Veterans and Community Wellness Resort
Honoring Our Veterans. Empowering Families. Building a Better Future.
Moore Haven, Glades County, Florida — 32.2 Acres on the Okeechobee Waterway
The Mission
To transform underutilized federal waterfront property into a nationally recognized model of rural veterans wellness, outdoor recreation, and community economic development — honoring those who served while building lasting opportunity in Glades County.
The Newvion Veterans and Community Wellness Resort combines RV resort and marina hospitality, on-water healthcare delivery, wellness programming, recreation events, and a digital engagement platform into a self-sustaining rural wellness economy.
Why This Site. Why Now.
Acres of Idle Federal Land
A rare waterfront parcel on the Okeechobee Waterway — owned by the USACE, sitting idle for 25+ years, accessible via ground lease at zero acquisition cost.
Florida Veterans
One of the nation's highest veteran concentrations. The nearest VA facility is 90 miles away. Rural veterans with no local wellness resources.
Federally Designated Opportunity Zone
Tax-advantaged investment in one of Florida's most rural counties. VA expanding Community Care. Rural healthcare is a national priority.
A Community-First Wellness Ecosystem
Not a clinic. Not a marina. Not a resort. A destination where 14 healthcare boats, 12 hotel boats, 5 discovery boats, a 19-unit Airstream village, and a 200-seat event center work together as a single connected wellness economy.
Veteran-Centered Wellness
On-water healthcare delivery, telehealth suites, mental health services, and wellness programming designed specifically for veterans and military families.
Marina and Waterfront
A 40-slip Wellness Marina with healthcare boats, discovery boats, lifestyle vessels, hotel boats, and creative spaces — a floating wellness district on the water.
RV Resort and Airstream Village
Oversized RV lots with full hookups alongside a Main Street Airstream village featuring 13 retail concepts and 6 curated food experiences.
Community Center
A 200-person gathering space for events, workshops, support groups, and community programming that brings veterans, families, and locals together.
Service to Ownership
A veteran-first business ownership pathway offering first right of refusal on resort business opportunities, backed by VA and SBA financing programs.
Prime Waterfront Location
Situated on the Okeechobee Waterway at the confluence of the Caloosahatchee River, with direct access to Florida's largest freshwater lake for fishing, boating, and outdoor recreation.
The Wellness Marina — 40 Boats, Every Slip Purpose-Built
Healthcare Boats
Permanently docked — primary care, behavioral health, dental, vision, cardiology, oncology, pharmacy, and more. Every boat a potential veteran-owned practice.
Hotel Boats
Studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom waterfront accommodations generating nightly revenue while supporting retreat programming.
Discovery Boats
Aquarium, STEM, Storytelling, Lego, and Crayon — joyful family experiences that accelerate veteran family healing.
Plus: 4 Lifestyle Boats (Pilates, Personal Training, Spa, Wine), 2 Creative Boats (Art and Music), 2 Office Boats (Co-Working and Meetings), 1 Innovation Boat (HQ and Media Hub)
Main Street Airstream Village
A tree-lined pedestrian corridor connecting the resort entrance to the marina waterfront. 13 retail shops and 6 food concepts in iconic Airstream units, every one offered to veteran entrepreneurs first.
Recreation and Regional Adventure
The resort is the gateway to one of the most underappreciated outdoor recreation corridors in America — world-class bass fishing, the 110-mile Lake Okeechobee Scenic Trail, Everglades airboat tours, rodeo heritage, and a year-round event calendar.
Bass Fishing Tournaments
Lake Okeechobee — one of the premier freshwater fishing destinations in the world. Veteran division categories.
LOST Trail
110-mile multi-use trail around Lake Okeechobee — cycling, running, walking, birding. Direct resort access.
Rodeo and Ranch Heritage
Florida's authentic cowboy culture — rodeo events, cattle drives, agricultural festivals tied to Glades County tradition.
Airboat and Eco-Tours
Everglades adventure excursions, wildlife photography, and guided nature tours departing from the marina.
Service to Ownership — The Veteran Pathway
Every job opening, business lease, and vendor contract is offered to qualified veterans first. This is a structural commitment — not a marketing statement.
Arrive
Hired under veteran-first policy into a resort role. TAP outreach, HIRE Vets Medallion, VRandE placement.
Learn
On-the-job training, mentorship, and business education programming with on-site SBA and VA counselors.
Plan
Business plan development with SBA Boots to Business, Florida SBDC, and IVMF resource partners.
Finance
Access VA/SBA loans, OZ investment, and equipment financing for their own resort business.
Launch
First right of refusal on resort business lease — open for business with infrastructure and marketing support.
Grow
Expand, hire fellow veterans, qualify for SDVOSB federal contracting, build generational wealth.
32 veteran businesses. 86 jobs created. Generational wealth in one of Florida's most economically distressed rural counties.
Four-Phase Development
- 1Digital Platform
Launch the digital engagement platform connecting veterans to services, events, and community.
- 2Wellness Marina Boats
Deploy the initial fleet of healthcare and wellness boats to activate waterfront services.
- 3Resort Redevelopment
Full RV resort redevelopment with Airstream village, community center, and hospitality infrastructure.
- 4Campus Expansion
Expand into a full wellness campus with permanent healthcare facilities and regional programming.
Economic and Community Impact
The Veterans and Community Wellness Resort is projected to create 241 direct permanent jobs(386 total economic impact jobs), generate $25M+ in annual community economic value, and deliver $358M+ in cumulative 10-year impact — a 14% increase in Glades County economic activity from 32 acres of federal land.
Total Investment
40 boats, marina infrastructure, Airstream village, community center, and site development
Direct Permanent Jobs
155 resort staff + 86 veteran-owned business employees. 60%+ target veteran employment.
Year 5 Revenue
Diversified across marina, healthcare, hospitality, events, retail, and digital platform