On December 18, 2009, Damien Cave, Miami Bureau Chief of the New York Times, wrote an article describing Pahokee's economic plight and the town's hopes that a new marina project might help rejuvenate business. There has been a significant move towards regeneration with the re-opening of the Pahokee Marina Tiki Bar and Restaurant, now known as 'Pahokee Mo's', and a new Dollar General store. In 2014, Governor Rick Scott pledged $1.3 million towards the restoration of Pahokee's infrastructure, in addition to $200,000 pledged by Senator Abruzzo.
