Mon, Mar 16
|Hardee County Agri Civic Center
Hardee County Community Workshop
Hardee County will hold a workshop to seek community feedback and input about both the future of the Resthaven property and strategies to address extreme rainfall impacts in Hardee County. All interested are encouraged to attend.
Time & Location
Mar 16, 2026, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Hardee County Agri Civic Center, 515 Civic Center Dr, Wauchula, FL 33873, USA
About the event
RESTHAVEN: Hardee County is seeking community input to help determine the future of the historic Resthaven property located near Zolfo Springs. The 5-acre county-owned property, located at 298 Rest Haven Road, Zolfo Springs, FL 33890, closed in 2022 due to financial challenges. Efforts to recruit new operators were unsuccessful, largely because of the significant repairs and upgrades needed to reopen the facility. As a result, the County is now exploring all potential options — including redevelopment, repurposing, or possible sale of the property. Residents are encouraged to attend the workshop and share their thoughts and ideas. In addition to the public meeting, community members may complete an online survey at: www.cfrpc.org/resthaven
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EXTREME RAINFALL STUDY - VULNERABILITY ASSESSMENT: Hardee County is also requesting public input on the findings of its Extreme Rainfall Study, conducted as part of the County’s Vulnerability Assessment funded by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection.…