Serving DeSoto, Hardee, Highlands, Okeechobee and Polk Counties

Draft Amendments To The City Of Okeechobee Comprehensive Plan And Land Development Code

Notice is hereby given that the City of Okeechobee City Council will hear a presentation from the Central Florida Regional Planning Council addressing proposed draft amendments to the City’s Comprehensive Plan and Land Development Code, at its meeting on Tuesday, June 16, 2020, at 6:00 p.m., at the Okeechobee City Hall, Council Chambers, 55 SE 3rd Avenue, Okeechobee, Florida.  Discussion will include review of the draft amendments including a new Economic Development Comprehensive Plan Element, updates to the City’s sign code, and amendments addressing inconsistencies and disaster resiliency. The meeting is open to the public and all interested persons are encouraged to attend.

For additional information, please contact Jennifer Codo-Salisbury, Central Florida Regional Planning Council at (863) 534-7130, extension 178 or via email at jcodosalisbury@cfrpc.org.

Local, State, and Federal agencies partnered on February 15, 2018, to bring a training opportunity to the community leaders in Highlands and Polk Counties. The workshops emphasized best practices and resources for economic recovery following a disaster.

Hosted by the CFRPC in partnership with the Highlands Economic Development Commission, the Florida Small Business Development Center, and the International Economic Development Council (IEDC), the event helped community leaders learn more what their role should be and how to prioritize actions for short and long-term recovery. Federal, state and IEDC officials presented information about state, federal and private sector resources that are available to assist. The interactive workshop provided participants with practical tools and inspiring examples to support critical economic recovery and long-term resiliency activities.

This workshop was one of several being conducted throughout the State in partnership with the Florida Regional Councils Association (FRCA), Florida Department of Economic Opportunity, the International Economic Development Council (IEDC) and federal partners, and the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA).

FDOT, District One and Florida’s Turnpike Enterprise announce an ePublic Hearing to present the Tentative Five Year Work Program for fiscal years 2019 through 2023

Fort Myers, FL – The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), District One, and Florida’s Turnpike Enterprise announce an ePublic Hearing to present the Tentative Five Year Work Program. The Tentative Work Program lists transportation system improvements scheduled for fiscal years beginning July 1, 2018, through June 30, 2023. The ePublic Hearing begins at 9 a.m., Monday, October 16, 2017 and ends at 5 p.m., Friday, October 20, 2017. There are four ways to participate in the hearing.

  1. Go to www.swflroads.com and click on Future Projects during the times listed to watch a video about the Draft Tentative Work Program for fiscal years 2019-2023, review the programs and maps, submit comments, and find information about how to contact an FDOT representative with questions. The ePublic Hearing will be open and available continuously during the listed times.
  2. If you do not have access to a computer or the internet, you can use a computer at a local public library in each of the 12 counties within District One during the libraries’ regular operating hours.
  3. FDOT representatives will be available at the following locations to meet with you in person, answer any questions, and assist with website access:
    • Fruitville Public Library, October 16, 2017 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., 100 Coburn Road, Sarasota, FL
    • Fort Myers Regional Library, October 16, 2017 from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., 1651 Lee Street, Fort Myers, FL
    • Neil Combee Administration Building, October 17, 2017 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., 330 West Church Street, Bartow, FL
    • Charlotte Public Library Common area, October 17, 2017 from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., 2050 Forrest Nelson Blvd., Port Charlotte, FL
    • Highlands County Board of County Commission Chambers, October 18, 2017 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., 600 South Commerce Avenue, Sebring, FL
    • Naples Farmer Market, October 20, 2017 from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., 3347 Tamiami Trail East, Naples, FL
  4. FDOT representatives will also be available with materials for review during the hearing week at the FDOT District One offices located at 801 North Broadway Avenue in Bartow and 10041 Daniels Parkway in Fort Myers. You can schedule a meeting at the offices by calling 863-519-2392 (Bartow) or 239-225-1975 (Fort Myers).

FDOT will accept comments from all interested parties if received by Monday, November 20, 2017. Mail comments to L. K. Nandam, P.E., District Secretary, FDOT, P.O. Box 1249, Bartow, FL 33831, attention Bessie Reina, Urban Manager, or email comments to bessie.reina@dot.state.fl.us.

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Zachary Burch, 239-225-1950
Zachary.Burch@dot.state.fl.us

View the DRAFT 2018-22 Florida Greenways and Trails System (FGTS) Plan & maps

Public Workshops Re-scheduled

The FGTS Plan establishes the vision for implementing a connected statewide system of greenways and trails for recreation, conservation, alternative transportation, healthy lifestyles, a vibrant economy, and a high quality of life. The Office of Greenways and Trails (OGT) is updating the FGTS 5-Year Plan and holding 14 public open houses throughout the state.

The purpose of these meetings is to receive public input on the proposed update to the draft written 2018-2022 FGTS Plan and Land and Water Opportunity & Priority Maps.

Please plan to join us at a location close to you.  If you are unable to participate in person, there is a comment form online which you can submit by e-mail or conventional mail. Comments accepted through December 15, 2017.

The Open House schedule:

Thursday, October 26 – North Port
Morgan Family Community Center
Meeting Room A/B
6207 West Price Blvd.
North Port, FL 34291
4:00-7:00 ET

Monday, November 6 – Miami Lakes
Miami Lakes Optimist Park Clubhouse
6411 NW 162 StreetMiami Lakes Optimist Park Clubhouse
Miami Lakes, FL 33014
4:00-7:00 ET

Monday, November 6 – Tallahassee
Florida Department of Environmental Protection
Douglas Building
Conference Room A
3900 Commonwealth Boulevard
Tallahassee, FL 32399
4:00-7:00 ET

Tuesday, November 7 – Sebring
Bert J. Harris, Jr. Agricultural Center
Conference Room #2
4509 George Boulevard
Sebring, FL 33875
4:00-7:00 ET

Wednesday, November 8  – Port St. Lucie
St. Lucie Transportation Planning Organization
Coco Vista Center
466 SW Port St Lucie Blvd. #111
Port St. Lucie, FL 34953
4:00-7:00 ET

Wednesday, November 8 – Dunnellon
Historic Train Depot
12061 S. Williams Street
Dunnellon, FL 34432
4:00-7:00 ET

Thursday, November 9– Temple Terrace
Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Southwest District
13051 N Telecom Parkway
Temple Terrace, FL 33637
4:00-7:00 ET

Tuesday, November 14 – DeBary
Debary Hall
198 Sunrise Boulevard
DeBary, FL 32713
4:00-7:00 ET

Wednesday, November 15  – Palatka
Ravine Gardens State Park
1600 Twigg Street
Palatka, FL 32177
4:00-7:00 ET

Thursday, November 16 – Jacksonville
Ed Ball Building
Conference Room 851
214 N Hogan Street
Jacksonville, FL 32202
4:00-7:00 ET

Monday, November 20 – Live Oak
Suwannee River Water Management District
Suwannee Room
9225 County Road 49
Live Oak, FL 32060
4:00-7:00 ET

Monday, November 27 – Port St. Joe
St. Joseph Bay State Buffer Preserve Center
3915 State Road 30-A
Port St. Joe, FL 32456
4:00-7:00 ET

Monday, December 4 – Milton
Blackwater Heritage State Trail
Visitor Center
5533 Alabama Street
Milton, FL 32570
4:00-7:00 CT

For More information:

Christine Small, Division of Recreation and Parks
Florida Department of Environmental Protection
3900 Commonwealth Blvd., M.S. 795
Tallahassee, FL 32399-3000
850-245-2939
Christine.Small@dep.state.fl.us