Author Archives: Bob Gernert

Parking Garage: Winter Haven-style …

Posted on April 16, 2012 by Bob Gernert

The beautiful Mike Potthast photograph below shows in dramatic detail our City’s new downtown parking garage. The garage was designed by Collman & Karsky Architects and built by Everett Whitehead & Sons Construction. It will be dedicated at ceremonies to … Continue reading →

Posted in City of Winter Haven, Downtown, General Announcements, Shopping | 13 Comments

Citrus Classic 5K Has Home at LEGOLAND Florida

Posted on April 13, 2012 by Bob Gernert

A very special Citrus Classic 5K run awaits you. Enjoy the beautiful surroundings of LEGOLAND Florida including trip beneath the magnificent Banyan Tree. See the map below for registration times and the route. Get your own map here: Citrus … Continue reading →

Posted in Cypress Gardens, Health Care, LEGOLAND® Florida, Uncategorized | 3 Comments

Medical Facility to Transform Downtown Winter Haven Site

Posted on April 11, 2012 by Bob Gernert

This 22,404 square foot building is a two story medical office building to be constructed along U.S. 17 just north of Central Avenue on what was formerly the drive thru teller windows for Bank of America some 10 years ago. … Continue reading →

Posted in Downtown, Economic Development, Health Care | 4 Comments

Parking Garage Appears in 30 Seconds …

Posted on April 5, 2012 by Bob Gernert

In partnership with Everett Whitehead and Son, Inc., ePolk has released a video entitled “200 Days in 30 Seconds – the Construction of the Downtown Winter Haven Parking Garage.” The video was created from images taken by a Whitehead Construction … Continue reading →

Posted in City of Winter Haven, Commercial Developments, Downtown, Shopping, Technology, Transportation | 3 Comments

An Option for Small Business Financing …

Posted on April 4, 2012 by Bob Gernert

Raising Money from Angels … Is your small business in need of financing? Have you considered Angel investing? This free workshop will teach you what you need to know about Angel Investing by a firm who represents entrepreneurs, emerging entities … Continue reading →

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Boring Business Acquires Till Copier Division …

Posted on April 3, 2012 by Bob Gernert

Boring Business Systems has purchased the copier division of Winter Haven based Till Office Equipment. As a Polk County-based company, this acquisition expands Boring Business Systems presence in east Polk. Both Boring and Till share similar backgrounds as long standing, … Continue reading →

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Marketing Your Business For Success …

Posted on March 28, 2012 by Bob Gernert

The Winter Haven Chamber of Commerce presents a series … A practical look at the major elements of marketing your business for success. Each session will be presented by local experts that know the ins and outs of the Winter … Continue reading →

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Community Southern Bank Comes to Winter Haven …

Posted on March 13, 2012 by Bob Gernert

Community Southern Bank, Cypress Gardens Boulevard Community Southern Bank held official grand opening ceremonies at their new Winter Haven location at 6900 Cypress Gardens Boulevard on Saturday, March 10, 2012. Community Southern also has commercial offices located in downtown … Continue reading →

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Evansville Western/CSX Access Road Moves Ahead …

Posted on February 16, 2012 by Bob Gernert

Construction is underway on the road that will provide access from Highway 60 to the Intermodal Rail Terminal that will soon be constructed by Evansville Western Railroad, a subsidiary of CSX Transportation. Land has been cleared for this road and … Continue reading →

Posted in City of Winter Haven, CSX - Winter Haven, Economic Development, Transportation | 3 Comments