Heartland Magazine January 2012

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January 2012

Catching Up with the Joneses Covering What’s Growing Hardee Highlands Desoto glades charlotte okeechobee hendry

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FROM THE HEARTLAND

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HARDEE COUNTY FARM BUREAU

HIGHLANDS COUNTY FARM BUREAU

COUNTY FARM BUREAU

1017 US Highway 17 N Wauchula, FL. 33873

6419 US Highway 27 S. Sebring, FL 33876

1278 SE US Highway 31 Arcadia, FL 34266

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OFFICERS AND

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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

OFFICERS AND EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

President……David B. Royal Vice President…Greg L. Shackelford Sec./Treasurer……..Bo Rich

President………Scott Kirouac Vice President…Doug Miller Secretary………..Carey Howerton Treasurer……..Mike Waldron

President…………....Jim Selph Vice President……….Jeffrey Adams Sec./Treasurer......Bryan K. Beswick

DIRECTORS FOR 2010-­2011

DIRECTORS FOR 2010-­2011

DIRECTORS FOR 2010-­2011

Joseph B. Cherry John Platt

Sam Bronson Steve Farr

Jim Brewer John Burtscher

Corey Lambert Daniel H. Smith

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Mike Carter Steve Fussell

Steve A. Johnson Bill Hodge

Mike Milicevic Jeff Williams

Lindsay Harrington

David B. Royal Greg L. Shackelford

Frank Youngman Marty Wohl

Richard E. Harvin Ann H. Ryals

Bo Rich

Jim Wood Lindsey Sebring

Mac Turner Matt Harrison Ken Harrison

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1017 US Hwy 17 N. Wauchula, FL 33873 (863) 773-­3117

6419 US Highway 27 S. Sebring, FL 33876 (863) 385-­5141

1278 SE US Highway 31 Arcadia, FL 34266 (863) 494-­3636

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3LFWXUH RI %HQ 5LIWODQG ZLWK DQ 2NHHFKREHH +DZJ FDXJKW LQ D VHD RI JUDVV Captain  Mark  King  is  a  full  time  guide  and  tournament  angler  guiding  out  of  the  world  famous  Roland  Martin’s  Marina  and  Resort  in  Clewiston  Florida  and  also  in  the  Florida  Keys  out  of  Marathon  area.  Mark  is  an  ,*)$ &HUWL¿HG &DSWDLQ DFWLYH PHPEHU RI WKH )ORULGD *XLGH $VVRFLDWLRQ and  the  Florida  Outdoor  Writers  Association.  Captain  Mark  is  sponsored  by  Ranger  Boats,  Evinrude  Outboards,  Roland  Martin's  Marine  Center,  Duckett  Fishing  Rods,  Power-­Pole,  Minn  Kota  trolling  motors,  Charlie’s  Worms,  AFTCO  clothing,  Smartshield  Sun  Protection  Products,  RMR  Industries,  Fuel  Medic  Ethanol  Treatment,  and  Yeti  coolers. Mark  can  be  contacted  to  book  a  guide  trip,  seminars,  personal  appear-­ DQFHV WHVW ULGHV LQ KLV (YLQUXGH SRZHUHG 5DQJHU RU WR ¿VK D WRXUQDPHQW ZLWK KLP DW RU DW ZZZ PDUNNLQJ¿VKLQJ FRP

Roland  Martin  Marine  Center  is  a  full  service  marina  including  boat,  motor,  and  tackle  sales  and  boat  and  motor  service  by  one  of  the  top  service  crews  in  South  Florida.  Are  you  looking  for  a  new  or  used  Ranger  boat  or  maybe  you  just  need  a  new  outboard  to  put  on  a  boat  you  already  have  well  than  a  new  Evinrude  E-­Tec  would  put  you  right  back  out  on  the  water.  They  have  the  hottest  tackle  on  the  market  in  the  story  with  names  like  Gambler,  Reaction  Innovation,  Charlie’s  Worms,  Duck-­ ett  rods,  Lews  Reels,  and  Live  Target  Kopper.  They  also  have  all  your  boating  needs  from  oils  to  anchors  and  everything  in  between.  With  two  full  time  mechanics  and  a  fully  stocked  parts  room  getting  your  boat  back  out  on  the  water  will  be  no  problem.  They  also  have  minnows,  worms,  crickets,  sodas,  beer,  and  ice  at  all  times.  If  you  are  looking  for  a  one  stop  marina  than  Roland  Martin  Marine  Center  is  the  place  to  go.  They  are  conveniently  located  just  before  the  ramp  in  Clewiston  on  world  fa-­ mous  Lake  Okeechobee.  Stop  in  and  see  my  wife  Diane  in  the  parts  department  and  she  just  might  give  away  a  IHZ RI P\ ¿VKLQJ VSRWV

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Tree  Removal  544J  Loaders  with  Clipper  and  Grapple  Rake

Specializing  in  Float  Topping Â

Call  Us  Today  for  Your  Hedging,  Topping  &  Loader  Work  Needs  Contact  Kevin  Sanders Cell  863-­990-­3093 2I¿FH 1H[WHO .HYLQ#VRUUHOOVFLWUXV FRP

P.O.  Box  551  Arcadia,  FL  34266 www.sorrellscitrus.com

I make sure the water is clean, for all of us.

I am Mosaic.

As we mine the phosphate needed to help grow the world’s food, it’s no coincidence that we preserve the water quality of nearby creeks and rivers. As an environmental specialist, I’m part of a team that monitors these bodies of water to ensure that the water quality is sustained or even enhanced. Mosaic takes great care to meet Florida’s clean water standards. Because stewardship is an integral part of what we do. And I see to it that the job is done right.

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Exotic  fishes  boost  angling  success  in  Florida 3ULQWHG IURP P\IZF FRP

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