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The Glades Initiative Connects Communities

The Glades Initiative Inc., a regional health and human services cooperative in Palm Beach County, is reaching out to the community by hosting networking mixers. The group recently hosted one in Belle Glade. Read the story

Lake O Inspires Literacy Coalition

The Literacy Coalition of Palm Beach County hosted a fundraiser to benefit its programs and increase awareness of the organization on Saturday, April 2, 2001. Cyclists had an opportunity to support the Coalition while cycling around the majestic shores of Lake Okeechobee. Read the story

Community Spotlight: Lynn Topel

Lynn Topel, former executive director of the Florida Heartland Regional Economic Development Initiative (FHREDI), recalls why she took the job as a consultant and how she rose to executive director. Read the interview

LORI Plays Role in Landing Shore Development

An organization funded in part by the Lake Okeechobee Regional Initiative (LORI) played a key role in landing a major entertainment and retail development on the north shore of Lake Okeechobee. Read the story

Getaway to the Everglades launches regional revitalization around unique freshwater lake

Introducing the Lake Okeechobee Regional Initiative, a united marketing and branding effort established to attract tourists to the southern shores of Lake Okeechobee to help revive its communities. Read the story

LORI Helps Hendry County Hire Tourism/Marketing Director

Lee McMichael took a new job marketing the Lake Okeechobee region. The Georgia native admits he didn't know much about the area. But what he has learned has made him appreciate the need to share his discoveries. Read the story