Category Archives: Downtown

Downtown Welcomes “Laughing Owl Market”

Posted on November 30, 2011 by Bob Gernert

Add one more option to Winter Haven’s specialty shoppes as the Laughing Owl Market is now open. You’ll find fine wines, wine accessories, elegant crystal, fine chocolates, fudges, cheeses, olives and other unique items in this brand new concept. … Continue reading →

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Haven Blue Sky Accelerator to Host Grant Seminar

Posted on November 9, 2011 by Bob Gernert

The University of South Florida Polytechnic’s SFP Blue Sky Incubation Program will host a seminar on the Florida High Tech Corridor Council’s Matching Grants Research Program Nov. 15 at 9 a.m. at Blue Sky East, 199 Avenue B NW, Suite … Continue reading →

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Vaughn McAshan Retires After 40 Years in Banking

Posted on September 30, 2011 by Bob Gernert

It is rare that anyone stays with an employer for 40 years and in many ways Vaughn McAshan had several different employers … but he never left the same location. In fact, the only reason he’s not in the original … Continue reading →

Posted in Downtown, Financial Industry, General Announcements | 26 Comments

Chain of Lakes Collegiate High School: “Awesomer!”

Posted on September 30, 2011 by Bob Gernert

Formal dedication ceremonies for the new 15,000 sq. ft. Chain of Lakes Collegiate High School were held this morning. Among the remarks shared at the event, Polk State College President Eileen Holden, Ed.D., noted, “We are, of course, very proud … Continue reading →

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Jim Stafford to Headline at Renovated Ritz Theatre

Posted on August 31, 2011 by Bob Gernert

Winter Haven native and nationally known comic-genius and musician Jim Stafford announced today that he will be performing at the newly restored Ritz Theatre in Winter Haven. His first production, “Jim Stafford — Home for Christmas” will run December 15 … Continue reading →

Posted in City of Winter Haven, Cultural Arts, Downtown, General Announcements, Success Stories | 7 Comments

Welcome Cool, Refreshing “Yogurt Grove” – Downtown!

Posted on August 23, 2011 by Bob Gernert

Downtown Winter Haven is home to a delicious new way to cool down with a variety of great frozen yogurt flavors and special toppings! Yogurt Grove is a self-serve frozen yogurt experience featuring 12 rotating flavors of delicious, authentic frozen … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Downtown, General Announcements | 10 Comments

“PEP Rally” at Tanner’s Pub – August 21 (Actually It’s Their New Sunday Brunch!)

Posted on August 12, 2011 by Bob Gernert

Join your friends at Tanner’s Pub on Sunday, August 21 and help the Public Education Partnership (PEP) at the same time! Enjoy their new Sunday Brunch: 11:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Brunch will include complimentary mimosa upon your arrival. Carving stations … Continue reading →

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Downtown Parking Garage On Its Way! …

Posted on July 11, 2011 by Bob Gernert

City Commissioners, Main Street Winter Haven and the Chamber ceremoniously (or unceremoniously) took sledgehammers to concrete to symbolically begin the construction of the long-awaited downtown parking garage. Main Street President, Anita Strang noted, “10 years ago when I leased my … Continue reading →

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WiFi for 16,000? Haven Tech Delivers Just That …

Posted on July 5, 2011 by Bob Gernert

Roberts Named Network Architect for International Technology Conference Once again a Winter Haven-based technology expert is delivering tech connections on a national scale. Ryan Roberts served as Network Architect for the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) Conference, June … Continue reading →

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