Category Archives: City of Winter Haven

Chamber Showcase at Green Works Expo this Thursday!

Posted on August 23, 2010 by Bob Gernert

Join your business associates and friends and visit dozens of booths promoting environmentally green products and services for a sustainable Winter Haven at Thursday’s Green Works Expo. Presenting Sponsor is Central Florida Gas with support from QuickBeam Energy. Enjoy refreshments … Continue reading →

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“LEGOLAND® Florida Host City Forum” July 20th

Posted on July 13, 2010 by Bob Gernert

The Greater Winter Haven Chamber of Commerce will conduct a “LEGOLAND® Florida Host City Forum” for our members on Tuesday, July 20 from 3 to 5 p.m. in the Chamber’s Coleman Auditorium. We have seating for 60. City, County and Polk … Continue reading →

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LEGOLAND® Florida Marketing Team Takes Shape …

Posted on July 1, 2010 by Bob Gernert

Winter Haven, FL (July 1, 2010) –The bricks are falling into place at LEGOLAND® Florida as the first three members of the marketing team begin to market the first LEGOLAND Park on the east coast here in Winter Haven. Director … Continue reading →

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Hester is Offered Haven Police Chief Position

Posted on June 28, 2010 by Bob Gernert

WINTER HAVEN – City Manager Dale Smith announced today that a conditional offer of employment has been made to Gary Hester to serve as the City’s next Police Chief. It is anticipated background checks will be completed and Hester will … Continue reading →

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Five Finalists Vie for Haven Police Chief …

Posted on June 11, 2010 by Bob Gernert

The Police Chief Application Review Committee met today (June 11) to choose the top five applicants for Winter Haven Chief of Police. Those on the shortlist were chosen from a field of 15 qualified applicants. Names of the top five … Continue reading →

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Fire Station #1 Stands Watch from New Complex …

Posted on May 27, 2010 by Bob Gernert

The morning belonged to Winter Haven’s finest firefighters as the City dedicated the new $5 million Fire Station #1 at the intersection of Avenue G and Third Street SW. The 22,000 sq. ft. facility is in the process of seeking … Continue reading →

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Sundown – A Great New Dining Option …

Posted on May 10, 2010 by Bob Gernert

The Sundown Southern Eatery officially opened its doors to a welcoming public on Monday, May 10, 2010. The totally renovated restaurant is bright and the decor is decidedly upscale and contemporary with three private dining areas in addition to the … Continue reading →

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What We Can Expect from Legoland Florida …

Posted on April 12, 2010 by Bob Gernert

City of Winter Haven and Winter Haven Chamber representatives visited Carlsbad and Legoland California April 8 and 9. The group met with Carlsbad Chamber and City officials on Thursday and enjoyed a five-hour Legoland visit on Friday. Since many local … Continue reading →

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Maddux Notes Polk’s Momentum …

Posted on April 2, 2010 by Bob Gernert

Other than reporting that Cypress Gardens is in Winter Park (!?) the March/April Issue of Tampa’s Maddux Report contains a Polk County Corporate Report that touts projects far and wide. In the Winter Haven area, mention was made of the … Continue reading →

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City Takes Serious Look at Downtown Parking Garage

Posted on March 12, 2010 by Bob Gernert

Artist concept looking SE from interection of Ave. A and Third St. NW Winter Haven City Commissioners met today (Friday, March 12) in a Quarterly Planning Workshop designed to discuss potential new projects and review the status of previous priorities. … Continue reading →

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