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Board votes 4–1 to send letter about LaBelle Swamp Cabbage festival after dispute over $50 fee
Summary
Commissioners directed staff to prepare a letter of concern to the LaBelle Swamp Cabbage Committee after the committee’s decision to charge a $50 entry fee led LaBelle High School to withdraw; commissioners debated volunteer shortages, festival costs and potential county assistance before approving the letter 4–1.
The Hendry County Board of County Commissioners voted 4–1 on Feb. 10 to send a letter expressing concern to the LaBelle Swamp Cabbage Committee after the committee charged an entry fee that resulted in LaBelle High School’s withdrawal from the parade.
Vice Chair Emery Howard opened the discussion, noting the band director reported a conflict over a $50 entry fee and that, because of timing, the school had already booked…
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