Category Archives: Main Street Winter Haven

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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Jacksonville Looks to Downtown WH for Example …

Posted on June 7, 2011 by Bob Gernert

City of Winter Haven  and Main Street Winter Haven — take a Bow! Downtown Winter Haven Third Street at Central Avenue Metro Jacksonville visited downtown Winter Haven. Their well researched article “Elements of Urbanism: Winter Haven” will make you proud … Continue reading →

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Downtown Parking Garage: Open House Discussion …

Posted on April 1, 2011 by Bob Gernert

Mark your calendar for Thursday, April 28 when the City of Winter Haven will hold an Open House to discuss the construction of the downtown parking garage. The facility will be located on the southeast corner of Third Street and … Continue reading →

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Main Street Market – January 8th Downtown! YUM!

Posted on January 7, 2011 by Bob Gernert

The January “Main Street Market” will take place this Saturday, January 8 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Virginia Miller Park (across from WH Public Library) and adjacent. You will find a wide variety of specialty items, produce, and … Continue reading →

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It’s About Time … It’s About Space …

Posted on December 14, 2010 by Bob Gernert

About a familiar landmark returned to its place … Tuesday, December 14, 2010, work crews carefully mount the framework for the return of the landmark McClintock Clock on downtown’s Time Square building.  The Winter Haven community contributed money to restore … Continue reading →

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Ten New Sculptures for Central Park Stroll!

Posted on March 9, 2010 by Bob Gernert

The top 10 winners of the 2010 Florida Outdoor Sculpture Competition have been selected and are being installed in downtown Winter Haven’s Central Park. This year’s outdoor gallery will be found in Virginia Miller Park (across from library), Central Park, … Continue reading →

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Oktoberfest … Complete with Cooler Weather!

Posted on October 12, 2009 by Bob Gernert

Plan on great fun, music, beer and bratwurst as Main Street Winter Haven presents the Second Annual Octoberfest Community Fall Celebration. The festivities all take place this Friday, October 16 – ah, and cooler weather is predicted. Bring your friends … Continue reading →

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Fish Fry This Thursday – Tickets Available at Chamber

Posted on July 27, 2009 by Bob Gernert

There is no Chamber Networking Showcase scheduled for July which makes it a perfect time to enjoy an old-fashioned Fish Fry downtown in Central Park. Tickets are $20 per person and  guests will enjoy fresh fish, hush puppies, corn-on-the-cob, cole … Continue reading →

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Chain of Lakes Cycling Classic – This Weekend!

Posted on April 16, 2009 by Bob Gernert

April 18 and 19 will be a grand weekend for cycling enthusiasts with an Alturas Road Race on April 18 and a fast-paced downtown Winter Haven Criterion event with a series of races for most ages on Sunday, April 19. … Continue reading →

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Here’s the Scoop! (Downtown) Where shopping is a pleasure …

Posted on March 12, 2009 by Bob Gernert

Downtown Winter Haven is positively abuzz as Publix Supermarkets films an upcoming commercial for the nation’s finest grocery chain (in our humble opinion). The company was founded right here in Winter Haven nearly 79 years ago (September 6, 1930 to … Continue reading →

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