Category Archives: Main Street Winter Haven

Ritz Sign Lighting Caught in Time Lapse …

Posted on February 13, 2013 by Bob Gernert

Downtown’s historic Ritz Theatre held a Fat Tuesday celebration last evening to mark the re-installation and lighting of its historic neon sign. Potthast Studios (thank you Mike) captured the occasion on this beautiful time-lapse segment … Click the video below … Continue reading →

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Ritz Sign Will Shine at Fat Tuesday Celebration

Posted on February 6, 2013 by Bob Gernert

The downtown landmark Ritz Theatre once again features its historic neon sign. A historically accurate reproduction of the theatre’s original sign is in place on the building and installation of the neon is now underway. Fundraising to specifically pay for … Continue reading →

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Winter Haven Community Tree Lighting

Posted on November 20, 2012 by Bob Gernert

Singing to be led by Seth Rollins, Season 9 contestant on American Idol … Enjoy carols, cider and Santa at Winter Haven’s 2012 Christmas Tree Lighting in Central Park. Beginning at 7:00 p.m. Saturday, November 24, 2012. Central Park will … Continue reading →

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A Little Glitz for the Ritz with “Wine for the Sign”

Posted on August 8, 2012 by Bob Gernert

Enjoy hors d’ oeuvres from: The Blue Room, Seasoned Stone, Arabella’s; Carrabba’s and Cam’s Catering. Special wines and beer and a surprise signature cocktail!  Dress for the era or come for a cocktail party!  Help the Chamber, Main Street Winter … Continue reading →

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Looking to the Future: Let YOUR Voice Be Heard!

Posted on June 1, 2012 by Bob Gernert

Aspire: • To have a great ambition or ultimate goal; desire strongly. • To strive toward an end. • To soar.                                        - American Heritage … Continue reading →

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Welling to Direct Main Street Winter Haven …

Posted on April 20, 2012 by Bob Gernert

Main Street Winter Haven hires new Executive Director Winter Haven, FL – The Board of Directors for Main Street Winter Haven has announced that Suzette Welling has been hired as the organization’s Executive Director. Winter Haven was named a Florida … 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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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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