Category Archives: Commercial Developments

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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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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New Owners for Tanners

Posted on January 10, 2011 by Bob Gernert

An interesting transition has just occurred in the realm of downtown Winter Haven’s eating establishments. One of our most popular restaurants, Tanner’s Pub, has transitioned ownership from John and Debbie Tennick to new owners Andrew Fearn and Adrian Troth. The … Continue reading →

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Polk Medical Association Selects Central FL Media Group as Publisher

Posted on December 20, 2010 by Bob Gernert

Nelson Kirkland and the Central Florida Media Group (CFMG) has been named to publish three publications for the Polk County Medical Association beginning in 2011. The three medical pieces include: Central Florida Physician’s Directory and Medical Provider Guide: Publishing annually … Continue reading →

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6/10 to Renovate Downtown Landmark

Posted on November 3, 2010 by Bob Gernert

Winter Haven, FL October 25, 2010 – The 6/10 Corporation (www.610corp.net) has acquired the 22,000 sq. ft., “Beymer”  office building located at Central Avenue and 3rd Street in downtown W. Originally named after one of Winter Haven’s early (1920s) families, … Continue reading →

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Herbert Joins 6/10 Investment Banking Firm

Posted on October 13, 2010 by Bob Gernert

Winter Haven, FL October 12, 2010 – The 6/10 Corporation, a Winter Haven based investment company, has announced that John W. Herbert, Jr. has joined the company as the Managing Director of 6/10 Capital Advisors, LLC, a wholly-owned commercial real … Continue reading →

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Tampa Electric’s Polk Power Plant to Test Cleaner and Greener …

Posted on September 9, 2010 by Bob Gernert

Tampa Electric to capture and sequester Carbon Dioxide at its Polk Power Station as part of a U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY FUNDED Demonstration Project The project, a partnership with the Research Triangle Institute (RTI), could lead to the development of … Continue reading →

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High Speed Rail = Opportunity for Polk Businesses …

Posted on August 30, 2010 by Bob Gernert

BARTOW, Fla. (August 27, 2010) – The Central Florida Development Council is encouraging all small and minority-owned business in Polk County interested in working with the Florida High Speed Rail project to attend a meeting hosted by the Florida Rail … Continue reading →

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