Civil Municipal - Mar 2024

PREFERRED VENDOR/ PARTNER n ComcastBusiness www.business.comcast.com/mobile n Culpepper & Terpening, Inc. www.ct-eng.com n Kimley-Horn www.kimley-horn.com heritage while modernizing its facilities. Likewise, the City’s Mayor, Dowling Watford, shares his compassion for the history of the community and champions efforts to restore our cultural resources throughout the city. He is an active member of the Historical Society and a reenactor in the annual reenactment of the Battle of Okeechobee between Zachary Taylor and the Seminole Indians which took place on Christmas day in 1837, As Okeechobee embarks on these ambitious projects in 2024, the city’s priorities reflect a multifaceted approach to development, balancing economic initiatives with enhancements to tourism and community assets. Through these efforts, Okeechobee aims to strengthen its infrastructure and financial base and enrich its residents’ lives and visitors’ experience, paving the way for a prosperous and vibrant future. 184 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 5, ISSUE 03