Category Archives: Dining

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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Look for Manny’s Chop House at the Sundown by Summer

Posted on May 13, 2011 by Bob Gernert

Official word from Fred Johnson is he has finalized an agreement to turn the Sundown Restaurant into Manny’s Original Chophouse at the Sundown.  In Johnson’s words “I am excited about partnering with him to bring his brand of a family … 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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There May be a Steakburger in Your Future …

Posted on April 12, 2011 by Bob Gernert

On April 4, 2011, Monster.com posted a job opening for a “General Manager – Steak ‘n Shake Restaurant, Winter Haven, Florida”.  We have confirmed that the company has evaluated Winter Haven sites but City officials have not issued any type … Continue reading →

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Mom RULES! But then we knew that …

Posted on March 3, 2011 by Bob Gernert

Restaurant Mom Talks Family Friendly Strategies … A packed Chamber auditorium heard Julie Casey, The Restaurant Mom, give an expert overview of how businesses including restaurants, shops and hotels can attract and grow their share of the “family friendly” business … Continue reading →

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Chamber Board Urges New Chain of Lakes Complex Facilities

Posted on February 25, 2011 by Bob Gernert

The Board of Directors of the Greater Winter Haven Chamber of Commerce met today, February 25, 2011 for their mid-year planning retreat. Among the items considered on the agenda was the fate of the Chain of Lakes Complex property fronting … Continue reading →

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Is Your Business Ready for LEGOLAND Visitors?

Posted on February 22, 2011 by Bob Gernert

Those children you see pictured to the left, accompanied by their parents and grandparents, are going to descend on Winter Haven by the hundreds of thousands beginning this October 2011. Is your business ready? Do you want to serve them … Continue reading →

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Parker and Anastasio Honored with 2011 Banker’s Cup Awards

Posted on February 11, 2011 by Bob Gernert

Bonnie Parker and Lance Anastasio received the 2011 Banker’s Cup awards at the Taste of Winter Haven event February 10. The gala evening featured outstanding cuisine from 12 area restaurants. SunTrust’s Bonnie Parker won for extensive countywide volunteerism including Girls, … Continue reading →

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Banker’s Cup Will Be Delicious …

Posted on February 7, 2011 by Bob Gernert

The 2011 Banker’s Cup selections have been made and the awards are on their way. Thursday evening’s event will be an evening to savor the food and honor two outstanding individuals.  Here is an overview of the menu items you … Continue reading →

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Banker’s Cup Nomination Deadline Nears …

Posted on January 11, 2011 by Bob Gernert

Banker’s Cup Nominations Deadline January 14 One well written letter is all it takes … The deadline for Banker’s Cup nominations is near. The Banker’s Cup is Winter Haven’s highest civic recognition and honors a man and a woman who … Continue reading →

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