Category Archives: Commercial Renovations

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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Sundown May Re-open by December …

Posted on August 14, 2009 by Bob Gernert

Look for New American Cuisine with a Southern Twist” – Michael Johnson Look for a total makeover for the former “Christy’s Sundown” … well, everything but the “Sundown” as that is what the establishment will be called when it reopens, … Continue reading →

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Mills Building Turns Back the Hands of Time

Posted on June 1, 2009 by Bob Gernert

Restoration plans by Richard Mills have been approved for a $10,000 matching grant from the Downtown Winter Haven CRA to restore the facade of what was originally the “Hoffman Department Store” built in 1937. Seen below is the original building, … Continue reading →

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Platinum Bank Open in New Location

Posted on November 7, 2008 by Bob Gernert

Platinum Bank has moved into a newly remodeled permanent facility at 1285 First Street South at Avenue O, SW. The bank opened earlier this year in a temporary location adjacent to the new site. Senior Vice President Mike Compton and … Continue reading →

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T3 Communications Opens New Data Center

Posted on June 10, 2008 by Bob Gernert

Center Opens in Six Ten Corporation’s “Inland Fiber and Data Technology Park” Located Downtown T3 Communications, Inc. based in Fort Myers has opened its second data center in Winter Haven. Together with 6/10 Corporation, T3 Communications has designed its data … Continue reading →

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Platinum Bank Open in Bell’s Alley

Posted on February 5, 2008 by Bob Gernert

Platinum Bank has opened their new Winter Haven location at 1169 First Street, South … former location of a jeweler. Mike Compton, Senior Vice President notes the initial soft opening is behind them and all systems are go for this … Continue reading →

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New Depot for Winter Haven?

Posted on December 10, 2007 by Bob Gernert

We hear that there may be a new “Depot” in store for Winter Haven. Word is that when the new Publix store opens at Southeast Plaza, the present grocery store location will be remodeled and home to an Office Depot.

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New Rooms at the Inn … Admiral’s Inn!

Posted on December 6, 2007 by Bob Gernert

Artist’s Rendering of Renovated and Expanded Admiral’s Inn Jeff Vandiver, General Manager of the Best Western Admiral’s Inn has announced expansion and renovation plans for the hotel. The new building will have 90 suites and eight king rooms with hot … Continue reading →

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Sneak Preview: The New Tanner’s Pub

Posted on October 26, 2007 by Bob Gernert

Mark your calendar for November 2 and 3 as Tanner’s Pub, popular downtown restaurant and lounge reopens after an absolutely “upside down” renovation. What previously was on your right as you entered is now on the left and what was … Continue reading →

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News About La Vita Dolce, Arabella’s and “Flip Side”

Posted on October 5, 2007 by Bob Gernert

La Vita Dolce Reopens … Jennifer Oliva and Anita Horn (right) have reopened La Vita Dolce, their unique downtown gift boutique. The store closed in early summer for remodeling. The reopening occurs during their 3rd annual Witches Brew event today … Continue reading →

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