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Landowner Assistance Expo – LAX 2019

Bert J. Harris, Jr. Agricultural Center 4509 George Blvd, Sebring, FL

Join us at LAX 2019 Landowners in the Heartland are invited to attend the Landowner Assistance Expo (LAX) 2019 on June 5th at the Bert Harris Agriculture Center Auditorium in Sebring from 9 AM to 3 PM. Landowners, regardless of acreage, in DeSoto, Glades, Hardee, Hendry, Highlands, Okeechobee, Osceola and Polk Counties are invited to […]

Council Meeting

Warner University, Ratzlaff Building Board Room 13895 Hwy 27, Lake Wales, FL, United States

Our next council meeting will be held June 12, 2019 at 9:30AM.

Council Meeting

Career Source Heartland, Suite 1 5901 US Highway 27, South, Sebring, FL, United States

Our next council meeting will be held August 14, 2019 at 9:30AM.

LEPC Meeting

Hardee County Health Department 115 K.D. Revell Rd, Wauchula, FL

RSVP: Heartland 2060 – Building a Resilient Region Summit

Polk State College - Center for Public Safety 1251 Jim Keene Boulevard, Jan Phyl Village, FL, United States

Exploring trends in Transportation, the Economy, and the Environment in the Heartland Region. Join us to explore current trends with statewide experts in transportation, the economy, and the environment. RSVP: Register here Kevin Thibault - Florida Department of Transportation Secretary Tony Carvajal - Florida Chamber Foundation Executive Vice President Dr. Thomas Hoctor - University of Florida, Department of […]

Council Meeting

Okeechobee Board of County Commission Chambers 304 NW 2nd St, Okeechobee, FL, United States

Our next council meeting will be held – October 9, 2019, 9:30 AM.

Heartland Mobility Forum – Oct. 30, 2019 – Lake Placid

Lake Placid Government Center 1069 US 27, Lake Placid, FL, United States

          October 30th - 9 am - NOON Registration 8:30 am Lake Placid Florida Exploring critical needs, overcoming barriers, and enhancing mobility in the Heartland Region. Special Guest Speaker: David Darm, Executive Director of the Florida Commission for the Transportation Disadvantaged   For More Information: Heartland Regional Transportation Planning Organization msoderstrom@cfrpc.org […]

Free

Southwest-Central Connector Task Force Meeting (M-CORES)

Polk State College - Lakeland Campus 3425 Winter Lake Road, Lakeland, FL, United States

Tallahassee, Fla. – The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) will host a meeting of the Southwest-Central Connector Task Force for the Multi-Use Corridors of Regional Economic Significance (M-CORES) program. The public is encouraged to attend. M-CORES is intended to encourage job creation, revitalize rural communities and provide regional connectivity using technology to enhance quality of […]

Southwest-Central Florida Connector Open House

Wauchula Train Depot 135 East Main Street, Wauchula, FL, United States

The Florida Department of Transportation to Host Open House for Southwest-Central Florida Connector Tallahassee, Fla. – The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) will host an Open House for the Southwest-Central Connector, which is proposed as part of the Multi-Use Corridors of Regional Economic Significance (M-CORES) program. Comment stations will be open throughout the event to […]

RSVP: Heartland 2060 Summit – The Future of Agriculture, Education, and Our Communities

Lake Placid Government Center 1069 US 27, Lake Placid, FL, United States

The Future of Agriculture: The Possibilities of Hemp The Future of Education: Securing the Talent Pipeline The Future of our Communities: Building a Resilient Region Exploring trends in DeSoto, Glades, Hardee, Hendry, Highlands, Okeechobee, and Polk Counties. RSVP: Register here Wednesday, November 13 Registration: 8:30 AM Event: 9 AM to Noon Location: Lake Placid Government […]

Polk County 2020 Census Outreach Efforts Meeting

UF/IFAS Extension Office 1702 S. Holland Pkwy, Bartow, FL, United States

Polk County, along with Polk Vision, are leading the 2020 Census efforts in Polk County through the Polk Counts initiative.  Polk County is holding a meeting to provide an overview of the County’s 2020 Census outreach efforts this Friday, November 22, 2019 from 9 am to noon in Bartow at the UF/IFAS Extension Office in Bartow […]

Council Meeting

Bartow Public Library - 2nd Floor 2150 S Broadway Ave, Bartow, FL

Our next council meeting will be held – December 11, 2019, 9:30 AM.

New Year’s Holiday

Central Florida Regional Planning Council 555 E Church St, Bartow, FL, United States

CFRPC Office Closed

Martin Luther King, Jr., Day

Central Florida Regional Planning Council 555 E Church St, Bartow, FL, United States

CFRPC Office Closed

Council Meeting

DeSoto County Commission Chambers 201 East Oak Street, Arcadia, FL, United States

Our next council meeting will be held – February 12, 2020, 9:30 AM.

LEPC Meeting

Polk State College - Center for Public Safety 1251 Jim Keene Boulevard, Jan Phyl Village, FL, United States

The next meeting for the Central Florida Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) will be at the: Polk State College Center for Public Safety: Classroom 113. Meeting materials found on this page.

Community Open House – Let’s Look Forward Okeechobee!

Okeechobee Freshman Campus Auditorium 610 SW 2ND Avenue, Okeechobee, FL, United States

Join Us! Let’s Look Forward Okeechobee! Community Open House Please join us to provide your input to plan for Okeechobee's future. A collaborative effort is underway in the City of Okeechobee to identify opportunities to build and enhance Okeechobee’s local economy, and to develop an action-oriented economic development and disaster preparedness strategy. This effort has […]

Transportation Disadvantaged LCB Teleconference Meeting April 15

The Transportation Disadvantaged Multi-County Local Coordinating Board (LCB) serving DeSoto, Hardee, Highlands, and Okeechobee Counties Meeting scheduled for April 15, 2020, will take place to conduct essential business by conference call. Members that attend via teleconference will be counted as present and have the ability to vote on action items. Each action item will require […]

Council Meeting – Teleconference

Teleconference

Our next council meeting will be held via Teleconference – Wednesday May 13, 2020, 10:00 AM. Toll-Free Call in Number:  800-369-3192        Participant Pass Code:  8567705  

Memorial Day

Central Florida Regional Planning Council 555 E Church St, Bartow, FL, United States

CFRPC Office Closed

Council Meeting

Teleconference

Our next council meeting will be held – June 10, 2020, 9:30 AM. Join meeting at: https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/712859581 Audio available or Call-in Number: (571) 317-3122 Access Code: 712-859-581 GoToMeeting Instructions: Here are a few things you need to know before joining your first GoToMeeting online meeting: You can join the meeting from your Mac or Windows […]

Independence Day

Central Florida Regional Planning Council 555 E Church St, Bartow, FL, United States

CFRPC Office Closed

Labor Day

Central Florida Regional Planning Council 555 E Church St, Bartow, FL, United States

CFRPC Office Closed

Council Meeting

Our next council meeting will be held – September 9, 2020, 9:30 AM. Join the meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone: https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/463663821 You can also dial in using your phone: (571) 317-3122; Access Code: 463-663-821  

Thanksgiving Holidays

Central Florida Regional Planning Council 555 E Church St, Bartow, FL, United States

CFRPC Office Closed

Council Meeting

Our next council meeting will be held – December 9, 2020, 9:30 AM. Join the meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone: https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/782815597 You can also dial in using your phone: (571) 317-3122, Access Code: 782-815-597

Christmas Holidays

Central Florida Regional Planning Council 555 E Church St, Bartow, FL, United States

CFRPC Office Closed

New Year’s Day

Central Florida Regional Planning Council 555 E Church St, Bartow, FL, United States

CFRPC Office Closed

Martin Luther King Jr., Day

Central Florida Regional Planning Council 555 E Church St, Bartow, FL, United States

CFRPC Office Closed

Council Meeting

Winter Haven Fieldhouse & Conference Center - Room B 210 Cypress Gardens Blvd., Room B, Winter Haven, FL, United States

Finance Committee Meeting

Central Florida Regional Planning Council 555 E Church St, Bartow, FL, United States

Memorial Day

Central Florida Regional Planning Council 555 E Church St, Bartow, FL, United States

CFRPC Office Closed

Council Meeting

Jack Stroup Civic Center 355 W Center Ave, Sebring, FL, United States

Independence Day (Observed)

Central Florida Regional Planning Council 555 E Church St, Bartow, FL, United States

CFRPC Office Closed

Labor Day

Central Florida Regional Planning Council 555 E Church St, Bartow, FL, United States

CFRPC Office Closed

Council Meeting

Okeechobee Board of County Commission Chambers 304 NW 2nd St, Okeechobee, FL, United States

Veteran’s Day

Central Florida Regional Planning Council 555 E Church St, Bartow, FL, United States

CFRPC Office Closed

Thanksgiving Holidays

Central Florida Regional Planning Council 555 E Church St, Bartow, FL, United States

CFRPC Office Closed

Council Meeting

Winter Haven Fieldhouse & Conference Center 210 Cypress Gardens Blvd., Room A, Winter Haven, FL, United States

Christmas Holidays

Central Florida Regional Planning Council 555 E Church St, Bartow, FL, United States

CFRPC Office Closed

New Year’s Day

Central Florida Regional Planning Council 555 E Church St, Bartow, FL, United States

CFRPC Office Closed

Martin Luther King Jr., Day

Central Florida Regional Planning Council 555 E Church St, Bartow, FL, United States

CFRPC Office Closed

Central Florida Resiliency Summit

Join the Central Florida Regional Planning Council and Heartland 2060 partners to discuss resiliency in the Heartland Region. A Virtual Event RSVP to Save Your Spot Now Weather and other natural events and manmade events have increased stressors to our economy, security, health, environment, and built infrastructure. Building on the regional approach of the Heartland […]

Council Meeting

-   Wednesday, February 9, 2022 | 9:30 a.m. How to Attend: In Person: DeSoto County Administration Building 201 East Oak Street | Arcadia, FL 34266 Virtually: https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/202351517 By Phone: (646) 749-3122; Access Code: 202-351-517

Council Meeting

Hardee County Agri-Civic Center 515 Civic Center Dr, Wauchula, FL, United States

Finance Committee Meeting

Central Florida Regional Planning Council 555 E Church St, Bartow, FL, United States

Memorial Day

Central Florida Regional Planning Council 555 E Church St, Bartow, FL, United States

CFRPC Office Closed

Landowner Assistance Expo 2022 – LAX 2022

Bert J. Harris, Jr. Agricultural Center 4509 George Blvd, Sebring, FL

Landowners, regardless of acreage, in DeSoto, Glades, Hardee, Hendry, Highlands, Okeechobee, Osceola and Polk Counties are invited to participate in conversations related to technical assistance, cost-share opportunities, conservation easements, and the financial implications of each program. Register for the event here. Outreach representatives will be on hand to provide brief overviews of local, State, Federal […]

Council Meeting

Career Source Heartland, Suite 1 5901 US Highway 27, South, Sebring, FL, United States

Heartland Rides: Virtual Coffee Chat

Join us online or by phone to discuss mobility and transit options in DeSoto, Hardee, Highlands, and Okeechobee counties. Meeting Information Heartland Rides: Virtual Coffee Chat Tuesday, June 28, 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM To register visit HeartlandRides.org or call 1-888-322-1444

Independence Day

Central Florida Regional Planning Council 555 E Church St, Bartow, FL, United States

CFRPC Office Closed

Council Meeting

Career Source Heartland, Suite 1 5901 US Highway 27, South, Sebring, FL, United States

Meeting Documents

Labor Day

Central Florida Regional Planning Council 555 E Church St, Bartow, FL, United States

CFRPC Office Closed

Council Meeting

Note: Virtual Meeting Join meeting at: https://meet.goto.com/267699485 Audio available or Call-in Number: (872) 240-3212 Access Code: 267-699-485. Please note this change in location to a virtual meeting due to a state of emergency declared for Hurricane Ian.  

Veteran’s Day

Central Florida Regional Planning Council 555 E Church St, Bartow, FL, United States

CFRPC Office Closed

Thanksgiving Holidays

Central Florida Regional Planning Council 555 E Church St, Bartow, FL, United States

CFRPC Office Closed

Council Meeting

Winter Haven Fieldhouse & Conference Center - Room A 210 Cypress Gardens Blvd., Room A, Winter Haven, FL, United States

   

Christmas Holidays

Central Florida Regional Planning Council 555 E Church St, Bartow, FL, United States

CFRPC Office Closed

New Years Day (observed)

Central Florida Regional Planning Council 555 E Church St, Bartow, FL, United States

CFRPC Office Closed

Martin Luther King Jr., Day

Central Florida Regional Planning Council 555 E Church St, Bartow, FL, United States

CFRPC Office Closed

Heartland Regional Resiliency Action Plan Stakeholder Kickoff Meeting

Join the Central Florida Regional Planning Council, Heartland 2060 partners, and Heartland Regional Resiliency Coalition members to discuss the development of the Heartland Regional Resiliency Action Plan. Register Here for the Heartland Regional Resiliency Action Plan Stakeholder Kickoff A Virtual Event Monday, January 23, 2023 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM Please join us on January […]

Council Meeting

DeSoto County Commission Chambers 201 East Oak Street, Arcadia, FL, United States

Wednesday, February 8, 2023 | 9:30 a.m.   How to Attend: In Person: DeSoto County Administration Building 201 East Oak Street | Arcadia, FL 34266   Meeting Documents

Central Florida Local Emergency Planning Committee Meeting (LEPC)

A-C-T Environmental & Infrastructure 1875 West Main Street, Bartow, FL, United States

Next Meeting: February 23, 2023, 9:30AM: In person: A-C-T Environmental & Infrastructure: 1875 West Main Street, Bartow, FL 33830 Virtual: https://meet.goto.com/907571853 You can also dial in using your phone. United States: (224) 501-3412  —  Access Code: 907-571-853 Meeting Agenda

Council Meeting

Hardee County Commission Chambers 412 W Orange St, Wauchula, FL, United States

Wednesday, April 12, 2023 | 9:30 a.m.   How to Attend: In person: Hardee County Commission Chambers 412 W Orange St | Wauchula FL 33873   Meeting Documents:

Central Florida Local Emergency Planning Committee Meeting (LEPC)

DeSoto County Emergency Management 2200 NE Roan St, Arcadia, FL

Next Meeting: May 3, 2023, 9:30AM VIRTUAL VIA GOTOMEETING Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone. https://meet.goto.com/376504093 You can also dial in using your phone. United States: (646) 749-3122 Access Code: 376-504-093 Meeting Agenda

Highlands Co. Tourism Insights & Awards Luncheon

Sebring Civic Center 355 W. Center Avenue, Sebring, FL, United States

Community public workshop to present the draft Highlands County-wide Facility Study for Tourism and Recreation Please register and plan to attend our Tourism Insights & Awards Luncheon on May 17 starting at 11:30 AM at the Sebring Civic Center (355 W. Center Avenue) In addition to lunch, the program will include presentations by the Huddle […]

Landowner Assistance Expo 2023 – LAX 2023

Bert J. Harris, Jr. Agricultural Center 4509 George Blvd, Sebring, FL

Landowners, regardless of acreage, in DeSoto, Glades, Hardee, Hendry, Highlands, Okeechobee, Osceola and Polk Counties are invited to participate in conversations related to technical assistance, cost-share opportunities, conservation easements, and the financial implications of each program. Register for the event here. Outreach representatives will be on hand to provide brief overviews of local, State, Federal […]

Council Meeting

Career Source Heartland, Suite 1 5901 US Highway 27, South, Sebring, FL, United States

Wednesday, June 14, 2023 | 9:30 a.m. How to Attend: In person: Career Source Heartland, Suite 1 5901 US Highway 27, South | Sebring FL 33870   Meeting Documents:  

Heartland Regional Action Plan Forum 2023

Bert J. Harris, Jr. Agricultural Center 4509 George Blvd, Sebring, FL

Thursday, June 15, 2023 9:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Lunch Provided Bert Harris, Jr Agricultural Center 4509 George Blvd, Sebring     Register Today Hosted by the Central Florida Regional Planning Council  Severe Weather and other natural disasters and manmade events have increased stressors to our economy, security, health, environment, and built infrastructure. Building on […]

Free

Independence Day

Central Florida Regional Planning Council 555 E Church St, Bartow, FL, United States

CFRPC Office Closed

Council Meeting

Career Source Heartland, Suite 1 5901 US Highway 27, South, Sebring, FL, United States

Wednesday, August 2, 2023 | 9:30 a.m. How to Attend: In person: CareerSource Heartland 5901 US Highway 27 South, Suite 1, Sebring, FL 33870 Meeting Documents

Central Florida Local Emergency Planning Committee Meeting (LEPC)

Florida Polytechnic University - Building: Applied Research Center 4400 Polytechnic Circle, Room: ARC 2200, Lakeland

Next Meeting: August 3, 2023, 9:30AM IN PERSON Florida Polytechnic University Building: Applied Research Center Room: ARC 2200 4400 Polytechnic Circle Lakeland, FL 33868 ONLINE CF LEPC Quarterly Meeting (August 3, 2023) Aug 3, 2023, 9:30 – 11:30 AM (America/New York) Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone. https://meet.goto.com/875534941 You can also dial in using […]

Labor Day

Central Florida Regional Planning Council 555 E Church St, Bartow, FL, United States

CFRPC Office Closed

Council Meeting

Okeechobee Board of County Commission Chambers 304 NW 2nd St, Okeechobee, FL, United States

How to Attend: In person: Okeechobee Board of County Commission Chambers 304 NW 2nd St Okeechobee, FL 34972 Meeting Documents

Veteran’s Day (observed)

Central Florida Regional Planning Council 555 E Church St, Bartow, FL, United States

CFRPC Office Closed

Thanksgiving Holidays

Central Florida Regional Planning Council 555 E Church St, Bartow, FL, United States

CFRPC Office Closed

Council Meeting

Winter Haven Fieldhouse & Conference Center - Room B 210 Cypress Gardens Blvd., Room B, Winter Haven, FL, United States

Meeting Documents:

Christmas Holidays

Central Florida Regional Planning Council 555 E Church St, Bartow, FL, United States

CFRPC Office Closed

Council Meeting

Avon Park Community Center 310 West Main Street, Avon Park, FL, United States

How to Attend: In person: Avon Park Community Center 310 West Main Street, Avon Park, FL Optional Tour of the Avon Park Air Force Range following the meeting. Meeting Documents

Council Meeting

Hardee County Commission Chambers 412 W Orange St, Wauchula, FL, United States

Location: Hardee County Board of County Commissioners County Commission Chambers 412 W Orange Street, Room 103 Wauchula, FL 33873 Meeting Documents: