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OKEECHOBEE, FLA. — Vero Beach, Fla.-based Kite Properties recently broke ground on an 85-room Hampton Inn by Hilton at 1200 N.E. Park St. in Okeechobee, which is scheduled to open in July 2009. Orlando, Fla.-based Pinkerton & Laws will supervise construction, and Atlanta-based Hotel Equities, an equity partner in the hotel, will provide management services. Hampton Inn amenities include free wireless Internet, phones with data ports and free hot breakfast.