Category Archives: Commercial Developments

First Tenant at The Landings

Posted on October 25, 2011 by Bob Gernert

Officials with The Landings redevelopment project on the Chain of Lakes complex property have announced that the first official tenant in the $150 million hotel/restaurant/entertainment  venue will be Panera Bread. Phase I of the project will involve the northeast quadrant … Continue reading →

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Dole Foods Acquires Haven Company’s Stock

Posted on October 12, 2011 by Bob Gernert

WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif.–(EON: Enhanced Online News)–Dole Food Company, Inc. (NYSE: DOLE) today announced that it has acquired all of the capital stock of the parent of SunnyRidge Farm, Inc., one of the top fresh blueberry companies in the United States. … Continue reading →

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Florida Traditions Bank Opens New Facilities

Posted on August 18, 2011 by Bob Gernert

Florida Traditions Bank has opened their new location at 1606 First Street South here in Winter Haven. The building is a 4900 sq. ft. facility . Congratulations to Senior Vice President Paul Colee and the Florida Traditions staff on a … Continue reading →

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Cypress Station is For Sale …

Posted on August 1, 2011 by Bob Gernert

Cypress Station, the 2-story office / retail complex located at a major stoplight intersection on Cypress Gardens Boulevard in front of LEGOLAND® Florida in Winter Haven is for sale. The property for sale is a 3.8 acre site that houses … Continue reading →

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Blue Sapphire to Become “Blue Room” …

Posted on July 19, 2011 by Bob Gernert

John and Debbie Tennick have purchased Blue Sapphire Sushi at 5793 Cypress Gardens Boulevard in the Towne Center adjacent to LEGOLAND Florida. Plans call for the Blue Sapphire’s conversion to a comfortable place to enjoy wine and cocktails with appetizers. … Continue reading →

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Scott Gives Green Light to SunRail – Haven ILC to Follow

Posted on July 1, 2011 by Bob Gernert

Governor Rick Scott today gave a long awaited approval releasing funds necessary to the creation of the SunRail Commuter Rail system from Deland to Poinciana. The project will require the relocation of the freight handling Taft rail yard and that … Continue reading →

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Manny’s Chop House Opens Monday

Posted on June 10, 2011 by Bob Gernert

Let the proverbial “good times roll” as Manny’s Chop House opens Monday, June 13 at 4 p.m. on the site of the previous Sundown Souther Eatery. Manny’s currently operates two extremely successful locations in Haines City and Lake Wales. Fred … Continue reading →

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Five Guys to Open in Winter Haven Village …

Posted on May 3, 2011 by Bob Gernert

Look for a Five Guys Burgers and Fries to open in Winter Haven Village in the former location of Chambas Cuban Restaurant adjacent to Wal-Mart. The WH Village center is located on Cypress Gardens Boulevard. The company was founded in … Continue reading →

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Merlin Expands its Florida Investments …

Posted on March 4, 2011 by Bob Gernert

The Orlando Business Journal is reporting that Merlin Entertainments, parent company for LEGOLAND Florida, (scheduled to open here in October) has announced plans for a $100 million investment in International Drive in Orlando on the site of the shuttered Mercado … Continue reading →

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Things Looking Up for CSX ILC in Haven

Posted on February 11, 2011 by Bob Gernert

According to an article published by the Orlando Sentinel, Governor Rick Scott’s budget includes funding for the Sun Rail commuter rail project from Deland to Poinciana. The paper reports: “One of Scott’s policy advisers, Phillip Miller, told a Senate subcommittee … Continue reading →

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