Immokalee FL Community Profile

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Immokalee Inn is the town’s newest and most modern • motel Inn is located just a mile from Seminole • Immokalee Indian Casino Located close to Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary • Located couple of miles from Lake Trafford where you • can enjoya thrilling airboat rides and see wild alligators just twenty minutes from Everglade City • Located Located close to all restaurants, shops, the library and • the Post Office

IMMOKALEE INN 721 N.15th St., Immokalee, FL 34142

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Eastern Collier County

Table of Contents Community Overview ......3 History..................................4 Location & Transportation ................5 Homes ................................6 Parks & Recreation ............7 Shopping & Dining ............8 Education ..........................9 Healthcare ......................11

This is a Village Profile® Publication created and produced for the Eastern Collier Chamber of Commerce 1300 N. 15th Street, Suite 2 • Immokalee, FL 34142 Phone: (239) 657-3237 • E-mail: ecoc@comcast.net Website: www.easterncollierchamber.com Copyright© 2011 VillageProfile.com, inc.® 33 N. Geneva St., Elgin, IL 60120 • 800-600-0134 www.villageprofile.com® Every effort has been made to assure the accuracy of the information in this publication.

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Business & Industry ..........13 Collier County Government Numbers....17 Community Organizations ................18 Buyer’s Guide ..................20 Index of Advertisers ........24 Business Showcase ..........24

CEO/President Daniel M. Nugara Executive Vice President Joseph C. Nugara, Sr. Director of Business Operations Michael D. Nugara Vice President Gordy Swinehart Acquisition Manager Allon Fish Project Coordinator Jodie Stackowiak Director of Production Joseph C. Nugara, Jr. Production Manager Nick Olah Book Design & Ad Coordinator Director Stefanie Mikutis Graphic Production Stacey R. Cordero Directories Coordinator Michael Sumrak Ad Production Coordinator Vicki Pinderski Ad Design Manager Kerri Reaves Staff Writer Becky Cline Photographer Fred N. Thomas, Jr.

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Community Overview The Eastern Collier Chamber of Commerce serves the communities of Immokalee, Ave Maria and Big Cypress. The Chamber is located in Immokalee, the most established of the three communities, with Ave Maria located directly southeast.

The town of Immokalee, located in the heart of south central Florida, is a non-coastal, agricultural wonderland. While many Florida cities are known for their beaches and proximity to the Atlantic Ocean or Gulf of Mexico, Immokalee is known for its relatively small population and pastoral atmosphere. With a rich ranching background beginning in the late 1800s, it’s no wonder that Immokalee has gone on to cement its role as a major farming center and produce supplier during frigid winter months.

While other states’ growing seasons are largely spring- and summer-based, the Immokalee growing season runs from October through May. The town helps supply the country and beyond with citrus fruits, cucumbers, tomatoes, peppers, squashes, eggplants, cantaloupes, watermelons and more while the winter season halts the majority of the country’s other agricultural production.

The Eastern Collier Chamber of Commerce also represents the nearby community of Ave Maria and up-and-coming Big Cypress. The vision of Ave Maria began in 2002 when the groundwork was laid to create a large, Southern Catholic university. To complement the addition of the new university, a community was built in tandem with the university’s construction. The result is a sixneighborhood town that enjoys reaping the benefits of its proximity to the university: diverse dining options, a pedestrian-friendly town layout and an array of daily entertainment options.

The communities of Eastern Collier County are proud of their heritage and diversity. With the power that lies behind valuable exports and a firm economic footing, the communities are presently flourishing. Welcome to the place “where worlds of opportunity begin”!

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History The area that is now the town of Immokalee was once inhabited by the Calusa Indians. Centuries later, the Seminole Indians set up temporary camps on the high prairie land during their seasonal hunting expeditions, recognizing early on what an ideal location Collier County was for hunting, gathering and farming.

The first permanent settlement was established in 1873, and over the years, several well-known history figures settled in the area, such as William Allen, the Carsons, the Wilksons and William Brown, Indian trader. The federal government officially recognized the area as a community in 1897, calling it “Allen’s Place” after settler William Allen.

Prior to Allen’s arrival, the region was known as Gopher Ridge by the Miccosukee Indians.

Later, the community was renamed Immokalee, the Seminole word for “my home.”

Immokalee, a relatively isolated community, saw a slow population growth until 1921 when the Atlantic Coast Line Railway extended its service and opened a direct overland route to both trade and communication. When Collier County was created in 1923, more growth was made possible by Barron G. Collier’s efforts to provide a highway and railroad from Immokalee to the county seat of Everglades City.

Over the next twenty years, the industries of lumber and oil production merged with Immokalee’s famed ranching industry, further fastening Immokalee’s position as a leader in agriculture and production. Today, Immokalee is one of Collier County’s largest noncoastal communities and residents are continually looking toward the future.

The legacy left behind by the Seminoles has become a part of the community’s everyday life. The Seminole Indians pride themselves on being the “unconquered tribe of Florida,” having left behind the Seminole Casino and the Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum in their wake.

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Location & Transportation Eastern Collier County is contiguous with several major Florida cities. Naples, a timehonored vacation destination, is just 45 minutes southwest of Immokalee. Miami, another popular vacation destination, is 90 minutes southeast. The prominent beach town of Fort Myers is just 45 minutes northwest of Immokalee, and those who like to fish are in luck, as the expansive Lake Okeechobee is just an hour northeast of the town.

There are several airports proximal to the area. Immokalee Regional Airport, a rapidly growing airport, is home to two runways, a self-service 24-hour fuel farm and a terminal building with a conference room, pilot’s lounge and flight-planning room. Its strategic location between Miami and Naples makes it the go-to airport for private flights. The Collier County Airport Authority oversees the development and management of this airport as well as the Marco Island Executive Airport, the Everglades Airpark and the Florida Tradeport.

For international air travel, the area is served by Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW), which services the counties of Lee, Collier, Charlotte, Hendry and Glades; Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL), which offers nonstop service to more than 55 U.S. cities; and Miami International Airport (MIA), the largest U.S. gateway to Latin American/Caribbean destinations.

Of course road travel is a breeze, too, with State Routes 29 and 82 and County Highway 846 leading into and out of Immokalee.

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Homes Home values are extremely affordable in Immokalee, with the average house/condo valued at $130,153, which is $88,547 less than Florida’s average housing value of $218,700. Townhouse values sit around $71,744, with mobiles homes around $26,061 and occupied boats, RVs and vans at $12,500. Though it is affordable to buy, the town is very renter-friendly; 61 percent of the community rents, a 31 percent jump from the Florida state average.

Ave Maria has six neighborhoods and offers a variety of price ranges from rental apartments to single-family

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dwellings to large estates. The town is extremely walkable, having been built around a college campus.

Shopping centers and the university itself are within walking distance from much of the housing in this peaceful, small town.

The communities of Eastern Collier County are each located in proximity to several entertainment options, such as airboat rides, greyhound racing, museums, the Seminole Casino, Lake Trafford and more, making it an ever-appealing residential portion of southern Florida.

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Parks & Recreation Eastern Collier County is overflowing with outdoor recreational opportunities and tourist destinations. One of the most frequented destinations in the area is Lake Trafford, a 1,500-acre freshwater lake.

Lake Trafford and Corkscrew Swamp offer airboat tours, affording visitors an up close and personal look at the gators Florida is so famously known for. Lake Trafford is an important element, and widely considered the headwaters of the historic Everglades ecosystem of Florida’s west coast. Many species of bird and fish can be found near the lake, making it a perfect location for birders, fishermen and photographers.

Immokalee is also home to a few parks, including Immokalee Airport Park, Immokalee Community Park and Aquatic Center and South Immokalee Park.

Immokalee Airport Park, home to a picnic pavilion, amphitheater and playground, is popular for birthday parties and family gatherings. Immokalee Community Park is another park that is popular with families, as it has a lit baseball/softball field, basketball courts, picnic area, lit playground, tennis court, four-wall racquetball court and picnic shelter. South Immokalee Park has basketball courts, a playground area and a large grassy area for recreation. Ave Maria also has a significant amount of parks and recreational space, with around 45 percent of the town’s area designated for recreation and lakes.

If you need a break from the hot Floridian sun, there are plenty of indoor fun options in the area, too. The Seminole Casino is a frequently visited location for gaming, bingo and poker, and its well-known Seminole-themed restaurant is a hit among locals and visitors alike.

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Shopping & Dining Eastern Collier County is full of quaint shops, but it is home to well-known grocery and department stores, too, allowing practical shopping needs and retail therapy to meet. The area boasts jewelry stores, grocery stores, convenience stores and more. For a list of Chamberaffiliated retail businesses to patronize, visit www.easterncollierchamber.com.

The area’s dining options, too, are vast. Native American cuisine can be sampled at the Seminole Casino’s restaurant, but the communities of Eastern Collier County host a variety of other worldly cuisines including Mexican, Chinese, Italian and Haitian, among others. Have a taste for something interesting? Try one of the following local eateries: Seminole Casino Immokalee ........................800-218-0007 La Mexicana #2 ..............................................239-657-7866 Lozano’s Restaurant ........................................239-657-9255 Chile Caliente ..................................................239-658-1818 China Gourmet V Buffet ................................239-537-3228 Rib City Grill ......................................................239-657-4003

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Tropical Smoothie Café ..................................239-867-4492 Cebien Haitian Bakery ....................................239-324-1438 Roma in Havana..............................................239-867-0142 Popular fast food chains are also abundant in the area, including Wendy’s, Popeye’s, Burger King and more.

Exotic treats, American fare and everything in between are all represented in this south central Floridian region.

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Education The School District of Collier County, a district of 50 schools—30 elementary schools, 11 middle schools, 8 high schools and one pre-K–12 school—serves the Eastern Collier County. In August of 2007, the district welcomed 130 students from a variety of grades, as Ave Maria was gifted land for an elementary school and a middle school.

The district is ahead of the curve where adult and continuing education is concerned, boasting a Career and Adult Education program, which serves over 12,000 students annually through the Lorenzo Walker Institute of Technology, the Immokalee Technical Center and at various sites of adult education throughout the county.

In the 2009-10 school year, Collier County Public Schools earned an “A” grade from the Florida Department of Education, its second “A” in a row. Nearly 3,000 teachers are employed by the district, and 49 percent of them hold advanced degrees in their teaching subject. These teachers are of the best paid in the State of Florida.

For those seeking private or parochial education, there are several options in and around Collier County, including Steps to the Future Christian Academy, Corkscrew Christian School, St. John Neumann Catholic School and Royal Palm Academy, plus many more.

Higher education in Collier County earns good marks as well. Hodges University, Florida Gulf Coast University and the new Ave Maria University, which opened its doors the most recently in 2003, are all within a reasonable distance.

Public, private and religious universities and community colleges are scattered throughout Collier County, making higher education easily attainable for students from all walks of life.

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Ave Maria University Thomas Monaghan, founder of Domino’s Pizza and chairman of the Ave Maria Foundation, had a dream to build an option in Catholic higher education for students in the southeastern portion of the U.S. No previous Catholic educational institutions had been implemented in over 40 years, the last being in Bridgeport, Connecticut, in 1963.

With the help of the Barron Collier Companies and an initial donation of $250 million, Ave Maria University opened its doors in August 2003 at its interim campus in Naples. The advent of the new university spurred the growth of a community aptly named Ave Maria; the university is now located at 5050 Ave Maria Boulevard. The community is around 5,000 acres, of which 20 percent is designated to the university’s campus. As one of the first modern towns to be developed alongside a burgeoning university, life, education and a shared sense of religion merge seamlessly in Ave Maria.

The university offers majors in Biology & Chemistry, Business, Classics/Early Christian Literature, Economics, History, Literature, Mathematics & Physics, Philosophy, Politics, Psychology, Music and Theology. There are also graduate programs in Theology and Pastoral Theology. www.avemaria.edu

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Healthcare Residents of Eastern Collier County have easy access to area hospitals and medical centers. Several medical centers are within an hour’s drive, providing care from annual exams to long-term care and everything in between.

NCH Healthcare System operates two hospitals in Collier County, NCH Downtown Naples Hospital and NCH North Naples Hospital. Between the two, there are 681 beds and over 30,000 patients per year are served by the hospitals’ outstanding physicians. NCH is a notfor-profit 510(c)(3) corporation most known for its Regional Cancer Institute, Shick Heart Center and General David H. and Shirley A. Baker Women & Children’s Pavilion.

In 2010, the hospital won a bounty of awards and was recognized for its achievements several times over. The healthcare system was ranked #1 for overall cardiac services, cardiology services and coronary interventional procedures and was in the top 5 percent in the nation for national GI medical treatment and the top 10 percent for stroke treatment, overall orthopedic services and overall pulmonary services. This is only the tip of the iceberg, as the healthcare system received 40 distinctions in the 2010 calendar year alone. Learn more about the two hospitals at www.nchmd.org.

Collier Health Services (CHS), which operates Marion E. Fether Medical Center in Immokalee, is another health system serving the residents of Eastern Collier County.

Marion E. Fether Medical Center was built in 1993 and is CHS Healthcare’s largest health care delivery site. Its services include adult care, diabetic care, immigration physicals, HIV testing and counseling, dental care, radiology, lab tests, dietary evaluations, health education classes, transportation and translation assistance and more.

CHS is a private, not-for-profit health care provider running 11 other facilities outside of Marion E. Fether Medical Center. CHS offers basic primary medical and dental services to over 27,000 patients per year. CHS is affiliated with the Boys and Girls Club, the Collier County Department of Health, the Collier County Sheriff’s Office and the United Way of Collier County, among many other partnerships that allow the organization to expand its services and serve Collier County residents. To learn more about CHS or the Marion E. Fether Medical Center, visit www.collier.org.

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Lehigh Regional Medical Center also serves Collier County. Lehigh Regional Medical Center is located in the nearby city of Lehigh Acres, just 15 miles west of Immokalee. This 88-bed facility is served by over 50 physicians. The medical center specializes in anesthesiology, pain management, cardiology, gastroenterology, gynecology, neurology, orthopedics, otolaryngology, pathology, pediatrics, plastic and reconstructive surgery, podiatry, pulmonology, radiology and urology. To learn more, visit www.lehighregional.com.

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Business & Industry AGRICULTURE Collier County thrives on agriculture. The growing season between October and May is met with an annual shortlived population burst. Thousands of migrant workers from different ethnic groups converge in central Florida to handle Immokalee’s bountiful harvest, in turn boosting the area’s economy. Immokalee grows and harvests citrus fruits; vegetables such as cucumbers, tomatoes, peppers, squashes and eggplants; and more.

It should come as no surprise, then, that the industries of agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting account for 39 percent of male employment in Immokalee and 14 percent of female employment. Other leading industries in the area include grocery and merchant wholesalers, accommodation and foodservices, administrative support and waste management services and healthcare.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Several economic development blueprints are in the works in Collier County. With Immokalee Regional Airport becoming a Foreign Trade Zone in January 1997, the direction for the area’s economic sector can only head up. Its distinction as a Foreign Trade Zone by the U.S. Department of Commerce allows companies that manufacture within the industrial park to import raw materials to manufacture their products and export them duty-free. Sixty of the airport’s acres are of Foreign Trade Zone status.

A major incentive of the CRA is that the agency can help Immokalee businesses find programs that induce growth.

A few of these programs include HUBZone, Immokalee Rural Enterprise Zone, Free Foreign Trade Zone and the Collier County Economic Stimulus Program.

HUBZone Sponsored by the Federal SBA, HUBZone can be advantageous for eligible businesses within this zone when competing for federal contracts.

Immokalee Rural Enterprise Zone A few of the perks of eligible businesses located within this zone include: job tax credits; sales tax refunds for business machinery, equipment, building materials and electrical energy used; property tax credit; community contribution tax credit; and more.

Free Foreign Trade Zone (Immokalee Regional Airport/Florida Tradeport) Businesses within this zone are eligible for waived or delayed duties and taxes.

Collier County Economic Stimulus Program This program provides incentives to targeted industries to expand or even relocate to Collier County.

Learn more about the above projects at www.immokaleetoday.com.

An important leader in the area’s economy is the Collier County Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA). The CRA was established in March of 2000 and was implemented to improve two of the county’s redevelopment areas—the Bayshore Gateway Triangle Redevelopment Area and the Immokalee Redevelopment Area.

A few of the past and present projects of the Immokalee CRA include: c Master Plan Revision c Land Development Code Revision c Housing Improvements c Education and Training c Green Development and Protection of Our Environment c Stormwater and Drainage

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IMMOKALEE REGIONAL AIRPORT Immokalee Regional Airport has experienced true growth in the past few years. Several mutually beneficial projects are in place that boost the economy while making flying in and out of the airport convenient for all Collier County residents.

Long-range plans have been approved; the eastwest runway will be expanded from 5,000 to 7,000 feet and up to 13,000 feet, and the airport will soon have the capability of housing up to 65 aircrafts.

Other changes to Immokalee Regional Airport include: c An Automated Weather Observation System (AWOS) to provide weather information to pilots flying in or out of Immokalee Regional Airport c A runway and taxiway lighting and signs project c Construction of U.S. Customs facilities c Construction of a large commercial hangar to be utilized by an air cargo operator c …and more In the near future, Immokalee Regional Airport will be so much more than a place of private flights and flying lessons, and the economic boom helped along by the airport will be something for the town of Immokalee to boast of.

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CHAMBER BUSINESS Getting involved with your local Eastern Collier County Chamber of Commerce is one of the best ways to grease the wheels of your business machine. The Chamber hosts several business networking events, giving your business credibility while making it easy to socialize and promote your business services in a frequent group setting.

The Chamber’s mission is to: c Assist businesses in retaining existing business c Attract new business into the area c Assist in the expansion of business The Chamber’s online portal is a great way to stay in touch with community business leaders and fellow Chamber members. More information about Immokalee, Collier County and the Chamber can be accessed at www.easterncollierchamber.com. Don’t forget to download the membership application to turn a new leaf in your business’s life—starting today!

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Collier County Government Numbers Emergency 911 Fire Department (non-emergency) 239-657-2111 Collier County Sheriff (non-emergency) 239-657-6168 Fire Marshall 239-657-2700 Poison Control 800-222-1222 Post Office 239-657-4526 • 800-275-8777 Abuse Registry 800-962-2873 Immokalee Landfill 239-657-4333 Library 239-657-2882 Local Social Security Office 239-530-3362 • 800-772-1213 Collier County Tax Collector 239-252-8171 20th Judicial Circuit of Florida 239-533-9197 Clerk of the Circuit Court 239-252-8460 Collier County Government Jobs 239-252-8460

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Community Organizations THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF COLLIER COUNTY Established in 1985, the Community Foundation of Collier County is a tax-exempt, public charitable fund whose mission is to increase philanthropy in Collier County. www.cfcollier.org

COLLIER COUNTY HOUSING AUTHORITY Several not-for-profit and tax-exempt organizations crusading for the greater good operate within Collier County. The communities of Collier County and the Eastern Collier Chamber of Commerce work avidly to improve the quality of life of their residents and members.

Area businesses, hospitals and more create partnerships with these organizations, infinitely improving Immokalee’s landscape.

THE HENDRY FOUNDATION The Hendry Foundation, a tax-exempt organization, aims to provide a wildlife refuge in a natural wilderness setting, protect the habitats of endangered animals and provide scholarships to deserving individuals entering fields related to the foundation’s mission. www.thehendryfoundation.com

BE A PART OF MAKING OUR COMMUNITY STRONGER

Start your own donor-advised fund by working with the Community Foundation of Collier County to meet your personal philanthropic goals and benefit your community forever.

2400 Tamiami Trail N., Suite 300, Naples, FL 34103 | 239.649.5000 | www.cfcollier.org

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The mission of this organization is to serve Collier County’s low-to-moderate income residents, including the senior population, by campaigning for affordable health care and housing, developing retiree volunteer services, maintaining decent housing standards, taking advantage of grants to build quality communities and more. www.colliergov.net Habitat for Humanity, Immokalee Non-Profit Housing, Southwest Florida Workforce Development and Immokalee Housing & Family Services, just to name a few, also operate in the area. For a more comprehensive list of community organizations in Eastern Collier County, visit the Chamber business directory at www.easterncollierchamber.com.

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Collier County Housing Authority “Serving Collier County for Over 44 Years”

Immokalee Main Office 1800 Farm Worker Way • Immokalee, FL 34142 Phone: (239) 657-3649 • Fax: (239) 657-7232

Naples Section 8 Office 5251 Golden Gate Parkway • Suite D Naples, FL 34116 Phone: (239) 732-0732 • Fax: (239) 732-1002

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Buyer’s Guide ________________ A A. Duda & Son’s Mark Calbert P.O. Box 788 LaBelle, FL 33975 (863) 675-0545 Fax: (863) 675-3869 Accent Business Products Bo Turbeville 6261 Arc Way Fort Myers, FL 33912 (239) 939-0077 Fax: (239) 939-0113 Action Business Corporation Phil Puzzanchera 324 SW 16th St. Belle Glade, FL 33934 (561) 996-6581 Fax: (561) 996-1369 Adam-O’Reiley, Inc. Tom O’Reilly 1855 Veteran’s Park Dr., Ste. 203 Naples, FL 34109 (239) 657-5255 Fax: (239) 591-0884 AECOM Engineering Gary Ferrante 4415 Metro Pkwy., Ste. 404 Fort Myers, FL 33916 (239) 278-7996 Fax: (239) 278-0913 Aflac Roy Monk 1273 Lastrada Ln. Naples, FL 34103 (239) 285-6299 Ag-Mart Produce, Inc. George E. Binck 3333 S. Front St. Philadelphia, PA 19148 (215) 783-5631 Fax: (215) 989-0304 Ag-Tronix, Inc. Sonya Carns 1304 N. 15th St. Immokalee, FL 34142 (239) 657-5519 Fax: (239) 658-2474 Aim Engineering & Surveying Jerron Hull 5300 Lee Blvd.

Lehigh, FL 33970 (239) 332-4569 Fax: (239) 332-8734 Akin Davis Funeral Home Daniel Akin 560 E. Hickpochee Ave. LaBelle, FL 33935 (863) 675-2966 Fax: (863) 675-7604 Alicia Catering Adam Sanchez 1346 Dupree Rd. Immokalee, FL 34142 (239) 657-7866 Fax: (239) 657-8217

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American Cancer Society Of Collier County Melissa Pfeffer 990 1st Ave. S., #200 Naples, FL 34102 (239) 261-0337 Fax: (239) 649-5517 Amigos En Cristo Rev. Robert Selle 7401 Winkler Rd. Fort Myers, FL 34919 (239) 437-6727 Fax: (239) 466-7927 Amigos Grocery Mohammed Muktar Hossain 2393 Lake Trafford Rd. Immokalee, FL 34142 (239) 657-4211 Terry Anderson 6570 Beach Resort Dr., #7 Naples, FL 34114 (239) 417-5708 Fax: (239) 417-5708 Assembly Of Christian Churches, Inc. Danyon Torres P.O. Box 726 Lehigh Acres, FL 33970-0726 (239) 634-8059 Ave Maria Real Estate 3835 41st Ave. NE Naples, FL 34120 (239) 353-2173 Fax: (800) 317-1491 Ave Maria University Pres. Jim Towey 5050 Ave Maria Blvd.

Ave Maria, FL 34142 (239) 280-2511 Fax: (239) 352-2392 Avow Hospice Of Immokalee Lillian Cuevas, Louis Telcy 750 S. 5th St. Immokalee, FL 34142 (239) 261-4404 Fax: (239) 261-9804 Azteca Super Centro 2000 Lydia Luna P.O. Box 515 LaBelle, FL 33935 (863) 674-1500

________________ B B & C Bookkeeping Becky Zarate 1255 N. 15th St. Immokalee, FL 34142 (239) 657-3800 Fax: (239) 657-7788

Barron Collier Partnership Everett Loukonen 1320 15th St. Immokalee, FL 34142 (239) 658-6060 Fax: (239) 657-2337

Bruce Hendrys Insurance Karen Hendry 711 W. Main St. Immokalee, FL 34142 (239) 657-3614 Fax: (239) 657-6468

Beckner Jewelry Renee Beckner 5080 Annunciation Cir., #102 Ave Maria, FL 34142 (239) 417-4367 Fax: (239) 417-4368

Budget Inn 504 E. Main St. Immokalee, FL 34142 (239) 657-4345

Bethel Assembly Of God Frank Rincon 1225 W. Main St. Immokalee, FL 34142 (239) 657-8302 Fax: (239) 657-8312 Bhn Research Mercy Gonzalez P.O. Box 3267 Immokalee, FL 34143 (239) 352-1100 Fax: (239) 352-1565 Big Cypress Housing Yanick Allan 104 Anhinga Cir. Immokalee, FL 34142 (239) 657-6576 Fax: (239) 657-6577 Bj & J Rentals Veronica Barnhart 3751 State Rd. 29 Immokalee, FL 34142 (239) 707-0050 Blockers Furniture Kenny Blocker 110 SE 12th St. Immokalee, FL 34142 (239) 657-8388 Fax: (239) 657-5301 Thomas K. Boardman, PA 1400 N. 15th St., Ste. 2 Immokalee, FL 34142 (239) 657-4418 Fax: (239) 657-4278 Boone Electric Services Billy Boone P.O. Box 5128 Immokalee, FL 34143 (239) 657-3585 Fax: (239) 657-3560 Brother’s Service Corp.

Bolivar Baez 306 W. Main St. Immokalee, FL 34142 (239) 657-4373 Fax: (239) 657-9700

B&L Hardware Curt Blocker P.O. Box 970 Immokalee, FL 34143 (239) 657-3621 Fax: (239) 657-9473

David C. Brown 330 N. 15th St. Immokalee, FL 34142 (239) 657-7777 Fax: (239) 657-2408

Barnhart Car Wash Bernardo Barnhart 614 New Market Rd. Immokalee, FL 34142 (239) 657-5328 Fax: (239) 657-8482

Brown’s Performance Marine Services, Fishing & Tackle Jonathan Brown 111 W. New Market Rd. Immokalee, FL 34142 (239) 657-3334

Busy B & B Nursery Scott Blocker P.O. Box 970 Immokalee, FL 34143 (239) 657-3621 Fax: (239) 657-9473

________________ C C&C Rentals Curtis Blocker P.O. Box 970 Immokalee, FL 34143 (239) 657-3621 Fax: (239) 657-9473

Career And Service Center Tim Nevarez 750 S. 5th St. Immokalee, FL 34142 (239) 658-3318 Fax: (239) 658-3084 Cebien Haitian Bakery Edrick Paul 316 1st St. S. Immokalee, FL 34142 (239) 324-1438 Fax: (954) 665-2839 Centurylink 10201 N. Tamiami Trl. Naples, FL 34108 (239) 597-9050 Chapman Fruit Company, Inc. 203 Oak St. Immokalee, FL 34142 Children’s Home Society of Florida Southwest Jacqueline House 1940 Maravilla Ave. Fort Myers, FL 33901 (239) 334-0222 Fax: (239) 334-0244 China Gourmet V Buffet 1552 Lake Trafford Rd. Immokalee, FL 34142 (239) 537-3228 Fax: (239) 352-8601 Chuy’s Hot Auto & Performance LLC Jesus Barnhart 3751 State Rd. 29 Immokalee, FL 34142 (239) 222-4193 Cleve’s Rentals Cleveland Blocker 1650 O’Quinn Rd. Immokalee, FL 34142 (239) 657-6320 Fax: (239) 657-6069 Jim Coletta, Commissioner 3301 Tamiami Trl. E. Naples, FL 34112

Collier County - Fah Susan Golden 2800 N. Horseshoe Dr. Naples, FL 34104 (239) 252-2330 Fax: (239) 403-2331 Collier County Ad & Housing Helene Caseltine 2800 N. Horseshoe Dr. Naples, FL 34102 (941) 403-2398 Fax: (941) 403-2331 Collier County Fair Vonda Taylor 751 39th Ave. NE Naples, FL 34120 (239) 455-1444 Fax: (239) 455-6701 Collier County Health Department 419 N. 1st St. Immokalee, FL 34142 Collier County Housing Authority Esmeralda Serrata 1800 Farm Workers Way Immokalee, FL 34142 (239) 657-3649 Fax: (239) 657-7232 Collier County Library Tanya Saldivar 417 N. 1st St. Immokalee, FL 34142 (239) 657-2882 Fax: (239) 657-4901 Collier County School Board Dennis Thompson 5775 Osceola Trl. Naples, FL 34109 Collier County Sheriff’s Department Drew Lee 3301 Tamiami Trl. E., Bldg. J Naples, FL 34112-4902 (239) 774-4434 Fax: (239) 793-9333 Collier Enterprises Mike Taylor 975 New Harvest Rd. Immokalee, FL 34142 (239) 657-5133 Fax: (239) 657-5297 Collier Health Services Mike Ellis P.O. Box 877 Immokalee, FL 34143 (239) 658-3127 Fax: (239) 658-3067 Combs Oil Company Dennis Combs 1500 Airport Rd. S. Naples, FL 34104 (239) 774-2666 Fax: (239) 775-5655 Community Chamber Maps Jack Chitwood 3138 Via Poinciana, Apt. 408 Lake Worth, FL 33467 (561) 741-8814 Fax: (561) 741-7340 Computer Outlets Thomas Maika 505 W. Hickpochee Ave. LaBelle, FL 33935 (863) 612-0533 Crestview Park Apartment Community Tammy Esperraca 715 Crestview Dr. Immokalee, FL 34142 (239) 658-8267

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Crews & Whidden Rental, Inc. (Tara Park) Jim Crews P.O. Box 157 Immokalee, FL 34143 (239) 657-3288 Fax: (239) 657-7007 Cypress Construction, Inc. Jim Boggs P.O. Box 895 Lehigh Acres, FL 33970 (239) 303-3250 Fax: (239) 303-0183

________________ D Data Research And Handling Jonnie Sturges 606 Bald Eagle Dr., Ste. 610 Marco Island, FL 34145 (239) 398-3897 Fax: (239) 642-8400 Davenport Nursery, Inc. Robert Davenport 1901 Lake Trafford Rd. Immokalee, FL 34142 (239) 657-4800 Fax: (239) 657-1210

David Lawrence Center Beth Brown 425 N. 1st St. Immokalee, FL 34142 (239) 657-4434 Fax: (239) 657-4331 Davis Oil Company Donnie Davis 540 E. New Market Rd. Immokalee, FL 34142 (239) 657-3317 Fax: (239) 657-6944 Davita Inc. Douglas Parker 5640 Useppa Dr. Ave Maria, FL 34142 (239) 304-0198 DeAngelis Diamond Construction, Inc. John DeAngelis 6635 Willow Park Dr. Naples, FL 34109 (239) 594-1994 Fax: (239) 594-1995 Diamond Fertilizer P.O. Box 12489 Fort Pierce, FL 34979

________________ E EDC, Inc. Tammie Nemecek 3050 N. Horseshoe Dr., Ste. 120 Naples, FL 34104 (239) 263-8989 Fax: (239) 263-6021 Jennifer J. Edwards, Supervisor Of Elections Melissa Blazier 3301 E. Tamiami Trl. Naples, FL 34112 (239) 252-8333 Fax: (239) 774-9468 Empowerment Alliance of SW FL 750 S. 5th St. Immokalee, FL 34142-4301 (239) 658-3315 Fax: (239) 657-3084 Epn Urgent Care, LLC Alan Moon 5068 Annunciation Cir., #111 Ave Maria, FL 34142 (239) 304-0054 Fax: (239) 262-5672

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Everglades Farm Equipment Mark Henderson P.O. Box 910 Belle Glade, FL 33430 (239) 657-4413 Fax: (239) 657-3547 Everglades Farms, Inc. Patty Swilley P.O. Box 5102 Immokalee, FL 34143 (239) 657-3156 Express Employment Professionals Joseph Hohmann 5048 Tamiami Trl., Ste. 1 Naples, FL 34103 (239) 417-0946 Fax: (239) 417-9154 Ez To Use Blue Book Mark Beland 14501 Jetport Loop Fort Myers, FL 33913 (239) 281-8258 (cell) Fax: (239) 768-1683

________________ F Farm Bureau Insurance Patrick Ryan Stewart 1011 W. Main St. Immokalee, FL 34142 (239) 657-6500 Fax: (239) 657-6565 First Methodist Church Janice Warden 303 N. 9th St. Immokalee, FL 34142 (239) 657-2841 Fax: (239) 657-9222 Fletcher Flying Service Steve Fletcher P.O. Box 1272 LaBelle, FL 33975 (863) 675-3302 Fax: (863) 675-3725 Florida Community Bank Bernardo Barnhart 1400 N. 15th St. Immokalee, FL 34142 (239) 657-3171 Fax: (239) 657-8482 Florida Gulf Coast University Julio Estremere 10501 FGCU Blvd. S. Fort Myers, FL 33965-6565 (239) 745-3707 Fax: (239) 745-3710 Florida Senate Sen. Garrett Richter Bldg. F, Ste. 203 Naples, FL 34112 (239) 417-6205 Fax: (239) 338-2779 Florida Specialities, Inc. Ron Bailey P.O. Box 3540 Immokalee, FL 34143 (239) 657-2227 Fax: (239) 657-6037 Fred Thomas Photography Fred Thomas 1205 Orchid Ave. Immokalee, FL 34142 (239) 657-8181 Fax: (239) 657-7237 Fred’s Award World, Inc. Fred Smith 3512 Palm Beach Blvd.

Fort Myers, FL 33916 (239) 332-0363

Friendship Baptist Church Rick Heers P.O. Box 580 Immokalee, FL 34143 (239) 657-3430 Fax: (239) 657-3430

________________ G Garguilo, Inc. Mike Sullivan 15000 Old 41 N. Naples, FL 34110 (239) 597-3131 Fax: (239) 592-8286 Girl Scouts of SW Florida 4780 Cattlemen Rd. Sarasota, FL 34233 (941) 921-5358 Glades Media Company KC Kelly 2105 Immokalee Dr. Immokalee, FL 34142 (239) 657-9210 Fax: (239) 658-6109 Global Manufacturing Tech, Inc. Larry Fox 160 Airpark Blvd.

Immokalee, FL 34142 (815) 343-1473 Fax: (239) 657-5497 Goodlad Insurance Agency Inc. Teresa Goodlad 702 Leeland Heights Blvd. W. Lehigh Acres, FL 33936 (239) 369-0545 Greater Immokalee Southside Front Porch Victoria Carr P.O. Box 851 Immokalee, FL 34143 (239) 503-7733 Rep. Denise Grimsley 205 S. Commerce Ave. Sebring, FL 33870 (863) 385-5251 Fax: (863) 386-6000 Guadalupe Center, Inc. Barbara Oppenheim 509 Hope Cir. Immokalee, FL 34142 (239) 657-7711 Fax: (239) 657-7712 Gulf Citrus Growers Ronald Hamel P.O. Box 1319 LaBelle, FL 33975 (863) 675-2180 Fax: (863) 675-8087

________________ H H & R Farms, Inc. Cecil Howard 1201 Orchid Ave. Immokalee, FL 34142 (239) 657-3592 Fax: (239) 657-8326 Habitat For Humanity Lisa Kefkow 11550 Tamiami Trl. E. Naples, FL 34113 (239) 657-4466 Fax: (239) 657-9044 Handy Food Stores Inc. Dave Easterman 927 US Hwy. 301 S. Tampa, FL 33619 (813) 621-6411 Fax: (813) 626-1467

Evans Oil Company 3170 S. Horseshoe Dr. Naples, FL 34104

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The Hendry Foundation Karen Hendry 711 W. Main St. Immokalee, FL 34142 (239) 657-6070 Fax: (239) 657-8329

Immokalee Housing & Family Services Jim DeCuzzi 2449 Sanders Pines Cir. Immokalee, FL 34142 (239) 657-8333 Fax: (239) 657-8335

Hilton Garden Inn Fort Myers Airport/FGCU Jay Frias 16410 Corporate Commerce Way Fort Myers, FL 33913 (239) 210-7204

Immokalee Inn Raj Mohan 721 N. 15th St. Immokalee, FL 34142 (239) 657-6191 Fax: (239) 657-4102

Hodges University Terry McMahan 2655 Northbrooke Dr. Naples, FL 34119 (239) 598-6137 Fax: (239) 598-6249

Immokalee Non-Profit Housing 2449 Sanders Pines Cir. Immokalee, FL 34142

Rep. Matt Hudson 3301 E. Tamiami Trl. Naples, FL 34142 (239) 417-6270 Fax: (239) 417-6272 Hummingbird Flight Service Marvin Courtwright 261 Matecumbe Ln. Naples, FL 34114 (239) 530-0519

________________ I I Soto & Sons, Inc. Ignacio Soto P.O. Box 1473 Immokalee, FL 34143 (239) 657-5200 Iglesia Restaurada Mana Pastor Roland Rivera 6016 Pepper Rd. Immokalee, FL 34142 (239) 657-5502 Fax: (239) 657-5309 Immokalee Air Mario Garcia P.O. Box 5252 Immokalee, FL 34142 (239) 657-3478 Fax: (239) 657-1153 Immokalee Bulletin Patty Brandt P.O. Box 518 LaBelle, FL 33975 (863) 675-2541 Fax: (863) 675-1449 Immokalee Child Care Center Valerie Bostic 3775 Airport Pulling Rd. N., Unit B Naples, FL 34105-2530 (239) 657-4130 Fax: (239) 263-0791 Immokalee Disposal, Inc. James Wheatly 120 Jefferson Ave. W. Immokalee, FL 34142 (239) 657-2727 Fax: (239) 657-7478 Immokalee Dry Cleaners Janis Davidson 320 N. 1st St. Immokalee, FL 34142 (863) 675-2615 Fax: (863) 675-2615 The Immokalee Foundation Elda Hernandez 1400 N. 15th St. Immokalee, FL 34142 (239) 657-2461 Fax: (239) 262-7701 Immokalee Friendship House 602 W. Main St. Immokalee, FL 34142 (239) 657-4090 Fax: (239) 657-5587

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Immokalee Produce Shippers Robin Levine P.O. Box 72 Immokalee, FL 34143 (239) 657-5555 Fax: (239) 657-5393 Immokalee Ranch Buzz Stoner 4451 County Rd. 846 Immokalee, FL 34142 (239) 657-2000 Immokalee Regional Raceway P.O. Box 2023 Immokalee, FL 34143 Immokalee Technical Institute Dorin Oxender 508 N. 9th St. Immokalee, FL 34142 (239) 377-9900 Fax: (239) 377-9907 Immokalee Water-Sewer Eva Deyo 1020 Sanitation Rd. Immokalee, FL 34142 (239) 658-3636 Fax: (239) 658-3634 Immokalee, LLC Barry Goldmeier P.O. Box 279 Key Biscayne, FL 33149 (305) 984-3595 Fax: (305) 461-2346

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J&J Grove Holding, Inc. Jack Cloughley P.O. Box 459 LaBelle, FL 33975 (863) 675-2769 J&J Palms John Raulerson 1012 Raulerson Rd. Immokalee, FL 34142 (239) 657-2084 Fax: (239) 657-2074 Jack & Ann’s Feed and Supply, Inc. Jack Johnson 408 E. Main Street Immokalee, FL 34142 (239) 657-3631 Fax: (239) 657-3633 Jack Queen Contruction, Inc. David Lightner P.O. Box 990 Immokalee, FL 34143 (239) 657-3619 Fax: (239) 657-6033 Jackson Citrus Wade Timpner P.O. Box 610 LaBelle, FL 33975 (863) 675-3119 Fax: (863) 675-7171

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Jc III Planning And Interior Design, Inc. Christine Jackman 15051 CR 835 Clewiston, FL 33440 (863) 228-6953 Jkw & Associates, Inc. Jeanne K. Warford P.O. Box 3544 Immokalee, FL 34143 (239) 658-6158 Fax: (239) 658-6157 Johnson Plants, Inc. Greg Johnson 1255 N. 15th St., Ste. #7 Immokalee, FL 34142 (239) 657-3405 Fax: (239) 657-4073

________________ K Kemp Plaza Sue Kemp 95 17th St. SW Naples, FL 34117

________________ L La Mexicana #2 Tony Puente 217 N. 15th St. Immokalee, FL 34142 (239) 657-2256 Fax: (239) 657-3241

Lutgert Insurance Jay Roth 5076 Annunciation Cir., #101 Ave Maria, FL 34142 (239) 354-4343 Fax: (239) 354-4340

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Made In Rio, Inc. Jay Wright 12734 Kenwood Ln., Ste. #61 Fort Myers, FL 33907 (239) 277-0210 Fax: (239) 277-0281 Martinez Bros. Computer Repair Services Jesus Martinez 3705 Lee Blvd.

Lehigh Acres, FL 33971 (239) 770-6999 Martinez Party Rentals Ida Martinez 905 Tippins Ter. Immokalee, FL 34142 (239) 657-4355 Merit Petroleum Company Jack Milholland P.O. Box 816 LaBelle, FL 33975 (863) 675-2301 Fax: (863) 675-7053

La Zapateria El Oasis Jose Martinez 218 W. Main St. Immokalee, FL 34142 (239) 657-4752

Miami Dojo, Inc. 822 95th Ave. N. Naples, FL 34108 (239) 404-6563

Lake Trafford Marina Edward ‘’Ski’’ Olesky 6001 Lake Trafford Rd. Immokalee, FL 34142 (239) 657-2401 Fax: (239) 658-2401

Minority & Ethnic Affairs Capt. Tom Davis 3301 E. Tamiami Trl. Naples, FL 34112 (239) 530-5650 Fax: (239) 793-9488

Langford Ford, Inc. Pat Langford 851 S. Main St. LaBelle, FL 33935 (863) 675-1686 Fax: (863) 675-5902

Mr. 99 Cents, Inc. Diamil Hassam P.O. Box 5009 Immokalee, FL 34143 (239) 657-7277

LCEC 4980 Bayline Dr. Fort Myers, FL 33917 (239) 995-4287 Lightner Contracting, Inc. David Lightner P.O. Box 5189 Immokalee, FL 34143 (239) 657-4300 Fax: (239) 657-6033 Liquid Plant, Inc. Glenn Finks 1000 State Rd. 846 E. Immokalee, FL 34142 (239) 657-3181 Fax: (239) 657-6898 Lister-Kemp Advertising Sue Kemp 95 17th St. SW Naples, FL 34117 (239) 455-0863 Fax: (239) 455-9665 Lna Farms, Inc. Nina Rowe 5250 Alice Ln. Immokalee, FL 34142 (239) 657-4168 Fax: (239) 657-5510 Lozano’s Restaurant Sandy Lozano P.O. Box 961 Immokalee, FL 34143 (239) 657-9255 Fax: (239) 658-2888

Mutual Of Omaha Alexis Torres 4310 Metro Pkwy.

Fort Myers, FL 33916 (239) 939-0589 Fax: (239) 936-7567 My Truck & Auto Parts Mondo Yzaguirre P.O. Box 330 Immokalee, FL 34143 (239) 657-6969 Fax: (239) 657-5146

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Naples Daily News Mary Quinton 1075 Central Ave. Naples, FL 34102 (239) 213-5333 Fax: (239) 213-5392 National Audobon Society Ed Carlson 375 Sanctuary Rd. Naples, FL 37120 (239) 348-9151 Fax: (239) 378-1522 Neuroscience & Spine Associates Kay Walton 1660 Medical Blvd., Ste. 200 Naples, FL 34102 (239) 566-3434 Fax: (239) 566-2143 New Market Professional Denise Handapangoda 1402 New Market Rd. Immokalee, FL 34142 (239) 263-5474

Nobles-Collier, Inc. David Murrah P.O. Box 3207 Immokalee, FL 34143 (239) 657-4401 Fax: (239) 657-9614

________________ O One By One Leadership Rick Heers P.O. Box 5393 Immokalee, FL 34143 (239) 229-9970 Fax: (239) 657-3430

________________ P Pace Center For Girls, Inc. Marianne Kearns 160 N. 1st St. Immokalee, FL 34142 (239) 657-2400 Fax: (239) 657-2409 Pacific Collier Fresh Wade Purvis 925 New Harvest Rd. Immokalee, FL 34142 (239) 657-5283 Fax: (239) 657-6583 Pacific Tomato Growers Angel Garcia 9500 CR 858 Immokalee, FL 34142 (239) 657-3695 Fax: (239) 657-4462 Paramount Chemicals & Plastics, Inc. Charlie Brown 14680 Cemetery Rd. Fort Myers, FL 33905 (239) 694-4577 Fax: (239) 694-7176 Pauli Systems Birgit Pauli-Haack 3690 Radio Rd., #103 Naples, FL 34104 Fax: (239) 595-3882 Paychex Gina Verrastro 3960 Colonial Blvd., Ste. 100 Fort Myers, FL 33609 (239) 810-3059 Pbs Construction Inc. Bart Zino 4395 Corporate Sq. Naples, FL 34104 (239) 643-6527 Fax: (239) 643-4293 Plattner Labelle Dodge Jim Shelley 501 S. Main St. LaBelle, FL 33935 (863) 675-2701 Fax: (863) 675-4274

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Qwik Pack & Ship Mary Stuller 5080 Annunciation Cir., Ste. 106 Ave Maria, FL 34142 (239) 692-9875 Fax: (239) 692-9874

________________ R RCMA, Inc. Barbara Mainster 402 W. Main St. Immokalee, FL 34142 (239) 658-3560 Fax: (239) 658-3571

Red Star Farms, Inc. Jane Taylor P.O. Box 687 Felda, FL 33930 (239) 657-7799 Fax: (239) 657-7676

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Rib City Grill Carla Galindo 621 N. 15th St. Immokalee, FL 34142 (239) 657-4003 Fax: (239) 657-5040

State Farm Insurance Mike Arcentales 5781 Lee Blvd., #305 Lehigh Acres, FL 33971 (239) 332-4999 Fax: (239) 332-3242

VIP Realtors Charles Ashby 780 Seagate Dr. Naples, FL 34103 (239) 403-7777 Fax: (239) 437-7200

Roberts Ranch Museum Lee Mitchell 1215 Roberts Ave. Immokalee, FL 34142 (239) 368-2466 Fax: (239) 658-2466

Suncoast Schools Federal Credit Union David Moxam 1504 Lake Trafford Rd. Immokalee, FL 34142 (800) 999-5887 x55300 Fax: (239) 867-0368

Wendy’s #41 Aisha Hammond 1101 N. 15th St. Immokalee, FL 34142 (239) 867-0052

Roma In Havana Angel Madera 1025 W. Main St. Immokalee, FL 34142 (239) 867-0142 Fax: (239) 867-0127

Sunniland Country Store Usulu Okir 13213 CR 858 Immokalee, FL 34142 (239) 657-6661 Fax: (239) 657-5557

West Florida Eye Al Azizi 2814 Lee Blvd., Ste. #3 Lehigh Acres, FL 33971 (239) 303-2687 Fax: (239) 303-2688

Royal’s Furniture 1255 N. 15th St. Immokalee, FL 34142 (239) 657-6138 Fax: (239) 657-9412

Sunniland Family, L.P. Russell Priddy P.O. Box 930 Immokalee, FL 34142 (239) 657-4380

The Williams Center For Children, LLC Claudette Williams 610 Maple Dr. Immokalee, Fl 34142 (239) 657-8304

S&D Farms P.O. Box 5005 Immokalee, FL 34143

SW FL Workforce Development Thais Kuoman 750 S. 5th St. Immokalee, FL 34142 (239) 658-3338

Williams Farms Carrie Williams 1300 N. 15th St. Immokalee, FL 34142 (239) 657-5188

SW FL Workforce Development Board Joe Paterno 9530 Marketplace Rd., Ste. #104 Fort Myers, FL 33912 (239) 225-2500 Fax: (239) 225-2559

Wilson-Miller, Inc. David Wilkinson 12801 Westlinks Dr., Ste. 106 Fort Myers, FL 33913 (239) 939-1020 Fax: (239) 939-3412

________________ S Salazar Machine & Steel, Inc. Pete Salazar 160 Airpark Blvd., #9 Immokalee, FL 34142 (239) 657-2325 Fax: (239) 658-2523 Sam’s Club Of Collier County Mirlene Ceasar 2550 Immokalee Rd. Naples, FL 34110 (239) 592-6149 Fax: (239) 592-6147

The Secret Ingredient Jeanne Weber Rush 5064 Annunciation Cir. Ave Maria, FL 34142 (317) 885-0555 Fax: (317) 885-0005 Seminole Casino Immokalee Liane Crawford 506 S. 1st St. Immokalee, FL 34142 (800) 218-0007 Seminole Tribe Of Florida Elaine Aguilar 295 Stockade Rd. Immokalee, FL 34142 (239) 867-5300 Fax: (239) 658-1749 Senator Garrett Richter 3301 E. Tamiami Trl., Bldg. F, Ste. 203 Naples, FL 34112 (239) 417-6205 Fax: (239) 338-2777 Mildred Sherrod P.O. Box 875 Immokalee, FL 34142 (239) 657-2738 Sign Craft Of Naples, Inc. Judi D’Alessandro 3661 Mercantile Ave. Naples, FL 34104 (239) 643-1777 x202 Fax: (239) 643-2499 Six L’s Packing Company Cheryle Weisinger 315 E. New Market Rd. Immokalee, FL 34142

________________ T T.O.R. Farms, Inc. Chris Demeulenaere P.O. Box 306 Ruskin, FL 33575 (813) 967-4039 Fax: (813) 645-6020 TCB Farms, Inc. Daniel Samet 6150 Pringle Ln. Immokalee, FL 34142 (239) 658-0050 Fax: (610) 517-0420

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Winn-Dixie Store #751 Eddie Knight 1602 Lake Trafford Rd. Immokalee, FL 34142 (239) 657-7666 Fax: (239) 657-7606

________________ Y Yzaguirre Farms Armando Yzaguirre P.O. Box 330 Immokalee, FL 34143 (239) 657-3276 Fax: (239) 657-3146

Thomas Davis Bail Bonds Thomas Davis P.O. Box 277 Immokalee, FL 34143 (239) 658-2245 Fax: (239) 867-0722 Kenneth K. Thompson, P.A. 1150 Lee Blvd., Ste. 1A Lehigh, FL 33936 (239) 369-5664 Fax: (239) 369-8763 Training & Manufacturing Institute Robert Juster 6225 Reserve Cir., #1103 Naples, FL 34119 (239) 455-2138 Tropical Smoothie Cafe Phong Ho 5072 Annunciation Cir. Ave Maria, FL 34142 (239) 867-4492 Fax: (239) 867-4493 Troyer Brother’s FL, Inc. Donald Troyer 14700 Troyer Brothers Rd. Fort Myers, FL 33913 (239) 369-5588 Fax: (239) 369-7062

________________ V Valet Oil And Lube Rick Contreras 604 Nassau St. Immokalee, FL 34142 (239) 657-2271

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Immokalee Community Redevelopment Agency .......................... 3

Ave Maria University .................................................................. 10

Immokalee Housing & Family Services........................................ 2

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Immokalee Inn ............................................................................. 1

Bruce Hendry Insurance Inc....................................................... 15

Immokalee Technical Center ........................................................ 9

Choice Environmental ............................................................... 14

Immokalee Water & Sewer District ............................................ 17

CHS Healthcare - Marion E. Fether Medical Center / CHS/FSU Primary Care / Immokalee Family Care Center......... 12

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Collier County Housing Authority .............................................. 19

Lister-Kemp Advertising............................................................. 16

Collier Enterprises...................................................................... 14

Lutgert Insurance....................................................................... 14

Community Foundation of Collier County................................... 18

Neuroscience & Spine Associates ..................... Inside Front Cover

Davenport Nursery..................................................................... 16

Salazar Machine & Steel, Inc...................................................... 16

Florida Gulf Coast University...................................................... 10

Seminole Casino ................................................ Inside Back Cover

Goodlad Insurance Agency Inc - State Farm Insurance.............. 15

Fred N. Thomas, Jr. - The Wildlife Photographer ....................... 15

The Hendry Foundation.............................................................. 19

TMI Building Tradeport Technology Park ................................... 16

Hodges University........................................................................ 9

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