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T The organization was later incorporated as a chamber of commerce in 1923. In 1996 the name changed to the “Greater Winter Haven Chamber of Commerce” to better represent the area we serve. Our Chamber offers a voice for the business community, and we represent their collective interests. The Winter Haven Chamber also works to protect and enhance the quality of life in Central Florida. We invite you to visit the Chamber located at 401 Avenue B NW, overlooking downtown Winter Haven’s Central Park. Our lobby is open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. For your convenience we have a variety of information available including attraction brochures, Polk County guides, nature and lakes information

and maps. Thank you for choosing Winter Haven as your destination.

We hope you enjoy your visit.

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he 2013 edition of Destination Winter Haven is filled with information designed to inform visitors and relocating families. You’ll find a little history, a look to our bright future and a number of special areas of interest including dining, shopping, accommodations, the arts ... all the great things you can do while visiting LEGOLAND® Florida! Relocating? There’s helpful information about public services, demographics, educational opportunities, an emerging downtown technology sector and our world-class health care facilities among a variety of topics. Our Chamber was originally founded in 1910 as a Board of Trade.

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modern upgrades, street landscaping and sidewalks and crosswalks covered with decorative pavers. Our public library overlooking Central Park is one of the state’s most beautiful. You’ll find interesting historic buildings, too. Make plans to enjoy the Central Park ... the heart of downtown featuring a beautiful public fountain as its focal point. The park is host to festivals, art shows and musical performances. Virtually every Friday in the fall, winter and spring, Central Park will have evening entertainment. You can also enjoy ten outdoor sculptures crafted at the hands of talented artists from across the country. These are the result of the Florida Outdoor Sculpture Competition conducted by

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4 D e s t i n a t i o n W i n t e r H a v e n / 2 0 1 3

inter Haven is not just a great place to visit – it’s a great place to live. You’ll find a mild climate with lush tropical foliage and sparkling lakes at every turn.

Our natural environment allows many opportunities for outdoor leisure activities. As the “Chain of Lakes City,” Winter Haven boasts 50 lakes – many of them canal-connected – all waiting to provide memorable moments including boating, fishing, water skiing and wake-boarding. Whether you feel like spending leisure time on a lake, walking on one of the many nature trails, golfing or just enjoying the sights around town – opportunities to play, exercise or just relax and take it all in are always available. With a blossoming arts culture, unique shops and year-round community activities, Winter Haven takes pride in not only being a family friendly place at heart, but a beautiful city as well. Downtown features

the acclaimed Polk Museum of Art in conjunction with the City of Winter Haven.


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and completed in the early 20s. The Florida boom of the 1920s brought rapid growth throughout Florida and, eventually, serious economic turmoil. Winter Haven was no exception. Citrus and other agricultural crops were the early economic mainstays. In 1930 a 22-year-old George Jenkins would start the Publix Super Market chain here on Fourth St., NW. The building still exists and now houses a restaurant. In 1936 a gregarious promoter named Dick Pope

WWopened Cypress Gardens on Lake Eloise. Pope brought intense publicity to Florida, Winter Haven and his beloved Cypress Gardens. The Pope family sold the park in 1985. For 73 years it entertained more than 50 million people. In October 2011, Merlin Entertainments opened LEGOLAND® Florida on the historic site. The Cypress Gardens botanical gardens, owned by the citizens of Polk County, are leased to and beautifully maintained by Merlin Entertainments and their LEGOLAND® division.

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inter Haven has a rich history dating to the first settlers arriving here in the 1860s. The City incorporated in 1911 and recently celebrated our Centennial year! The village was named in 1885 by P. D. Eycleshimer. While many lived in the vicinity such as the Eycleshimers, Sykes, Jacksons and Inmans, the first official residents of the village after it was platted were F.A.K. Harris and his wife Adele who built the first commercial and residential structure downtown in 1885. The village grew slowly for the first several decades with less than 2,000 residents as late as 1920. Our famous chain of canal-connected lakes was started in 1915

to a mixed-use hotel/restaurant/retail complex. A significant industrial/warehousing/transportation development is unfolding in south Winter Haven near Highway 60. Evansville Western Railway, a subsidiary of CSX Transportation, has broken ground on an intermodal terminal facility to serve as a major distribution hub for the entire state. That construction is expected to bring hundreds of new jobs. The entire project is estimated to bring $10 billion in investment during the first decade. Projections also include 2,000 on-site jobs and 6,500 indirect jobs when fully operational. The intermodal terminal is targeted to open in mid-2014.

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Numerous technology companies call downtown Winter Haven home, anchored primarily by the Inland Fiber and Data Park and the facilities of the Six/Ten Corporation. More than 35 companies and 350 employees bring a growing technology presence to the downtown core. The 6/10 Plaza building is also home to the Winter Haven Hospital Center for Urology and Robotics Institute Center that opened in fall 2012. The data managed in our area serves clients worldwide. Companies such as the Ford Modeling Agency, Sony Playstation, CBS, Yahoo, eBay, MIT and more have sought the expertise of Winter Haven-based technology companies. The addition of “Lambda Rail” a high-speed data

inter Haven has a future filled with bright opportunities. As a historic destination for tourism, the evolution of Cypress Gardens into LEGOLAND® Florida (www.legoland.com) has enjoyed a first year filled with success including the addition of a spectacular water park and a new Miniland segment themed to the Star Wars motion picture franchise. The beautiful new park has enjoyed record attendance that exceeded their expectations and currently employs 1,300 full- and part-time workers. The audience for LEGOLAND® Florida is families with children two

to twelve years old. Accommodating these new visitors will be a catalyst for new hotels, restaurants and retail areas. We are working to build a family friendly city environment and invite your suggestions on how to make your stay memorable. With this new tourism potential, the local commercial landscape will experience great change. One such project plans to convert the Chain of Lakes complex property on Lake Lulu



new venue near Winter Haven is fast becoming an event magnet.The Lake Myrtle Sports Complex in nearby Auburndale opened in 2009 and hosts various sporting events and the accompanying crowds of spectators. The complex is also home to the Florida

Sports Hall of Fame. The future holds great promise for the greater Winter Haven area, both economically and from a quality-of-life vantage point. This unique city is the perfect place to live, work, play and raise a family.

network some call “Internet 2” serves research, medical and educational institutions, quickly and efficiently moving massive amounts of digital data. The downtown technology hub is expected to grow in size to 50 companies with more than 500 employees in the next two years, providing high-wage,-high-skill opportunities for our workforce. The City of Winter Haven strives to be a progressive community. The recently opened Fire Station #1 was the community’s first LEED certified “green” building. The City has made becoming a sustainable community a primary goal. Downtown, adjacent to City Hall, Trailhead Park took its place among several other new nature parks the City has created adding valuable recreational options. The park serves the Chain of Lakes Trail and features an extensive new play area. This will complement a downtown that currently features more than $4 million in aesthetic upgrades and a $5 million public library voted Florida’s most beautiful in 2005. All of Polk County is marketed as a sports tournament destination by Polk County Sports Marketing. One

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TT he past several years have been challenging economic times for our nation. Florida is no exception. However, Winter Haven’s diverse economy has fared better than most. Current opportunities such as LEGOLAND® Florida, a new intermodal rail and industrial/warehousing/business park under construction by Evansville Western Railway coupled with a rapidly growing technology core downtown, sophisticated medical care (including robotic surgery) and the enhanced educational resources of Polk State College are sources of growing optimism. Our major economic segments include technology,

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tourism, manufacturing, distribution and logistics, medical services, retail, and business sectors such as agribusiness and agri-technology. Economic development groups, such as the Winter Haven Economic Development Council and the Central Florida Development Council, are working to attract both smallbusinesses and large corporations to the area. Some of the major corporations which have found Polk County good for business include Publix Super Markets, Florida’s Natural Growers, State Farm Insurance, Lockheed Martin, Ford Motor Company, Pepperidge Farm, Sherwin Williams and Coca-Cola.


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inter Haven is excited to tell you about what’s new in town … LEGOLAND® Florida . . . OurSpectacular New Theme Park . . . As host city to LEGOLAND® Florida, Winter Haven is excited to welcome you. Opened in October 2011 on the iconic grounds of Florida’s first theme park (Cypress Gardens), LEGOLAND® Florida is the fifth and largest of the LEGOLAND® brand and only the second such park in the United States. This wholesome family entertainment experience caters primarily to children two to twelve years old as they discover giant Legosculptures, rides, live entertainment and Miniland USA, which consists of scaled-down replicas of famous skylines, monuments and a new tribute to the Star Wars films. A full-featured water park is also an option at the park from Memorial Day until late October. (Treat yourself to some Granny’s Apple Fries for a real treat!) You’ll also find a relaxing stroll awaits through the world-famous Cypress Gardens Botanical Gardens. The botanical gardens are owned by the citizens of Polk County and leased to the park in exchange for their maintenance.

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TOWEriNG Nearby . . . Soaring 205 feet from the top of Florida’s highest peninsular point, Bok Tower is the exquisite centerpiece that makes Bok Tower Gardens a majestic and soul-nourishing paradise. The marble and coquina rock tower is home to a 60-bell carillon, among the world’s finest. It is surrounded by more than 700 acres of groves, meadows endangered plants and protected lands. The tower opened in 1929 as a gift to the people of America from Dutch immigrant Edward Bok. Every half hour, the “singing tower” rings out, and each day at 1:00 and 3:00 p.m. a carillonneur plays various musical selections for visitors. It is a scenic picnic destination. Open daily 8 a.m. - 6 p.m., Bok Tower Gardens also features special events and tours throughout the year. You’ll also find a visitor center, café, gift shop and free parking. For more information call 863-676-1408 or visit www.BokTowerGardens.com.


BACk TO NATurE AND THE rEAL FLOriDA ... Airboat rides, too! You’ll find the prospects for experiencing the beauty of Central Florida are plentiful. Protected trails and parks are located in every direction, offering opportunities to study nature, picnic or even pitch a tent and take a break from the hustle and bustle of the city. Visit a citrus grove, smell the orange blossoms or stop at a fresh-fruit store. If camping isn’t your speed, a stay at Camp Mack’s River Resort is a great alternative. Nestled among the oak trees along the banks of the Kissimmee River, cabins and ample RV parking pads are available for rent. Need more comfort than a cabin? Camp Mack’s 40-room motel has modern conveniences and amenities. Located in the “Heart of the Big Bass Country,” Camp Mack also offers rides on an airboat and nature tours. For more information call 863-696-1108 or visit www.CampMack.com.

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HErE DrEAmS Take Flight . . . Fantasy of Flight is a stunning Art Deco facility and home to more than 40 rare and vintage aircraft, many of which have been restored to flyable condition. But that is just the beginning. The attraction offers a variety of guided tours including visits to their working restoration and maintenance areas. You can take a spin on a state-of-the-art hang glide simulator in their interactive Fun with Flight center for families, and climb on board a real B-17 Flying Fortress in a WWII bombing mission. If you are looking for a real experience, real fun and real takeaway – something the entire family can enjoy – Fantasy of Flight is “An Attraction on a Higher Plane.” Let your imagination take wing at Fantasy of Flight located in Polk City just off I-4 at exit 44 (about 20 minutes from Winter Haven). A day at Fantasy of Flight offers a variety of options. Rare aircraft take to the skies during “Aircraft of the Day” demonstrations (weather permitting). Other options include a behind-the-scenes peek on the Back Lot Tour, or even a look into preparing vintage aircraft to fly again in the restoration Shop Tour. Other tours include those of the hangars housing vintage aircraft, providing a look into aviation history from early flight, WWI, WWII and beyond. For those who want to be a little more hands-on, a full-motion simulated

battle mission over the South Pacific might be just the ticket. Admission and other information is available by calling (863) 984-3500 or by visiting www.FantasyOfFlight.com. For those seeking a little more action, Wing WalkAir is an all new challenge course that will push your boundaries. It will convert the meek-and-mild into a thrill-hungry, wing-walking, super-you! Three levels of adventure towering to heights of more than 40 feet with 33 challenges, plus 600 feet of screaming zip line—suspending you over water and placing you right on the edge of our legendary runway. Admission and other information is available by calling (863) 984-3500 or visiting www.FantasyofFlight.com.

Water Ski Hall of Fame You may not get your own feet wet, but you can certainly learn the history of those who have by waterskiing their way into the Water Ski Hall of Fame. Also located near Fantasy of Flight, this museum experience offers a look at the legacy left by those champions who dared to don skis – and those who skied on their bare feet – tethered to a boat by a short rope. This relatively young sport dates from 1922. Champions and their water-skiing records, many of which were set right here in Winter Haven on Lake Eloise, are on display at the Water Ski Hall of Fame. For more information contact (863) 324-2472 or visit www.WaterSkiHallOfFame.com.


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Band take turns entertaining audiences at the campus or around the city at various events throughout the year. Musical delights can also be heard at concerts sponsored by the Symphony Guild of Winter Haven. To the delight of many, the Bach Festival of Central Florida promotes the works of Johann Sebastian Bach through live performances each year. In addition to the daily Carillon concerts, Bok Tower Gardens hosts various concerts throughout the year, both in the gardens and also in Pinewood Estate. For art lovers, Bok Tower

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Gardens also features a gallery displaying the work of local artisans. The exhibits change year-round. There’s no shortage of art galleries in the local area. Ridge Art Association is Winter Haven’s premier gallery with exhibits on display in the Chain of Lakes location. Ridge Art is also host to public receptions for artists, competitions, classes and festivals throughout the year.

inter Haven, Polk County and Central Florida offer year-round cultural and arts events. You have many choices from the highly acclaimed Theatre Winter Haven and Polk State College Fine Arts Series to the Lakeland Center and Polk Museum of Art. Add to that the offerings of Orlando and Tampa, both a convenient 45-minute drive, and your choices are nearly endless. No matter the reason or the season – theatre, music, comedy or galleries – local arts and culture are plentiful. Theatre Winter Haven captivates audiences with each new season’s productions. With more than 330 seats in the Chain of Lakes auditorium, the theatre can literally pack the house – and often does – selling more than 30,000 tickets every year. Recognized as one of the best small theaters in America, TWH puts on eight full-scale productions annually and has summer, youth, senior and stage read programs as well. Downtown’s historic Ritz Theatre has undergone restoration as a multi-purpose facility and will host such upcoming events as a series of shows by entertainer Jim Stafford, a Winter Haven native who has been honored as the top entertainer in Branson, Missouri. Polk State College also hosts theatrical and musical productions on its stage in the Fine Arts Auditorium on the Winter Haven campus. The Polk State College Players, Music Department and the Over 55 Show



including “Bark in the Park” (every dog’s dream), karaoke contests, a Community Fish Fry, Oktoberfest and various street parties. Celebrating the seasons and holidays, Winter Haven’s downtown is also the location for events such as “Ghoul’s Night Out,” “Carols in the Park” and “Snow Central,” among other family friendly activities. Other family events around town include Admiral Eycleshimer’s Cardboard Boat Races (always the Saturday before Easter) and the Chain of Lakes Christmas Boat Parade (the first Saturday in December). Polk State College presents

Fall Fest and welcomes thousands of visitors to its campus each autumn. Guests will find a vast array of arts and crafts on display and for sale. Area attractions have many special events and observances. If you are coming to visit LEGOLAND® Florida, be certain to check their calendar for hours of operation and special events when planning your visit. Bok Tower Gardens and Fantasy of Flight host a variety of events and annual festivals. Nearby Lakelandeach spring hosts the Sun n’ Fun Fly In – one of the two largest air shows in the country. Remember to check their websites, too.www.legoland.comwww.boktowergardens.orgwww.fantasyofflight.comwww.sun-n-fun.org Many of these events and more can be found on the Winter Haven Chamber’s online calendar at www.WinterHavenChamber.com.

Arts and Culture Venues Arts on the Park (863) 680-8727 www.ArtsOnTheParkLakeland.orgBallet Conservatory (863) 299-1055 www.TheBalletConservatory.comFlorida Dance Theatre (863) 802-0399 www.FloridaDanceTheatre.orgFrank Lloyd Wright Collection (863) 680-4444 www.FlSouthern.eduHaines City Community Theatre (863) 421-1893 www.HainesCityTheater.comHarrison Center for the Performing Arts (863) 499-2855 www.HarrisonArts.comimperial Symphony Orchestra (863) 688-3743 www.ImperialSymphony.org

Lake Wales Arts Center (863) 676-8426 www.lakewalesartscouncil.orgLake Wales Little Theatre (863) 676-1266 - www.LWLT.orgLakeland Choral Society www.LakelandChoralSociety.orgLakeland Community Theatre (863) 603-7529 www.LakelandCommunityTheatre.comLakeland Concert Band - (863) 660-8428 www.LakelandConcertBand.comPolk State College (863) 297-1000 - www.Polk.eduPolk museum of Art (863) 688-7743 www.PolkMuseumofArt.orgPolk Theatre (863) 682-7553 www.PolkTheatre.org

ridge Art Association (863) 291-5661 www.RidgeArt.orgTheatre Winter Haven (863) 294-SHOW (7469) www.TheatreWinterHaven.comThe Lakeland Center - (863) 834-8111 www.TheLakelandCenter.comThe Symphony Guild of Winter Haven (863) 293-5214more in-Depth Arts information: Polk Arts Alliance - (863) 804-0494 www.PolkArtsAlliance.org

Each year Winter Haven’s Central Park is home to ten winners of the Florida Outdoor Sculpture Competition. Coordinated by the Polk Museum of Art, the exhibition is presented by the City of Winter Haven and various individual sponsors. The “Central Park Stroll” is hosted every spring to introduce the newest sculptures to the public.

Winter Haven’s Central Park is also home to festivals and activities throughout the year, including those that cater to the visual or fine arts, families or even pets. Main Street Winter Haven presents many events


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Arabella’s ristorante (863) 293-1797 www.arabellasristorante.comBean & Grape Cafe, LLC (863) 299-8140 www.beanandgrapecafe.comBeef O’Brady’s Family Sports Pub (863) 293-9464 - www.beefobradys.comBlue room - (863) 324-7200 Bob Evans, inc. (863) 679-2974 - www.bobevans.comCarrabba’s italian Grill (863) 293-6635 - www.carrabbas.comChalet Suzanne restaurant & inn (863) 676-6011 - www.chaletsuzanne.com

Chick-fil-A - (863) 299-2697 www.chick-fil-a.com/winterhavenDairy Queen - (863) 299-5165 Dunkin Donuts/Baskin robbins of Winter Haven (863) 297-9100 - www.dunkindonuts.comEl Norten~o restaurant - (863) 298-0993 www.elnortenosmexicanrestaurant.comElmo & Linda’s magical Dining (863) 514-5382 - www.elmolinda.comFrank and manny’s Harborside(863) 293-7070 Fred’s Southern kitchen Winter Haven, LLC - (863) 595-1190www.fredssouthernkitchen.comFrescos Bakery & Bistro, inc.(863) 683-5267 - www.frescoslakeland.comGary’s Oyster Bar & Seafood House(863) 956-5055 - www.garysoysterbar.comGiovanni’s NY Pizza - (863) 324-9100 www.giovannisnewyorkpizza.comHurricane Grill & Wings (863) 324-5157 - www.hurricanewings.comiam Pasta Cafe, inc. (863) 508 7433 - www.iampastacafe.com

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international House of Pancakes (863) 326-1772 - www.ihop.comkC’s Big Dipper, inc. (863) 324-7309 - www.kcsbigdipper.comLonghorn Steakhouse - (863) 295-7740 www.longhornsteakhouse.commanny’s Original Chophouse (863) 293-9349 www.mannyschophouse.commcDonald’s (863) 293-4531 - www.mcdonalds.comOld man Frank’s - (863) 294-9179 Olive Garden (863) 294-6641 - www.olivegarden.comOutback Steakhouse (863) 295-9800 - www.outback.comred Lobster (863) 294-8844 - www.redlobster.comrichard’s Fine Coffees - (863) 291-3082 www.richardsfinecoffees.comrick’s Bar-B-Q - (863) 299-0354Schack’s Bar-B-Q - (863) 324-1537Scores’s Family Sports Cafe (863) 299-2863

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S hopping venues in Winter Haven are plentiful. From department stores such as Macy’s to boutiques and consignment shops to antiques, our retailers welcome you and your family. Downtown Winter Haven offers a number of stores with elegant merchandise, crafts and gifts. You’ll find florists, upscale gift shops, antique stores and a fabulous array of restaurants. It’s a great place to find that something special. Don’t miss such unique stores as “The Shop” and “Andy Thornal Company – Gateway to Adventure Since 1945” – both

destinations in and of themselves. The US Highway 17 corridor, Cypress Gardens Boulevard and Cypress Gardens Road feature a number of interesting retail centers. Search our database at www.WinterHavenChamber.com for specific interests. For the seriously dedicated ... shopping is an art. Winter Haven can definitely be your gallery.

Smokin Jim’s Barbeque (863) 965-0230 - www.smokinjimsbbq.wsSonny’s Real Pit Bar-B-Q (863) 293-4744 - www.sonnysbbq.comSouthside Package & Lounge, Inc.(863) 683-4703Starbucks (863) 229-5973 - www.starbucks.comTexas Cattle Company Catering (863) 604-1515 www.texascattlecompany.net

The Seasoned Stone (863) 875-5756 - www.randrchutney.comThe View 4141 (863) 324-5810 - www.theview4141.comTijuana Flats Burrito Company (863) 206-2741 - www.tijuanaflats.comTinsley Family Concessions, Inc. (863) 299-7177 - www.tfcfamily.comYogurt Grove (863) 875-6990 - www.yogurtgrove.com

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Stay and PlayAccommodationsHotels and Inns Best Western Plus Auburndale Inn & Suites 1008 US Hwy. 92 W, Auburndale(863) 551-3400 Fax (863) 551-3437www.bestwestern.com/auburndaleinnandsuites• 57 rooms, pool and free wifi.

Camp Mack’s River Resort 14900 Camp Mack Rd., Lake Wales(800) 243-8013 - (863) 696-1108Fax (863) 696-2924www.campmack.com• Motel: 40 rooms, pool, RV & cabin rental also available.

Hampton Inn Winter Haven202 Cypress Gardens Blvd., Winter Haven(863) 299-9251 Fax 401-9388www.hamptoninn.com/winterhaven• 88 guest rooms, pool and free wifi.

Holiday Inn of Winter Haven200 Cypress Gardens Blvd. Winter Haven(863) 292-2100 - Fax 292-2101www.holidayinn.com/winterhavenfl• 112 guest rooms, king suites available, pool; a Legoland Beds & Bricks partner.

Lake Ida Beach Resort*2524 Lake Alfred Road, Winter Haven(863) 293-0942 - Fax (863) 293-5951www.lakeidabeachresort.com• 20 units, 1- and 2-room efficiencies and pool.

Lake Roy Beach Inn & Suites*1823 Cypress Gardens Blvd., Winter Haven (863) 324-6320 - Fax (863) 324-2750www.lakeroybeachinn.com• 33 rooms, 1- and 2-room efficienciesand pool.

Park View Hotel*5651 Cypress Gardens Blvd., Winter Haven(863) 324-5950Fax (863) 324-2376www.parkviewhotelwinterhaven.com• 174 rooms, 13 1- & 2-bedroom suites, some with jacuzzis and pool.

Bed and BreakfastsChalet Suzanne Restaurant & Inn*3800 Chalet Suzanne Dr., Lake Wales(800) 433-6011 - (863) 676-6011Fax 676-1814 www.ChaletSuzanne.com• 26 guest rooms, pool, lunch and dinneravailable.

Campgrounds & RV ParksCamp Mack’s River Resort*14900 Camp Mack Road, Lakes Wales (863) 696-1108 - Fax (863) 696-2924www.campmack.com• 250 RV sites, 10 cabins and pool.Pets are allowed in cabins.

Apartments & CondosCarlton Arms of Winter Haven7676 Carlton Arms Blvd., Winter Haven(863) 875-1700 - Fax (863) 875-1780 www.carltonarmsofwinterhaven.comRiverlake Apartments 4200 Mahogany Run, Winter Haven(863) 324-1072 - Fax (863) 318-9942www.riverlakeapts.com

Manufactured Homes Colony Club Mobile Home Estates Winter Haven - (863) 294-4969Swiss Village Winter Haven - (863) 294-4591 www.cfrresales.com

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ChurchesCenterPoint Community Church 133 Ruby Lake DriveWinter Haven (863) 324-7915www.CenterPointChurch.orgFirst Presbyterian Church of Winter Haven637 6th Street, NWWinter Haven(863) 294-3121www.FirstPresWH.orgHeartland Community Church 205 Farnot Street SWWinter Haven 863-299-7797www.heartchurch.orgHope Presbyterian Church 2100 Cypress Gardens Blvd.Winter Haven (863) 324-6382www.hopepreswh.orgSt. Joseph Catholic Church 532 Avenue M, NWWinter Haven(863) 294-3144 - www.stjosephwh.org

St. Matthew Catholic Church1991 Overlook Drive, Winter Haven(863) 324-3040www.stmatthewwh.catholicweb.comSt. Paul’s Episcopal Church 656 Avenue L, NW, Winter Haven(863) 298-8485www.stpaulsepicopalchurch.usWinter Haven Nazarene 244 Avenue D SW, Winter Haven(863) 293-0690www.winterhavennazarene.org

SynagoguesTemple Beth Shalom 1029 Bradbury Road, Winter Haven (863) 292-0722www.bethshalompolk.org

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inter Haven is a great place to call home for many different reasons. The cost of living here is typically lower than the national average making the Chain of Lakes City a practical place to settle. Residences ranging from apartments to single-family homes and town homes to waterfront estates offer a variety of options. City parks, trails and other recreational amenities have grown significantly throughout the past decade. There is ample access to our lakes for boaters and our parks offer a variety of recreation and exercise options. Here are just a few beautiful locations:

n Lake Howard Nature Parkn Lake Hartridge Nature Parkn Lake Maude Nature Parkn Martin Luther King Park (Lake Silver)

n Trailhead Park and Chain of Lakes Trail (starts behind City Hall and travels 3.6 miles north to Lake Alfred)

n Central Park (downtown) Outdoor Sculpture Exhibition, fountainn Winter Haven Public Library (Downtown on the park)

The Winter Haven Chamber of Commerce has launched an Educational Outcomes initiative to determine ways the community may become involved in the public school system and help to improve the educational outcomes of our students. As a direct result, the Public Education Partnership (PEP) was

Life’s NecessitiesPost oFFiCes111 W. Central Avenue (863) 299-7824

1401 1st St., N (863) 293-1939 or (800) 275-8777

Utilitieselectric: Tampa Electric Co. (863) 299-0800

Gas: AmeriGas Propane (863) 294-4159

Central Florida Gas (863) 293-2125

telephone: Bright House Networks (863) 965-7766

Verizon - (800) 483-4000 Verizon Business - (800) 483-5000

Cable: Bright House Networks (863) 965-7766

Comcast - (863) 534-1441

Water: City of Winter Haven (863) 291-5678

reFUse ColleCtionCity of Winter Haven - (863) 291-5756

Polk County - (863) 284-4319

soCial seCUrity oFFiCe1 (800) 772-1213

veHiClesLicense Tags & Title - (863) 293-5551Driver’s License - (863) 421-3202

Winter Haven area transPort(863) 534-5500

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formed comprising educators, teachers, business leaders, elected officials and citizens. The group gathered information from students, teachers, parents and the business community resulting in a series of key recommendations. These recommendations and other important considerations are now being addressed by PEP. This groundbreaking community action has resulted in a call-to-action for citizens passionate about improving educational outcomes for our children. The Polk County Public School district (www.polk-fl.net) is among the largest districts in the nation and ranks eighth largest in the Sunshine State. There are more than 160 school sites and centers, comprising elementary schools, middle schools and high schools which include various magnet, choice and charter schools, career centers, adult schools and alternative schools. The district currently serves more than 90,000 students and is the largest employer in Polk County with nearly 13,000 employees. Many private and parochial schools also exist to serve students from kindergarten through graduation. The Winter Haven campus of Polk State College (www.polk.edu) is home to Chain of Lakes Collegiate High School, one of two such campuses in the county where students can earn college credit while attending their junior and senior years.


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Brokers Realty of Central FL(863) 294-6773 www.thebutlerteam.comChain of Lakes Realty, Inc. (863) 299-5555www.chainoflakesrealty.comChoice-Dantzler Properties, Inc.(863) 299-6710www.choiceproperties.netJudy B. Cleaves Properties, Inc. (863) 299-5878 www.jbcleaves.comColdwell Banker Residential Real Estate(863) 294-7541 www.floridamoves.comCollany Properties(863) 295-9886 www.collany.comCrosby & Associates, Inc. (863) 293-5600www.crosbyandassociates.netFlorida Home Choice Realty, LLC (863) 412-2727 www.floridahomechoice.comKeller Williams Realty (863) 508-3000 - www.KW.comMIDFLoRIDA Real Estate Sales, LLC (863) 299-9988www.midfloridasales.comNorris & Company Realty, LLC (863) 875-5583 www.michaelanddeenorris.comPioneer Property Management, Inc. (863) 325-8834Star Realty of Winter Haven, Inc. (863) 299-7827www.starrealtyofwh.comJanice Summers Realty(863) 318-9500www.janiceasummersrealty.comThe 6/10 Corporation(863) 299-1195www.610corp.net

Turner Properties of CFI(863) 324-1882Village Realty of Winter Haven (863) 299-6767 www.phyllistcollins.com

Watson & Watson, Inc., Realtors (863) 294-4149 www.watsonandwatsonrealtors.comJohn Wood Realty, Inc. (863) 324-9663www.johnwoodrealty.com


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PPScience), but a growing number also pursue Bachelor of Applied Science, Bachelor of Science in Nursing, or Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice degrees. Visitors to the region enjoy a variety of cultural events at the College’s various locations, as well as a range of championship, inter-collegiate athletic events. For residents and visitors alike, Polk State is at the heart of the region’s identity.

Area Institutions of Higher LearningFloriDa soUtHern ColleGe 863-680-4111 - www.flsouthern.edu

Keiser University(863) 682-6020 - www.keiseruniversity.edu

PolK state ColleGe(863) 297-1000 - www.polk.edu

soUtHeastern University (863) 667-5000 - www.seuniversity.edu

Warner University (800) 309-9563 - www.warner.edu

Webber international University(800) 741-1844 - www.webber.edu

Webster University (863) 687-9309 - www.webster.edu

two technical schools:

riDGe Career Center (863) 419-3060schools.polk-fl.net/ridge/generalinfo.htm

traviss Career Center863-499-2700 - www.traviss.edu

olk State College was founded in 1964 to serve the higher education needs of Polk County, Florida. Over the years, the College has undergone tremendous growth and change. The first academic year started with 1,107 students in temporary quarters on the Bartow Air Base. Today, the College annually serves more than 20,000 credit and non-credit students in locations throughout Polk County. Winter Haven is the home of Polk State College’s first permanent campus with 21 buildings on a 99-acre site overlooking beautiful LakeElbert and is the site of the College’s district offices. Other locations include

Lakeland and Lake Wales. In 2009, the College changed its name from Polk Community College to Polk State College and expanded its offerings to include fully accredited bachelor’s degrees. In 2011, Polk State unveiled a completely new mascot and logo design, to underscore the institution’s connection with the region it serves and its vital role in helping students succeed. Soar, Eagles! Polk State College continues to be an open-access community college with programs and services that reflect the diversity of its students and the dynamic needs of its community. The majority of Polk State’s graduates earn associate’s degrees (the Associate in Arts, Associate in Science or Associate in Applied

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The City of Winter HavenA Message from

WW elcome to Winter Haven, where every day is the perfect day to enjoy the warm sunshine on your face and the refreshing waters of its many lakes. This close-knit community has a diverse population with a variety of historic neighborhoods to choose from. Everything you need is inside the City limits, from shopping and recreation to good jobs and education. While exploring the area, you will find beautiful parks and trails with unique sculpture displays, great restaurants and a 32,000-square-foot state-of-the-art library. The redeveloped downtown is a pedestrian friendly place home to specialty shops, one-of-a-kind restaurants, a beautiful park stretching three blocks and a healthy business district. Winter Haven continues to experience steady and controlled growth as it transforms into a distinctively different city, embracing the values and needs of its residents. The City functions under a commission-manager form of local government. The City Commission consists of five members, elected at large, who hold office for four years. Commissioners in office for more than nine months are eligible to serve as Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem. They are elected by the City Commission, and the Mayor presides at all meetings of the Commission. While the City Commission acts as the legislative body of the City, the day-to-day operations of the City are directed by

(From left to right) City Commissioner Peter Chichetto, City Commissioner Nathaniel Birdsong,Mayor J. P. Powell and City Commissioner Steven Hunnicutt

the City Manager. The City of Winter Haven strives to provide for residents and visitors with a team of dedicated staff, community partners and an engaged community. For more than 100 years, Winter Haven has served as a destination where people want to live, work, play, learn and raise a family.

By choosing Winter Haven, you have made the wise choice to be part of the Winter Haven lifestyle. We hope you will make yourself at home! Visit www.mywinterhaven.com or call City Hall at (863) 291-5600 to learn more. “Like us” at Facebook.com/winterhavenflorida and follow mywinterhaven on Twitter!

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staffers worked for more than five years to meet the program’s rigorous requirements. Winter Haven Hospital is the largest private employer in east Polk County with more than 2,500 employees and 300 board-certified physicians. The organization and has been recognized as a “Best Place to Work” by Polk Works.

The Regency Medical Center The Regency Medical Center is

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under the umbrella of Winter Haven Hospital. A facility for women and infants, the Regency is a 61-bed specialty hospital, with a primary focus on state-of-the-art maternity and surgical care. Recently, the Regency was nationally recognized with a “golden stethoscope” award for quality in the area of maternal and neonatal care – a recognition based on performance measures for clinical quality outcomes, clinical processes and resources.

Heart of Florida Regional Medical Center Heart of Florida Regional Medical Center, a 200-bed acute care hospital, is located north of Winter Haven on Highway 27 in Haines City.

inter Haven counts its medical and allied health organizations among its finest resources.

Winter Haven Hospital Winter Haven Hospital offers diverse health-care services, educational offerings and health screening opportunities. Established in 1926, the hospital has grown to include several centers of excellence, including the Bostick Heart Center, the Cassidy Cancer Center and nationally recognized Stroke Center. More recently the hospital has affiliated withthe University of Florida, College of Medicine, Department of Urology to establish the Center for Urology and Robotics Institute. This brings comprehensive high-quality urological care to Central Florida. Sijo J. Parekattil, M.D. is fellowship-trained in advanced laparoscopy/robotics and in microsurgery and male infertility. At the University of Florida College of Medicine/Shands Health Care, he has performed more robotic microsurgeries than any other surgeon in the world. The state-of-the-art patient care, advanced technology and equipment are coupled with top-quality training for Winter Haven Hospital’s physicians and nurses. The hospital is Polk County’s first health-care organization to achieve Magnet status (2008). Winter Haven Hospital joins hospitals across the country – about five percent of the nation’s total – to be recognized for excellence in patient care. Hospital


Offering a full spectrum of services and resources, HOF is supported by more than 170 physicians representing various medical specialties. Heart of Florida operates Urgent Care Cypress in Winter Haven, a facility that offers timely care for many illnesses and injuries. Urgent Care Cypress also provides x-rays and lab work.

Lake Wales Medical Center The Lake Wales Medical Center is a 160-bed facility with 50 active physicians serving the medical needs of the residents and visitors of the community of Lake Wales. The 500 hospital employees provide a broad range of both inpatient and outpatient services. The medical center recently opened a new wing featuring 32 private rooms designed for single occupancy for better efficiency and more comfortable care.

Bartow Regional Medical Center Bartow Regional Medical Center is a 72-bed acute-care facility serving south Lakeland, Bartow, Mulberry, Ft. Meade, southwest Winter Haven and south Polk County. It is accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Hospitals, serves a 188-member medical staff and employes 450. The hospital offers emergency services, inpatient and outpatient surgical services, cardiac catheterization, wound care/hyperbaric medicine, women’s center, intensive care, progressive care, post-surgical care, rehabilitation services, dialysis and lithotripsy. Winter Haven and the surrounding areas also feature several outpatient surgical centers such as the Eye Surgery & Laser Center, LLC; Day Surgery Center; and the Winter Haven Ambulatory Surgical Center.

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And when you’re ready to start your own family, we’ll be close by.

At the Center for Women’s Health, we know that starting and raising a family will change your life. That’s why we have skilled physicians, midwives and nurses dedicated to help you every step of the way. From contraception to infertility treatment to delivery, we can help you.

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There’s something for everyone – activities are aplenty year round in Central Florida. Here is a sampling:JANuARYAlafia River Rendezvous - Homeland www.FloridaFrontiersmen.orgSpecial Performance Series Polk State College Winter Haven - www.Polk.eduSpirit of the Buffalo Pow Wow Auburndale www.IntlMarketWorld.comFEBRuARYWinter Haven Greek Festival Winter Haven - (863) 299-4532Mardi Gras Festival - Lake Wales www.LWMardiGras.comPolk Senior Games www.PolkSeniorGames.org

MARCHBach Festival of Central Florida Lake Wales www.bachfestivalofcentralflorida.orgBloomin’ Arts Festival Bartow - (863) 533-7125Bluegrass, Clogging Festival Auburndale www.IntlMarketWorld.comCentral Park Art Festival Downtown Winter Haven www.RidgeArt.orgChampagne & Shamrocks with the Florida orchestra Winter HavenEaster Sunrise Service Bok Tower Gardens www.BokTowerGardens.orgFlorida Strawberry Festival - Plant City www.FLStrawberryFestival.com

of EventsCalendar Lake Wales Arts Show

Shores of Lake Wailes www.LakeWalesArtsCenter.orgAPRILConcert under the Stars - Bok TowerEaster Sunrise Service Bok Tower Gardens www.BokTowerGardens.orgMustangs & Mustangs Fantasy of Flight www.FantasyofFlight.comSun ’n Fun Fly-In - Lakeland www.Sun-n-Fun.orgMAYMayfaire by the Lake - Lakeland www.PolkMuseumofArt.orgYoung People’s Concert Polk State CollegeoCToBER Fall Fest - Polk State College Winter Haven - www.Polk.eduHaines City Fall Fest - Haines City www.Ci.Haines-City.Fl.usLake Mirror Classic Auto Festival Lakeland www.LakeMirrorClassic.comLake Wales Pioneer Days - Lake Wales www.CityofLakeWales.comPops in the Park - Downtown Central Park, Winter HavenNoVEMBERSunset & Symphony with orlando Philharmonic Bok Tower Gardens www.BokTowerGardens.orgWings ’n Things Family Fun Fest Lakeland - www.Sun-n-Fun.orgCommunity Christmas Tree Lighting Last Saturday in November Winter HavenDECEMBERChristmas Lighted Boat Parade First Saturday in December Winter HavenCarols in the Park - Winter Haven www.MyWinterHaven.comChristmas at Pinewood Bok Tower Gardens

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ATTRACTIoNS Bok Tower Gardens (863) 676-1408 www.boktowergardens.org Fantasy of Flight (863) 984-3500 www.fantasyofflight.comLEGoLAND® Florida (877) 350-LEGO www.legoland.com Sun’n Fun Fly In (863) 904-4012 www.sun-n-fun.org Water Ski Hall of Fame (863) 324-2472 www.WaterSkiHallOfFame.com Walt Disney World (407) 939-2273 www.disneyworld.disney.go.com AIRBoAT TouRS Camp Mack’s River Resort (863) 696-1108 www.campmack.comBoWLING Cypress Lanes (863) 294-3295 www.cypresslanes.comImperial Lanes and King’s Burgers & BBQ (863) 949-4830 - www.theimperialbowl.com FISHING Central Florida Bucketmouths(863) 661-7226 www.cfbucketmouths.com Camp Mack’s River Resort (863) 696-1108 - www.campmack.com FLIGHT TRAINING Preston Aviation Biplane Rides - (863) 956-2526 www.PrestonAviation.net MuSEuMS, ART GALLERIES & THEATRES Explorations V Children’s Museum (863) 687-3869 www.explorationsv.com

Polk Museum of Art (863) 688-7743 www.polkmuseumofart.org Ridge Art Association, Inc. (863) 291-5661 - www.ridgeart.org The Ritz 100, Inc. (863) 299-8330 - www.ritztheatre100.org Theatre Winter Haven (863) 299-2672 www.theatrewinterhaven.com PAINTBALLING Action Paintball (863) 224-6915 www.action-paintball.usPuBLIC GoLF Cypresswood Golf & Country Club (863) 324-6174 www.cypresswoodcc.com

Things To DoPlaces To Go, Willowbrook Golf Course

(863) 291-5899 Lake Bess Golf Club, Inc. (863) 326-9171 www.lakebessgolfclub.comPRIVATE & PRoFESSIoNAL GoLF Lake Region Yacht & Country Club(863) 324-6666 www.lakeregionycc.comLPGA Futures Tour (386) 274-6296 www.lpgafuturestour.com SEAPLANE RIDES & LESSoNS Jack Brown’s Sea Plane Base (863) 956-2243 SPoRTSLake Myrtle Sports Complex (863) 551-4750 www.centralfloridasports.com

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neWsPaPersnews Chief (863) 401-6900 - www.NewsChief.comthe ledger (863) 802-7000 - www.TheLedger.com

transPortationWinter Haven Municipal airport Gilbert Field - (863) 298-4551 aMtraK (863) 294-9203 - www.Amtrak.comWinter Haven area transit (WHat) (863) 688-7433 - www.rideCitrus.com

MisCellaneoUsbetter business bureau - (407) 621-3300 www.CentralFlorida.BBB.orgPolk Works (863) 508-1100 - www.PolkWorks.orgsocial security office (863) 293-0242 - www.SSA.govUnemployment office - 1-800-204-2418 www.FluidNow.com

eMerGenCy Fire, Police & ambulance - 911

PolK CoUntyanimal Control - (863) 499-2600Courthouse/County Clerk (863) 534-4540 www.PolkCountyClerk.netHumane society - (863) 324-5227 www.HumaneSocietyofPolkCounty.orgMain switchboard - (863) 534-6000 www.Polk-County.netProperty appraiser - (863) 534-4777 www.PolkPA.orgsheriff’s Department info - (863) 298-6200 www.PolkSheriff.orgvoter registration - (863) 534-5888 www.PolkElections.com

City oF Winter Haven www.myWinterHaven.comChain o’lakes Convention Center & recreation Complex / leisure services Dept - (863) 291-5656City Hall - (863) 291-5600northeast recreation Center (863) 291-5675Police Department info - (863) 291-5858Winter Haven senior Center (863) 291-5870library - (863) 291-5880

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