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 "city": "Hardee County",
 "state": "Florida",
 "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/gr-hardeecountyfl/",
 "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.",
 "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/",
 "generated": "2026-07-23",
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   "date": "2026-07-13",
   "body": "Hardee County Board of County Commissioners",
   "headline": "Commission to set proposed millage rate and fire/solid waste assessments",
   "summary": "The board will consider approving annual mining reports for Mosaic Fertilizer, LLC's seven mines, a comprehensive plan amendment updating the mining overlay map, and several resolutions setting the proposed millage rate, tentative fire rescue and solid waste assessments, and an updated fee schedule for FY 2026-2027. Action items include awarding contracts for auditing services, bridge replacement grants totaling $14.99 million, Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue resurfacing, and architectural services for the county jail and government facility. The agenda also includes a motion to approve a county manager contract with John Eason.",
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   "date": "2026-07-13",
   "body": "Hardee County Board of County Commissioners",
   "headline": "County budget presentation and workshop scheduled",
   "summary": "The Hardee County Board of County Commissioners is holding a budget workshop on July 14, 2026. The agenda includes an invocation, call to order, and a county budget presentation with a presentation schedule. No votes or specific funding decisions are on the agenda; the meeting is purely procedural.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-07-13",
   "body": "Hardee County Board of County Commissioners",
   "headline": "Hardee County holds budget workshop for 2026-2027",
   "summary": "The Hardee County Board of County Commissioners is holding a budget workshop to review the county budget presentation and schedule. No specific budget figures or decisions are included in the agenda; it is a procedural meeting to discuss the upcoming budget.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-07-10",
   "body": "Hardee County Board of County Commissioners",
   "headline": "Hardee County Board of County Commissioners to hold budget workshop",
   "summary": "The Board of County Commissioners will meet for a budget workshop. The primary purpose of the meeting is a presentation of the county budget and the associated presentation schedule.",
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   "minutes_url": null,
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  {
   "date": "2026-07-10",
   "body": "Hardee County Board of County Commissioners",
   "headline": "County budget presentation and schedule discussed at the budget workshop",
   "summary": "The Hardee County Board of County Commissioners will hold a budget workshop. Commissioners and county officials will present the county budget and outline the presentation schedule. The meeting includes a recess after the budget discussion.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-07-09",
   "body": "Economic Development Council/Industrial Development Authority",
   "headline": "IDA to consider development incentive for Gardens at Midtown",
   "summary": "The Hardee County Economic Development Council/Industrial Development Authority will consider approving a Development Incentive and Deliverables Agreement with JRR Chestergrove, LLC for the Gardens at Midtown development. They will also hear an update on Mr. Chips and review the June financial reports.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-30",
   "body": "Hardee County Board of County Commissioners",
   "headline": "Workshop session hears presentations from eight community organizations",
   "summary": "The Hardee County Board of County Commissioners will hold a workshop session featuring presentations from eight local organizations, including Peace River Center, Big Brothers Big Sisters, and AdventHealth Wauchula. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the agenda is primarily informational with public comment and commissioner remarks. Future meetings on August 6 and September 3 will address application scoring and grant approvals.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-30",
   "body": "Hardee County Board of County Commissioners",
   "headline": "Board considers hiring a new County Manager and discusses a line of credit",
   "summary": "The Board will vote on a motion to authorize the Chair to extend an employment offer to a candidate for County Manager and to have the Chair and the County’s Labor Attorney negotiate the employment agreement. The Board will also hear a discussion on a potential line of credit, with presentations from the Florida Gulf Coast Financial Center loan program, Crews State Bank, and the Governor’s Finance office. No other decisions are listed.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-29",
   "body": "Hardee County Board of County Commissioners",
   "headline": "County Board interviews three candidates for county manager position",
   "summary": "The Hardee County Board of Commissioners will interview three candidates for the county manager position: John Eason, Tracy Miller, and Charles Morris. A candidate meet-and-greet reception is scheduled for the evening. The board will also hold a workshop on non-profit funding presentations and a subsequent meeting to select the county manager and discuss a line of credit.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-18",
   "body": "Hardee County Board of County Commissioners",
   "headline": "Commissioners to review County Manager applications",
   "summary": "The Hardee County Board of County Commissioners will hold a workshop session. The primary purpose of the meeting is to review and discuss applications for the County Manager position.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-18",
   "body": "Hardee County Board of County Commissioners",
   "headline": "Second reading of ordinance to increase tourist development tax by 1%",
   "summary": "The Hardee County Board of County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting to consider a second reading of Ordinance 2026-08, which would increase the tourist development tax by 1% (to a total of 3%) and call for a referendum. The board will also vote on multiple grant applications totaling over $3 million, including funds for firefighter staffing, equipment, and infrastructure studies. Other action items include updating the building department fee schedule, approving a speed limit reduction on Bostick Road, and awarding a bridge repair contract.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-16",
   "body": "Economic Development Authority",
   "headline": "Hardee County EDA to review infrastructure and park improvement projects",
   "summary": "The Hardee County Economic Development Authority will convene to approve prior meeting minutes and review grant presentations for various local infrastructure and park improvement projects.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-11",
   "body": "Economic Development Council/Industrial Development Authority",
   "headline": "IDA to consider second amendment to purchase agreement with S&L Properties Florida",
   "summary": "The Hardee County Economic Development Council/Industrial Development Authority will vote on a second amendment to a purchase and sale agreement with S&L Properties Florida, LLC. They will also consider accepting the evaluation committee's recommendation for engineering and construction services at 533 Carlton Street and approving a budget amendment for the South Ft. Meade Special Revenue Fund. Other decisions include rejecting a $100 bid for AC units and adopting resolutions to amend IDA and EDC bylaws.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-05",
   "body": "Hardee County Board of County Commissioners",
   "headline": "Workshop to hear Resthaven Survey Results presentation",
   "summary": "This is a workshop session of the Hardee County Board of County Commissioners. The primary business item is a presentation by Jennifer Codo-Salisbury of the Central Florida Regional Planning Council on the Resthaven Survey Results. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the meeting includes public comment and commissioner comments.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-04",
   "body": "Planning and Zoning Board",
   "headline": "Board to decide on Mosaic mining annual reports",
   "summary": "The Planning and Zoning Board will hold a public hearing to consider approval of the 2024–2025 annual reports from Mosaic Fertilizer LLC for multiple mining operations in Hardee County. Staff recommends approval of all reports.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-04",
   "body": "Hardee County Board of County Commissioners",
   "headline": "Hardee County settles $699K lawsuit, considers tourist tax hike",
   "summary": "The Board will vote on a consent agenda including a $699,000 legal settlement and state grant amendments, hold a first reading of a tourist development tax increase referendum, and consider a resolution placing a school board property tax levy on the ballot. Presentations cover State Road 64/663 updates and a teen mural contest. Firefighter oath ceremonies are also scheduled.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-05-21",
   "body": "Hardee County Board of County Commissioners",
   "headline": "Board to consider $15.7M in FDOT road grants, code changes",
   "summary": "The Hardee County Board of County Commissioners will consider approving multiple Florida Department of Transportation grant applications for road resurfacing and sidewalk projects totaling over $15 million. Commissioners will also hold first readings of ordinances to establish cost recovery for land development application reviews. Other actions include adopting an Artificial Intelligence Committee charter and policy, and approving interlocal agreements for hazardous waste assessment and fire rescue planning.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-05-19",
   "body": "Economic Development Council/Industrial Development Authority",
   "headline": "Hardee County EDC/IDA to consider property purchase from First Mortgage of Wauchula, Inc.",
   "summary": "The Hardee County Economic Development Council/Industrial Development Authority will consider multiple action items, including a property purchase agreement from First Mortgage of Wauchula, Inc., a $2,500 funding request for FHERO, and various contract approvals and terminations. The board will also discuss housing requests and lease agreements.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-05-12",
   "body": "Tourist Development Council",
   "headline": "Tourist Development Council to vote on 2026-2027 budget",
   "summary": "The Hardee County Tourist Development Council will meet to approve minutes, review budget proposals, and discuss tourism updates.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-05-07",
   "body": "Planning and Zoning Board",
   "headline": "Board considers extending phosphate mine overlay by 1,966 acres for Mosaic Fertilizer",
   "summary": "The Hardee County Planning and Zoning Board will hold a public hearing on May 7, 2026, to consider three items: a land development code amendment to recover review costs, a site plan for a RaceTrac fueling center, and a large-scale comprehensive plan amendment to extend the Phosphate Mine Overlay for Mosaic Fertilizer on approximately 1,966 acres. Staff recommends approval for all three.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-05-07",
   "body": "Hardee County Board of County Commissioners",
   "headline": "Board to discuss tourist development tax referendum increase",
   "summary": "The Hardee County Board of County Commissioners will consider several proclamations, approve a consent agenda including a $93,750 solid waste management grant and an amendment extending the Pioneer Park Infrastructure agreement to June 2027, and hear presentations on an economic impact study and a quarterly report. Action items include approving a shared transportation memorandum of understanding with Polk and Highlands Counties, a deductive change order for ITB 25-008, and discussions on a tourist development tax referendum and capacity fees. The county manager will also provide updates on Resthaven survey and presentation plans.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-04-28",
   "body": "Economic Development Authority",
   "headline": "Economic Development Authority to review $152,807.99 in vouchers and FY2025 audit",
   "summary": "The Economic Development Authority will review the Fiscal Year End 2025 audit report and monthly financial statements. The board is deciding on the ratification of vouchers totaling $152,807.99 and a budget amendment for General Fund 001. Members will also receive status updates on multiple infrastructure and utility projects.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-04-21",
   "body": "Tourist Development Council",
   "headline": "Council to discuss a tax referendum and related development topics",
   "summary": "The Hardee County Tourist Development Council will hold its regular meeting on April 21, 2026. During the business agenda, members will hear a presentation on the Florida Fishing Trail, review a tax referendum proposal, and consider a grant submission. No decisions are recorded in the agenda; the items are listed for discussion.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-04-16",
   "body": "Hardee County Board of County Commissioners",
   "headline": "County commission to approve lease for Southwest Elevated Water Tower project",
   "summary": "The Hardee County Board will consider two proclamations, approve several consent‑agenda items including a grant application and budget amendments, hear a presentation on the County’s Path Forward, and vote on a water‑tower lease with the City of Wauchula and a contract for landfill debris mulching services.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-04-09",
   "body": "Economic Development Council/Industrial Development Authority",
   "headline": "EDC/IDA to vote on rural infrastructure grant for Gardens at Midtown utilities",
   "summary": "The Hardee County Economic Development Council/Industrial Development Authority will consider several items including a grant agreement for underground utilities at Gardens at Midtown, acceptance of the FYE 2025 financial audit, and resolutions to sell surplus equipment and invest funds. The board will also vote on a contract termination with GH&G Florida, LLC and an MOU between CareerSource Heartland and The Development Group.",
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