.cowtownah.com NORTHLAKE VETERINARY HOSPITAL (863) 467-1007 1313 US Hwy 441 SE Okeechobee, FL 34974 www.northlakevethospital.com OKEECHOBEE VETERINARY HOSPITAL 863-763-2523 2949 State Road 70 West Okeechobee, FL 34972 www.Okeevet.com

WATER TREATMENT SERVICES ADVANCED WATER TECHNOLOGIES, INC. (863) 357-1748 609 NE 2nd Avenue Okeechobee, FL 34972 www.advancedwatergogreen.us AMERICAN DRILLING SERVICES (863) 763-3221 405 SW 2nd St Okeechobee, FL 34974 www.americandrilling.com DOMER’S INC. (863) 763-3417 204 SE 10th Avenue Okeechobee, FL 34974 www.DomersInc.com NUQUATIC ADVANCED WATER TECHNOLOGIES (813) 574-2545 848 Kensinger Road Lakeland, FL 33815 www.phosphorusfree.com SUPERIOR WATER WORKS (863) 763-2636 4072 US HWY 441 N Okeechobee, FL 34972 www.superiorwaterworks.com

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MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MEMBERS LISTED BY BUSINESS NAME

BUSINESS JOURNAL & COMMUNITY GUIDE

MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY

1 1 STOP PARTY SHOP, LLC 쎰(863) 467-4900 401 SW Park Street Okeechobee, FL 34972 DESSERTS, CATERING, & SUPPLIES

1ST CHOICE JEWELRY & PAWN 쎰(863) 763-4030 3112 US Hwy 441 South Okeechobee, FL 34974 JEWELRY STORE, PAWN SHOP

211 TREASURE COAST 쎰(561) 383-1112 www.211treasurecoast.org SOCIAL SERVICES

4KIDS TREASURE COAST (772) 419-8831 50 NE Dixie Hwy., Suite A-4 Stuart, FL 34994 www.4KIDSTreasureCoast.org SOCIAL SERVICES

ABA THERAPY SOLUTIONS, LLC 쎰(772) 486-1789 111 NE 19th Drive Okeechobee, FL 34972 Www.abasolutions.org

AG 98 TRAILER SALES, SERVICE & ACCESSORIES 쎰(863) 763-3033 455 US-98 North Okeechobee, FL 34972 www.ag98trailersales.com UTILITY & RECREATION VEHICLES, REPAIR & SERVICE

AJAX BUILDING COMPANY 쎰(352) 636-0096 735 Primera Blvd. Suite 230 Lake Mary, FL 32746 www.ajaxbuilding.com CONSTRUCTION COMPANIES

ALL PROPERTIES REALTY GROUP 쎰(863) 801-2147 2001 SE 33RD ST OKEECHOBEE, FL 34974 www.allpropertiesrealtygroup.com AGENCIES & BROKERAGE

ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION 쎰(305) 503-0468 1655 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd., Suite 1000 West Palm Beach, FL 33401 www.alz.org/seflorida NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS

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

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

MENTAL HEALTH

ABC TIRES, INC. 쎰(863) 840-8450 3600 US HWY 441 South Okeechobee, FL 34974 SERVICE, REPAIR & PARTS

CONSTRUCTION COMPANIES

ADVANCED SPINE & JOINT MEDICAL CENTER LLC 쎰(863) 763-4320 208 NE 3RD Avenue Okeechobee, FL 34972 www.advancedspineandjointmedicalcenter.com CHIROPRACTIC

ADVANCED WATER TECHNOLOGIES, INC. 쎰(863) 357-1748 609 NE 2nd Avenue Okeechobee, FL 34972 www.advancedwatergogreen.us WATER TREATMENT SERVICES

BLASTING, DEMOLITION, SITE DEVELOPMENT

BANK OF AMERICA 쎰(863) 357-4200 205 N Parrott Avenue Okeechobee, FL 34972 www.bankofamerica.com FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS

BARLOW’S RV AND FISH CAMP 쎰(863) 763-8747 12626 US Hwy 441 SE Okeechobee, FL 34974 barlows-rv-and-fish-camp.business.site CAMPGROUNDS/RV RESORTS

BATTERIESPLUS + 쎰(818) 292-0780 810/812 Parrott Avenue Okeechobee, FL 34974 CATEGORY CONSUMER ELECTRONICS & SERVICES

BAYMEADOWS CENTER FOR HOPE & HEALING, INC. 쎰(904) 445-8410 4826 Baymeadows Rd. Jax, FL 32217 baymeadowcenter.org NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS

BBB SERVING SOUTHEAST FLORIDA AND THE CARIBBEAN 쎰(561) 842-1918 4411 Beacon Circle West Palm Beach, FL 33407 www.bbb.org MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS

ANDERSON REALTY CO. 쎰(863) 634-4106 30046 E. SR 78, BHR Okeechobee, FL 34974 www.andersonrealtyco.com REAL ESTATE SERVICES

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

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

ANDREA NOELLE’S BOUTIQUE, LLC 쎰(863) 623-4267 113 SW Park St Okeechobee, FL 34972

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

BERGER INSURANCE ASSOCIATES, LLC 쎰(863) 763-6411 321 N Parrott Ave Okeechobee, FL 34972 www.bergerinsurance.com

APPAREL & ACCESSORIES

INSURANCE

ANNETTE HARTMAN HEALTH INSURANCE AGENT 쎰(863) 634-5156 Okeechobee sites.google.com/view/ahartmanhealthagent/home

BEST WESTERN LAKE OKEECHOBEE 쎰(863) 357-7100 3975 Hwy 441 South Okeechobee, FL 34974 /www.bestwestern,com

INSURANCE

HOTEL, MOTEL & EXTENDED STAY

APPLEBEE’S 쎰(863) 357-0141 1210 Highway 70 E Okeechobee, FL 34972 www.applebees.com

BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS 쎰(863) 824-2227 Ext 301 208 N Parrott Ave Okeechobee, FL 34972 www.bbbsbigs.org

RESTAURANTS

SOCIAL SERVICES

AUSTIN SEWER & SEPTIC, INC. 쎰(863) 763-0665 3062 NE 80th Ave Okeechobee, FL 34972 www.thepoopypumpers.com

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

UTILITIES

OPTICAL

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF OKEECHOBEE COUNTY

MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY

BIG LAKE INVESTMENTS 쎰(863) 763-3516 101 NW 11th Ave. Okeechobee, FL 34972 APARTMENT & HOME RENTAL

BIG LAKE VFW POST 10539 쎰(863) 763-2308 3912 US Hwy 441 SE Okeechobee, FL 34974

CAMP OKEECHOBEE, LLC. 쎰(863) 357-4445 6537 NE 48th St Okeechobee, FL 34972 www.campokeechobee.com

NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS

BLUE MOON BBQ 쎰(863) 801-4394 1600 State Road 70 East Okeechobee, FL 34972 www.bluemoonbbq.net FAST FOOD, CARRY OUT & FOOD TRUCKS

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

BOB JARRIEL

FRIENDS OF THE CHAMBER

BRAHMA BULL BAR AND GRILL, LLC 쎰(863) 623-4456 2405 US HWY SE Okeechobee, FL 34974 RESTAURANTS

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

CAREERSOURCE HEARTLAND 쎰(863) 610-6000 207 SW Park Street Okeechobee, FL 34972 www.careersourceheartland.com EMPLOYMENT AGENCY

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

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

BRANDI WATFORD PHOTOGRAPHY 쎰(863) 697-0467 Okeechobee, FL 34974 www.brandiwatford.com

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

EVENT PLANNERS, VENUE & SUPPLIES

REAL ESTATE SERVICES

BRENNAN EYECARE 쎰(863) 467-0595 710 S. Parrott Ave Okeechobee, FL 34974 www.brennaneyecare.com

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, INC 쎰(863) 467-6246 55 S Parrott Ave. Okeechobee, FL 34974

CONSTRUCTION COMPANIES

OPTICAL

BRETON WAVERLY CORP. 쎰(772) 260-4668 1266 SE St Lucie Blvd Stuart, FL 34996 REAL ESTATE SERVICES

BROWN AND COMPANY REALTY, INC. 쎰(863) 634-3272 221 NE Park St. Okeechobee, FL 34972 www.brownandcompanyrealty.org REAL ESTATE SERVICES

BROWN COW SWEETERY 쎰(863) 357-3357 103 SW Park St Okeechobee, FL 34972 www.browncowsweetery.com RESTAURANTS

BUG OFF RE-SCREENS & REPAIR, LLC 쎰(863) 623-8559 POOL SUPPLIES & SERVICES

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

CAMPGROUNDS/RV RESORTS

ADULT & CONTINUING EDUCATION

CHARLES COMPOSITES 쎰(863) 357-2500 1252 NE 12th Street Okeechobee, FL 34972 www.charlescomposites.com

CLIFFPOINT CAPITAL 1-904-612-9404 353 S US Hwy 1, Unit R Jupiter, FL 33477 cliffpointcapital.com CONSULTANTS

COASTAL WEALTH, A MASSMUTUAL FIRM 쎰(561) 207-2312 250 S Australian Ave., Suite 1200 West Palm Beach, FL 33401 www.mycoastalwealth.com FINANCIAL & INVESTMENT SERVICES

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

COMCAST 쎰(561) 628-2385 1100 Northpoint Parkway West Palm Beach, FL 33407 TELECOMMUNICATION

COMMUNITIES CONNECTED FOR KIDS 쎰(772) 528-0362 208 NE 7th Avenue Okeechobee, FL 34972 NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS

COMPASS HEALTH INSURANCE 쎰(772) 626-2131 731 US Highway 1 Tequesta, FL 33469 www.compasshealthinsurance.com INSURANCE

CONVIVA CARE CENTER 쎰(772) 579-7884 2257 US-441 STE A Okeechobee, FL 34972 convivacarecenters.com CLINICS & MEDICAL CENTERS

MANUFACTURING & PRODUCTION

CHOBEE CLUBHOUSE 쎰(863) 623-4640 1105 N Parrott Ave Okeechobee, FL 34972 MENTAL HEALTH

CHOBEE FENCING, LLC 쎰(863) 697-3990

BUILDING MATERIALS & SUPPLIES

CITY OF OKEECHOBEE 쎰(863) 763-3372 55 SE 3rd Avenue Room 100 Okeechobee, FL 34974 www.cityofokeechobee.com GOVERNMENT

COSTOPOULOS ELLIS & ASSOCIATES, LLC 쎰(863) 763-1120 195 Southwest 28th Street Okeechobee, FL 34974 www.cecpa.com ACCOUNTANTS

COUNTRYSIDE FLORIST & ANTIQUES 쎰(863) 763-3833 201 SW 5th Ave. Okeechobee, FL 34974 www.countrysidefloristofokeechobee.com FLOWER SHOP

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

COWTOWN ANIMAL HOSPITAL 쎰(863) 763-9200 275 SW 32nd Street Okeechobee, FL 34974 www.cowtownah.com

TITLE COMPANY

VETERINARY, ANIMAL SURGEONS, ANIMAL HOSPITAL

BUSINESS JOURNAL & COMMUNITY GUIDE

MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY

C CP COMMUNICATIONS 쎰(662) 863-0338 1453 Jordan Loop Okeechobee, FL 34974 www.cpcomms.com EVENTS & PRODUCTION COMPANIES

CULPEPPER & TERPENING, INC. 쎰(772) 464-3537 2980 South 25th Street Fort Pierce, FL 34981 www.ct-eng.com/ ARCHITECTS, LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS, ENGINEERS & SURVEYORS

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

CUT TO FIT FABRICATIONS & MORE, LLC 쎰(863) 623-8559 BUILDING MATERIALS & SUPPLIES

D & G CATERING 쎰(863) 634-7840 Okeechobee, FL 34972 www.dgcaters.com DESSERTS, CATERING, & SUPPLIES

DANIEL’S PLUMBING 쎰(863) 763-2057 314 SW 2nd St. Okeechobee, FL 34974 A/C & PLUMBING

DARK HAMMOCK TURTLES LLC 쎰(863) 763-5242 12615 NE 124 Ave. Okeechobee, FL 34972 darkhammockturtles.com FARMS & RANCHES

DAVID MAY

FRIENDS OF CHAMBER

DAVID W. DIEHL INSURANCE 쎰(863) 467-4522 900 S Parrott Ave. Okeechobee, FL 34974 www.idiehinsurance.com INSURANCE

DAYS INN & SUITES BY WYNDHAM LAKE OKEECHOBEE 쎰(863) 623-4704 2200 SE US Hwy. 441 Okeechobee, FL 34974 www.wyndhamhotels.com/hotels/54300

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

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

DR. FRED BROWN CHILDREN’S HEALTH CENTER 쎰(863) 763-1951 2015 Highway 441 North Okeechobee, FL 34972 CLINICS & MEDICAL CENTERS

DYNAMIC METAL BUILDINGS LLC 쎰(863) 801-3725 11290 NE 3rd Circle Okeechobee, FL 34972 BUILDING MATERIALS & SUPPLIES

E & E AUTOMOTIVE CLINIC, INC. 쎰(863) 763-2666 3431 Hwy 441 N Okeechobee, FL 34972 www.eandeautoclinic.com SERVICE, REPAIR & PARTS

EAGLEBAY AIRBOAT RIDES 쎰(863) 824-0500 900 Hwy. 78w Okeechobee, FL 34974 www.eaglebayadventures.com TOURS & OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES

EARLY LEARNING COALITION 쎰(772) 220-1220 10 SE Central Parkway, Suite 200 Stuart, FL 34994 www.elcirmo.org

EMBER RECOVERY CENTER 쎰(863) 623-4923 608 NE 2nd Ave Okeechobee, FL 34972 www.detoxofsouthfl.com REHABILITATION SERVICES & AA

EVER AFTER FARMS STOCKYARD 쎰(772) 202-3910 8900 NE 12th Lane Okeechobee, FL 34974 www.everafterfarms.com/stockyard-barn FARMS & RANCHES

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

EXP REALTY LLC 쎰(772) 215-7201 203 SE 2nd Ave. Okeechobee, FL 34974 www.cindifairtrace.com REAL ESTATE SERVICES

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

FARM BUREAU INSURANCE 쎰(863) 763-3101 105 NW 5th Street Okeechobee, FL 34972 floridafarmbureau.com/find-anagent/county/Okeechobee/ INSURANCE

EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES

ECHOLS PLUMBING & AIR CONDITIONING, LLC 쎰(863) 763-6461 2233 HWY 98 North Okeechobee, FL 34972 www.echolsplumbingandac.com. A/C & PLUMBING

FAST BREAK BAIT & TACKLE 쎰(863) 763-0973 1505 State Road 78 West Okeechobee, FL 34974 www.okeechobeebassfishingguide.com/

ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES COUNCIL HEAD START 쎰(863) 357-8677 1798 NW 9th Avenue Okeechobee, FL 34972 www.eocofirc.net

FEE, YATES & FEE 쎰(863) 763-3131 400 Northwest 2nd Street Okeechobee, FL 34972 www.feeyateslaw.com

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION

HOTEL, MOTEL & EXTENDED STAY

SPORTING GOODS, CRAFTS, HOBBIES

ATTORNEYS

FERRELL’S MARKET 쎰(863) 824-0993 820 N. W. Park Street Okeechobee, FL 34972 GROCERY, BEVERAGE & TOBACCO

DING A LING DELI 쎰(863) 357-3354 2107 SE US 441 Okeechobee, FL 34974 RESTAURANTS

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

DOCTORS CLINIC FAMILY HEALTH CENTER, LLC 쎰(863) 763-1107 204 Southeast Park Street Okeechobee, FL 34972

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

CLINICS & MEDICAL CENTERS

APPAREL & ACCESSORIES

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF OKEECHOBEE COUNTY

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF OKEECHOBEE 쎰(863) 763-2171 401 SW 4th Street Okeechobee, FL 34974 www.fbcokee.org PLACES OF WORSHIP

FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 쎰(863) 763-4021 200 NW 2nd Street Okeechobee, FL 34972 www.fumcokee.com PLACES OF WORSHIP

MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY

FLORIDA HOMES REALTY & MORTGAGE 쎰(863) 634-3982 4257 Hwy 441 S Okeechobee, FL 34974

GENEVA FINANCIAL 쎰(772) 212-7500 540 NW University Drive, Ste 103 Port Saint Lucie, FL 34986 www.genevafi.com/treasurecoast/

REAL ESTATE SERVICES

FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS

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

GENO’S PEST CONTROL 쎰(772) 203-8592 3506 SE 26Th Street Okeechobee, FL 34974 www.genospestcontrol.com

UTILITY & RECREATION VEHICLES, REPAIR & SERVICE

FLORIDA POWER & LIGHT COMPANY 쎰(561) 694-3758 700 Universe Blvd Juno Beach, FL 33408 www.fpl.com/ UTILITIES

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

FLORIDA QUALITY REAL ESTATE 쎰(863) 467-3773 206 SW 3rd St. Okeechobee, FL 34974 Www.floridaqualityrealestate.com REAL ESTATE SERVICES

FLORIDA TRAIL ASSOCIATION 쎰(772) 242-3665 1050 NW 2nd. St. Ste. A Gainesville, FL 32601 www.floridatrail.org TOURS & OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES

FOREVER HOME INSPECTIONS 쎰(863) 447-2366 Okeechobee, FL www.foreverhomeinspections.net INSPECTORS

FOUNTAIN OF LIFE CHURCH 쎰(863) 763-8945 1302 SW 32nd St Okeechobee, FL 34974 www.folc-okeechobee.com PLACES OF WORSHIP

FRIENDS OF KISSIMMEE PRAIRIE PRESERVE INCORPORATED 쎰(863) 202-6658 33104 NW 192nd Ave. Okeechobee, FL 34972-4620 www.kissimmeeprairiefriends.org TOURS & OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES

PEST CONTROL

SPORTING GOODS, CRAFTS, HOBBIES

H&M IMPACT WINDOW AND DOOR, INC 쎰(772) 213-1436 2700 Industrial Ave 3 Unit 1 Fort Pierce, FL 34946 www.hmwindowanddoor.com CONSTRUCTION COMPANIES

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

GLADES AIR CONDITIONING 쎰(863) 763-2114 804 N. Parrott Avenue Okeechobee, FL 34972 www.gladesac.com

HAMPTON INN OKEECHOBEE 쎰(863) 824-0003 1200 State Road 70 East Okeechobee, FL 34972 www.okeechobeelakeokeechobee.hampton inn.com HOTEL, MOTEL & EXTENDED STAY

A/C & PLUMBING

GLADES ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE 쎰(863) 946-6200 26733 US Hwy 27 Moore Haven, FL 33471 www.gladeselectric.com UTILITIES

GLADES GAS & ELECTRIC CORPORATION 쎰(561) 996-3640 620 SW 16th Street Belle Glade, FL 33430 www.gladesgasac.com A/C & PLUMBING

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

HAPPY CLEANERS US LLC 쎰(863) 467-1799 1700 S Parrott Avenue Okeechobee, FL 34974 www.happy cleaners.us CLEANING

HAYLEY WARD, INC. 쎰(772) 223-8850 725 SE Port St. Lucie Blvd., Suite 104 Port St. Lucie, FL 34952 www.themilcorgroup.com ARCHITECTS, LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS, ENGINEERS & SURVEYORS

RESTAURANTS

GRAND OAKS OF OKEECHOBEE 쎰(863) 824-6770 203 SE 2nd Street Okeechobee, FL 34974 www.grandoaks.org ASSISTED LIVING & HOME HEALTH CARE

GRANNY’S CERAMICS & CRAFTS 쎰(863) 484-2875 1033 Hunter Road, BHR Okeechobee, FL 34974 SPORTING GOODS, CRAFTS, HOBBIES

GARRARD’S BAIT & TACKLE SHOP 쎰(863) 763-3416 4375 Hwy 441 South Okeechobee, FL 34974 www.okeechobeefishingguide.com

GREATER SEBRING CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 쎰(863) 385-8448 227 US-27 North Sebring, FL 33870 www.seabring.org CIVIC CLUBS & ASSOCIATIONS

GREG THOGERSEN FRIENDS OF THE CHAMBER

HCA FLORIDA RAULERSON HOSPITAL 쎰(863) 763-2151 1796 Hwy 441 North Okeechobee, FL 34972 www.hcafloridahealthcare.com/ raulersonhospital HOSPITALS

HEALTH SYNERGY CLINICAL RESEARCH 쎰(863) 824-7989 308 NW 5th Ave Okeechobee, FL 34972 healthsynergyclinicalresearch.com/ CLINICS & MEDICAL CENTERS

HEALTHY START COALITION, INC 쎰(863) 462-5877 1132 South Parrott Ave. Okeechobee, FL 34974 www.okeehealthystart.org SOCIAL SERVICES

GARY KIRSCH

FRIENDS OF THE CHAMBER

GDC ARCHITECTS - ENGINEERS, LLC 쎰(863) 467-1111 502 NW 2nd St Okeechobee, FL 34972 www.gdcflorida.com ARCHITECTS, LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS, ENGINEERS & SURVEYORS

GRETCHEN ROBERTSON INSURANCE AGENCY, INC. 쎰(863) 763-5561 309 NE 2nd St Okeechobee, FL 34972 www.gretchenrobertson.com

HEARTLAND DISCOUNT PHARMACY 쎰(863) 763-7633 407 South Parrott Ave Okeechobee, FL 34974 www.heartlanddiscountpharmacy.com

INSURANCE

PHARMACY, DRUG & VITAMIN STORES

BUSINESS JOURNAL & COMMUNITY GUIDE

MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY

H HELPING PEOPLE SUCCEED 쎰(772) 320-0770 1601 NE Braille Place Jensen Beach, FL 34957 www.hpsfl.org SOCIAL SERVICES

HERBERT THRIFT - DOC’S SMALL JOBS. 쎰(863) 634-5253 3125 SE 26th Street Okeechobee, FL 34974 HOME IMPROVEMENTS & REPAIR

HERNDON LANDSCAPE GROUP LLC 쎰(239) 200-9330 13319 NE 7th terrace Okeechobee, FL 34972 Www.Herndon landscape group.com LANDSCAPE & LAWN SERVICE

HETRICK ELECTRICAL CONSULTANTS LLC EC13010103 쎰(561) 291-4383 2821 SE 39th Avenue Okeechobee, FL 34974 UTILITIES

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

HIPPIE DAZE 쎰(863) 484-5172 413 SW Park Street Okeechobee, FL 34974 www.facebook.com/RexroadHippie APPAREL & ACCESSORIES

HOLIDAY BUILDERS 쎰(407) 745-3726 1908 S Parrott Ave. Okeechobee, FL 34974 Okeechobee, FL 34974 www.holidaybuilders.com BUILDING MATERIALS & SUPPLIES

HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS & SUITES LAKE OKEECHOBEE 쎰(863) 357-3529 3101 US Highway 441 South Okeechobee, FL 34974 www.ihg.com HOTEL, MOTEL & EXTENDED STAY

HOSKINS, TURCO, LLOYD & LLOYD 쎰(863) 357-5800 1910 S. Parrott Avenue Okeechobee, FL 34974 www.hoskinsturco.com ATTORNEYS

HSBR INSURANCE/BEACON INSURANCE 쎰(863) 467-1900 203 SE 2nd Avenue Okeechobee, FL 34974 INSURANCE

HT MULTIMEDIA DESIGNER 쎰(863) 634-6043 2625 nw 34th ave Okeechobee, FL 34972 Www.htmmd.com CUSTOM PRINTING & DESIGN

JOOLS GRAPHICS 쎰(786) 201-2825 www.joolsgraphics.com/ CUSTOM PRINTING & DESIGN

JOY’S PLACE 쎰(863) 697-8681 945 NE 28th Ave Okeechobee, FL 34972 www.joysplaceforcakes.com DESSERTS, CATERING, & SUPPLIES

KELLY OWENS

HUMANA 쎰(863) 447-3651 900 SW St. Lucie Blvd West Port St. Lucie, FL 34986 www.humana.com/dstark

FRIENDS OF THE CHAMBER

INSURANCE

CIVIC CLUBS & ASSOCIATIONS

ICS COMPUTERS 쎰(863) 467-9090 203 SW 4th Street Okeechobee, FL 34974 www.icsflorida.com/ COMPUTER PROGRAMMING & SUPPORT

IND DIRECTOR, PAMPERED CHEF 쎰(561) 755-3080 PO Box 922 Palm City, FL 34991 www.pamperedchef.com/pws/hollyaltman HOME GOODS

INDIAN RIVER STATE COLLEGE 쎰(863) 824-6000 2229 NW 9th Ave Okeechobee, FL 34972 www.irsc.edu ADULT & CONTINUING EDUCATION

INDIANWOOD GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB 쎰(772) 597-3790 14057 SW Golf Club Dr Indiantown, FL 34956 Indianwoodgolfclub.com GOLF COURSES

INSPIRE MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES, LLC. 쎰(561) 677-4353 202 NE 2nd St., STE 2 Okeechobee , FL 34972 inspirementalhealthservicesllc.godaddysites.com/ CLINICS & MEDICAL CENTERS

JAM-UP SERVICES 쎰(863) 633-0426

HOME IMPROVEMENTS & REPAIR

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

JENNIFER BUSBIN FRIENDS OF THE CHAMBER

JOE ARNOLD

FRIENDS OF THE CHAMBER

KIWANIS CLUB OF OKEECHOBEE Meets every Thursday at 12:00 PM at Lakeside Grill www.okeechobeekiwanis.com KONA ICE OF OKEECHOBEE 쎰(772) 254-2173 kona-ice.com FAST FOOD, CARRY OUT & FOOD TRUCKS

KW TREE SERVICE 쎰(863) 634-8589

LANDSCAPE & LAWN SERVICE

LABOR FINDERS 쎰(863) 467-9193 180 NW 3rd Ave., Suite C Okeechobee, FL 34974 LaborFinders.com EMPLOYMENT AGENCY

LAKE AND TRAIL USA 쎰(863) 484-5113 1253 FL-78 Okeechobee, FL 34974 www.lakeandtrailUSA.com TOURS & OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES

LAKE AND TRAIL USA STORAGE 쎰(863) 357-1890 1200 State Road 78 West Okeechobee, FL 34974 www.lakeandtrailusastorage.com MOVING & STORAGE

LAKE O NUTRITION 쎰(941) 444-9464 3553 US Hwy 441 South Okeechobee, FL 34974 RESTAURANTS

LAKE O REAL ESTATE 쎰(863) 763-5253 110 NE 3rd Avenue Okeechobee, FL 34972 www.lakeore.com REAL ESTATE SERVICES

LAKE OKEECHOBEE NEWS 쎰(863) 763-3134 313 Northwest 4th Avenue Okeechobee, FL 34972 www.southcentralfloridalife.com PRINTING & PUBLISHING

LAKE OKEECHOBEE RURAL HEALTH NETWORK 쎰(561) 844-4220 600 Sandtree Dr., Suite 101 Palm Beach Gardens , FL 33403 www.lorhn.org NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS

HOSPICE OF OKEECHOBEE 쎰(863) 467-2321 411 SE 4th Street Okeechobee, FL 34974 www.chaptershealth.org

JONES SUPPLY, A.I. SALES & SERVICE 쎰(863) 467-0351 801 SW Park Street Okeechobee, FL 34972 www.jonessupply.biz

LAKESIDE GRILL 쎰(863) 357-4745 1111 S Parrott Ave Okeechobee, FL 34974 lakesidegrillokeechobee.com/

HOSPICE

FEED AND SUPPLY

RESTAURANTS

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF OKEECHOBEE COUNTY

MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY

LASTING MOMENTS PHOTOGRAPHY OF OKEECHOBEE 쎰(863) 801-3485 411 SW Park St Okeechobee, FL 34972 EVENT PLANNERS, VENUES & SUPPLIES

LEHMAN AUTO BODY SHOP, INC. 쎰(863) 467-1691 265 Hwy 98 N Okeechobee, FL 34972 www.lehmanautobody.com SERVICE, REPAIR & PARTS

LINCOLN HERITAGE FUNERAL ADVANTAGE 쎰(305) 316-5068 1290 Weston Road, Suite 310 Weston, FL 33326 INSURANCE

LOG HARBOR CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, INC. 쎰(863) 484-8991 8388 US Hwy 441 SE Okeechobee, FL 34974 APARTMENT & HOME RENTAL

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

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

MICHAEL FELTRIN

FRIENDS OF THE CHAMBER FRIENDS OF THE CHAMBER

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

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

FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS

INSURANCE

MIDSTATE SHEDS & CARPORTS, LLC 쎰(863) 623-4719 140 NW 3oth Lane. Okeechobee, FL 34972 Midstatesheds@gmail.com

NEIGHBORHOOD BUYERS LLC 쎰(561) 577-0398 1600 NW 5th Street Boca Raton, FL 33486

HOME IMPROVEMENTS & REPAIRS

MILKING R FARM TOURS, LLC 쎰(863) 763-8103 5818 US Hwy 98 N Okeechobee, FL 34972 www.milkingrdairy.com/farm-tour-faqs TOURS & OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES

MILLER’S CENTRAL AIR 쎰(863) 467-1545 109 NW 7th Avenue Okeechobee, FL 34972 www.millerscentralair.com/ A/C & PLUMBING

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

MIRA REALTY, LLC 쎰(863) 763-8020 104 SW 3rd Ave. Okeechobee, FL 34974 www.mirarealtyllc.com REAL ESTATE SERVICES

AUTO DEALERS - PRE-OWNED

MABLE’S PLACE SOUTHERN COOKING LLC 쎰(863) 484-8942 204 NE 7th Ave Okeechobee, FL 34972 RESTAURANTS

MARTHA’S HOUSE INC. 쎰(863) 763-2893 4134 US Hwy 441 N Okeechobee, FL 34972 www.marthashouse.org

MICKEY BANDI

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

APARTMENT & HOME RENTAL

NEW HORIZONS OF THE TREASURE COAST AND OKEECHOBEE 쎰(888) 468-5600 1600 SW 2nd Avenue Okeechobee, FL 34974 nhtcinc.org REHABILITATION SERVICES & AA

NEXAIR, LLC 쎰(863) 763-3648 2534 NW 16th Blvd Okeechobee, FL 34972 www.praxair.com MANUFACTURING & PRODUCTION

NIKI’S DIXIE DONUTS 쎰(863) 532-9096 121 SW Park Street Okeechobee, FL 34974 DESSERTS, CATERING, & SUPPLIES

NORTH LAKE ESTATES RV RESORT 쎰(SUN RV RESORTS) 쎰(863) 946-0700 12044 East State Road 78 Moore Haven, FL 33471, FL 33471 www.sunrvresorts.com/resorts/south/ florida/north-lake-estates/ CAMPGROUNDS/RV RESORTS

NORTHLAKE VETERINARY HOSPITAL 쎰(863) 467-1007 1313 US Hwy 441 SE Okeechobee, FL 34974 www.northlakevethospital.com VETERINARY, ANIMAL SURGEONS, ANIMAL HOSPITAL

MORGAN’S FURNITURE 쎰(863) 467-2072 707 SW Park Street Okeechobee, FL 34972 www.morgansfurn.com/index.html

NUQUATIC ADVANCED WATER TECHNOLOGIES 쎰(813) 574-2545 848 Kensinger Road Lakeland, FL 33815 www.phosphorusfree.com

HOME FURNISHINGS

WATER TREATMENT SERVICES

FAST FOOD, CARRY OUT & FOOD TRUCKS

MUCK CITY TATTOOS 쎰(863) 623-5319 909 s. Parrot Ave., Suite 8-F Okeechobee, FL 34974 Muckcitytattoo.com

NUTMEG’S CAFE 쎰(863) 763-2233 515 SW Park Street Okeechobee, FL 34972 www.nutmegscafe.net

MELISSA ARNOLD

ARTIST & WRITERS

RESTAURANTS

MI PATRIA MULTISERVICIOS, LLC 쎰(863) 279-0062 2418 SE 27th St Okeechobee, FL 34974

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

OK CORRAL GUN CLUB 쎰(863) 357-2226 9449 NE 48th Street Okeechobee, FL 34972 www.okcorralgunclub.com

CONSULTANTS

CLINICS & MEDICAL CENTERS

TOURS & OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES

SOCIAL SERVICES

MARY BETH COOPER FRIENDS OF THE CHAMBER

MARY KAY BY JANICE 쎰(561) 310-3285 www.marykay.com/janicepietro BEAUTY SUPPLIES

MCDONALD’S - 441 S 쎰(863) 763-5856 4151 US HWY 441 S Okeechobee, FL 34974

FRIENDS OF THE CHAMBER

BUSINESS JOURNAL & COMMUNITY GUIDE

MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY

O OKEE POKE’ 쎰(863) 484-5054 123 SE Park Street Okeechobee, FL 34974 FAST FOOD, CARRY OUT & FOOD TRUCKS

OKEECHOBEE AIRBOAT RIDES 쎰(863) 532-3713 www.okeechobeeboatrides.com TOURS & OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES

OKEECHOBEE CELL PHONE REPAIRS 쎰(863) 414-4202 411 SW Park St Okeechobee, FL 34972 CONSUMER ELECTRONICS & SERVICES

OKEECHOBEE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY K-5 - 12TH GRADE 쎰(863) 763-3072 701 South Parrott Avenue Okeechobee, FL 34974 www.okeechobeechristianacademy.org PRIVATE SCHOOL

OKEECHOBEE CHURCH OF GOD 쎰(863) 763-4127 301 NE 4th Avenue Okeechobee , FL 34972 Www.okeechobeecog.com PLACES OF WORSHIP

OKEECHOBEE COMMUNITY THEATRE 쎰(863) 332-2053 Theatre- 610 Sw 2nd Ave Okeechobee, FL 34974 okeechobeecommunitytheatre.com EVENTS & PRODUCTION COMPANIES

OKEECHOBEE CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTION 쎰(863) 824-1020 3420 NE 168th St Okeechobee, FL 34972 GOVERNMENT

OKEECHOBEE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS 쎰(863) 763-6441 304 NW 2nd Street Okeechobee, FL 34972 www.co.okeechobee.fl.us GOVERNMENT

OKEECHOBEE COUNTY CATTLEMEN’S ASSOC INC 쎰(863) 634-7003 Rodeo Arena 1885 US-441 Okeechobee, FL 34972 www.okeechobeecattlemen.com

OKEECHOBEE COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION 쎰(863) 357-2334 2229 NW 9th Ave Okeechobee, FL 34972 www.ocedcorp.com NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS

OKEECHOBEE LIVING MAGAZINE 쎰(772) 418-4009 2081 SE Ocean Blvd Suite 4-AB Stuart, FL 34996 www.mylivingmedia.com

EVENTS & PRODUCTION COMPANIES

PRINTING & PUBLISHING

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

OKEECHOBEE MAIN STREET, INC. 쎰(863) 357-6246 111 NE 2nd Street Okeechobee, FL 34972 www.okeechobeemainstreet.org

GOVERNMENT

NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS

OKEECHOBEE DENTAL CARE LLC 쎰(863) 467-2241 175 SW 28th St Okeechobee Okeechobee, FL 34974

OKEECHOBEE MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH 쎰(863) 763-7743 4212 Hwy 441 North Okeechobee, FL 34972

DENTAL & ORTHODONTICS

OKEECHOBEE DISCOUNT DRUGS 쎰(863) 763-5100 203 S.W. Park Street Okeechobee, FL 34972 www.okeedrug.com PHARMACY, DRUG & VITAMIN STORES

OKEECHOBEE FEED INC. 쎰(863) 763-2123 1579 Hwy 70 E Okeechobee, FL 34972 www.okeechobeefeedinc.com FEED AND SUPPLY

OKEECHOBEE FINANCIAL EDUCATION CENTER 쎰(561) 452-3788 1103 N Parrott Ave Okeechobee, FL 34972 FINANCIAL & INVESTMENT SERVICES

OKEECHOBEE FISHING HEADQUARTERS 쎰(863) 763-2248 5286 SW 16th Ave. Okeechobee, FL 34974 www.fishokeechobee.net SPORTING GOODS, CRAFTS, HOBBIES

OKEECHOBEE FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE LODGE #69 쎰(863) 634-5225 2798 NW 144th Drive Okeechobee, FL 34972 www.okeechobeefop.com CIVIC CLUBS & ASSOCIATIONS

OKEECHOBEE HIGH SCHOOL 쎰(863) 462-5025 2800 Hwy 441 N Okeechobee, FL 34972 ohs.okee.k12.fl.us PUBLIC SCHOOL

OKEECHOBEE COUNTY COMMUNITY EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM 쎰(772) 260-9026 NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS

CAMPGROUNDS/RV RESORTS

AUCTIONS

OKEECHOBEE COUNTY FAIR ASSOCIATION, INC. 쎰(863) 467-1690 4601 Hwy 710 East Okeechobee, FL 34972 www.okeechobeecountyfair.com

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

EVENTS & PRODUCTION COMPANIES

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

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF OKEECHOBEE COUNTY

PLACES OF WORSHIP

OKEECHOBEE SHOOTING SPORTS 쎰(863) 357-3006 7055 NE 48th St Okeechobee, FL 34972 www.okshooting.com TOURS & OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES

OKEECHOBEE SHORT TERM RENTALS W/RENEE 쎰(772) 349-4735 3301 SE 34th Avenue Okeechobee , FL 34974 HOTEL, MOTEL & EXTENDED STAY

OKEECHOBEE SNF OPERATIONS LLC DBA OKEECHOBEE HEALTH CARE 쎰(863) 763-2226 1646 HWY 441 North Okeechobee, FL 34972 CLINICS & MEDICAL CENTERS

OKEECHOBEE URGENT CARE 쎰(863) 484-8154 305 NE Park Street Okeechobee, FL 34974 www.okeechobeeurgentcare.com CLINICS & MEDICAL CENTERS

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

OUR VILLAGE OKEECHOBEE INC 쎰(863) 447-0473 205 NE 2nd Street Okeechobee, FL 34972 NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS

PARROTT ISLAND 쎰(863) 357-1619 1001 S Parrott Ave. Okeechobee, FL 34974 RESTAURANTS

MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY

PASSPORT PUBLICATIONS & MEDIA 쎰(561) 472-8778 1555 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd., Suite 1550 West Palm Beach, FL 33401 PRINTING & PUBLISHING

PEACE LUTHERAN SCHOOL 쎰(863) 763-7566 750 NW 23rd Lane Okeechobee, FL 34972 www.peacelutheranschool-okeechobee.org EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION

PENROD CONSTRUCTION COMPANY 쎰(863) 634-9792 210 NE 3rd Ave. Okeechobee, FL 34972 www.penrodconstructioncompany.com CONSTRUCTION COMPANIES

PERFORMANCE NAPA, LLC 쎰(863) 763-3121 409 N Parrott Ave Okeechobee, FL 34972 SERVICE, REPAIR & PARTS

PET SUPERMARKET 쎰(863) 247-2216 3248 US Hwy 441 Okeechobee, FL 34974 www.petsupermarket.com/ ANIMAL CARE & SUPPLIES

PHILIP DEBERARD, INJURY ATTORNEY 쎰(863) 467-7100 413 S Parrott Ave Okeechobee, FL 34974 www.flainjurylawyer.com/personal-injuryattorney-okeechobee/ ATTORNEYS

PHILIPPINE-AMERICAN CULTURAL FOUNDATION 쎰(863) 623-4381 5154 SW 16th Avenue Okeechobee, FL 34974 www.facebook.com/Fil-Am-Thrift-Shop1023346497717909/ NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS

PIPER’S SCREEN PRINTING & EMBROIDERY 쎰(863) 484-8298 120 SW 7th Avenue Okeechobee, FL 34974 www.piperprintshop.com CUSTOM PRINTING & DESIGN

PLT THERAPY CENTER 쎰(863) 532-0333 203B SE 2nd Avenue Okeechobee, FL 34974 MENTAL HEALTH

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

PREMIER NATIONWIDE LENDING 쎰(863) 491-8888 4 West Oak Street, Suite H Arcadia, FL 34266 www.melaniebrownhomeloans.com

RAYE MARIE DEUSINGER FRIENDS OF THE CHAMBER

RE/MAX TRADITION 쎰(772) 618-3480 100 SE 8th Ave unit A SE 8th Ave unit A Okeechobee, FL 34974 tradition-102112052.remax.com

FINANCIAL & INVESTMENT SERVICES

REAL ESTATE SERVICES

PRIMERICA 쎰(772) 713-1837 1627 US Hwy 1, Suite 215 Sebastian, FL 32958-3899 www.primerica.com/patshepherd

REAL LIFE CHILDREN’S RANCH 쎰(863) 763-4242 7777 US Hwy 441 SE Okeechobee, FL 34974 www.rlcr.org

FINANCIAL & INVESTMENT SERVICES

SOCIAL SERVICES

PRITCHARDS & ASSOCIATES 쎰(863) 763-7711 1802 S. Parrott Ave. Okeechobee, FL 34974 www.pritchardsinc.com/ INSURANCE

PROCTOR CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, LLC 쎰(772) 234-8164 2050 US Highway 1, Ste. 200 Vero Beach, FL 32960 www.proctorcc.com CONSTRUCTION COMPANIES

PUBLIX 쎰(863) 763-3500 3551 U S Hwy 441 S Okeechobee, FL 34974 GROCERY, BEVERAGE & TOBACCO

PUEBLO VIEJO VI 쎰(863) 357-9641 3415 Hwy 441 South Okeechobee, FL 34974 www.puebloviejofl.com RESTAURANTS

QUAIL CREEK SPORTING RANCH 쎰(863) 763-2529 12399 NE 224th Street Okeechobee, FL 34972 quailcreeksportingranch.com/ TOURS & OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES

QUALITY TEE’S & SPORTING GOODS, INC 쎰(863) 357-0086 404 S PARROTT AVE Okeechobee, FL 34974 CUSTOM PRINTING & DESIGN

RED GATOR REAL ESTATE, LLC 쎰(863) 763-0788 204 SW 3rd St Okeechobee, FL 34974 www.RedGator.net REAL ESTATE SERVICES

REFUSE TO SINK, INC. 쎰(863) 233-9973 204 S Main Avenue PMB 83 Lake Placid, FL 33852 www.refusetosink.org MENTAL HEALTH

REGINA PROVIDING CARE, INC. 쎰(772) 323-0055 800 Virginia Ave., Suite 42 Fort Pierce, FL 34982 www.reginaprovidingcare.wixsite.com ASSISTED LIVING & HOME HEALTH CARE

REMINGTON REAL ESTATE LLC 쎰(863) 532-9096 123 SW Park Street Okeechobee, FL 34972 www.remingtonrealestate.com REAL ESTATE SERVICES

REPRESENTATIVE KAYLEE TUCK 쎰(863) 462-5019 55 S Parrott Ave. Okeechobee, FL 34974 www.myfloridahouse.gov ELECTED OFFICIALS

REPUBLICAN PARTY OF OKEECHOBEE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE 쎰(574) 249-9495 P O Box 100 Okeechobee, FL 34973 www.OkeechobeeGOP.com

PNC BANK 쎰(863) 763-1924 2801 US Hwy 441 South Okeechobee, FL 34974 www.pnc.com/en/personal-banking.com FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS

POOLQUIP LLC 쎰(954) 882-7626 16895 NW 190th Rd Okeechobee, FL 34972 www.poolquipllc.com

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

NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS

POOL SUPPLIES & SERVICES

FEED AND SUPPLY

REHABILITATION SERVICES & AA

RITELIFE SERVICES, INC. 쎰(561) 503-1323 202 NE 2nd St., Suite 5 Okeechobee, FL 34972 RiteLifeservices.org

BUSINESS JOURNAL & COMMUNITY GUIDE

MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY

R ROBERT BLUESTONE FRIENDS OF THE CHAMBER

ROTARY CLUB OF OKEECHOBEE 쎰(863) 634-1980

SKULL HILL STEEL, INC. 쎰(863) 484-0032 1505 South Parrott Ave. Okeechobee, FL 34974 www.skullhillarchery.com

SUAREZ BROTHERS SERVICES 쎰(863) 801-6109 Okeechobee, FL 34974

SPORTING GOODS, CRAFTS, HOBBIES

SUN CITY TANNING AND BOUTIQUE, LLC 쎰(863) 484-8919 209 SW Park Street Okeechobee, FL 34974 www.suncitytanningboutique.com

SMILES & WIGGLES PHOTOGRAPHY 쎰(561) 818-5324 Okeechobee, FL 34972 EVENT PLANNERS, VENUES & SUPPLIES

SMITTY’S GLASS & MIRROR, LLC 쎰(863) 763-8982 119 SW 5th Avenue Okeechobee, FL 34974

CIVIC CLUBS & ASSOCIATIONS

MANUFACTURING & PRODUCTION

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

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

HOME FURNISHINGS

ATTORNEYS

SANDOVAL SOLUTIONS 쎰(772) 979-5754 PO BOX 2845 Okeechobee, FL 34973-2845 www.sandoval.solutions

SOUNDSLINGER, LLC 쎰(917) 414-8090 12517 NE 91st Avenue okeechobee, FL 34972 www.okeechobeefest.com

COMPUTER PROGRAMMING & SUPPORT

SEACOAST BANK 쎰(863) 467-4663 1409 S. Parrott Avenue Okeechobee, FL 34974 www.seacoastbank.com/ FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS

SEACOAST MEDICAL ASSOCIATES, PA 쎰(772) 249-2494 1713 US Hwy 441 N Okeechobee, FL 34972 CLINICS & MEDICAL CENTERS

SEAWINDS FUNERAL HOME 쎰(863) 357-7283 3833 SE 18th Terr Okeechobee, FL 34974 okeechobeeseawinds.com FUNERAL & CREMATION SERVICES

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

EVENTS & PRODUCTION COMPANIES

SOURCEONE SOLUTIONS 쎰(772) 361-5068 990 Old Dixie Highway, Suite #2 Lake Park, FL 33403 www.sosfl.net PRINTING & PUBLISHING

CUSTOM PRINTING & DESIGN

SIMPSON CHIROPRACTIC 쎰(863) 410-2860 319 N Parrott Ave Okeechobee, FL 34972 simpsonmedical.com/ CHIROPRACTIC

SIMS MUNSON, CPAS 쎰(863) 467-3000 319 N Parrott Ave Okeechobee, FL 34972 www.simsmunsoncpa.com ACCOUNTANTS

BARBER & BEAUTY SALONS

SUNSHINE BBQ & CAFE 쎰(863) 484-8319 605 NE Park Street Okeechobee, FL 34972 FAST FOOD, CARRY OUT & FOOD TRUCKS

SUPERIOR WATER WORKS 쎰(863) 763-2636 4072 US HWY 441 N Okeechobee, FL 34972 www.superiorwaterworks.com WATER TREATMENT SERVICES

SUTTON MILK, LLC 쎰(863) 763-8103 5818 US Hwy 98 N Okeechobee, FL 34972 FARMS & RANCHES

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

SOUTHSTATE BANK 쎰(863) 763-5573 2100 S Parrott Ave. Okeechobee, FL 34974 www.southstatebank.com

SYNC INSURANCE 쎰(863) 532-2822 600 Sandtree Drive, #206B Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33403 www.syncins.com

FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS

INSURANCE

ST. LUCIE BATTERY & TIRE 쎰(863) 357-2431 198 Hwy 98 North Okeechobee, FL 34972 www.slbt.com

T & M HANDYMAN SOLUTIONS 쎰(772) 882-0644 2007 SW 6th Avenue Okeechobee, FL 34974 tmhandymansolutions.com

SERVICE, REPAIR & PARTS

STAFFORD’S SALON 쎰(863) 763-3933 313 SW Park Street Okeechobee, FL 34972 www.facebook.com/Staffordssalon/ BARBER & BEAUTY SALONS

SIGN GUY OF OKEECHOBEE 쎰(863) 467-7446 216 S. Parrott ave Okeechobee, FL 34974

BUILDING MATERIALS & SUPPLIES

STATE SENATOR ERIN GRALL 쎰(863) 699-1080 1069 US 27 Highway North Lake Placid, FL 33852 www.flsenate.gov/Senators/S29

HOME IMPROVEMENTS & REPAIR

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

ELECTED OFFICIALS

STEADFAST MARINE CONSTRUCTION 쎰(863) 532-0037 CONSTRUCTION COMPANIES

STEPHEN HUDALLA FRIENDS OF THE CHAMBER

STEVEN L. DOBBS ENGINEERING LLC. 쎰(863) 824-7644 209 NE 2nd Street Okeechobee, FL 34972 www.stevedobbsengineering.com ARCHITECTS, LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS, ENGINEERS & SURVEYORS

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF OKEECHOBEE COUNTY

TAYLOR CREEK RV RESORT 쎰(863) 763-4417 2730 US HWY 441 SE Okeechobee , FL 32951 www.taylorcreekrvresort.com CAMPGROUNDS/RV RESORTS

TAYLOR RENTAL 쎰(863) 467-2239 523 Hwy 98 North Okeechobee, FL 34972 www.taylorrentalsebring.com UTILITY & RECREATION VEHICLES, REPAIR & SERVICE

MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY

TEEZ 2 PLEEZ 쎰(863) 467-0580 704 N Parrott Ave. Okeechobee, FL 34972 www.Teez2Pleez.com CUSTOM PRINTING & DESIGN

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

THRYV 쎰(239) 228-3207 2200 West Airfield Drive DFW, TX 75268 www.thryv.com/near-me/nancy-slomski TIMBERLINE KISSIMMEE PRAIRIE 쎰(863) 417-8189 33104 NW 192nd Avenue Okeechobee, FL 34972 kissimmee.tlglamping.com CAMPGROUNDS & RV RESORTS

DENTAL & ORTHODONTICS

THE BARN AT MANCIL RANCH 쎰(772) 631-6256 27401 SW Martin Highway Okeechobee, FL 34974 www.mancilranch.com EVENT PLANNERS, VENUES & SUPPLIES

THE BUG GUYS 쎰(863) 357-2847 110 NE 3rd Ave Okeechobee, FL 34974 PEST CONTROL

THE CLOSET 쎰(863) 634-2306 204 n parrot ave okeechobee, FL 34972 myauntshouse2306@gmail.com APPAREL & ACCESSORIES

THE DOWNTOWN VENUE, LLC 쎰(863) 634-2215 120 SW 7th Avenue Okeechobee, FL 34974

TIN FISH OKEECHOBEE RESTAURANT 쎰(863) 357-0722 301 N Parrott Ave Okeechobee, FL 34972 www.thetinfishrestaurant.com RESTAURANTS

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

TOTAL ROADSIDE SERVICES, LLC 863-357-8772 3176 Hwy 710 Okeechobee, FL 34974 www.totalroadsideservices.com

EVENT PLANNERS, VENUES & SUPPLIES

TOWING & ROADSIDE SERVICES

THE FULL MONTY LLC 쎰(863) 447-4719

TOTAL WIRELESS 쎰(863) 824-5151 1705 S Parrott Avenue Okeechobee, FL 34974

FAST FOOD, CARRY OUT & FOOD TRUCKS

THE INNER TRUTH PROJECT 쎰(772) 200-4599 2190 Reserve Park Trace #13 Port St Lucie, FL 34986 www.InnerTruthProject.org NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS

THE MEAT SHACK, LLC 쎰(863) 357-0202 1314 Hwy 70 East Okeechobee, FL 34974 GROCERY, BEVERAGE & TOBACCO

THE OUTPOST 쎰(863) 763-3933 311 SW Park Street Okeechobee, FL 34972 www.theoutpostokeechobee.com APPAREL & ACCESSORIES

THE SALVATION ARMY 쎰(772) 288-1471 1600 SW 2nd Ave., Unit B Okeechobee, FL 34974 www.salvationarmyokeechobee.org SOCIAL SERVICES

THE WREATH REALM BY CHARLOTTE 쎰(863) 623-6472

MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS

TELECOMMUNICATION

TOW BOAT US LAKE OKEECHOBEE 쎰(863) 447-4470 Okeechobee, FL 34974 www.towboatusfl.com MARINE TOWING

TRADEMARK METALS RECYCLING 쎰(863) 354-4540 9800 NE 128th Ave Okeechobee, FL 34972 www.tmrecycling.com MANUFACTURING & PRODUCTION

TRADING POST FLEA MARKET 쎰(863) 763-4114 3100 US HWY 441 S Okeechobee, FL 34972 ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES

TREASURE COAST BUILDERS ASSOCIATION 쎰(863) 467-2007 6560 S. Federal Highway Port St. Lucie, FL 34952 www.treasurecoastba.com

TREASURE COAST HOSPICE 쎰(772) 403-4500 425 SW Park St Okeechobee, FL 34972 www.Treasurehealth.org HOSPICE

TREASURE ISLAND COIN LAUNDRY 쎰(863) 623-4380 3651 US HWY 441 SE Unit 10 Okeechobee, FL 34974 treasure-island-laundry.business.site CLEANING

TRILOGY HOME HEALTHCARE 쎰(863) 225-2953 549 NW Lake Whitney Place, Suite 204 Port St. Lucie, FL 34986 www.trilogyhhc.com ASSISTED LIVING & HOME HEALTH CARE

TRINIDAD E. GARCIA, MD FRIEND OF THE CHAMBER

TRINITY RANCH CUSTOM BEEF 쎰(561) 267-2660 1921 Fulmar Terrace Okeechobee, FL 34974 GROCERY, BEVERAGE & TOBACCO

TUCKER GROUP, LLC 쎰(863) 763-4010 104 NW 7th Avenue Okeechobee, FL 34972 www.bhtuckerrealestate.com REAL ESTATE SERVICES

UNITED WAY OF ST LUCIE AND OKEECHOBEE COUNTY 쎰(772) 464-5300 208 N Parrott Ave. Okeechobee, FL 34972 www.uwslo.org NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS

UPSIDE DOWN INK 쎰(863) 623-5790 131 NW 36th Street Okeechobee, FL 34972 ARTIST & WRITERS

VERIZON OF OKEECHOBEE 쎰(863) 467-2919 2105 S Parrott Ave. Okeechobee, FL 34974 TELECOMMUNICATION

VET FOAM SOLUTIONS, LLC 쎰(863) 484-0331 207 SW 2nd Ave Okeechobee, FL 34974

CIVIC CLUBS & ASSOCIATIONS

PLASTER, CONCRETE, & INSULATION

THREAD WORKS EMBROIDERY 쎰(863) 532-2973 116 SW 4th Ave. Okeechobee, FL 34974

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

VITAS HEALTHCARE 쎰(772) 301-6500 11380 SW Village Parkway, Suite 100 Port St. Lucie, FL 34987 www.vitas.com/

CUSTOM PRINTING & DESIGN

NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS

HOSPICE

HOME GOODS

BUSINESS JOURNAL & COMMUNITY GUIDE

MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY

W W & W LUMBER OF OKEECHOBEE, INC. 863-763-3173 1601 Highway 70 East Okeechobee, FL 34974 www.ww-lumber.com HARDWARE

WALMART SUPERCENTER 쎰(863) 763-7070 2101 S Parrott Ave. Okeechobee, FL 34974

WAVES OF CHANGE MENTAL HEALTH & WELLNESS SERVICES 쎰(772) 528-1852 103 SW 3rd Avenue Okeechobee , FL 34974 www.wavesofchangeflorida.com MENTAL HEALTH

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

EVENTS & PRODUCTION COMPANIES

ZEN MEDICINE OKEECHOBEE LLC 쎰(888) 570-4325 808 North Parrott Avenue Okeechobee, FL 34972 zenmedicinefl.com

DENTAL & ORTHODONTICS

CLINICS & MEDICAL CENTERS

WILDWOOD YOGA & WELLNESS 쎰(863) 673-4670 2827 SW 3rd Terrace Okeechobee, FL 34974 www.wwYogaWellness.com

ZUDANS EYE 쎰(863) 213-0120 105 NE 19th Drive Okeechobee, FL 34972 zudanseye.com

EXERCISE & FITNESS

OPTICAL

WILLARD D. DOVER

GROCERY, BEVERAGE & TOBACCO

FRIENDS OF THE CHAMBER

WALPOLE, INC 쎰(863) 763-5593 269 NW 9th Street Okeechobee, FL 34972

WISENERS HOMETOWN TAXI, LLC 쎰(863) 623-8261

TRANSPORTATION

YEEHAW MUSIC FEST 쎰(386) 385-3500 4601 Florida 710 Okeechobee, FL 34974 www.evansmediasource.com

TRANSPORTATION

WOKC RADIO & RADIO FIESTA 쎰(863) 467-1570 3936 SE 18th Terrace Okeechobee, FL 34974 www.wokc.com MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS

WASTE MANAGEMENT - OKEECHOBEE LANDFILL, INC. 쎰(863) 763-4818 10800 NE 128th Avenue Okeechobee, FL 34972 www.wm.com SANITATION SERVICES

WORKOUT ANYTIME OKEECHOBEE 쎰(863) 225-8511 3278 US HWY 441 S Okeechobee, FL 34974 workoutanytime.com EXERCISE & FITNESS

ADVERTISER’S INDEX 1st Choice Jewelry & Pawn ................................................70 Advanced Water Technologies, Inc.....................................26 AG 98 Trailer Sales, Service & Accessories ........................69 American Drilling Services ..................................................6 Anderson Realty Co. ........................................................20 Big Lake Eye Care................................Inside Front Cover, 36 Buxton & Bass Okeechobee Funeral Home ........................69 CareerSource Heartland ..................................................17 Cowtown Animal Hospital ................................................68 Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Lake Okeechobee ............72 Domer’s Inc. ....................................................................26 Economic Opportunities Council - Head Start ....................70 Edward Jones Investments ..................................................6 Everglades Pediatric Dentistry ............................................32 Family Dentistry of Okeechobee ..........................................1 Fast Break Bait & Tackle ....................................................71 Florida Public Utilities........................................................25 Gilbert Family of Companies..........................38, Back Cover Gretchen Robertson Insurance Agency, Inc. ........................70 HCA Florida Raulerson Hospital ........................................19 Heartland Discount Pharmacy ....................Inside Back Cover Highlands Pest Control......................................................67 96

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF OKEECHOBEE COUNTY

Hospice of Okeechobee....................................................29 Jones Supply, A.I. Sales & Service ......................................72 Lake and Trail USA Storage ..............................................70 M&M Auto Brokers, Inc. ....................................................72 Midflorida Credit Union ....................................................66 Miller’s Central Air ..........................................................71 Mixon Real Estate Group, LLC ..........................................14 Okeechobee County Board of County Commissioners ..................................3, 7, 8, 13 Okeechobee County Cattlemen’s Assoc Inc ........................67 Okeechobee County Economic Development Corporation ....4 Okeechobee Living Magazine ..........................................30 Remington Real Estate, LLC ..............................................58 South State Bank ..............................................................52 Superior Water Works ......................................................71 Supplyline, LLC ................................................................68 Sutton Milk, LLC ..............................................................46 T & M Handyman Solutions ..............................................70 Tenniswood Dental Associates ..........................................34 Timberline Kissimmee Prairie ............................................43 Tin Fish Okeechobee Restaurant........................................46 Treasure Coast Hospice ....................................................28 WOKC Radio & Radio Fiesta ............................................71

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