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  Immokalee Florida Profile and Resource Guide, City or community of Immokalee, Florida Facts, Information, Relocation, ...
The population of Immokalee is approximately 14,120 (1990).
The distance from Immokalee to Washington DC is 900 miles.
Immokalee is positioned 26.41 degrees north of the equator and 81.42 degrees west of the prime meridian.
www.usacitiesonline.com /flcountyimmokalee.htm   (356 words)

  
  Immokalee, Florida - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Immokalee is a census-designated place located in Collier County, Florida.
Immokalee is the birth place of Indianapolis Colts Pro Bowl running back Edgerrin James.
Coalition of Immokalee Workers - a grassroots community and workers' organisation in the area.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Immokalee,_Florida   (429 words)

  
 Youth in Rural Community Development: High School Survey Researchers in Immokalee, Florida
A survey of the retail sector of Immokalee, Florida was used as a vehicle to increase constructive youth involvement in the community.
Immokalee, which means "my home" in the Seminole Indian language, is an unincorporated community of about 17,000 permanent residents located northwest of the Florida Everglades.
Immokalee's population nearly doubles during the fall and spring harvest seasons when farm laborers, produce brokers, and buyers move into the community.
www.joe.org /joe/1999february/rb2.html   (3126 words)

  
 Farmworkers Picket Taco Bell
The tour is the first major public actions undertaken by the tomatoe growers of Immokalee, Florida, to cast light on the multi-billion dollar fast food industry's ties to the sweatshop-like conditions faced by farm-workers.
The Coalition of Immokalee Workers is a community based worker organization located in Immokalee, Florida, the heart of the state's $500 million tomato industry.
Florida is the largest producer of fresh tomatoes in the United States.
www.laprensa-sandiego.org /archieve/march15-02/taco.htm   (701 words)

  
 IHS Home Page
The Immokalee “Indians” also finished in second place in six competition categories, and in third place in five other categories, and Immokalee junior, Martin Lopez, was elected State of Florida BETA Club Vice President.
The Immokalee BETA Club therefore earns the right to represent Florida at the 28th Annual National BETA Convention to be held Jun. 18 to 21 in Myrtle Beach.
Immokalee High School’s involvement with BETA began in the 1960’s, and the club has a proud history of doing exceptionally well in both state and national competitions – having won awards at the state level every year since the 60’s and at the national level every year since 1989.
collier.k12.fl.us /ihs   (305 words)

  
 USA Volunteer Service Program - Immokalee, Florida   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Immokalee, Florida is a largely agricultural community located 40 miles northeast of Naples.
Over 45 percent of Immokalee's year-round population of 18,000 live below the poverty level, and during the harvest season the population swells to over 32,000.
Global Volunteers has been invited by The Guadalupe Center of Immokalee to not only work with the center in providing programs for children (including an after-school program for kindergarteners through second-graders), but also to work with several agencies of the Immokalee Inter-Agency Council.
www.globalvolunteers.org /1main/florida/volunteer_florida.htm   (560 words)

  
 Immokalee Information - Immokalee Florida city history and community information
Immokalee is also soon to become home to Ave Maria, a designed community and University currently under development.
The town is planned to have a population of 3,000 permanent residents and 5,000 students.
This is a very exciting venture for the Immokalee area, and is already bringing further development in housing and entertainment for residents and visitors.
www.swfhomes.com /Immokalee-Florida.asp   (303 words)

  
 Press Release: LT. GOVERNOR PARTICIPATES IN FARMWORKER HOUSING GROUNDBREAKING CEREMONY IN IMMOKALEE   (Site not responding. Last check: )
IMMOKALEE-- Lt. Governor Frank Brogan today joined U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Ann Veneman and other state and local authorities at the farmworker community of Immokalee during a groundbreaking ceremony for a new 304-bed dormitory for migrant and seasonal workers.
Also in 1999, the farmworker community of Immokalee was designated a federal enterprise zone with financial and political assistance from the state.
In January 2001, Governor Bush announced $6.6 million in funding, including $3.8 million from the Florida Housing Finance Corporation (FHFC), for the development of Main Street Village in Immokalee, Florida - a farmworker housing project to be administered by the Florida Housing Finance Corporation.
www.myflorida.com /eog_new/eog/library/releases/2001/august/farmworker-08-29-01.html   (514 words)

  
 Immokalee Regional Airport   (Site not responding. Last check: )
The 1,333-acrea airport is located in Southwest Florida, about 35 miles northeast of Naples, and only 110 miles northwest of the Port of Miami.
In addition to being used for aerial firefighting and crop dusting operations, the Immokalee airport is home to IHRA sanctioned weekend drag racing.
The Florida Tradeport, located at the Immokalee Regional Airport, provides businesses the opportunity to flourish in both aviation and non-aviation related fields.
www.collieraviation.com /Immokalee.htm   (399 words)

  
 Things to do in Immokalee, Florida
Immokalee - is the Seminole Indian word for 'my home.' This small town in eastern Collier County is the center of the area's agricultural industry.
Immokalee's farms produce a significant portion of the nation's fresh produce, including tomatoes, cucumbers, bell peppers, potatoes, citrus and more.
Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary, located 15 miles east of I-75 on Immokalee Road, is the crown jewel in Audubon's sanctuary system and protects the world's largest remaining stand of old growth bald cypress.
www.southwestfloridatravelguide.com /immokalee.php   (343 words)

  
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On May 15, 2002, two agents from the Tampa Office drove to the Immokalee, Florida area to investigate the complaint of unlicensed operation on the frequency 103.3 MHz.
Accompanied by an officer of the Immokalee Sheriff's Office, the agents approached the property and found that the radio station was operated from a shed attached to the back of the house.
The Florida Department of State, Division of Corporations database revealed that the person who owned the market and held an occupational license for the same was Mr.
www.fcc.gov /eb/FieldNotices/2002/DOC-238979A1.html   (1087 words)

  
 12/19/2005~Florida Panther Kills Pet in Immokalee
This is the second report of a Florida panther attacking a domestic dog in 20 years.
Panther experts advise parents living in Florida panther country to watch children whenever they play outdoors, and make sure they are inside before dusk and not outside before dawn.
FWC, the National Park Service and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service work together to respond to Florida panther incidents and to educate and inform the public about ways to live safely with wildlife, including the Florida panther.
news.fws.gov /newsreleases/showNews.cfm?newsId=43F8D866-65BF-03E7-20990DD244DA95EB   (484 words)

  
 Immokalee Real Estate -MLS Listings -Immokalee Florida Homes for Sale
The development of Ave Maria, a designed community and University currently under development, will have a new Catholic University, Ave Maria University, at its root.The development is planned to have a population of 3,000 permanent residents and 5,000 students.
This exciting endeavor in Immokalee real estate is also bringing further development in the commercial and entertainment worlds for residents and visitors.
SW Florida is considered one of the Golf Capitals of the country and this passion is sure to find its way to the up and coming Immokalee area.
www.swfhomes.com /Immokalee-Real-Estate.asp   (427 words)

  
 Immokalee Child Care Center
The Immokalee Child Care Center is located at 415 Colorado Avenue in Immokalee, Florida.
The center is licensed by the Florida Department of Children and Families and is also accredited by the National Association for Education of Young Children, as well as the Florida Association for Child Care Management.
In the State of Florida, one person for every twenty children is required to have this degree.
www.immokaleechildcarecenter.org /education.html   (388 words)

  
 The Story of Immokalee [Florida]
She was a "real pioneer woman" in the words of the federal writer who interviewed her or as she expressed it herself: "A real genuine Florida cracker." How does Mrs.
North Florida, where Mary's people had lived for generations, was a cattle and hog country.
Children of southern families were usually taught at home or, in each community, families would arrange to have children meet at one house where the teaching was done by someone, often an old man or woman, who could at least give the children the three R's.
lcweb2.loc.gov /learn/features/timeline/civilwar/recon/platte.html   (526 words)

  
 Immokalee Homes, Florida   (Site not responding. Last check: )
The state of Florida offers many exciting and rewarding opportunities for year-round residents and vacationers.
The same can be said for Immokalee, and this area of the state may offer all the attractions that you and your family are looking for, including attractive housing options.
If you are looking for a year-round home or vacation property in a warm part of the country, Immokalee, Florida may provide just the options you are looking for.
florida.homesground.com /homes/immokalee.html   (302 words)

  
 Immokalee Friendship House - shelter providing clothing, food and shelter to homeless in Collier County Florida
Immokalee Friendship House - shelter providing clothing, food and shelter to homeless in Collier County Florida
Down on their luck, they need a safe and nurturing environment and someone to lend a helping hand.
The Immokalee Friendship House strives to help the less fortunate among us.
www.immokaleefriendshiphouse.com   (86 words)

  
 Immokalee, Florida Photographers - Wedding, Portrait, Commercial, Event and Other Photography Services   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Based in Florida and Montana, with assignments ranging from Costa Rica to New York, to Thailand..we specialize in getting the shot, and capturing the essence of the human spirit.
This Immokalee, Florida photographer featured listing has received 3575 unique visitors in the past three months.
Click here to learn more about why a Marketingtool.com Immokalee photography service featured listing is one of the best methods of advertising your business.
www.marketingtool.com /channel/pr/b.465.g.7462.html   (1084 words)

  
 Ag Secretary Breaks Ground on $4.2 Million Migrant/Seasonal Housing Facility in Immokalee
IMMOKALEE, FL, August 29, 2001--Agriculture Secretary Ann M.Veneman today joined state and local officials to break ground on a 304-bed farm worker housing complex, to be built in Immokalee, Florida.
While in Florida, Secretary Veneman announced the approval of an additional $450,000 for construction of sidewalks, water and utility infrastructure at the Immokalee housing site, and another $6.9 million in funding for other community and business development efforts in rural Florida.
The State of Florida Department of Community Affairs (DCA), through a USDA grant, provided $3.2 million to the Collier County Housing Authority.
www.rurdev.usda.gov /rd/newsroom/2001/immokalee.html   (626 words)

  
 Immokalee, Florida, USA
Immokalee Chamber of Commerce The Immokalee Chamber of Commerce asks you to please be sure to get acquainted with Immokalee and learn about our community's special projects during your visit to our website.
Immokalee Fishing Florida fishing can be as varied as Atlantic coast surf-fishing to Islamorada flats-fishing to Lake Okeechobee bass fishing.
Immokalee Hotels No matter where you want to stay in Immokalee, Florida you are only a click away from 100's of choices to select from.
www.floridalink.com /links/city/immokalee.html   (796 words)

  
 Immokalee, Florida FL, profile (Collier County) - hotels, festivals, genealogy, newspapers - ePodunk
Florida > All counties > Collier County > Immokalee
Immokalee is in Collier County, in the Naples-Marco Island metro area.
At the time of the 2000 census, the per capita income in Immokalee was $8,576, compared with $21,587 nationally.
www.epodunk.com /cgi-bin/genInfo.php?locIndex=8598   (537 words)

  
 Immokalee Florida Real Estate|Immokalee FL Property|Immokalee Florida Foreclosuresos
Immokalee Florida is the place to be and we can help you get here.
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Whether you're just cruising to see what's available in Immokalee Florida Real Estate and Property, or serious about moving to our great City we provide everything you need to know about buying or selling a home anywhere in Florida.
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 The Florida Annual Conference
Workers harvest tomatoes at a farm in Immokalee, where low wages and poor conditions prompted farm worker advocates to lobby fast-food giant Burger King Corp
Christians today must refuse the notion they are right and others are wrong when it comes to issues impacting the church.
That, said Northern Illinois Conference Bishop Hee-Soo Jung to laity and clergy attending the 2008 Florida Annual Conference Event, is the key to United Methodists and people of all faiths living and growing together.
www.flumc2.org   (114 words)

  
 University of Florida Agricultural&Biological Engineering Department   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Irrigation practices, crop water requirements, water use efficiency and soil water management in the state of Florida are primary responsibilities.
Recycling of water in seepage irrigation in Florida.
Evapotranspiration and Crop Coefficients for Young Blueberries in Florida.
www.agen.ufl.edu /newsite/mainpages/Faculty_pages/haman.htm   (5397 words)

  
 Immokalee, Florida (FL) Detailed Profile - relocation, real estate, travel, jobs, hospitals, schools, crime, news, sex ...
Back to Immokalee, FL housing info, Collier County, Florida, FL smaller cities, FL small cities, All Cities.
According to our research there were 25 registered sex offenders living in Immokalee, Florida in early 2007.
The ratio of number of residents in Immokalee to the number of sex offenders is 791 to 1.
www.city-data.com /city/Immokalee-Florida.html   (1587 words)

  
 The Moral Economy of Farm Labor
The population of Immokalee varies from around 10,000 during the summer months to around 25,000 during the winter and spring growing seasons, a period that lasts from the end of October to the end of April.
Beyond the scope of the small social networks, Immokalee is an anomic social environment in which workers, uprooted from a variety of different cultural contexts, coexist within a highly fluid economic setting.
Here it is useful to discuss community at the level of the farm workers in Immokalee and in terms of the linkages between the Coalition and the broader public realm in Florida.
itech.fgcu.edu /faculty/rcoughlin/ciw.htm   (5379 words)

  
 eXtremis.tv - Migrant Workers - Transcripts - Migrant Workers, Immokalee, Florida, USA
We came from Immokalee in Florida to hold this demonstration.
In the Immokalee area alone, there are over 20,000 day labourers out looking for work every morning.
Lucas Benitez is one of the leaders of the Coalition for Immokalee Workers, a community organisation created in 1993 by the workers themselves to fight for their rights.
www.extremis.tv /html/04exploitation/09miami/pages/SCT_343_A.html   (1075 words)

  
 The Protest   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Tomato pickers in Immokalee, Florida's largest farmworker community, have been organizing through the Coalition since 1977 for the right to bargain with the state's tomato growers to improve farmworker conditions and raise wages.
Immokalee workers pick tomatoes in Florida fields for many different contractors, who then sell the tomatoes to multinational corporations like Taco Bell, Burger King, and McDonald's.
Tomato pickers, however, are lucky if the laws are actually enforced-often they will not seek help for fear of their immigration status being revealed, especially as Florida law enforcement agencies have sought to more aggressively enforce immigration laws.
groups.northwestern.edu /protest/may2002/gaus.html   (2200 words)

  
 Dropzone.com : Skydive America in Immokalee, Florida becomes Skydive Naples   (Site not responding. Last check: )
The original Skydive America in Immokalee, Florida, was sold and re-named on February 1st.
We are still the friendliest DZ in Florida, reports Roy Torgeirson.
This drop zone is a must to visit next time you're on the west coast of Florida.
www.dropzone.com /cgi-bin/safety/detail_page.cgi?ID=111   (269 words)

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