In the News: Denise Grimsley in The Herald-Advocate
It’s no surprise that Hardee County residents care deeply—each in their own way—about our community’s future. When we launched Hardee Speaks in 2024, a countywide survey, we wanted to hear [...]
Preserving the Past, Baking the Future: Honey Bear Bake Co. Finds a Home on Main Street
Welcome to 126 West Main, a historic gem in Wauchula that has been lovingly restored by The Development Group. This once-vacant building now shines as the home of Honey Bear [...]
Hardee County Represented at 2024 FREDA Summit
The 2024 Florida Rural Summit brought together business leaders, government officials, and community advocates to collaborate on strategies for fostering sustainable growth and economic development in Florida’s rural communities. Denise [...]
The Development Group Inspires Citizens with Inaugural Meeting
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lJp7d-S74QM The Development Group, Hardee County’s local economic development agency, has continued to engage citizens with unprecedented efforts. The organization has opened its doors to host community [...]