Pastor Matt Bowen Inspires Okeechobee with Acts of Service and Community Support
Today we had the pleasure of hearing from Pastor Matt Bowen of Christ Fellowship . Matt came to Okeechobee in 2014 with his family including five sons. He spoke passionately about how his goal is to be an encourager in discouraging times. He works together with Our Village, the Pregnancy Center and more organizations to provide for the needs of the community. He explained how the church has partnered with the Treasure Coast Food Bank and provides free food to the community at three different locations
Proclamation - Recognition of Retirement to Ms. Debbie Conroy from Okeechobee County Property Appraiser's office.
At today’s July 11 meeting, the Board recognized Ms. Debbie Conroy with Commissioner Hazellief presenting the Proclamation to Ms. Debbie Conroy. Ms. Conroy has dedicated forty-five years of unwavering service to the citizens and mission of the Property Appraiser's Office beginning her career with the Okeechobee County Tax Collector in 1979 and completing her career with the Okeechobee County Property Appraiser’s office. Ms. Conroy has served under the following Property Appraisers: Mr. Tommy Gaughan, the
Ever After Farms Economic Impact Report
Ever After Farms Stockyard – an example of how agritourism in Okeechobee County is helping add money to the county coffersA recent economic and fiscal impact study shows Ever After Farms Stockyard’s approach to agritourism is a benefit to the county, itself and even local businesses Okeechobee, FLA, June 24, 2024 – Call it agribusiness or agritourism, it’s big business in Florida, and Ever After Farms Stockyard in Okeechobee has proven itself to be a strong economic driver in Okeechobee County, according