Category Archives: General Announcements

LEGOLAND® Florida – Just Add Water!

Posted on November 29, 2011 by Bob Gernert

Park Announces Water Park Details and Unveils All-New Premium Annual Pass WINTER HAVEN, Fla. (November, 28, 2011) – Just six weeks after its official grand opening, LEGOLAND® Florida today released details of its first expansion – LEGOLAND Water Park. Scheduled to … Continue reading →

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East Polk Committee of 100 Approves Dissolution

Posted on November 18, 2011 by Bob Gernert

The East Polk Committee of 100 held its Annual Meeting on November 18, 2011 at the Winter Haven Chamber of Commerce Auditorium. The Board of Directors recommended to the membership on November 1, 2011, dissolution of the East Polk Committee … Continue reading →

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Loftin to Lead Community Southern Bank in East Polk

Posted on November 18, 2011 by Bob Gernert

Michael A. Micallef, Jr, President & CEO of Community Southern Bank has announced that Robert A. Loftin has joined the team as East Polk County President. His appointment is effective immediately. “I am thrilled to be part of a very … Continue reading →

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Polk Museum of Art Names New Executive Director

Posted on November 16, 2011 by Bob Gernert

Claire Orologas of Wheaton, Md., has been named executive director of Polk Museum of Art, the Board of Trustees announced today. Her appointment is effective February 1. “I have been extremely impressed with the dedication of the staff and Board … Continue reading →

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Honey Baked Ham Comes to Haven

Posted on November 9, 2011 by Bob Gernert

Honey Baked Ham has opened a franchise at 319 Cypress Gardens Boulevard (in the Wal-Mart Shopping Center). Opened today, store hours are: Monday – Friday: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Closed Sunday) The … Continue reading →

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Group Forms to Update Haven Vision

Posted on October 5, 2011 by Bob Gernert

Past participants in the Winter Haven visioning effort known as “Our Future By Design” have announced the selection of a Steering Committee that will work to organize an update to the original vision plan released in 2001. Committee members include: … 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 →

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Winter Haven Forms Economic Development Council

Posted on September 1, 2011 by Bob Gernert

Winter Haven Business Leaders and City Officials announced this week the formation of an Economic Development Council (EDC) for Winter Haven in response to a year-long study by economic development consultants. Angeleu Economics recommended an EDC to help create jobs, … 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 →

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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 →

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