Clewiston, FL – Recently, U.S. Sugar and Harlem community leaders gathered to announce the start of construction on a community amphitheater. Located in the Janet B. Taylor Community Tree Park in Harlem, the amphitheater will soon become the centerpiece for community gatherings for local residents, church organizations, and other civic groups. The construction of the amphitheater has been made possible through support from U.S. Sugar.
“This amphitheater will bring our local residents together for fellowship and music for many years to come,” said Brannan Thomas, U.S. Sugar’s Community Relations Director. “We are proud to support our community through local initiatives that unite one another, and this amphitheater goes a long way toward accomplishing that goal.”
Constructing the amphitheater in partnership with U.S. Sugar is David’s Carpentry & Concrete, a local, family-owned contracting and construction company. The park was dedicated in October 2022 in honor of longtime Florida leader and former Hendry County Commissioner Janet B. Taylor. U.S. Sugar donated the land in perpetuity, and it will remain in this location for generations to enjoy.
“What started as a vision for our community is now becoming a wonderful reality thanks to U.S. Sugar,” said Janet Taylor. “Soon, our community will have a place to celebrate during holidays and gather on weekends while listening to music.”
U.S. Sugar is committed to its local communities, having invested significantly into the renovation and improvement of local facilities over the last several years. The amphitheater in Harlem is the company’s latest community project, and follows support for the new community garden in Harlem, modernization of the C.S. Mott community pool in Clewiston, and renovation of the Charles E. Wetherald Youth Center in Clewiston. Completion of the amphitheater is projected for this summer.
About U.S. Sugar
U.S. Sugar is a South Florida-based farming and processing company that sustainably grows sugarcane, citrus, sweet corn and other winter and spring vegetables that feed American families. The company was founded in 1931 by Charles Stewart Mott, a visionary leader who hailed from a long line of farmers. Since the beginning, the company’s success has been rooted in traditional farming values and respect for the land. U.S. Sugar also operates a sugar refinery in Savannah, Georgia, that produces retail and store brand sugar for customers throughout the southeast. Along with operating its 300-mile railroad, in total, U.S. Sugar sustainably farms 255,000 acres in Highlands, Glades, Hendry, Palm Beach and Martin counties in Florida and serves as a vital part of our rural communities, providing 3,000 jobs, community leadership and philanthropic support.
