Pahokee is a city located in Palm Beach County, Florida. It is on the shore of Lake Okeechobee and even though it is officially part of South Florida, it is associated with the Florida Heartland. Pahokee is a word from the Creek language meaning grassy waters. Locals refer to the town as "The Muck" because of the mineral rich dark soil located here. Sugarcane, citrus fruits and corn are grown in Pahokee. It is also a popular place for tree farms. At one time the city was known as the "Winter Vegetable Capital of the World". And was home to hotels, barber shops, restaurants, clothing stores, arcades and a theater. Most of those business have closed in recent years leaving just a few local grocery stores. There are three schools in the city, the Pahokee Elementary School, the Canal Point Elementary School and the Pahokee High School, known for it's American Football training and for producing numerous sports stars. Some of those include NFL stars Fred Taylor, Reidel Anthoiny, Anquan Boldin, Rickey Jackson, Antone Smith, and Alphonso Smith. Country singer Mel Tillis was also raised in Pahokee.