Category Archives: Real Estate

It’s Official! Haven to be Home to “Legoland Florida”

Posted on January 21, 2010 by Bob Gernert

It’s official. Representatives from Merlin Entertainments confirmed this morning that their company will construct their second U.S. Legoland Park on the historic Cypress Gardens property. (The park will be the largest Legoland so far.) In a page torn directly from … Continue reading →

Posted in City of Winter Haven, Commercial Developments, Cypress Gardens, Economic Development, Employment Opportunity, Merlin Entertainments, Real Estate, Tourism | 27 Comments

Breaking News: Gardens Reported Sold

Posted on January 15, 2010 by Bob Gernert

Orlando Theme Park News is reporting that Screamscape (a theme park industry blog) suspects Cypress Gardens may have been sold: “(1/15/10) The big shocking news of the day is that Merlin Entertainment may actually have purchased Cypress Gardens. Check out the … Continue reading →

Posted in Cypress Gardens, Real Estate, Tourism | 5 Comments

CSX: Welcome Opportunity for a Weary Economy …

Posted on December 10, 2009 by Bob Gernert

This Chamber and this blog have made no secret of our support for the planned CSX Integrated Logistics Center (ILC). This intermodal facility and the anticipated business park that will surround it have the potential to be a positive economic … Continue reading →

Posted in City of Winter Haven, CSX - Winter Haven, Economic Development, Employment Opportunity, Real Estate, Transportation | 2 Comments

Sundown May Re-open by December …

Posted on August 14, 2009 by Bob Gernert

Look for New American Cuisine with a Southern Twist” – Michael Johnson Look for a total makeover for the former “Christy’s Sundown” … well, everything but the “Sundown” as that is what the establishment will be called when it reopens, … Continue reading →

Posted in Commercial Renovations, Dining, Real Estate | 3 Comments

Lakeside Terrace: Beauty and Function on Lake Maude

Posted on July 30, 2009 by Bob Gernert

The Florence Villa community boasts an elegant new senior apartment complex for those 55 years and older. Lakeside Terrace is located at 391 Avenue O, N.E. adjacent to Lake Maude. The 84 unit building features 42 one-bedroom and 42 two-bedroom … Continue reading →

Posted in City of Winter Haven, Economic Development, Real Estate | 7 Comments

Got Velda Farms?

Posted on June 15, 2009 by Bob Gernert

Got Milk? Velda Farms? You may have noticed a new two-story building coming out of the ground behind Andy’s Igloo. No, it’s not additional storage for ice cream … but close. The 15,000 sq. ft. building will house the Velda … Continue reading →

Posted in Commercial Developments, Economic Development, General Announcements, Real Estate | 4 Comments

$10 Million Distribution Center Coming to Inwood

Posted on February 18, 2009 by Bob Gernert

Lakeland-base Marcobay Construction is developing and constructing a 200,000 sq. ft. $10 million distribution warehouse on Avenue G, NW at 42nd Street west of Westwood Middle School. The tenant will be announced at a later date. Financing has been provided … Continue reading →

Posted in Commercial Developments, Economic Development, Real Estate | 5 Comments

2008 In Review … Our Top 10

Posted on December 31, 2008 by Bob Gernert

As 2008 comes to an end we offer our  list of ten significant Winter Haven developments from the past twelve months. While the economy has slowed, there is still much positive local activity. A great many developments hold promise for … Continue reading →

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Haven is First in Polk with AWT-$300,000 Under Budget!

Posted on September 10, 2008 by Bob Gernert

City of Winter Haven officials today dedicated a redesigned and upgraded Advanced Wastewater Treatment (AWT) facility at Wastewater Treatment Plant #3 south of the city. The $15+ million upgrade is one of 60 such projects underway throughout the state and … Continue reading →

Posted in City of Winter Haven, CSX - Winter Haven, Economic Development, Real Estate, Success Stories, Technology | 2 Comments

Citi Centre Sold to Boca Firm

Posted on June 19, 2008 by Bob Gernert

Schmier & Feurring Realty Inc. of Boca Raton, FL, has announced it has acquired the Winter Haven Citi Centre in Winter Haven, FL, from Winter Haven Citi Centre LLC for $20 million, or about $108 per square foot.  Located at … Continue reading →

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