LaBelle Downtown Revitalization Corporation

LaBelle Downtown Revitalization Corporation A revitalized downtown will promote economic development, a sense of community, and a foundation for strategic growth. It’s All About LaBelle!

Vision Statement:
A revitalized downtown will promote economic development, a sense of community, and a foundation for strategic growth. Mission Statement:
To encourage the redevelopment of LaBelle through public, private, and nonprofit investment in the downtown. We believe that the economic vitality of a community is rooted in who the people are, their culture, and their heritage. We believe tha

t the people of LaBelle are unique and kind, hard-working, and considerate. Our downtown must be reflective of the kind of people we are and how we want others to see our community. Revitalizing Downtown LaBelle will build a positive community image, create job opportunities, save tax dollars, and preserve our historic resources. Through your membership in the LDRC, you enable us to preserve our community and heritage together. Looking for volunteer opportunities? Get in touch with us today!

06/19/2026

A big thank you to Jill Cabai for stopping by LDRC today to visit with the Caloosa Creativity camp kids! She brought pizza, shared a little about what it means to be a judge, and answered the kiddos’ questions about the justice system.

The kids also had the chance to tell her all about what they’ve been learning during Seminole Week, making it a meaningful afternoon of history, community, and civic learning.

We are so grateful for community members who take the time to invest in our youth and help them better understand the people, places, and systems that shape the world around them. Thank you, Jill! 🍕⚖️

Let Freedom Ring: LaBelle Celebrates 250 🇺🇸🎆Join the The City of LaBelle for a special Fourth of July celebration honori...
06/10/2026

Let Freedom Ring: LaBelle Celebrates 250 🇺🇸🎆

Join the The City of LaBelle for a special Fourth of July celebration honoring 250 years of America! Bring your family, friends, lawn chairs, and patriotic spirit for an evening of live music, food trucks, fireworks, and community fun at Barron Park.

Enjoy live music by Weaver & Wilkins Southern Music, grab dinner from local food trucks, and stay for fireworks at sunset as LaBelle comes together to celebrate Independence Day and America’s 250th birthday.

📅 Saturday, July 4, 2026
🕔 5:00 PM through the fireworks
📍 Barron Park | LaBelle, Florida
🎶 Live Music by Weaver & Wilkins
🚚 Food Trucks
🎆 Fireworks at Sunset
🇺🇸 Official America250FL Block Party

06/10/2026

Swamp Cabbage Creativity Week is officially underway, and our young artists are hitting the ground running!

We started the week by starting our historic architectural journals, diving deep into the rugged tales of early Florida cattle drivers, and beginning construction on our very own miniature Cracker homes.

Stay tuned to see how these pioneer projects turn out!

Huge shoutout to the Hendry County Sheriff's Office for providing a safety buffer while our junior architectural preservationists surveyed and sketched the historic buildings along Bridge Street!

We couldn’t have done this field study without our your protection! 🚔🏛️📝


06/08/2026

Week 1 of art camp was a wrap! 🎨 Our students loved learning about LaBelle’s local birds and visiting the Art of the Inland Gallery.

Thank you to the local artists for welcoming us and showing us your beautiful gallery and butterfly garden! 🦋🦅

Week 1 was phenomenal

And we can't wait for Week 2! Swamp Cabbage week. 🌴

Sign up asap to ensure your spot.

Day one of Caloosahatchee creativity camp was a hit as young ornithologists studied local birds, including LaBelle's off...
06/01/2026

Day one of Caloosahatchee creativity camp was a hit as young ornithologists studied local birds, including LaBelle's official Cattle Egret, and visited Baron Park Library. They deepened their exploration with an in-depth study of the legendary John James Audubon. They are having an amazing time combining science, history, and art!

🚚 June Food Truck Line-Up at Barron Park! 🌳Food trucks are rolling into Barron Park this June for our Summer Food Truck ...
05/29/2026

🚚 June Food Truck Line-Up at Barron Park! 🌳

Food trucks are rolling into Barron Park this June for our Summer Food Truck Series, In a Food Truck Down by the River!

Stop by downtown, grab something good to eat, and enjoy food truck days at Barron Park from 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM.

📍 Barron Park | Downtown LaBelle
🕙 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
📅 June Line-Up listed below

Want to join the line-up? Food truck vendors can apply here: https://www.eventeny.com/events/vendor/?id=47497

Places from the past, preserved for the people of the future.The Captain Hendry House reminds us that preservation is no...
05/28/2026

Places from the past, preserved for the people of the future.

The Captain Hendry House reminds us that preservation is not about standing still. It is about giving history purpose.

The LaBelle Downtown Revitalization Corporation is here to help carry LaBelle’s history forward, one meaningful place at a time.

Thank you to Jennifer Summerlin from One Eleven Photography right here in downtown LaBelle for these amazing photos!

🌲Trail update from our newest board member, Bryan Sweetman!Bryan is almost two weeks into hiking the Appalachian Trail w...
05/19/2026

🌲Trail update from our newest board member, Bryan Sweetman!

Bryan is almost two weeks into hiking the Appalachian Trail with 160 miles behind him and about four more weeks to go.

He sent us a few photos from the trail, and they were too good not to share.

Keep going, Bryan. LaBelle is cheering you on!

Big news for LaBelle!The LaBelle Downtown Revitalization Corporation is proud to share that the historic Captain Francis...
05/15/2026

Big news for LaBelle!

The LaBelle Downtown Revitalization Corporation is proud to share that the historic Captain Francis A. Hendry House has been selected for the 2026 Florida’s 11 to Save list by the Florida Trust for Historic Preservation.

The Captain Francis A. Hendry House was nominated by LDRC as part of our ongoing efforts to support the preservation and future activation of this important historic property.

Florida’s 11 to Save program highlights endangered historic places across the state and helps bring awareness, advocacy, technical support, and preservation guidance to sites with significant cultural and community value.

This recognition is a major step forward for the Hendry House and for the future of historic preservation in LaBelle. It brings statewide attention to a place that tells an important part of our community’s story and strengthens the momentum already building around its future.

Thank you to our board, the City of LaBelle, community partners, and everyone who continues to support the effort to preserve and reimagine the Captain Francis A. Hendry House.

We are grateful to the Florida Trust for Historic Preservation for recognizing the importance of this property and for the opportunity to be part of the 2026 Florida’s 11 to Save program.

Summer Art Camp Opportunity in Downtown LaBelle!Looking for a creative summer activity for your child? Caloosahatchee Cr...
05/15/2026

Summer Art Camp Opportunity in Downtown LaBelle!

Looking for a creative summer activity for your child? Caloosahatchee Creativity Camp will be held this June at the LaBelle Downtown Revitalization Corporation office, located at 8 Park Avenue, LaBelle, FL.

This camp is designed for ages 7-12 and includes weekly art themes inspired by Florida, the Caloosahatchee River, local history, wildlife, and imagination.

Weekly sessions include:

June 1-4: Fowl Week
Bird conservation, Audubon-style painting, field journals, migration maps, and a City Bird project.

June 8-11: Swamp Cabbage Week
Old Florida landscapes, cattle trail maps, cabbage palm drawings, pioneer houses, and swamp cabbage activities.

June 15-18: Seminole Week
Everglades-inspired art, Seminole chickee hut drawings, clay alligators, palmetto dolls, and beaded bracelet crafts.

June 22-25: Pirate Week
Pirate sunset painting, treasure maps, doubloon coins, clay sea monsters, and river treasure adventures.

Camp runs Monday through Thursday, 8 AM to 3 PM. The cost is $250 per week.

Please note: LaBelle Downtown Revitalization Corporation is providing the location for the camp, but registration and camp operations are handled directly by the camp organizers.

To register or ask questions, please email

[email protected]
or use the link below:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe1j86CIrU03KDFYrnXWi5hkcruWpu6FcqsLwXl3vwtSsivfg/viewform

Address

8 Park Avenue
La Belle, FL
33935

Telephone

(863) 225-2749

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