One
hundred years in the making, 'Our Pioneering Spirit
Endures'. That's the slogan that the Centennial
Committee assigned to our festivities and we think
it's fitting. Our diverse past has created a
friendly atmosphere that is unique to only smaller
towns. We pride ourselves on this characteristic,
and with one
visit to Okeechobee you will understand what
southern
hospitality really is.
Following along with the centennial festivities at:
www.facebook.com/OkeechobeeCentennial,
https://twitter.com/okeechobee100,
http://instagram.com/okeechobee100,
and on the
Centennial Page.
As we take the time to examine our
heritage, it's noticeable that some of the pioneers
that formed our quiet community left lasting
impressions. The agri-business sector still thrives
in spite of modern day adversities. The Okeechobee
Cattleman's Association treats us to rodeos and each
year we celebrate the 'Day of the Cowboy' with a
cattle drive right through the middle of town. Our
successful commercial district is composed of a
variety of services, retailers and restaurants that
can handle our populations needs along with the
influx of visitors during the winter season. We have
two industrial parks which serve as a source of
employment and potential growth opportunity.
Okeechobee is known as the 'Speckled
Perch Capital of the World'. Lake Okeechobee serves
as a vast natural resource for the fishing industry
as well as a sportsman's paradise attracting several
nationally sanctioned bass tournaments.
Thanks for taking the time to learn
more about the Okeechobee area (Locate
Okeechobee). Whether it's for
recreational purposes, shopping, festivals,
employment or to consider moving to our fine
community, we welcome you
James E. Kirk, Mayor
City Hall, 55 SE 3rd Avenue, Okeechobee, FL 34974
