From the late 1800s,until this present day, Immokalee is still seen by many as a small, rural community that people have never really heard of. People who moved to Immokalee quickly became in love with the agricultural haven and beautiful farming areas it provided. It was a magnet for those seeking this simple life. A new era is on the horizon for those who call it "my home." Today Immokalee is the heart of agriculture in southwest Florida and cattle raising continues to thrive as well. When Pearl Harbor occured in the 1940's, a demand for oil was imminent. Oil was found in Immokalee thus creating more jobs for the people who lived in that community. A casino was built in the Immokalee community and although people have their difference of opinions on it, it no doubt helps the community bring in much needed revenue. In order for Immokalee to expand the seminole tribe must expand as well. Change will continue to be the hallmark of the future for Immokalee.
The communities represented in this story are the seminole communities, the pioneering communities, the 20th century entreprenuers, farmers, etc. Immokalee is not that much different from where i grew up in Davie, Florida. Davie is also a small community that not a lot of people have heard of. It is very westerny as well, many people have horses cattle, and like the country atmosphere. I would say Davie is farther in development right now and they have more things to offer but i don't really see a huge difference in the communities. I believe Immokalee is a representative of the "old" American dream because the people in Immokalee live to have a family, provide for that family and they want to create a great legacy for their children to learn and excel from. The industries that drive Immokalees future definitely has to be the agriculture, farming and casino industries. So much of the community depends on the expansion of these industries. In about ten years I feel the Immokalee community will develop a lot more. I still believe it will take 15-20 years for it to be a major thriving community though. A lot of work still has to be done but people are very excited for the near future of Immokalee!
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I do not think many people know the history of Imokalee and how the people who live there got there. I think the history is very interesting and it is awesome to see where they are form where they have been and where they are going form here.
ReplyDeleteImmokalee wont be a big city for at least another 20 years since it is so small right now and its very disconnected from the rest of Southwest Florida. The town does have a chance since the casino attracts so many people looking to make money and the school Ave Maria is growing bigger and bigger yearly
ReplyDeleteFor some odd reason I don't see Immokalee becoming a big city, I agree on eveything else you said pretty much. But the only way Immokalee is going to become more populated is if they put in a Casino.
ReplyDeleteI also live in Davie. I agree with your idea that it's a small town that doesn't get a lot of recognition but is much further developed than Immokalee.
ReplyDeleteI agree that they are part of the "old" american dream. They do have a lot thats up and coming and in 15-20 years I see them contributing a lot to Fl's economy.
ReplyDeleteImmokalee has gone through a lot. From swamps to farms, no matter what happens there, the people will learn to adapt and use what ever resource they have to survive. I really don't know what to make of the casino. Casino's can either help make community, or it can bring corruption. It just needs to be in the right hands I guess. I do not really see it becoming any big tourist attraction any time soon. Probably not even within the next fifty years, but it will always be an essential part of Florida. Immokalee will always have a great impact.
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