Category Archives: Chain of Lakes

Coming In For A “Landings”

Posted on February 1, 2012 by Bob Gernert

The Winter Haven Landings property on Cypress Gardens Blvd. closed today on the interim phase, which includes 4.1 acres in the amount of $881,500. Tucker Construction has installed a camera to take photos every ten minutes of the construction progress, … Continue reading →

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Light Up the Lakes! December 3!

Posted on November 1, 2011 by Bob Gernert

DECK THOSE HULLS!   The 2011 Chain of Lakes Christmas Boat Parade will take place on Saturday, December 3 beginning at 6:30 p.m. on Lake May. The parade will circle counterclockwise in Lakes Shipp, May, Howard and Cannon. Marine Supply … Continue reading →

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The Landings: Potential for $48.7 Million Economic Impact

Posted on February 9, 2011 by Bob Gernert

An Economic Impact Analysis Model on the proposed “Landings” project on Chain of Lakes Complex property indicates significant positive economic impacts would result from such a project. The study, completed by Gordon Kettle, Instructor of Economics at Polk State College … Continue reading →

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Chain of Lakes Boat Parade Winners …

Posted on December 6, 2010 by Bob Gernert

It was a crystal clear night — cool but not bone chilling — and more than 30 boaters decorated their launches and provided a two-hour four-lake Chain of Lakes Parade. The winning boat decorations: $100 First Place – Marty Adams … Continue reading →

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Let’s Light Up the Lakes!!!

Posted on October 28, 2010 by Bob Gernert

The Chamber is excited to announce that we are moving ahead with plans for the return of the “Chain of Lakes Christmas Boat Parade” on Saturday evening, December 4 beginning at 6:30 p.m. in Lake May. The parade will proceed … Continue reading →

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Why We Live in the Chain of Lakes City …

Posted on August 21, 2010 by Bob Gernert

Sunset on Lake Shipp as photographed from the Lulu/Shipp canal on the Winter Haven Chain of Lakes – August 18, 2010 Photo by Nick Gernert

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Chain of Lakes Levels Looking Up!

Posted on March 30, 2010 by Bob Gernert

The recent rains — well before the usual rainy season — have had a marked  and positive impact on the levelof our Chain of Lakes. According to Roger Griffiths of the Lake Region Lakes Management District (often called the Canal … Continue reading →

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Lake Levels Nix Christmas Boat Parade

Posted on November 11, 2009 by Bob Gernert

Roger Griffiths, Executive Director of the Lake Region Lakes Management District (often referred to as the Canal Commission) reported at their October Board Meeting that lake levels in the southern Chain of Lakes were 1 foot 4 inches below 2008 … Continue reading →

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Haven In Line for Three Multi-use Trail Enhancements

Posted on August 13, 2009 by Bob Gernert

The Polk Transportation Planning Organization (TPO) meeting today in Bartow approved a series of priorities that include three walking and biking trail enhancements. Among the priorities to be recommended to the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) are three Winter Haven … Continue reading →

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City Commission Candidates — Their thoughts …

Posted on August 5, 2009 by Bob Gernert

The Chamber hosted a City Commission Candidate Breakfast Forum this morning (August 5, 2009). The breakfast was organized by the Chamber’s Government and Legislative Affairs Committee.  The candidates were asked a series of questions relevant to the business community including … Continue reading →

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