Okeechobee

Patriotic Small Town Farmers Rally and Reelect Officers in Kansas City at Annual Meeting for the Organization for Competitive Markets

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Monday, July 31, 2023
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The OCM conference comes on the heels of OCM's Farm Bill Summit and fly-in to Washington, D.C. the prior week.

Key Points: 
  • The OCM conference comes on the heels of OCM's Farm Bill Summit and fly-in to Washington, D.C. the prior week.
  • Members of OCM joined the conference from Alabama, Mississippi, Florida, Nebraska, Kansas, Missouri, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia, California, South Dakota, Washington, and Wyoming.
  • The Organization for Competitive Markets (OCM) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit based in Lincoln, Nebraska.
  • The foundation of the Organization for Competitive Markets is to fight for competitive markets in agriculture for farmers, ranchers and rural communities.

Sanctuary Medicinals Opens Medical Dispensary in West Palm Beach, Florida, the Company's Eighth Location in the State

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Wednesday, May 25, 2022
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APOPKA, Fla., May 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sanctuary Medicinals today announced the opening of its eighth medical cannabis dispensary in Florida.

Key Points: 
  • APOPKA, Fla., May 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sanctuary Medicinals today announced the opening of its eighth medical cannabis dispensary in Florida.
  • Situated right off Florida's Turnpike on Okeechobee Blvd., Sanctuary West Palm Beach will be holding its Grand Opening celebration on May 27.
  • The 3,000-square-foot dispensary is the southernmost Sanctuary location to date in Florida and is easily accessible to patients traveling north-south on the Turnpike or east-west on Okeechobee Blvd.
  • "As always, it's exciting and energizing to celebrate another grand opening here in Florida," said Jason Sidman, CEO of Sanctuary Medicinals.

KW Miller to Launch South Florida Water Infrastructure Development Plan (IDP)

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Wednesday, May 5, 2021
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b'STUART, Fla., May 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- KW Miller announced today his plans to help clean and treat water flowing into south Florida.

Key Points: 
  • b'STUART, Fla., May 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- KW Miller announced today his plans to help clean and treat water flowing into south Florida.
  • Piece-meal projects are not solutions to heavily polluted (untreated) water flowing from Central Florida into Lake Okeechobee and the St. Lucie River, causing the toxic algae blooms.\nWe require a comprehensive Infrastructure Development Plan ("IDP"), which I intend to drive with an experienced and diverse team of experts.
  • Miller is a senior business leader in the capital markets, energy and infrastructure sectors with over 30 years of combined expertise.
  • He advises, restructures, invests and holds board positions on infrastructure, energy and industrial companies.

Venture Construction Group of Florida Sponsors YMCA Summer Camp for Youth

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Monday, July 20, 2020
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STUART, Fla., July 20, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- In response to the community need for youth sponsorships to summer camp, Venture Construction Group of Florida (VCGFL) and CEO Stephen Shanton and family donate funds to help children attend summer camp at the YMCA Treasure Coast.

Key Points: 
  • STUART, Fla., July 20, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- In response to the community need for youth sponsorships to summer camp, Venture Construction Group of Florida (VCGFL) and CEO Stephen Shanton and family donate funds to help children attend summer camp at the YMCA Treasure Coast.
  • The YMCA offers summer camp at five locations: Indiantown, Okeechobee, two in Port St. Lucie and the Stuart main campus.
  • "Venture Construction Group of Florida has been a strong partner of the Y for over 5 years.
  • Founded in 1998, Venture Construction Group of Florida (VCGFL) is an award-winning leader in construction, restoration, renovations, roofing, storm damage repairs, and 24/7 emergency services throughout Florida, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, Bahamas and the Caribbean.

Husband of Airplane Crash Victim Files Wrongful Death Lawsuit

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Friday, September 13, 2019
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WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., Sept. 13, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Attorneys Gary Lesser and Chad Hastings filed a wrongful death lawsuit on August 27, 2019 on behalf of the family of Heather Bridwell who died in the Lake Okeechobee plane crash in March of this year.

Key Points: 
  • WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., Sept. 13, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Attorneys Gary Lesser and Chad Hastings filed a wrongful death lawsuit on August 27, 2019 on behalf of the family of Heather Bridwell who died in the Lake Okeechobee plane crash in March of this year.
  • On March 8, 2019 Heather Bridwell and 4 others, including the pilot, tragically died when the plane slammed into Lake Okeechobee.
  • The flight originated at the Tampa International Airport and was intended to go the North Palm Beach County Airport.
  • The plane apparently lost power to the left engine and the pilot was unable to land the plane.

South Florida Entrepreneurs Martin Mobarak and Chris Salamone Organize Daily Relief Effort for Freeport, Bahamas Hurricane Victims

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Tuesday, September 10, 2019
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BOCA RATON, Fla., Sept. 10, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- As soon as local entrepreneurs Martin Mobarak and Chris Salamone saw the images of the utter destruction in the Bahamas, they jumped into action to provide desperately needed aid to the victims of Hurricane Dorian.

Key Points: 
  • BOCA RATON, Fla., Sept. 10, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- As soon as local entrepreneurs Martin Mobarak and Chris Salamone saw the images of the utter destruction in the Bahamas, they jumped into action to provide desperately needed aid to the victims of Hurricane Dorian.
  • Mobarak and Salamone donated use of their Cessna airplane to make regular trips to the Bahamas with critical suppliesincluding medicine, non-perishable foods, diapers and much more.
  • Professor Gilbert Morris, a respected economist and advisor in the Bahamas and Caribbean added, "Hurricane Dorian has altered our understanding of the Bahamas.
  • Martin Mobarak and Chris Salamone are owners of the Okeechobee Jet Center and MAP Universal, a private investment firm that focuses on investments in aviation and hospitality.For info on donations, contact Martin Mobarak at 772-216-6460 or [email protected] .

Chapters Health System and Hospice of Okeechobee Sign Affiliation Agreement

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Tuesday, July 9, 2019
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Hospice of Okeechobee is a not-for-profit provider of hospice and other end-of-life services for residents living in Okeechobee, St. Lucie and Martin counties.

Key Points: 
  • Hospice of Okeechobee is a not-for-profit provider of hospice and other end-of-life services for residents living in Okeechobee, St. Lucie and Martin counties.
  • With this agreement, Chapters Health and its affiliates will combine to provide care to more than 20,000 Floridians annually residing in 11 Florida counties.
  • "Our affiliation with Chapters Health will continue to support the Hospice of Okeechobee legacy," said Gail Gerntrup, BSN, RN, MS, chief executive officer at Hospice of Okeechobee.
  • After joining Chapters Health, Hospice of Okeechobee will retain its long-established identity and connection to the community we serve."

81st Brighton Field Day Festival & Rodeo Set for February 15-17. Featuring Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band in Concert

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Tuesday, January 29, 2019
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Entertainment will include a Saturday evening concert by the Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band.

Key Points: 
  • Entertainment will include a Saturday evening concert by the Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band.
  • Kenny Wayne Shepherd is widely considered to be one of the best blues/rock guitarists today.
  • The Kenny Wayne Shepherd concert is scheduled for Saturday at 7:30 p.m.
  • The Brighton Field Day Festival & Rodeo will be held at the Fred Smith Rodeo Arena, which is located at 17400 Sports Complex Road NE, Okeechobee, Florida, 34974.