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Okeechobee County

Located on the shores of Lake Okeechobee, Okeechobee County is found to the south of Orlando and northwest of Miami. It's just west of Vero Beach and just east of Lake Placid, Florida.

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Top Industries in Okeechobee County

Several industries are found throughout Okeechobee County and offer options for employment. Some of the top industries found here include:

  • Retail Trade
  • Construction
  • Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting
  • Health Care & Social Assistance
  • Education Services
  • Accommodations & Food Service
  • Manufacturing

A large number of workers in the county work in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting or the Construction industry. Some of the top employers for the county include:

  • Entegra Roof Tile
  • Raulerson Hospital
  • Walpole Inc.
  • MacArthur Farms
  • Gilbert Family of Companies
  • Larson Dairy
  • Okeechobee Health Care

Many other employers are found throughout the county, as well.

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Things to Do in Okeechobee County

The lake, which is known as the Inland Sea, is one of the main attractions found in Okeechobee County. Lake Okeechobee offers plenty of fun with all types of water activities. It's also surrounded by cabins, hotels, motels, campgrounds, RV parks, and other accommodations.

Lake Okeechobee is a great spot for fishing, hiking, biking, boating, and other water activities. The Lake Okeechobee Scenic Trail is a good choice for hiking and offers some excellent views to enjoy.

Okeechobee airboat tours offer a unique way to get out on the water with several options throughout the area. You can take a guided tour and enjoy plenty of wildlife, fishing, hiking, and more.

Residents and visitors also enjoy horseback riding throughout Okeechobee County with Wagon Wheel Horse Farm and Prairie Trail Riders offering plenty of options. The county is also home to several other attractions including:

  • Arnold's Wildlife Rehabilitation Center
  • Taylor Creek Stormwater Treatment Area nature Trails
  • Kissimmee Prairie Preserve State Park
  • Quail Creek Plantation
  • Okeechobee Shooting Sports
  • Ok Corral
  • Wagon Wheel horse Farm
  • Time to Escape
  • And More!

Downtown Okeechobee is very popular with quaint streets filled with things to do and place to go. You'll find a Butterfly Sculpture Garden here and a few military monuments. Plenty of shopping and dining options are also found within the downtown area.

There are other dining options throughout the area, as well including Lightsey's Seafood Restaurant and Nutmeg's Cafe. Both of these spots are very popular and offer excellent options for the entire family.

Events & Festivals in Okeechobee County

With plenty of events and festivals held throughout the year, there's always something exciting to enjoy in Okeechobee County. Some of the top events include:

  • Speckled Perch Festival and Car Chow
  • Art & Wine Walks
  • Taste of Okeechobee<
  • Top of the Lake Art Festival
  • Okeechobee County Fair
  • Okeechobee Music & Arts Festival
  • Okeechobee Labor Day Festival
  • Yee Haw Music Festival
  • Top of the Lake Christmas Festival and Parade
  • And More!

There's always a fun event going on with so many options throughout the area.

Okeechobee County is just a short drive from the Treasure Coast area of Florida and from Orlando. Many more attractions, things to do, and events are found just a short drive from this beautiful area of Florida.

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