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Everything’s “Up in the Air!”

At least it will be this Thursday, May 24 at LEGOLAND Florida! Help LEGOLAND Florida Break a Guiness Book World Record!  LEGOLAND Florida is will attempt to break a  Guinness Book World Record for most beach balls in the air at once.  The attempt is to commemorate the LEGOLAND Water park opening. The park needs at least 401 (FOUR HUNDRED AND ONE) people at the water park on this...

Local Photographer Captures SpaceX Launc...

Local amateur photographer captures this morning’s SpaceX launch — an new era in space exploration. Photo by Joffre Isturiz Falcon 9 over Florida (photo credit: Joffre Isturiz) The photograph has been posted on the SpaceX web...

Some Pets At High Risk for Diabetes

Some Pets At High Risk for Diabetes
By Dr. Mitsie Vargas According to the Centers for Disease Control, diabetes affects more than 25.8 million people in the United States. This condition leads to heart disease, strokes and is a leading cause of death. Sadly, as our four-legged companions mirror what’s happening to us, some pets, especially our cats, are at increasingly high risk for this disease. Diabetes is a...

Urgent Care Center to Open on First Stre...

New Medical Offices On the Way … Renovations are underway on the former location of Long’s Hallmark Gift Shop. Originally built for use as a savings and loan it was converted for gift shop use as the Winter Haven Mall transitioned to the current Citi Center configuration. The First Street at Avenue G, SE location is being renovated for use as a primary care  and urgent...

Main Street Winter Haven Welcomes Anita ...

Main Street Winter Haven has announced that Anita Strang has assumed responsibilities as Executive Director for the 17 year-old organization. Anita has been a Main Street member for the past eight years and has owned and operated two downtown businesses currently operating the Laughing Owl Market. In remarks at Main Street’s Annual Meeting (held in Winter Haven’s beautiful...

Special Chamber LEGOLAND Water Park Prev...

Your friends at LEGOLAND Florida are offering Winter Haven Chamber members, family and friends a sneak preview of their brand new water park! Come ready to swim, slide and splash … or just watch! $10 per person admission and special parking adjacent to the water park for the preview evening. All the water features will be operating and water park food venue will be open for your...

Leadership Winter Haven Class XXXII

Leadership Winter Haven Class 32 held graduation dinner last evening in the Chamber auditorium. Chamber Foundation President, Katie Worthington and Class Chairman Clay McKown conducted the festivities that featured plaque presentations by a variety of past graduates from Class 1 to Class 31. Class 32 L to R: Matt Greene, Tucker Paving; Alex Nikdel, Clark/Nikdel/Powell; Clay McKown,...

Local Favorites Sips on Richard’s Fine C...

Unwind and relax from the bustle of everyday life while sipping on a warm cup of coffee at Richard’s Fine Coffees in Downtown Winter Haven. Located next to the Winter Haven Public Library (and now with a second location at the Winter Haven Municipal Airport), Richard’s offers guests a hometown feel in a tranquil setting. Flavorful origins and blends along with fresh scents and...

DNA Testing For Pets

DNA Testing For Pets
By Dr. Mitsie Vargas For thousands of years, humans have selectively bred a variety of domesticated animals, creating many different breeds and unique types. While these historic farmers and breeders were focused on producing the highest quality of wool from sheep or the muscular build of a Rottweiler, they were unaware of other, more destructive traits that were passed on as...

Winter Haven Mayor Challenges Dade City ...

Winter Haven Mayor Challenges Dade City Mayor to Help Big Brothers Big Sisters
WINTER HAVEN – It’s hard for our local mayors to resist a good challenge, especially when the outcome will benefit their respective cities. So when Winter Haven Mayor JP Powell challenged Dade City Mayor Scott Black to see which city can recruit the most mentors for local youth through Big Brothers Big Sisters, Mayor Black was quick to accept. At stake is local pride –...

7th Annual Central Park Stroll: You’re I...

The City of Winter Haven and the Polk Museum of Art cordially invite you to attend the 7th Annual Central Park Stroll: Thursday, May 3, 2012 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Central Park Downtown Winter Haven Stroll the sculptures, enjoy live music, children’s activities and award presentations. Vote for your favorite sculpture and help determine the winner of this year’s PEOPLES...

DEO Approves Haven Enterprise Zone

The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity has approved Winter Haven’s Enterprise Zone designation with an effective date of today — May 1, 2012. The Enterprise Zone represents incentives for any business considering relocation within the Winter Haven Enterprize Zone. The map below shows the boundaries of the zone and and overview of some of the local incentives...

A Towering Tribute to a Great Winter Hav...

The City of Winter Haven joined with Polk State College officials to unveil a newly repainted water tower featuring the Polk State logo. The tower is located at the south entrance to the city and symbolizes the growing partnership between the college and the city.  The college, with facilities throughout the county, began with its original campus in Winter Haven. Polk State will...

Intermodal Terminal Info & Opportuni...

INTERMODAL TERMINAL PROJECT UPDATE and more … The Winter Haven area’s long awaited Intermodal Terminal Project will take a big step forward on May 3 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Chain of Lakes Complex Gymnasium, 210 Cypress Gardens Boulevard. The open house will feature key personnel on hand to provide a project overview, information on job opportunities, business...

Is Sleeping With Your Pet Really Dangero...

Is Sleeping With Your Pet Really Dangerous Or Just Hype?
By Dr. Mitsie Vargas Most pet owners don’t read or keep copies of the periodical, Emerging Infectious Diseases. But, when a newspaper cited this journal in an article describing the dangers of sleeping with pets, people took notice. When the same story was repeated hundreds of times, across all kinds of markets over 18 months, more and more individuals began to wonder of their pets...

Welling to Direct Main Street Winter Hav...

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 Main Street City in 1995, and Main Street Winter Haven, Inc. was established to carry out the National Main Street Approach...

Why We Live Here …

Wakeboarder silhouetted by the setting sun as the crisp, cool Chain of Lake's spray rises from a speeding towboat. Photograph by Sean...

Parking Garage: Winter Haven-style …

The beautiful Mike Potthast photograph below shows in dramatic detail our City’s new downtown parking garage. The garage was designed by Collman & Karsky Architects and built by Everett Whitehead & Sons Construction. It will be dedicated at ceremonies to be held Tuesday, April 17 at 10:o0 a.m. This striking building is a credit to the vision of our City Commission and City...

Citrus Classic 5K Has Home at LEGOLAND F...

A very special Citrus Classic 5K run awaits you. Enjoy the beautiful surroundings of LEGOLAND Florida including trip beneath the magnificent Banyan Tree. See the map below for registration times and the route. Get your own map here:    Citrus Classic Race Route...

Medical Facility to Transform Downtown W...

This 22,404 square foot building is a two story medical office building to be constructed along U.S. 17 just north of Central Avenue on what was formerly the drive thru teller windows for Bank of America some 10 years ago. The facility was developed as a design build project with Straughn Trout Architects,LLC and Rodda construction and will include 8,225 sq. ft. first floor Pediatrics;...

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