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    Captain Hendry Community Public Meeting
    Sat21
    Hosted by LDRC
    1:00PM•Barron Library, 461 N. Main St LaBelle, FL 33935

    Captain Hendry Community Public Meeting

    For more than a century, the Captain Hendry House has been part of LaBelle’s history. Now, we’re looking toward its future! The LaBelle Downtown Revitalization Corporation is partnering with a volunteer team of planning professionals from the Florida Chapter of the American Planning Association to explore opportunites for preserving and revitalizing this historic landmark. You’re invited to a Community Open House! Stop by anytime during the event to meet the planning team, learn about the project, explore ideas for the property’s future, and share your own vision for the Captain Hendry House. Free and open to everyone! No RSVP required.

    2026 SWFREC Open House
    Tue, Nov 17

    2026 SWFREC Open House

    Free educational event showcasing SWFREC Facilities, Research, Extension, and Programs. Open to the public - Residents, families, gardeners, farmers, students, educators, local business owners, community leaders, and elected or agency decision-makers. Pre-registration strongly encouraged; Walk-ins welcome. Register here: https://swfrec.ifas.ufl.edu/events/OpenHouse2026/

    Workshop - Camino al Éxito: Rompiendo Barreras en el Emprendimiento Local
    Wed, Nov 18

    Workshop - Camino al Éxito: Rompiendo Barreras en el Emprendimiento Local

    ¿Estás listo para dar el gran salto y lanzar tu propio negocio en el suroeste de Florida, pero no sabes por dónde empezar o cómo superar los primeros obstáculos? SCORE SWFL te invita a un taller diseñado exclusivamente para futuros empresarios latinos que buscan convertir sus ideas en realidades comerciales sólidas. Iniciaremos el evento con una conversación dinámica donde conocerás la historia de una empresaria de nuestra comunidad que ya descifró el camino. Escucharás de primera mano la inspiradora trayectoria que rompió esquemas en la industria de la construcción y remodelación en Babcock Ranch. Ella compartirá sin filtros qué la impulsó, qué barreras legales y comerciales enfrentó, y cuáles estrategias las llevaron al éxito. Después del panel, tú serás el protagonista. Tendremos un espacio de intercambio abierto para escuchar en qué punto de tu trayectoria te encuentras y qué necesitas para arrancar. Conectarán cara a cara con la comunidad de empresarios latinos locales y con la red de mentores gratuitos de SCORE SWFL.Entenderán cómo posicionar su marca en zonas de alto crecimiento y demanda en nuestra región Costo: $10.00 por persona (no reembolsable) Requiere registración previa.

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    LDRC is a community-driven nonprofit and an accredited member of the Florida Main Street program, dedicated to the beautification, preservation, and economic growth of historic downtown LaBelle.

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    Protecting the historic character that makes LaBelle unlike anywhere else.

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    Strengthening downtown businesses and creating a vibrant destination.

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    Bringing people together through events, programs, and partnerships.

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    An accredited Florida Main Street community working alongside the City of LaBelle.

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    Hello, LaBelle! Fall Newsletter
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    October 23, 2026

    Hello, LaBelle! Fall Newsletter

    Fall fun downtown, a new chapter for the Captain Hendry House, the Roots & Springs mural, and Smoke Under the Oaks is coming back. Grab your coffee and catch up with us!

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    Rick's Barber Shop, a traditional barber shop in downtown LaBelle, Florida
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    Rick's Barber Shop

    A traditional downtown LaBelle barber shop offering classic haircuts and grooming services with a welcoming, small-town feel.

    27 Fort Thompson Ave, LaBelle, FL 33935 · (954) 448-8475

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