Category Archives: Transportation

Haven In Line for Three Multi-use Trail Enhancements

Posted on August 13, 2009 by Bob Gernert

The Polk Transportation Planning Organization (TPO) meeting today in Bartow approved a series of priorities that include three walking and biking trail enhancements. Among the priorities to be recommended to the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) are three Winter Haven … Continue reading →

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City Commission Candidates — Their thoughts …

Posted on August 5, 2009 by Bob Gernert

The Chamber hosted a City Commission Candidate Breakfast Forum this morning (August 5, 2009). The breakfast was organized by the Chamber’s Government and Legislative Affairs Committee.  The candidates were asked a series of questions relevant to the business community including … Continue reading →

Posted in Chain of Lakes, City of Winter Haven, Economic Development, Perspective, Political Scene, Transportation | 1 Comment

A Little Paint and Better Look for CG Boulevard …

Posted on July 28, 2009 by Bob Gernert

For those who have driven Cypress Gardens Boulevard and noticed the peeling, unsightly signal poles and cross arms — well look again. Over the past 80 days the Department of Transportation has contracted for the poles to be prepped and … Continue reading →

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Picture Perfect at the New WH Air Terminal

Posted on May 14, 2009 by Bob Gernert

The recent Sun n’ Fun Air Show generated additional traffic for many neighboring airports. Winter Haven was no exception with a variety of air craft circling the recently competed municipal air terminal. The City worked with the Central Florida Visitor … Continue reading →

Posted in City of Winter Haven, Commercial Developments, Economic Development, Perspective, Transportation | 1 Comment

Local Job and Vendor Fair Postponed

Posted on May 12, 2009 by Bob Gernert

TransDevelopment Group and Kearney Construction, the design-build general contract team for the planned intermodal and automotive rail terminal facility in Winter Haven, will postpone their May 20 2009 job fair. The event was scheduled to provide information to the local … Continue reading →

Posted in Commercial Developments, CSX - Winter Haven, Economic Development, Employment Opportunity, General Announcements, Transportation | 1 Comment

If You Travel Recker Highway …

Posted on May 7, 2009 by Bob Gernert

Work will begin May 11 on a repaving and upgrade of State Road 655 (Recker Highway) resurfacing of a 3.3 mile stretch of Recker Highway from Avenue G, NW near Winter Haven to U.S. 92 in Auburndale. In addition to … Continue reading →

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Downtown Trailhead Park Taking Shape

Posted on March 30, 2009 by Bob Gernert

Planning for the Chain of Lakes Downtown Trailhead is underway. The complex will be located on City-owned property immediately north of Fire Station 1.  The primary focus of this facility is to provide access to the recently completed Chain of … Continue reading →

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CSX ILC Potential Contractors/Vendors – Save The Date!

Posted on February 25, 2009 by Bob Gernert

We have received a number of inquiries regarding subcontracting and vendor opportunities related to the Evansville Western/CSX project. The Chamber has learned that the design-build team for the Winter Haven inter modal rail terminal, TransDevelopment Group of Atlanta and Kearney … Continue reading →

Posted in Commercial Developments, CSX - Winter Haven, Economic Development, General Announcements, Transportation, Uncategorized | 5 Comments

Sundance, Reed and Staging … Chamber Stands By Integrity of Visit

Posted on January 7, 2009 by Bob Gernert

Ledger reporter Tom Palmer in a blog post today (January 7) reports that the Polk County Commission heard residents from the Sundance Ranch Estates demand the CSX Transportation buy their property located adjacent to the planned inter modal rail terminal. … Continue reading →

Posted in CSX - Winter Haven, Economic Development, Perspective, Transportation | 25 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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