Category Archives: Cypress Gardens

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 →

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Another Chapter for Our Gardens …

Posted on November 10, 2008 by Bob Gernert

Revamped Cypress Gardens to Reopen in March with New Focus and Expanded Water Park. Displaced Employees to be assisted by Polk Works and United Way. Cypress Gardens, that icon of Florida tourism, will temporarily close beginning November 17. Master site … Continue reading →

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Garden’s Tickets Available for Chamber Families Now!

Posted on May 5, 2008 by Bob Gernert

Free Admission! Special Shows! Food and Merchandise Discounts! Special Discounted Annual Pass for Chamber Members! Tickets for the Chamber’s May Showcase, “Chamber Family Night” at Cypress Gardens are now available in our lobby while they last. (Limit six per family) … Continue reading →

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Gardens to Host Chamber “Family Night” May 22

Posted on April 18, 2008 by Bob Gernert

Free Admission! Special Shows! Food and Merchandise Discounts! Special Discounted Annual Pass for Chamber Members! The Chamber’s May Networking Showcase morphs into “Family Night” fun as Cypress Gardens Adventure Park rolls out an evening of special shows, breathtaking flowers and … Continue reading →

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Paddling is Key to Success

Posted on April 14, 2008 by Bob Gernert

No, we’re not speaking of corporal punishment … but the best way to win the Second Annual Chain of Lakes Challenge Canoe & Kayak Races is to paddle your boat better than anyone else in the competition. Bring your canoe … Continue reading →

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Haven to Have Marriott Courtyard

Posted on March 28, 2008 by Bob Gernert

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Ladies and Gentleman … Start Your Volleyballs!

Posted on March 20, 2008 by Bob Gernert

Cypress Gardens to Host First-Ever Corporate Beach Volleyball Tournament In celebration of the reopening of Splash Island Water Park and Cypress Gardens’ first-ever Ski & Surf Weekend, the park will host a Corporate Beach Volleyball Tournament on Saturday, March 29. … Continue reading →

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A New Year and New Management for Gardens

Posted on January 2, 2008 by Bob Gernert

The new owners of Florida’s Cypress Gardens have announced a significant operational change at the historic attraction. Owners say the move will create a more energized, fun-filled experience that will be applauded by Cypress Gardens’ current guest base and create … Continue reading →

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LAND AHOY! Boat Parade is On … LAND!

Posted on November 14, 2007 by Bob Gernert

You just can’t keep a great parade down! The Christmas Boat Parade … threatened by low water levels … will have a new “twist” this year. It will take place ON LAND! Based on interest expressed by a variety of … Continue reading →

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Dick Pope, Jr. 1930 – 2007

Posted on November 9, 2007 by Bob Gernert

We are saddened to report that Richard Downing “Dick” Pope Jr. passed away last evening after a brief bout with pancreatic cancer. Son of Cypress Gardens founder Dick Pope, Sr., and wife Julie, Dick Jr. and school friends staged the … Continue reading →

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