Category Archives: CSX – Winter Haven

CSX ILC Potential Contractors/Vendors – Save The Date!

Posted on February 25, 2009 by Bob Gernert

We have received a number of inquiries regarding subcontracting and vendor opportunities related to the Evansville Western/CSX project. The Chamber has learned that the design-build team for the Winter Haven inter modal rail terminal, TransDevelopment Group of Atlanta and Kearney … Continue reading →

Posted in Commercial Developments, CSX - Winter Haven, Economic Development, General Announcements, Transportation, Uncategorized | 5 Comments

Sundance, Reed and Staging … Chamber Stands By Integrity of Visit

Posted on January 7, 2009 by Bob Gernert

Ledger reporter Tom Palmer in a blog post today (January 7) reports that the Polk County Commission heard residents from the Sundance Ranch Estates demand the CSX Transportation buy their property located adjacent to the planned inter modal rail terminal. … Continue reading →

Posted in CSX - Winter Haven, Economic Development, Perspective, Transportation | 25 Comments

2008 In Review … Our Top 10

Posted on December 31, 2008 by Bob Gernert

As 2008 comes to an end we offer our  list of ten significant Winter Haven developments from the past twelve months. While the economy has slowed, there is still much positive local activity. A great many developments hold promise for … Continue reading →

Posted in City of Winter Haven, Commercial Developments, CSX - Winter Haven, Cypress Gardens, Downtown, Economic Development, Health Care, News Media, Parks and Green Space, Perspective, Real Estate, Technology, Tourism, Transportation | Leave a comment

Pelham to Recommend DCA Approval for CSX ILC

Posted on December 4, 2008 by Bob Gernert

In a conversation held this morning (December 4, 2008) Senator J. D. Alexander has learned from Secretary Thomas G. Pelham that he will recommend Department of Community Affairs (DCA) approval of the Winter Haven inter-modal rail terminal planned by Evansville … Continue reading →

Posted in City of Winter Haven, CSX - Winter Haven, Economic Development, Transportation | 4 Comments

All Aboard! City Commission Approves Inter-modal Terminal Development Agreement

Posted on October 29, 2008 by Bob Gernert

Meeting in special session, Mayor Nathaniel Birdsong, convened a special meeting of the Winter Haven City Commission for the purpose of holding the final public hearing on the development order for the Evansville Western inter-modal rail terminal to be built … Continue reading →

Posted in City of Winter Haven, Commercial Developments, CSX - Winter Haven, Economic Development, Perspective, Transportation | 8 Comments

Ambush the Governor … Now There’s an Idea!?

Posted on October 16, 2008 by Bob Gernert

It appears that plans are afoot to ambush Governor Charlie Crist when he appears at tonight’s “Politics in the Park” event on Lake Mirror in Lakeland. Writing in a blog post in Lakeland, Billy Townsend presented the following:  Ask The … Continue reading →

Posted in Commercial Developments, Crazy Things To Do, CSX - Winter Haven, Economic Development, Perspective, Transportation | 1 Comment

Haven is First in Polk with AWT-$300,000 Under Budget!

Posted on September 10, 2008 by Bob Gernert

City of Winter Haven officials today dedicated a redesigned and upgraded Advanced Wastewater Treatment (AWT) facility at Wastewater Treatment Plant #3 south of the city. The $15+ million upgrade is one of 60 such projects underway throughout the state and … Continue reading →

Posted in City of Winter Haven, CSX - Winter Haven, Economic Development, Real Estate, Success Stories, Technology | 2 Comments

Planning Council Approves CSX DRI … Video, too!

Posted on August 13, 2008 by Bob Gernert

The Central Florida Regional Planning Council has approved the Development of Regional Impact (DRI) for the Evansville Western Railway Inter-modal terminal on 318 acres of land south of Winter Haven. The 10 – 1 vote sends the matter on to … Continue reading →

Posted in City of Winter Haven, Commercial Developments, CSX - Winter Haven, Economic Development, Success Stories, Transportation | 8 Comments

Inter-modal Terminal – One More Close Look …

Posted on August 12, 2008 by Bob Gernert

The Central Florida Regional Planning Council will conduct a public hearing on the inter-modal rail terminal planned for south Winter Haven on August 13 beginning at 9 a.m. in the pool side room at the Southwest Complex. The Winter Haven … Continue reading →

Posted in City of Winter Haven, Commercial Developments, CSX - Winter Haven, Economic Development, Success Stories, Transportation | 2 Comments

Commuter Rail Gets FTA Green Light

Posted on August 11, 2008 by Bob Gernert

Congressman John Mica speaking at an Orlando news conference this morning, announced that that the Central Florida Commuter Rail project has received a Federal Transporation Administration (FTA) green light to proceed with final design.  The project now joins only a … Continue reading →

Posted in CSX - Winter Haven, Transportation | Leave a comment