Category Archives: Commercial Developments

And the Dome Comes Down …

Posted on February 13, 2012 by Bob Gernert

Once the Orange Dome started down it was a matter of seconds until it lay flat on the ground. View short video here. Richard Koon, Videographer

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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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WAWA Coming to Winter Haven …

Posted on January 30, 2012 by Bob Gernert

Look for a very popular and successful convenience/fuel store named “Wawa” to build a 5,500 square foot store with an eight-island fuel station at 1490 3rd Street SW — former home of Cypress Lincoln Mercury. The site will be cleared … Continue reading →

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Mahalaks Celebrate NEW Posner Park Dealership …

Posted on January 23, 2012 by Bob Gernert

Join them for Grand Opening festivities Tuesday, January 24 from 3 – 8 p.m. Join the Mahalak family of dealerships as they christen their beautiful new Posner Park Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram with special festivities. Here’s what’s in store … … Continue reading →

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Pet Supermarket to Open Here … WOOF!! MEOW!! CHIRP!!

Posted on January 12, 2012 by Bob Gernert

Look for a Pet Supermarket Store to open on Cypress Gardens Boulevard in the near future. The company specializes in discount food and supplies for a variety of pets. The store will be located at 509 Cypress Gardens Boulevard in … Continue reading →

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Aldi, Zaxby’s and Murphy Oil Planned for Haven …

Posted on January 5, 2012 by Bob Gernert

Site plans have been submitted for a multi-structure development directly north of Payless Shoes and south of the former Atlanta Bread store (US Highway 17 and Avenue K, SW across from Citi Centre). The parcel was formerly occupied by Winter … Continue reading →

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NYT Regional Newspapers May Be Sold

Posted on December 19, 2011 by Bob Gernert

Sale would include The Ledger and News Chief. According to a report on The Ledger’s web site it appears that negotiations are underway between the New York Times and Halifax Media Group involving HMG’s purchase of the NYT Regional Newspaper … Continue reading →

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CSX Files Site Plan for Approval

Posted on December 15, 2011 by Bob Gernert

Evansville Western Railway, a subsidiary of CSX Transportation has applied for Site Plan Approval for the Intermodal Terminal. The 318 acre project in south Winter Haven will ultimately become an integrated logistics center (ILC) that will handle containerized freight. Once this … Continue reading →

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Downtown Welcomes “Laughing Owl Market”

Posted on November 30, 2011 by Bob Gernert

  Add one more option to Winter Haven’s specialty shoppes as the Laughing Owl Market is now open. You’ll find fine wines, wine accessories, elegant crystal, fine chocolates, fudges, cheeses, olives and other unique items in this brand new concept. … Continue reading →

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LEGOLAND® Florida – Just Add Water!

Posted on November 29, 2011 by Bob Gernert

Park Announces Water Park Details and Unveils All-New Premium Annual Pass WINTER HAVEN, Fla. (November, 28, 2011) – Just six weeks after its official grand opening, LEGOLAND® Florida today released details of its first expansion – LEGOLAND Water Park. Scheduled to … Continue reading →

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