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Lakeland/Winter Haven MSA Among Eight Towns In FL Bucking the Downturn …

Posted on February 1, 2012 by Bob Gernert

CNN Money is reporting that Realtor.com has ranked eight Florida communities among the top 10  turnaround towns in the Nation. They primarily attribute the turnaround here (the Lakeland – Winter Haven Metropolitan Statistical Area”MSA”) to the opening of LEGOLAND Florida … Continue reading →

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LEGOLAND Florida Welcomes Obama Tourism Initiative …

Posted on January 19, 2012 by Bob Gernert

The Orlando Sentinel reports, “President Obama’s Orlando visit today brings to Florida a promise of an easing of visa restrictions for several countries, particularly Brazil, which has been rising rapidly in recent years as one of Orlando’s biggest sources of tourists. … Continue reading →

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LEGOLAND® Florida Announces 2012 Calendar …

Posted on January 19, 2012 by Bob Gernert

If your business is affected by local tourism activities, this schedule is important information to help you plan your year and your promotions. Winter Haven, Fla. (Jan. 18, 2012) – Central Florida’s newest family theme park is gearing up for … Continue reading →

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LEGOLAND FL Among Parks at Maximum Capacity

Posted on December 28, 2011 by Bob Gernert

At approximately 12:30 p.m. today, LEGOLAND Florida stopped admitting guests “to ensure the guests of LEGOLAND Florida have an enjoyable day with their families.” The park had posted cautionary facebook entries earlier that it was approaching capacity and may have … Continue reading →

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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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LEGOLAND Holiday Events/Chamber Discount Tickets/Passes!

Posted on November 21, 2011 by Bob Gernert

Play your part this Christmas Season! Looking for the perfect Christmas gift for your family? Purchase a discounted annual pass to Florida’s newest theme park LEGOLAND Florida! Chamber members see link below! With more than 50 rides, shows and attractions … Continue reading →

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Miniland at Night: LEGOLAND Florida

Posted on November 18, 2011 by Bob Gernert

Miniland at Night, LEGOLAND® Florida, Winter Haven

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Chamber Member Savings at LEGOLAND Florida …

Posted on August 2, 2011 by Bob Gernert

Haven’t purchased tickets or your annual pass to LEGOLAND Florida yet? Grand opening day is October 15 — just about eight weeks away!  Your Chamber membership can save you $ on a one or two day pass. You can also … Continue reading →

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Cypress Station is For Sale …

Posted on August 1, 2011 by Bob Gernert

Cypress Station, the 2-story office / retail complex located at a major stoplight intersection on Cypress Gardens Boulevard in front of LEGOLAND® Florida in Winter Haven is for sale. The property for sale is a 3.8 acre site that houses … Continue reading →

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A Peek at LEGOLAND® Florida with 100 Days to Go …

Posted on July 7, 2011 by Bob Gernert

Winter Haven, FL (July 7, 2011) — Look how far we’ve come! With just 100 days until Grand Opening on October 15, LEGOLAND® Florida has released a new batch of photographs as rides begin to appear at the park. From … Continue reading →

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