Winter Haven
Magazine 2020
Authenticity Reimagined
Compassionate care, Inspired medicine FAMILY MEDICINE Ronald A. Ford, M.D. Richard K. LaCalamito, D.O. David Lipschitz, D.O. Mary R. De Sena, M.D. Garrison F. Christian, M.D. Tristan M. Harrison, M.D. Willie K. Jones, M.D. Laura Ann Mackley, PA-C Michele L. Murphy, APRN-C Nichole Murphy, APRN-C Julie Earp, APRN-C Roxanna Ford, APRN-C Lara Devero-Williams, APRN-C INTERNAL MEDICINE Alan G. Gasner, M.D. Elizabeth H. Griffin, M.D. Kyle M. Pochcial, M.D. Michael L. Keown, M.D. Nichole Murphy, APRN-C Roxanna Ford, APRN-C ALLERGY & IMMUNOLOGY ADULT & PEDIATRIC Maria J. Pochcial, M.D. CARDIOLOGY Randall B. Kramer, M.D.
CARDIOLOGYINTERVENTIONAL Rakesh Choubey, M.D. COLON & RECTAL SURGERY Richard J. Honer, M.D. Crystal E. Ingle, APRN-C DERMATOLOGY Roya Ghorsriz, D.O. GASTROENTEROLOGY Mark W. Shabla, M.D. GENERAL & BILIARY SURGERY Vriti Advani, M.D. Crystal E. Ingle, APRN-C GENERAL, BREAST & VASCULAR SURGERY W. P. Aronski, M.D. GENERAL & VASCULAR SURGERY David K. Speyerer, M.D. Crystal E. Ingle, APRN-C
GYNECOLOGY J. Anthony Mancini, M.D.
ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY William A. Cooper, D.O.
ENDOCRINOLOGY Zahily Fals, M.D. Dorothea Thompson, APRN-C
INTERVENTIONAL SPINE/ SPORTS MEDICINE Lucien J. Parrillo, M.D., MPH, FIPP Carey E. Coco, APRN-C
HOSPITALIST Aleixo M. Viegas, M.D.
PLASTIC & RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY Richard F. Radocha, M.D.
NEPHROLOGY/ KIDNEY SPECIALIST Haldane W. Porteous, M.D., MSC, SCH, FACP Lara Devero-Williams, APRN-C OBSTETRICS GYNECOLOGY Lisa M. Jardine, M.D. Maria Martino, M.D. OPHTHALMOLOGY OPHTHALMIC PLASTIC & RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY John J. McGetrick, M.D.
PODIATRY Jorge L. Dopico, D.P.M. James E. Koon, D.P.M. PULMONOLOGY & SLEEP MEDICINE Jose I. Martinez-Salas, M.D. RHEUMATOLOGY Maurice F. McCarthy, Jr., M.D. Ada Lopez-Mendez, M.D.
OPHTHALMOLOGY Lorraine S. Simonds, M.D.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS 5
ABOUT WINTER HAVEN & HISTORY
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HOME TO LEGOLAND FLORIDA
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THINGS TO DO
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ACCOMMODATIONS
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DOWNTOWN IS OUR STAGE
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SHOPPING
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DINING
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EVENTS
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LAKESIDE LIFESTYLE
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OUTDOORS
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REALTORS
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PETS, RETIRE & WORSHIP
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BUSINESS COMMUNITY
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EDUCATION
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CITY HALL
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HEALTHCARE
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MEDICAL CONTACTS
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IMPORTANT CONTACTS
Winter Haven Magazine is published by the Greater Winter Haven Chamber of Commerce. Established as the board of trade in 1910, we have served the Winter Haven area for over 100 years. 401 Ave B NW, Winter Haven, FL 33881 863.293.2138 • info@winterhavenchamber.com Lobby Hours: Mon-Fri 9AM-4PM winterhavenchamber.com
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WELCOME TO WINTER HAVEN Historically, Winter Haven was just what the name implies - a haven for those seeking an alternative to the harsh winter of the northeast. While we still welcome numerous winter visitors each year, Winter Haven has evolved into so much more - a true renaissance city. With an affordable lakeside lifestyle, robust and collaborative business community and entrepreneurial economy, a premier family friendly destination and home to LEGOLAND Florida Resort, a revitalized and vibrant downtown core, authentic Florida roots and a beautifully unique natural environment with 24 canal-connected lakes, Winter Haven is the destination to live, work, eat, play, stay, and start your business.
IT’S ALL ABOUT LOCATION With a population of 44,800 within the City limits, the Winter Haven-Lakeland MSA has been named 14th on the list of Fastest Growing Cities by Forbes with a growth rate of 4.1% from 2017 to 2018. In 2019, Downtown Winter Haven was named the official #1 Great Place in Florida by the American Planning Association. We are located at the center of Florida’s super region, an area that spans from Tampa to Daytona which generates $300 billion per year in the economic activity, making it the 9th largest economy in the United States. Winter Haven is directly between two metropolitan areas - Tampa and Orlando - and offers a short drive to either city’s amenities. However, in Winter Haven you can enjoy lower cost of living, less traffic and a more cohesive community. We’re not a bedroom community by any means, as we have economic opportunity built on small businesses, entrepreneurs and large industry. Florida is known as the Sunshine State and Winter Haven is no exception. For the vast majority of the year we experience mild climate, blue skies, sunshine and light breezes. We are in Florida though so the occasional shower can occur, especially in the hotter summer afternoons. A little shower provides the perfect time to experience our indoor activities and cultural venues.
Downtown Winter Haven in the wee hours
HISTORY OF WINTER HAVEN Winter Havenites are incredibly proud of their rich agricultural and entrepreneurial history. Early residents dubbed the city the “City of 100 Lakes”. Realistically, we don’t have 100 lakes, but without the ease of drone technology, how could they have known? The first settlers arrived in Winter Haven in the 1860’s. By 1885, the village was named by P.D. Eychleshimer. While many families 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. Our famous chain of canal-connected lakes was started in 1915 and completed in the early 1920’s as a way to transport citrus crops. Along with the Chain of Lakes, the 1920’s boom brought rapid growth throughout Florida, and eventually, serious economic turmoil. Winter Haven was not exempt. Citrus and other agricultural crops were the early economic mainstays. In 1930, a 22-year-old George Jenkins opened the first Publix Food Store on 4th St. NW and then his “dream store” for Publix Super Markets on Central Avenue in 1940. You can visit these sites today to see the historic markers. In 1936, a gregarious promoter named Dick Pope opened Cypress Gardens on Lake Eloise. Pope brought intense publicity to Florida, Winter Haven and his beloved park. The Pope family sold Cypress Gardens in 1985. For 73 years it entertained more than 50 million people. In October 2011, Merlin Entertainments Group opened LEGOLAND® Florida on the historic site, and the Cypress Gardens botanical gardens are leased to, and beautifully maintained by them. Winter Haven’s history is being preserved at the Museum of Winter Haven History located on Lake Howard and Pope Avenue in the historic Woman’s Club.
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Premier Family Destination HOME TO LEGOLAND® FLORIDA RESORT
We know that Central Florida is a destination for families to experience the thrills and laughs of America’s most beloved theme parks and Winter Haven is no exception! We are home to the awesomest theme park built-for-kids, LEGOLAND® Florida Resort. A trip to LEGOLAND® means a trip guaranteed to be saturated with interactive experiences like nowhere else! With over 50 rides, a water park, interactive attractions, restaurants and shops, all inspired by the popular LEGO® brand and characters, LEGOLAND® is tailor-made for families with children age 2 – 12. As Duplo Valley opens up to LEGO® figures and endless color, you can take your child into LEGOLAND’s® newest attraction, the Florida Prepaid Schoolhouse. Inside the doors of the Schoolhouse awaits play structures, interactive learning pad, LEGOLAND® building blocks and so much more. If your children are a little older, they will love wandering through Miniland USA, where they will see LEGO replicas of famous skylines and historical landmarks. Do they want a wilder adventure? Take them on one of the many “pink knuckle” rides in the park like NINJAGO®, where they can battle against the enemy and sharpen their ninja skills. Or they can prepare for takeoff on the suspended roller coaster, Flying School, or The Great LEGO® Race, which is a combination of virtual reality and LEGO® figures which gives riders a 360-degree experience to enhance their coaster experience. In 2019, LEGOLAND® Florida unveiled the newest “land” known as LEGO® MOVIE WORLD. This new area in the park has three new rides including Unikitty’s Disco Drop, the Battle of Bricksburg and the Masters of Flight. Once again, LEGOLAND® is giving guests a one-of-a-kind experience through Masters of Flight, featuring brand new technology that can only be found in this specific park. This virtual attraction is an action-packed adventure that will take your family on a ride with Emmet and his friends through Bricksburg. Your LEGO senses will be tingling after this ride! For a more relaxing pace, LEGOLAND® also offers guests a beautiful glance into the park’s history as Florida’s first theme park when guests meander through the Cypress Gardens Botanical Gardens. This isn’t the only spot for relaxation. In 2018, LEGOLAND® partnered with Winter Haven’s own craft brewery, Grove Roots Brewing Company, offering craft beer in various areas in the park. LEGOLAND® isn’t just a one-day adventure. This Florida amusement park is a place to put the family in ‘park’ and stay a while. With two accommodations and the third opening in April 2020, LEGOLAND® offers ample opportunities for families to play and stay the LEGOLAND® way. Located on the shores of Lake Dexter is the LEGOLAND® Beach Retreat, a bungalow-style villa with all of the amenities of a built-for-kid’s accommodation. The LEGOLAND® hotel sits next to the park gates, giving guests convenient park access, as well as a kid-friendly hotel experience with LEGO® themed rooms just for them. The third accommodation coming in April 2020 is the Pirate Island Hotel. This hotel will be 150-room hotel that will connect to the existing LEGOLAND® Hotel at the park entrance. Suffice to say, LEGOLAND® Florida Resort is a perfect place to make your hub for your Central Florida Vacation. 7
MORE THINGS TO DO BOK TOWER GARDENS Soaring 205 feet above the hillside, 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 and surrounded by more than 700 acres of groves, flowers, meadows, endangered plants and protected lands. Opening in 1929 as a gift to the American people from the Dutch immigrant Edward Bok, the tower still rings out every half hour and at 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m., when a carillonneur plays a concert of various musical selections. Bok Tower Gardens also includes a children’s garden and play area, an outdoor kitchen and edible garden and paved paths for easier access to all visitors. They host hundreds of special events throughout the year including their most popular, Sunset and Symphony, Rootstock and Christmas at Pinewood. Pack a picnic lunch or buy lunch at their delicious café on site. Dogs are now welcome to come into the gardens for an additional fee.
PROFESSIONAL & AMATEUR SPORTS Polk County is home to the Lakeland Magic, the professional NBA G League basketball team and sister team to the Orlando Magic. The Lakeland Magic play their games at the RP Funding Center in nearby Lakeland but have their practices at Winter Haven’s newest facility, the AdventHealth Fieldhouse and Conference Center at Chain of Lakes Park. The fieldhouse includes 6 basketball courts which can be converted into 12 volleyball courts, or courts for wrestling, cheer and dance competitions, business expos, concerts or large banquets. The facility also includes breakout meeting rooms, a fitness facilty, an indoor running track and upgrades to the existing Theatre Winter Haven and Ridge Art Association Gallery. In addition to basketball, Polk County has a long history of professional baseball. Lakeland is home to one of the longest standing relationships having hosted the Detroit Tigers spring training for over 83 years. The Detroit Tigers sister team The Lakeland Flying Tigers also provide great baseball entertainment during the season at Joker Marchant Stadium in Lakeland. 8
And for you soccer fans, our hometown professional soccer club, the Florida Tropics, wow fans at the RP Funding Center playing 10 home games from November - March. Winter Haven has a very strong youth soccer association, baseball league, football league, swimming team, the Winter Haven Stingrays, and softball league, Miss Winter Haven Softball. For those children with adaptative needs, the Special Olympics of Polk County offers a wide variety of sports activities and competitions. Read more about our elite water-skiing show team on page 9.
AVIATION People don’t just flock to Winter Haven to dive into the lakes, they also come to fly high above them. Winter Haven is the capital for seaplane training, driven primarily through Jack Brown’s Seaplane Base at the Winter Haven Regional Airport. Since its start in 1963, Jack Brown’s has trained over 25,000 pilots from all over the world. After his passing in 1975, his sons, Jon and Chuck, continue his legacy through this Winter Haven business. Because of the abundance of lakes and beautiful views, Winter Haven is a sought-after location for seaplane and biplane training. The airport is also centrally located, making it a convenient place for pilots to land.
ATTRACTIONS Bok Tower Gardens 863-676-1408 boktowergardens.org Busch Gardens Tampa Bay 1-813-884-4FUN buschgardens.com/tampa
Central Florida is also home to the world’s largest aviation conference, Sun ‘n Fun. At this conference, the community is invited to learn more about aviation, see planes up close and watch several air shows. With flawless flying weather, 55 accessible lakes and a regional airport, Winter Haven has all of the vital amenities for pilots to travel to Winter Haven from all over the world.
Circle B Bar Reserve/Polk Nature Discovery Center 863-668-4673 polknature.com/discovery Cypress Gardens Water Ski Team 3rd Saturday of each month Martin Luther King Jr. Park 199 Lake Silver Drive
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Fantasy of Flight (seasonal) 863-984-3500 fantasyofflight.com LEGOLAND® Florida Resort 877-350-LEGO legoland.com Seaworld Orlando 407-542-242 seaworld.com/Orlando Walt Disney World Resort 407-939-2273 disneyworld.com Westgate River Ranch Resort & Rodeo 863-692-1321 wgriverranch.com Universal Orlando Resort™ 407-363-8000 universalorlando.com Winter Haven Chain of Lakes See page 22-23 for more info Art & Cultural Attractions See page 16
BACK TO NATURE Beyond the hustle and bustle of the theme parks, Winter Haven’s natural beauty and appeal can’t be understated. Protected trails and parks are located in every direction, allowing for opportunities to learn, explore, have a picnic or even camp! Visit Circle B Bar Reserve for the chance to see bald eagles, hundreds of gators, turtles, birds, rabbits and much more! Circle B is also home to the Nature Discovery Center where families can learn about the animal and plant species that are indigenous to our part of Florida. Westgate River Ranch and Rodeo offers camping sites, tee-pee camping, glamping in air-conditioned tents and regular hotel rooms. There are numerous hiking trails, horseback riding trails, airboat rides and a Saturday night rodeo for families to enjoy!
SPLASHY ATTRACTIONS Winter Haven has long been known as the Water Ski Capital of the World. From the original water skiers at Cypress Gardens theme park to the numerous wakeboarding, flyboarding, wake surfing instructors in the area, the water sports legacy continues in our community. While you are in town, rent a boat at Marine Supply or take a guided tour of the Chain of Lakes with Living Water Cruises. For those looking to burn a few calories while exploring, check out Paddleboard Winter Haven for an upclose look at the lakes. No boat? No problem. In 2019, Polk County’s first water sport cable park opened in our neighboring city of Auburndale. While you are there, you can also visit the Polk County Sports Hall of Fame.
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EVEN MORE THINGS TO DO ADVENTURE
BOWLING
THEATRE
Westgate River Ranch Resort 863-692-1321 wgriverranch.com
Cypress Lanes 863-294-3295 cypresslanes.com
The Ritz Theatre 863-258-0179
ART/HISTORY Museum of Winter Haven History 863-206-6855 Painting with a Twist Winter Haven 863-875-5190
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Polk Museum of Art 863-688-7743 polkmuseumofart.org Ridge Art Association, Inc. 863-291-5661 ridgeart.org
AVIATION Jack Brown’s Seaplane Base 863-956-2243 brownsseaplane.com
GOLF - PRIVATE Country Club of Winter Haven 863-324-6666 ccofwinterhaven.com
WATER SPORTS Paddleboard Winter Haven 863-845-5307
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GOLF - PUBLIC Cypresswood Golf & Country Club 863-324-6174 cypresswoodcc.com Streamsong Resort 888-294-6322 streamsongresort.com Willowbrook Golf Course 863-291-5899 golfwillowbrooknow.com
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PROFESSIONAL SPORTS
BOAT RENTALS/ TOURS
Florida Tropics 863-240-0101 fltropics.com
Marine Supply Boat Rentals & Sales 863-293-1156 marinesupplyboats.com
Lakeland Flying Tigers 863-413-4415 lakelandflyingtigers.com
The Living Water Cruises 877-257-1529 thelivingwatercruises.com
Theatre Winter Haven 863-294-7469 theatrewinterhaven.com
Lakeland Magic 863-825-3258 lakelandmagic.com
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ACCOMMODATIONS APARTMENTS/ CONDOS
CAMPGROUNDS / RV PARK
Briarcrest at Winter Haven 863-293-3350 robbinspropertyllc.com
Cypress Campground & RV Park 863-324-7400 cypresscampground.com
Carlton Arms of Winter Haven 863-875-1700
Outpost RV Resort & Tiny Home Community 863-289-0104 theoutpostresort.com
Madison Lake Ned 863-318-9670 madisonlakened.com
Royal Oaks Mobile Home & Travel Resort 863-439-5954 royaloaksmhp.com
carltonarmsofwinterhaven.com
RainGarden Apartments 863-291-1195 sixtenllc.com
Springhill Suites by Marriott Opening Spring 2020 863-413-1700 springhillsuites.com
HOTEL
Silver Properties 863-510-7913 silverpropertieswh.com Westside Lakeshore, LLC 863-875-3137 lakeshoreclubwh.com
Courtyard by Marriott Winter Haven 863-292-3000 marriott.com/hotels/travel/mcocwcourtyard-winter-haven/
Hampton Inn 863-299-9251 hamptoninn3.hilton.com/en/ hotels/florida/hampton-innwinter-haven-WHVFLHX Holiday Inn of Winter Haven 863-292-2100 holidayinn.com/ winterhavenfl
Lake Roy Beach Inn & Suites 863-324-6320 lakeroybeachinn.com LEGOLAND® Beach Retreat 877-350-5346 legoland.com/florida/ LEGOLAND® Florida Resort 877-350-5346 legoland.com/florida/ LEGOLAND® Pirate Island Hotel 877-350-5346 legoland.com/florida/
Streamsong Resort 863-428-1000 streamsongresort.com Westgate River Ranch Resort 863-692-1321 wgriverranch.com Winter Haven Gardens Inn and Banquet Center 863-294-4451 winterhavengardens.com
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Downtow n is our Stage We know that quality of life is important to you. We know you want opportunities to live more, drive less and make memories. Well, look no further than Winter Haven. We have the smalltown heart you’re looking for with big city amenities. Our downtown core, recently named the #1 Great Place in Florida 2019 by the American Planning Association of Florida, is walkable, has over 15 different dining options, numerous destinations for live music, locally brewed beer, professional water ski shows, plentiful parks and recreational activities and several local artisan coffee shops. Oh, did we mention our downtown is sandwiched between two popular lakes, one of which has a brand new dock for your boat or seaplane. Yeah, we’re that cool.
Memories are not only created in the outdoors of our walkable downtown. We are also a place of varied arts and cultural experiences from multiple art galleries and interactive artistic experiences, locally-owned artisan restaurants and retail, a restored downtown business district and the revival of locally-grown music at Gram Parson’s Derry Down and the historic Ritz Theatre. And we can’t forget one of Florida’s best community theaters, Theatre Winter Haven. Small businesses are the foundation of the Winter Haven economy and are a large presence in the downtown core. As you stroll our lovely downtown, you will find a multitude of opportunities to shop in local antique shops, clothing stores, as well as niche markets such as The Bike Shop of Winter Haven, Carlton Music Center, Andy Thornal Company (Outdoor, Clothing, Skiing etc) and so much more. We use the phrase Downtown is Our Stage because it truly is a platform for our community to celebrate our culture, heritage and ingenuity. Flip to the next page to learn why Downtown Is Our Stage for music, art, local favorites, events and so much more!
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Gram Parsons Derry Down
DOWNTOWN IS OUR STAGE FOR LOCAL FAVORITES One of the best ways to visit a community is to hang out where the locals do. Downtown is the heart of the Winter Haven community. It is our stage for delicious food, amazing music, innovative businesses, unique shopping, recreation, local favorites and culture arts. Some residents joke that it is our very own “Epcot World Showcase” in terms of dining options which include Italian cuisine, Louisiana inspired menus, southern BBQ, locally owned coffee shops, Thai food, sushi, Japanese inspired menus, American favorites, Mexican, bakeries, healthy smoothies and much more. Aptly described as Winter Haven’s backyard party, Grove Roots Brewing Co. is Winter Haven’s first and only craft brewery. Grove Roots’ theme pays homage to our history rooted in the citrus industry, but with a modern twist. Whether you are a craft beer aficionado or someone that just likes live music, delectable food trucks, trivia nights, craft business markets, and a safe space for family members of all ages to enjoy, Grove Roots is a great stop on your visit to our community. Winter Haven also had another “first” in 2019, by welcoming our first self-pour taproom! Union Taproom offers a unique experience for its guests with 40 self-pour taps filled with always changing craft brews, ciders, wine and cold brew coffee. They are pet and family friendly as well!
FOR ART Downtown is our stage for rich artistic and cultural experiences. One of the highlights of a trip downtown is the modern murals peeking through the alleyways and sides of buildings. Some of these are from local artists and others were commissioned to internationally-recognized artists. They are definitely not your grandmother’s murals! Our downtown canvas is a favorite for family and engagement photo sessions. Visit winterhavenchamber.com to see a map of all of the great artwork in the downtown core, including sculptures that are fixtures in our downtown green spaces. The City of Winter Haven’s culture art advisory committee commissioned local artists to paint all of electrical boxes in downtown Winter Haven in 2017. Ridge Art Association, Side Street Studio and Outer Space Art Gallery and Studio are also great spots for those who prefer indoor artistic experiences. Our community theatre, Theatre Winter Haven, is Florida’s most award-winning community theatre and continues to enrich the lives of residents and visitors with its talented actors, experienced staff and exceptional productions. Annually, they transport you to the streets of Broadway with musicals, plays and special performances. They also offer programming that includes a 55+ acting troupe, a children’s theatre academy, dance classes and a community choir. In April of 2019, Theatre Winter Haven announced its partnership with another crown jewel of Winter Haven arts, The Ritz Theatre. For the first time in history, both theaters are combining their efforts to bring the community the highest level of entertainment. Polk State College also stages many excellent performances and music productions, along with student-created visual arts that are showcased throughout the year.
FOR EVENTS Downtown is our literal stage for entertainment. South Central Park, a brand-new addition to our downtown, has made our ‘stage’ significantly bigger! South Central Park is located between 5th Street SW and 4th Street SW with a grassy area surrounded by beautiful brick pavers, swinging benches, nighttime lighting features and ample parking. An interactive information kiosk located in the park assists guests enjoying our walkable downtown. With this new park our events, festivals, art shows, car shows, farmer’s markets and family events have been dramatically enhanced! Main Street Winter Haven presents many of our
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ART & CULTURAL VENUES Arts Ensemble 863-293-2700 artsensemblehealingarts.com Ballet Conservatory 863-299-1055 theballetconservatory.com Imperial Symphony Orchestra 863-688-3743 imperialsymphony.org Outer Space Gallery 863-293-2700 Find us on Facebook Polk State College 863-297-1000 polk.edu Polk State Lake Wales Arts Center 863-298-6883 polk.edu/lake-wales Polk Theatre 863-682-7553 polktheatre.org Theatre Winter Haven 863-294-7469 theatrewinterhaven.com The Ritz Theatre 863-295-9900 ritzoncentral.com The Symphony Guild of Winter Haven 863-294-7213 More info on all arts: Polk Arts Alliance 863-804-0494 polkartsalliance.org
downtown events such as Oktoberfest, Art Walk, Craft Beer Crawl and Carols in the Park in December. Annually, the Chamber of Commerce presents CommunityFest and Taste of Winter Haven. CommunityFest is a FREE family festival with games, food and entertainment. Taste of Winter Haven is an evening event that gives guests an opportunity to taste local fare and craft beer and wine. Winter Haven is truly a center for community events, thriving fine arts and diverse culture.
FOR LIVING MORE, DRIVING LESS Walkability is a key component to a successful downtown. Walkability from your door to your business, your door to your dinner, and your door to your entertainment is even better. Downtown developers are focusing on creating a live-work-play community. In 2016, the first major residential developments in the downtown core for over 30 years opened, the RainGarden Apartments and Tupelo Vue Apartments. In 2019, 20 more units were added and over the next 5 years an additional 130 are currently planned. In addition to new construction, developers are focusing on revitalizing the surrounding downtown neighborhoods, including the Downtown Lake Howard Oaks District and the Lake Martha Neighborhood. Entrepreneurs are bolstering the livability opening a 24-hour gym, yoga studio and coffee shops. For entrepreneurs who work remotely, memberships to The Lodge are available. The Lodge is a coworking space for individuals who don’t have brick and mortar businesses. The City of Winter Haven has made sizeable investments into the downtown core including rails-to-trails bike and running paths, a brand-new Winter Haven Tennis Center and renovated Senior Recreation Center. In 2019 – 2020 we will see the development of a downtown skate park and a transformation of Lake Silver’s Martin Luther King Jr. Park. Lake Howard Dock which features boat slips, floating docks suitable for seaplane docking, a fishing pier and relaxing benches. Imagine leaving the LEGOLAND® Hotel on a water shuttle to downtown via the Chain of Lakes. It could be a reality in the near future.
FOR MUSIC Winter Haven’s musical history boasts hometown artists like Jim Stafford and Gram Parsons, and its present-day also includes young artists making their mark. From open mic nights to concerts, Gram Parson’s Derry Down gives everyone a chance to be a part of Winter Haven’s musical soul. Once a teen nightclub in the 1960’s, this restored venue is once again giving young musicians an opportunity to hone their craft. Many of our downtown restaurants and bars also host live music Thursday through Sunday and host special musical concerts and festivals. No matter where you choose to be exposed to music, arts and culture, Winter Haven has a multitude of venues to choose from. Downtown Businesses that routinely host live music: • Fire • Jessie’s • Gram Parson’s Derry Down • Old Man Franks • Grove Roots Brewing Co. • Tanner’s Lakeside • Harborside • Tempo 1930 • Jensen’s Corner Bar • Union Taproom
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SHOPPING ART
EVENTS & VENUES
Aart of Framing 863-875-6914 Find us on Facebook
Cains Snowballs 863-875-8008 cainssnowballs.com
Polk Museum of Art 863-688-7743 polkmuseumofart.org
Exquisite Event Services & Party Rentals 863-207-2977 Find us on Facebook
Ridge Art Association, Inc. 863-291-5661 ridgeart.org
BEAUTY
Solid Rock Consulting, LLC. 863-656-1152 solidrockco.net
Ageless Allure Medispa 863-292-2317 agelessalluremedispa.com
Stockless Events, Inc. 321-830-9727 stocklessevents.com
Cutting Edge Hair Salon 863-299-6537 Find us on Facebook
The Bike Shop of Winter Haven 863-299-9907 bikeshopwh.com
Megan Gillis Esthetician Spa Haven 863-514-0667 megangillisskinandnails.com
The Ritz Theatre 863-258-0179 ritzwinterhaven.com
PhD Salon, Inc. 863-412-2562 Find us on Facebook
Theatre Winter Haven 863-294-7469 theatrewinterhaven.com
Rafa Natural 863-712-7620 rafanatural.com
Triviosity Live Events 863-274-2820 triviositylive.com
Skinfinity Tattoo Company, Inc. 863-401-8288
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WAWA Store #5126 863-294-7134 wawa.com
HEALTH & SPORT Cypress Lanes 863-294-3295 cypresslanes.com Healthy Habits of Winter Haven, LLC. 863-875-4826 healthyhabitsstores.com Inside/Out Yoga 863-224-2311 ioyogastudio.com Just Move Fitness 863-291-4653 justmovewinterhaven.com Laws of Fitness Downtown 863-875-3254 lawsoffitness.net Massage and Spinal Therapy of Winter Haven, Inc. 863-294-2000 massageandspinaltherapy.com
Salt Room 863-289-9476 saltroomwinterhaven.com
HOME
Spa G & Boutique 863-514-3070 Find us on Facebook
GROCERY
Sport Clips 863-559-8359 sportclips.com/fl128
1st Oriental Market 863-293-0303 Find us on Facebook
Talk of the Town Nails & Co 863-294-4666 Find us on Facebook
ARKH Liquor #2 732-589-9061
The Room Hair Salon 863-268-4360 Find us on Facebook
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Party Rentals Unlimited 407-294-2802 partyrentals1.com
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc #968 863-299-5527 wal-mart.com
Publix Super Markets (3 Locations) 863-688-7407 publix.com
A Ward Design 863-325-9070 awarddesign.net Badcock Home Furniture & More of Winter Haven 863-294-7749 badcock.com Blackburn’s Interiors 863-294-7355 blackburnsinteriors.com
Central Door Co. 863-324-3719 centraldoorfl.com Central Window Sales, Inc. 863-293-2977 centralwindowsales.com Claussen’s Furniture 863-293-1875 claussensfurniture.com Coscia Development/ Artisan Millworks 863-944-0529 artisanmillworksco.com Doty Farm & Garden Supply 863-293-9730 Find us on Facebook
MARINE Marine Supply Boat Rentals & Sales 863-293-1156 marinesupplyboats.com
RETAIL Amy’s Cards, Party & Gifts 863-875-1500 shop.amyspartystore.com Andy Thornal Co. 863-299-9999 andythornal.com
M.Marie Boutique 863-318-9600 mmarieboutique.com Macy’s 863-297-6300 macys.com Nettle Creek Interior Design/T. Candace Holladay, A.S.I.D., LEED AP 863-326-1756 thenettlecreek.com Origin Natural Essentials 407-283-1742 originnaturalessentials.com Staples, Inc. 863-401-9661 staples.com
Kincaid Electrical Services, Inc. 863-676-0198 kincaidelectric.com
Ba-Dah Bling Paparazzi Accessories by Susan Dennis 863-585-7272 Find us on Facebook
Mayer Electrical Supply 863-293-5809 mayerelectric.com
Belk 863-401-9031 belk.com
Trophy Shop 863-299-6566 trophyshoponline.com
New Edge Interiors 863-324-7583 Find us on Facebook
Carlton Music Center 863-294-4216 carltonmusic.com
Winner Haven Apparel winnerhaven.com
Office Furniture Depot 863-682-3450 officefurnituredepot.com
Chai MD Life Care 863-247-2221 chaimd.com
Precision Safe & Lock, LLC 863-293-4098 precisionsafeandlock.com
Davidson of Dundee 863-439-1698 davidsonofdundee.com
TRAVEL
Sherwin-Williams Co. 863-294-7506 sherwin-williams.com
GLT Office Supply 863-686-1799 gltoffice.com
The Hamilton Company 863-293-1058 hamiltonflorida.com
Golden Petal Designs 863-293-1900 goldenpetaldesigns.com
Cruise Planners / All Points Beyond Travel 863-326-1000 allpointsbeyondtravel.com
Tucker Carpets 863-293-6641 tuckercarpets.com
Griner’s Jewelers, Inc. 863-293-0151 grinersjewelers.com
The Treasured Olive 863-294-6457 thetreasuredolive.com
Your CBD Store Winter Haven 863-268-6864 Find us on Facebook
Travel and Cruise World 863-295-9017 travelandcruiseworld.com
Lasater Flowers 863-294-3213 lasaterflowers.net
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RESTAURANTS & CATERERS 1st Oriental Market
863-324-9100 giovannisnewyorkpizza.com
863-324-1537 Find us on Facebook
Amonie Jo’s International Coffee & Delights Mobile Coffee Shop
Golden Corral Buffet & Grill
Smokin Jim’s Barbeque
863-293-0303
863-618-7342
Arabellas Ristorante
863-293-1797 • arabellas.us
Bambu Cafe • 863-280-6346 Beef O’Brady’s Family Sports Pub
863-293-9464 • beefobradys.com
Blackburn’s BBQ • 863-287-9975 Cam’s Catering Company, Inc.
863-298-8062 • camscatering.com
Cain’s Snowballs
863-875-8008 • cainssnowballs.com
Carrabba’s Italian Grill
863-293-6635 • carrabbas.com
The Catering Company 863-207-7057 thecateringcompanyof centralflorida.com
Chick-fil-A
863-299-2697 chick-fil-a.com/winterhaven
Confection • 863-207-6007 Crispers
863-875-9525 • crispers.com
Culvers • culvers.com Dairy Queen
863-299-5165 • dairyqueen.com
Dewdney Carwash-CafeJames Barber Shop 863-875-5590
Duke’s Brewhouse Winter Haven, Inc.
Gourmet Goodies Bake Shop 863-318-1400 • ggcupcake.com
Smoothie Squad 863-662-4435
Harborside
863-401-8727 mcclainsonics.com
863-291-0700 • groveroots.com 863-293-7070 • harborsidefl.com
Jensen’s Corner Bar
863-298-9815 • jessieslive.com
Kick Yo Butt BBQ
863-595-6633 • djbracken.com
Longhorn Steakhouse
863-295-7740 longhornsteakhouse.com
McDonald’s
863-293-1445 • mcdonalds.com
Mediterranean Fresh Grill, Inc.
863-280-6109 mediterraneanfreshgrill.com
Metz Culinary Management
863-837-5909 • metzculinary.com
Moe’s Southwest Grill
863-229-5576 • moes.com
N+1 Coffee • 863-662-5416 Nutwood Restaurant
863-229-7770 • nutwoodwh.com
Old Man Frank’s
863-294-9179 • oldmanfranks.com
Ovation Bistro & Bar
863-656-1972 • ovationbistro.com
Pelican’s Snoballs
863-875-7408 pelicanssnoballs.com
Publix Super Markets #1204
Dunkin Donuts & Baskin Robbins of Winter Haven
Richard’s Fine Coffees
863-297-9100 • Find us on Facebook
863-291-3082 richardsfinecoffees.com
Elite Catering Company
Rick’s Bar-B-Q
863-291-0312 • publix.com
866-606-0314 elitecateringcompanyllc.com
863-299-0354 • ricksbarbq.com
Fire Restaurant
863-662-3317
Giovanni’s NY Pizza
863-965-0230 smokinjimsbarbecue.ws
Grove Roots Brewing Co.
813-638-5770 dukesbrewhouse.com
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863-324-5600 • goldencorral.com
Rocco’s Downtown San Diego’s Mexican Grill 863-268-6515
Schack’s Bar-B-Q
Sonic Drive In
Sonny’s Real Pit Bar-B-Q
863-293-4744 • sonnysbbq.com
Southside Package & Lounge, Inc. 863-683-4703 • Find us on Facebook
Tallulahs Table by the Sea
863-289-6255 harrysoldplace.com/Tallulahs.html
Tam’s Classic Catering
863-398-6822 • tamscatering.com
Tanners Lakeside Restaurant & Bar
863-662-5948 tannerslakeside.com
Tempo 1930 • 863-875-5323 Terrie Lobb Catering, Inc. 863-533-6483 terrielobbcatering.com
Texas Cattle Company Catering
863-686-1434 texascattlecompany.net
The Krazy Greek
863-875-2753 thekrazygreek.com
Tinsley Family Concessions, Inc
863-299-7177 • tfcfamily.com
Union Taproom, LLC 863-268-4921 uniontaproomwh.com
Zaxbys
863-299-7200 • zaxbys.com
Zaxbys Cypress Gardens Blvd
863-875-9499 • zaxbys.com
EVENTS AROUND POLK COUNTY JANUARY Bluegrass, Clogging Festival Every Thursday (5pm to 10pm) Auburndale intlmarketworld.com Spirit of the Buffalo PowWow Auburndale intlmarketworld.com Alafia River Rendezvous Homeland crazycrow.com
FEBRUARY Florida Strawberry Festival Plant City flstrawberryfestival.com
Cityworks(x)po Winter haven mainstreetwh.com
Lake Mirror Classic Auto Festival Lakeland - lakemirrorclassic.com
Champagne & Shamrocks Symphony Guild of Winter Haven
Pioneer Days Festival Lake Wales cityoflakewales.com
Communityfest Winter Haven winterhavenchamber.com SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo Lakeland sun-n-fun.org
MAY Bark in the Park Winter Haven mainstreetwh.com
Polk State FallFest Winter Haven - polk.edu Oktoberfest Winter Haven mainstreetwh.com
NOVEMBER Christmas Tree Lighting Downtown Winter Haven
Mayfaire by the Lake Lakeland mayfairebythelake.org
Haven Holiday Market Winter Haven centralfloridaeventvendors.com
JULY
DECEMBER
Polk Senior Games polkseniorgames.org
City of Winter Haven Fireworks Winter Haven mywinterhaven.com
Carols in the Park Winter Haven mainstreetwh.com
Smoke on the Water Winter Haven boysandgirlsbbq.com
Red, Brick and Boom Winter Haven - legoland.com
Christmas Boat Parade Chain of Lakes - Winter Haven
OCTOBER
Christmas at Pinewood Lake Wales boktowergardens.org
Rootstock Lake Wales boktowergardens.org
Snow Central Winter Haven mywinterhaven.com
Brick or Treat Winter Haven - legoland.com
Sunset & Symphony Lake Wales boktowergardens.org
Lake Wales Art Show Lake Wales lakewalesartscenter.org Mardi Gras Festival Lake Wales - lwmardigras.com
Special Performance Series Polk State College Winter Haven - polk.edu Taste of Winter Haven winterhavenchamber.com
MARCH Bloomin’ Arts Festival Bartow bartowartguild.com
Ghouls Day Out Winter Haven mywinterhaven.com
FOR MORE EVENTS VIST: winterhavenchamber.com
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Lakeside
Lifestyle
Being lakeside is not just a location, it’s a lifestyle here in Winter Haven. With 24 canalconnected lakes, 55 lakes that touch the City of Winter Haven and 554 lakes in Polk County, there is pretty much a lake everywhere you look. You can travel from one side of Winter Haven to the other without ever leaving your boat. Canal connectivity means countless hours of water skiing, boating, fishing, paddleboarding, kayaking, tubing, fly boarding and wakeboarding. Since 1922, water-skiers have been leaving their mark on Winter Haven history for all to see. In 1936, when Dick Pope opened Cypress Gardens theme park one of the main attractions was the show skiers. Today, LEGOLAND® Florida Resort carries on that tradition with several LEGO® themed shows per day on Lake Eloise. In 2012, Mark Voisard, a former show skier for Cypress Gardens, started the Cypress Gardens Water Ski team to help carry on Winter Haven’s legacy of the sport. Today, this troupe of athletes performs a free show every third Saturday of every month on Lake Silver in downtown Winter Haven. To complement the show, a new event, Slow Roll & Ski Show, was created where locals gather at The Bike Shop to bike through downtown to Lake Silver to watch the performance and check out the latest downtown developments. If you want to slow down from the fast-paced water recreation, you can take peaceful tours of the lakes with Living Water Boat Cruises. Rue and Sharlene Denton have endless knowledge about the history, wildlife and plant life that inhabit our lakes. They offer various different tour options that are perfect for visitors and residents. The lakeside lifestyle doesn’t stop at water recreation. Winter Haven offers several waterfront restaurants with seamless views of our beautiful orange, purple and red sunset skies. We have 91 miles of shoreline in Winter Haven, some developed as residential living, and commercial properties, but with lots of public spaces on the lakes too. The Lake Howard Walking Trail is the most recent addition which starts on West Central Avenue and Lake Howard Drive and goes to Avenue G NW and Lake Howard Drive. Whether you want to take a leisurely stroll, train for a 5K or hop on your bike, this is a great trail to add to your route. Lakes Cannon, Shipp, Hartridge and Maude all have parks on them and some have playgrounds as well. For the ultimate lakeside lifestyle at home, check with our local realtors for the latest listings. Lakeside homes can range from the mid-100’s to over $1 million depending on location and size. Many neighborhoods also have private or public boat ramps for the residents who don’t live directly on the lakes to enjoy. There are 1,400 lakefront parcels to choose from in our community! It truly is an inland coastal playground. Whether you choose to dive right into the water or relax on the shores, it’s not difficult to experience the lakeside lifestyle in Winter Haven.
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Lake Howard Trail
GREAT OUTDOORS Whether you are a resident or a visitor, Winter Haven provides everyone with a chance to experience the great outdoors. Our City offers more than 13 miles of trails, as well as numerous parks for your children to get out and get active. Here is a list of local trails and parks where you and your family can experience our beautiful, sunny weather and clear skies.
CENTRAL PARK
ROTARY PARK
Central Park is at the heart of our downtown core. You can enjoy strolling alongside our downtown businesses with views of sculptures, hand painted electrical a boxes and a beautiful fountain.
Rotary Park has a playground, outdoor pavilion, basketball court and sand volleyball court. This park is perfect for hosting large parties with wide open spaces and plenty to do.
CHAIN OF LAKES DOWNTOWN TRAILHEAD PARK For kids, this park is double trouble! It has a large playground and a splash pad. Kids can enjoy running off energy on the playground and head over to the splash pad to cool off.
LAKE SHIPP PARK This park features a playground, lakeside picnic areas, a large boat ramp and a dock for fishing and sightseeing.
LAKE HOWARD DOCK For people who love fishing, boating, skiing, kayaking, seaplane flying or just catching a sunset, Lake Howard Dock, which was just unveiled in 2019, is the perfect place to perch yourself for wonderful access to the Chain of Lakes.
MARTIN LUTHER KING JR PARK This particular park is home to many local events, as well as the Cypress Gardens Water Ski team, where every third Saturday of the month they host a FREE ski show on Lake Silver.
SIMMERS-YOUNG PARK Simmers-Young is a great place for your kids and dogs to run! It has 200 acres of land with play areas, picnic tables, access to lakeshore and fields for playing soccer.
SOUTH CENTRAL PARK This park is the newest addition to downtown Winter Haven and comes complete with swinging benches, nighttime lighting features, information kiosk and ample parking.
TRAILS If a leisurely stroll is more your pace, Winter Haven has plenty of trails for you. See list bellow: Lake Hartridge Nature Park [1/3 Mile] Lake Maude Park [.9 miles] Lake Howard Trail [1.5 miles]
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BECOMING A RESIDENT It’s important to find an experience real estate professional to help you find the perfect home, apartment, condo or rental in Winter Haven. We have numerous realtors who are members of the Chamber of Commerce.
Adams Homes 863-619-8120 adamshomes.com Anna Cheng Realty Management & Consulting, LLC. 951-665-8882 Associate Realty & Investments, Inc. 863-618-4000 chrissijasso.com Better Homes & Gardens By Design 863-294-7000 bydesignre.com Brian Cox Keller Williams Realty 863-559-3627 bcox.kwrealty.com Briarcrest at Winter Haven 863-293-3350 robbinspropertyllc.com Brokers Realty of Central FL 863-294-6773 reneebutler.com Carlton Arms of Winter Haven 863-875-1700 carltonarmsofwinterhaven.com
Carrerou Enterprises, LLC 863-294-2384 carrerouenterprises.com
CarriEstate 863-450-6525 Century 21 Watson & Myers 863-324-1000 recentralgroup.com Chain of Lakes Realty, Inc. 863-287-4679
Coldwell Banker Winter Haven 863-294-7541
coldwellbanker.com/ offices/290-se-cypressgardens-blvd-winter-haven -fl-33880
Crosby & Associates, Inc. 863-293-5600 crosbydirt.com Cypress Grove Plaza 727-449-2020 brucestrumpf.com/ index.php/cypressgrove-plaza
Lisa Simpson Realtor 863-412-0393
centralfloridahomesnow.com
Lockhart & Associates, Inc., Realtors 863-293-1234 lockhartonline.com Madison Lake Ned 863-318-9670 madisonlakened.com
863-271-7882 ryansellsfloridahomes.com Silver Properties of WH, LLC 863-205-7152
silverpropertieswh.com
Six/Ten LLC 863-299-1195 sixtenllc.com Star Realty of Winter Haven, Inc. 863-581-1338
starrealty.homesandland.com
Dawn Van Meter, Keller Williams Realty of Winter Haven 863-287-7013 yourfloridarealtorforlife.com
Development Group of Central Florida 863-291-0731 dgcf.net East Polk County Association of Realtors 863-294-3163 epcar.com Garrison Land Management and Property Services 863-439-6550 garrisonpropertyservices. com H & I Real Estate, LLC 863-604-6256 handiFL.com Harmony of Lake Eloise, LLC 407-448-4302 Kathy Alexander - Realtor 863-557-4411 Judy B. Cleaves Properties, Inc. 863-299-5878 jbcleaves.com
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Keller Williams Realty Winter Haven 863-508-3000 kw.com
Mahoney Group, Inc 863-619-6740 mahoneygroupinc.com
The Andreasen Group theandreasengroup.com 407-883-2989
Meeks Real Estate, LLC 863-604-9287 carlameeksrealtor.com
The K Team Real Estate Services, LLC 863-604-6220 yourkteam.com
NextHome | Norris & Company Realty, LLC 863-875-5583 norrisandcompanyrealty.com
Oakley Rhinehart Cassidy, LLC 863-324-3698 rentalsbyORC.com Prime Community Management 863-293-7400 primehoa.com Ryan A Odenweller, LLC
Tom Wolf Co, LLC 863-287-6873 Turner Properties of CFI 863-291-1895 turnerpropertiescfi.com Wood, John Realty, Inc 863-324-9663 johnwoodrealty.com
SNOWBIRDS All About Aging LLC
863-557-7604 • allaboutagingLLC.com
Brandywyne Healthcare Center
863-293-1989 • Find us on Facebook
Brookdale Winter Haven
863-318-8055 • brookdale.com
Comfort Keepers
863-701-9200 • comfortkeepers.com
Granny Nannies
863-299-1100 • grannynannies.com
Home Instead Senior Care
863-294-9141 • homeinstead.com/333
Lake Howard Heights
863-293-3171 • seniorlifestyle.com
Lakeview Towers
863-293-5888 lakeviewtowerapts.com
Life Care Center of Winter Haven 863-969-5610 lifecarecenterofwinterhaven.com
New Horizon Assisted Living Residence 863-299-3651
newhorizonretirementcommunity.com
Palm Garden of Winter Haven
863-293-3100 palmgardenofwinterhaven.com
Savannah Court
863-679-8246 savannahcourtlakewales.com
Spring Lake Rehabilitation Center
863-294-3055 • springlakerehab.com
The Guardianship Office of the Tenth Circuit, Inc.
863-875-4809 guardianshiptenthcircuit.com
WORSHIP
FURRY FRIENDS
There are numerous places of worship in Winter Haven. The organizations listed below are members of the Chamber of Commerce.
When deciding where to live, we know you keep the entire family in mind and that includes your furry family members too! Polk County is home to numerous dog parks that offer wide open spaces and beautiful Florida views. Check out the list below to see what dog park is best for your furever friend!
Abiding Savior Lutheran Church
863-294-2829 abidingsaviorlutheran.net
CenterPoint Community Church
863-324-7915 centerpointchurch.org
Church of the Redeemer 863-298-9849 redeemerwinterhaven.org
•Simmers-Young Park - Winter Haven •Veterinary Healthcare Association - Winter Haven •Cargo Dog Park - Lakeland
863-293-0690 • whnaz.net
•DiOGi Park - Lakeland
First Presbyterian Church of Winter Haven
•Dog Leg Woods - Lakeland
863-294-3121 • firstpreswh.org
•Harmony Dog Park - Lake Wales
Garden Grove Church
•Carter Road Dog Park - Bartow
863-324-7880 gardengrovechurch.com
Grace Lutheran Church
Dunham Animal Hospital 863-293-0850
Heartland Church
Groomingdeals
Higher Praise Full Gospel Ministries International, Inc.
Humane Society of Polk County, Inc.
863-293-8447 • glwh.org 863-299-7797 heartchurch.org
407-342-5074 higherpraisefullgospel.org
Holy Cross Episcopal Church 863-324-4021 holycrosswinterhaven.com
dunhamanimalhospital.com
863-294-7877 groomingdeals.com
863-324-5227
humanesocietyofpolkcounty.org
Orchid Springs Animal Hospital
863-777-5600 • osahvets.com
Kairos Church
Paw Printz, Inc.
Ridge Point Church
Polk County Animal Services
863-206-8710 • kairos.church
Winter Haven Health & Rehabilitation Center
863-965-2464 ridgepointchurch.org
863-293-3103 winterhavenhealthandrehab.com
•Auburndale TECO Trail South Trailhead - Auburndale
First Church of the Nazarene
The Village at Vienna Square
877-318-5000 • viennasquare.com
•Auburndale Dog Park - Auburndale
863-268-8183
863-499-2600 • polksheriff.org
St Paul’s Episcopal Church
SPCA, Florida
St. Matthew Catholic Church
Veterinary Healthcare Associates, Inc.
863-294-8888 saintpaulswinterhaven.com 863-324-3040
saintmatthewcatholicchurch.com
863-577-4607 spcaflorida.org
863-324-3340 • vhavets.com
Winter Haven Worship Center 863-318-0701 • whwc.org
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Business Community Collaborative
Winter Haven’s approach to business is an unusually collaborative one, incorporating progrowth government policies, strategic partnerships, high capacity IT infrastructure and flexible workforce development opportunities throughout the greater Winter Haven area. Cultivating a thriving local business community through collaboration is at the heart of what we do in Winter Haven. Many executives that relocate to the area say it’s what sets us apart. Our collaborative spirit makes Winter Haven a welcoming destination for the young entrepreneurs looking for the perfect place to grow their business or to the well-established business owner, looking to develop close partnerships and collaborative connections. Winter Haven has experienced a high rate of growth over the last 7 years. Our location is a primary driver of that growth, which includes easy access to routes of trade, a history as a logistics and distribution hub, the availability of land, our position between two major metro markets, a workforce of 9 million people within 100 miles, lower cost of living compared to surrounding metro markets and of course the warmth and sunshine.
Here are some of the businesses who can help you start a business, grow a business, market your business and give you the tools to join us in collaborative business partnerships that make our community a great place to work! • Greater Winter Haven Chamber of Commerce • Central Florida Development Council • Central Florida SCORE • Main Street Winter Haven • Small Business Development Center • Winter Haven Economic Development Council If you own a business in Winter Haven and haven’t joined the Winter Haven Chamber, visit our website to learn about how Chamber Membership can help you grow your business! We are excited to help you acquire the connections and tools you need to be successful on your business journey. 29
COLLABORATIVE BUSINESS COMMUNITY TRANSPORTATION & LOGISTICS Winter Haven’s location at the center of the state makes it a perfect location for the transfer of goods and services. Polk County has a long history as a warehousing and logistics hub with access to Interstate 4, Highway 27 and Highway 60, all of which traverse the state in various directions. This makes it easy for freight to make its way to seaports on both the east and west coast, as well as to two major international airports in Tampa and Orlando. In 2017, our neighboring airport in Lakeland opened a customs center and is able to accept international shipments. Winter Haven is home to CSX’s Central Florida Intermodal Logistics Center. The technologically advanced intermodal center opened in spring of 2014 and makes Winter Haven one of the main hubs of product distribution by rail. This addition opens up numerous opportunities for businesses looking to expand their markets to the 18 million residents and 80 million visitors within 4-hours of Winter Haven, as well as the global economy through access to the Florida ports. Winter Haven is also home to its own regional general aviation airport. Several businesses are located on the grounds of the airport for aircraft maintenance and training with more plans for build out on the site for additional aviation related businesses.
DIVERSE ECONOMY The economy of Winter Haven has greatly diversified over the past several decades. Agribusiness, and in particular the citrus industry, was the main economic driver for most of the 20th century. However, economic development efforts directed at diversifying the economy began in earnest during the 1980s. Today’s economy has dominant sectors including healthcare, technology, tourism, professional and financial services, education, agribusiness and, as mentioned, distributions and logistics. The considerable fiber optic infrastructure in downtown Winter Haven has led to the growth of a technology sector that employs more than 500 people. From software and blogging platform development to internet security and secure inland data storage, downtown Winter Haven hosts this rapidly developing segment. In 2018, six Winter Haven areas were designated by the Governor as Opportunity Zones, created by the Federal Tax Cuts and Job Act of 2017. Opportunity Zones are a new tool that provide incentives for investments in low-income communities across the country. Contact the Chamber for more information on these opportunities.
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BUSINESS RESOURCES Central Florida Development Council Sean Malott, President/CEO 863-551-4760 cfdc.org Central Florida Score 863-284-5607 centralflorida.score.org City of Winter Haven Eric Labbe, Dir. of Growth Management 863-291-5600 mywinterhaven.com
THE SECRET SAUCE The most important factor in Winter Haven’s growth is the business friendly climate, combined with cooperation and synergy of our organizations working to support business sustainability and growth. The Winter Haven Economic Development Council and the Greater Winter Haven Chamber of Commerce are two cornerstones working to champion efforts to expand local business and recruit new opportunities to Winter Haven. Our economic development pace is strong. With projects of all sizes and scales planned for Winter Haven, we are working closely with all levels of government. Private investment follows public investment and we are blessed to have a City with the foresight to understand that. In 2019, the City completed several projects including; the 7th Street complete street project, the airport runway rehabilitation project, the Lake Howard Dock and the iconic AdventHealth Fieldhouse and Conference Center at Chain of Lakes Park.
Greater Winter Haven Chamber of Commerce Katie Worthington Decker, President/CEO 863-293-2138 winterhavenchamber.com Main Street Winter Haven Anita Strang, Executive Director 863-295-9422 mainstreetwh.com Community and Small Business Assistance 863-534-5915 polk-county.net Small Business Development Center 863-678-4182 x227 sbdctampabay.org Winter Haven Economic Development Council Bruce Lyon, President 863-837-5280 whedc.com
In the 2019 – 2020 year we will see the completion of Martin Luther King Jr Park, City Skate Park, Lake Maude, Chain of Lakes Park upgrades, Lake Silver Drive project, Ave. C SW project, Southeast Fire Station and Playground, Ave. K NE project, Sertoma Park Baseball Concession Improvements, Lake Conine Wetland Restoration, MLK Boulevard Reconstruction and 4th Street Market Piazza and Streetscape. The Chamber of Commerce also works closely with Main Street Winter Haven to support their mission to develop and preserve the economic, cultural and historic qualities that make downtown the heart of our community. Small business is our community’s foundation and we are extremely proud of that. At the Chamber, we work closely with the city to advocate for our small businesses and ensure that our business-friendly climate remains. We also partner with the Community and Small Business Assistance Center, Central Florida SCORE and the Small Business Development Center to ensure you have the resources you need. Each April these organization come together to host Cityworks (X)po Florida, an idea-sharing conference focused on developing communities in thoughtful, creative and sustainable ways. Together, Winter Haven stands ready to empower local business and to remove barriers to success.
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PRE K-12 EDUCATION As a part of Polk County Public School, the eighth largest school district in Florida, Winter Haven has a variety of options for your family no matter what stage of life or educational development. Polk County Public Schools has more than 170 schools with a diverse student body that exceeds 100,000. The Winter Haven area has numerous public elementary schools, three middle schools, two high schools and several magnet, choice and charter public schools. Polk County Public Schools boasts over 100 career academies which focus on careers from veterinary medicine to marketing to robotics and more. These academies offer students the opportunity to learn about specific fields while in middle and high school and offer small learning communities supported by local subject matter experts on an advisory committee. We are also privileged to have premier private schools that meet the needs of many of our families, as well as strong homeschooling networks and a Montessori preschool and PreK-8 grade school. The Greater Winter Haven Chamber of Commerce launched an Educational Outcomes initiative to determine ways the community can become involved in the public school system and help to improve the educational outcomes of our students. As a direct result, the Winter Haven Public Education Partnership (PEP) was formed comprising of educators, teachers, business leaders, elected officials and citizens. This ground breaking community activism resulted in a call-to-action for citizens passionate about improving educational outcomes for children. Since then, they have opened an after-school tutoring center in Northeast Winter Haven, a Career Connection mentoring program and launched the Cambridge Academy at Winter Haven High School and Denison Middle School. Denison is the first middle school in Polk County to offer this curriculum. PEP has been an integral part of the successes of our schools. They continue to work on the greatest challenges affecting Winter Haven public schools through community partnerships, collaboration and listening to the needs of school faculty, staff and students.
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HIGHER EDUCATION FLORIDA POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY Florida Polytechnic University was established to advance the state’s economy by training a highly skilled technical workforce. It is the state’s only university completely focused on science, technology, engineering and math. They have established themselves as a university with a rigorous curriculum, advanced research equipment and a focus on solving industry problems with creative solutions. The curriculum is based on the principle that innovation occurs when research and creativity are applied to real-world challenges. Florida Poly is located just ten minutes from Winter Haven.
SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY Southeastern University, located just 25 minutes from Winter Haven, is a Christian institution that provides college students with a chance to find their divine design through educational courses, sports and on-campus opportunities. This university is one of the fastest growing liberal arts universities, offering over 70 degree options to choose from ranging from business, arts, healthcare, ministry, aviation and more.
KEISER UNIVERSITY Keiser University is a private, not-for-profit university in Lakeland offering career-focused undergraduate and graduate degrees on campus and online.
POLK STATE COLLEGE Polk State College was founded in 1964 to serve the higher education needs of Polk County. Over the years, the College has undergone tremendous growth and change. Today, the College annually serves more than 24,000 credit and non-credit students in locations through Polk County and offers both associates degrees as well as fully accredited bachelor’s degrees. They provide these for Nursing, Criminal Justice, Education, Aerospace Sciences and a Bachelors of Applied Science. Winter Haven is the home of Polk State College’s first permanent campus with 20 buildings on a 99-acre site overlooking beautiful Lake Elbert and includes the College’s district offices. Other locations include Lakeland, Lake Wales and Bartow. Polk State ranks second in the Florida State College System institutions in job-placement, well exceeding the statewide job placement average. In fact, 96.93% of Polk State students graduate with a job or with plans for advanced education. The Polk State Corporate College and Clear Springs Advanced Technology Center continue to specialize in the creation and delivery of custom education and training programs. In 2016, Polk State opened their technologically immersive Center for Public Safety in Winter Haven. This 101,450 square-foot center allows for all of the first responder training to be one under one roof including police and fire, EMT and paramedics, criminal science and more.
SAINT LEO UNIVERSITY Saint Leo University is a private, nonprofit, Roman Catholic liberal arts university established in 1889. Our neighboring city, Lakeland, is home to one of their Education Centers. Whether you’re finishing a degree or starting an undergraduate program to enhance your career, the education center offers flexible class schedules, affordable tuition, outstanding faculty and an environment tailored to busy adult students
WARNER UNIVERSITY Warner University, located 25 minutes from Winter Haven in Lake Wales, is a faith based university that offers 33 majors including Agriculture, Church Ministry, Education, Communications and more. They desire to guide their students toward Christ-like character and intellectual maturity.
WEBBER INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY Webber International University’s mission is to offer students an array of business, liberal arts and sciences and preprofessional programs of study that create life transforming education opportunity which is practical in its application, global in its scope and multi-disciplinary in its general education core. They attract students from all over the world to their campus just 14 miles from Winter Haven. They also offer an MBA program.
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MESSAGE FROM CITY HALL Welcome to Winter Haven, Florida! More than 70,000 people call this community home, 44,800 of whom which live inside the City limits, taking advantage of its year-round recreation, climate and central location. With a history in citrus, lakes, and Americana rock & roll, the Winter Haven experience is a chorus of modern lifestyle possibilities in harmony with our roots. Winter Haven is where affordable lake living is a reality, and water play is a requirement. It’s a place where there’s a concert on every corner and family excitement in every park. And let’s not forget about Winter Haven’s hometown connection to family-friendly LEGOLAND Florida Resort just around the corner from the City core. The City stretches over 40 square miles, eight of which take the form of sparkling, fun-filled lakes. Winter Haven is known as the Chain of Lakes City with two separate chains of lakes connected by an extensive canal system. With 50 lakes inside the City limits, 22 boat ramps, 14 public docks and 30 waterfront parks, there is a multitude of fresh-water opportunities for both residents and visitors. A complete team of City staff are committed to enriching the lifestyle of our residents and visitors through exceptional service. Our ultimate goal is to be the best City through the relentless pursuit of excellence. We encourage you to visit one of our many events, public facilities, parks, and trails and explore the many opportunities Winter Haven has to offer. 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, and are elected by the City Commission. While the City Commission acts as the legislative body of the City, the day-to-day operations of the City are directed by the City Manager. We invite you to attend our commission meetings held on the second and fourth Monday of each month in City Hall, as well as become involved in one of the many City committees. Our goal is to listen, learn and improve through citizen engagement. Winter Haven continues to experience steady, quality growth as it transforms into a vibrant and extraordinary community, embracing the values and needs of its residents. Partnerships and a cooperative spirit makes Winter Haven an exceptional destination for new businesses and entrepreneurs looking to relocate. Our dedicated staff looks forward to serving its residents, businesses and visitors as we all enjoy Winter Haven’s special lifestyle. We encourage you to make yourself at home. Sincerely, The Commisson and Staff City of Winter Haven
Commissioners Brian Yates and Tracy Mercer, Mayor Brad Dantzler, Mayor Pro-Tem Nathaniel Birdsong and Commissioner J.P. Powell
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RESOURCES Post Offices 111 W. Central Ave 863-299-7824 1401 1st St N 863-293-5370 Electric Tampa Electric Company (TECO) 863-299-0800 tampaelectric.com
INTERESTED IN GETTING INVOLVED? -Airport Advisory Committee - Community Redevelopment •Agency Board (CRA) •Downtown CRA •Florence Villa CRA - Cultural Arts Advisory Committee - Fire Pension Board - General Pension Board
- Lakes Advisory Committee - Library Board - Multimodal Transportation Advisory Committee - Planning Commission - Police Pension Board - Smart City Advisory Committee - Urban Forestry Advisory Board
Duke Energy 1-800-700-8744 duke-energy.com Gas Florida Public Utilities 800-427-7712 fpuc.com Telephone & Cable Spectrum 863-965-7766 spectrum.com Water City of Winter Haven 863-291-5678 mywinterhaven.com Refuse Collection City of Winter Haven 863-291-5756 mywinterhaven.com Polk County 863-284-4319 polk-county.net Public Transit Winter Haven Area Transit (WHAT) 863-534-5500 polktransit.org Social Security Office 1395 Havendale Blvd NW 800-772-1213 Driver’s License 863-421-3202 Tag Agency 863-293-5551
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MEDICAL PARTNERS CLINIC / URGENT CARE AdventHealth Central Care 863-325-8185 cypresswalkin.com BayCare Urgent Care 863-299-2420 baycareurgentcare.org Bond Clinic, P.A. 863-293-1191 bondclinic.com Central Florida Health Care, Inc. 863-292-4280 cfhconline.org Florida Dermatology & Skin Cancer Centers 863-293-2147 fldscc.com
HEALTH & WELLNESS BAYCARE MEDICAL GROUP/WINTER HAVEN HOSPITAL Winter Haven Hospital joined the BayCare network of hospitals in 2013 to better address changes in healthcare delivery. Over the last 4 years Baycare has invested almost $150 million in facilities to upgrade the Winter Haven Women’s Hospital, Cassidy Cancer Center, imaging equipment and a new $51 million emergency department. They have also announced a medical residency program in family medicine in partnership with the Florida State College of Medicine. Beginning in 2020, up to 6 residents will be placed at the newly opened Winter Haven Family Health Center. This will not only an increase in access to primary care to our area but at the same time will introduce new physicians to life in our community and hopefully help to create a succession plan for providers in our area. Located in the heart of downtown, and the centerpiece of a strong medical sector, Winter Haven Hospital currently has over 500 beds and 300+ board certified physicians who work in every speciality including centers of excellence such as the Bostick Heart Center, Breast Imaging Center, Cassidy Cancer Center, Winter Haven Women’s Hospital, five primary care centers and a nationally recognized stroke center – to name a few. The hospital is Polk County’s first to achieve Magnet status making Winter Haven Hospital part of only 5% of the nation’s hospitals to be recognized for excellence in patient care. Winter Haven Hospital is the largest private employer in east Polk County with more than 2,300 employees.
Gessler Clinic 863-294-0670 gesslerclinic.com Lakeland Volunteers in Medicine 863-606-1552 lvim.net Medical Home Alliance 863-299-6700 imamedicalcenter.com Owl Now Urgent Care 863-299-2630 owlnowurgentcare.com Pediatric Partners of Winter Haven 863-401-8516 pediatric-partners.com Reliance Medical Centers 863-294-1999 reliancemedicalcenters.com Continued on page 40...
ADVENTHEALTH HEART OF FLORIDA HOSPITAL In 2019, AdventHealth merged with Chamber members Heart of Florida Regional Medical Center and Lake Wales Medical Center. AdventHealth was founded in 1908 by pioneering Seventh-day Adventists who believed in wholeperson health — healing the body, mind and spirit — AdventHealth has grown into one of the largest nonprofit hospitals in the country. AdventHealth operates nearly 50 hospitals and hundreds of care centers in nearly a dozen states, making it one of the largest faith-based health-care systems in the United States. AdventHealth’s Central Florida Division encompasses 20 hospitals in the counties surrounding metro Orlando: Orange, Seminole, Osceola, Lake, Polk, Volusia and Flagler. The Central Florida Division’s care network also includes more than 30 CentraCare urgent-care centers, including Winter Haven’s CentraCare location. In addition to the hospitals and urgent care centers, AdventHealth has also invested in their physician group in Winter Haven opening an office on 1st Street in the downtown medical core.
MEDICAL HUB In addition to three major hospitals in the greater Winter Haven area, our community is also home to two large multi-specialty medical groups, Bond Clinic, P.A. and Gessler Clinic, P.A. Check out the listing in this magazine and their websites for a full picture of the medical services provided in our area.
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Advanced Eye Care Associates 863-294-5457 eyecarefss.com Center for Retina and Macular Disease 863-297-5400 crmd.net Eye Specialists of Mid-Florida, PA 863-294-3504 eyesfl.com Family Eye Care 863-293-0276 drhenne.com MyEyeDr. 863-299-8908 myeyedr.com Phillips, Salomon & Parrish, Eye Express, My Eye Dr. 863-299-8908 eyeexpress.com
HOSPICE Cornerstone Hospice 863-291-5560 cshospice.org
Thomas A. Fellner DDS PA 863-679-3229 lakewalesdentistry.com
Good Shepherd Hospice, Inc. 863-682-0027 goodshepherdhospice.org
Winter Haven Family & Cosmetic Dentistry 863-293-1108
Vitas Healthcare 863-583-7100 vitas.com
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HOSPITAL AdventHealth Heart of Florida 863-422-4971 adventhealth.com/hospital/ adventhealth-heart-florida
AdventHealth Lake Wales 863-676-1433
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Winter Haven Hospital 863-293-1121 winterhavenhospital.com
MEDICAL EQUIPMENT 3B Medical, Inc. 863-226-6285 3Bproducts.com QualiMed Respiratory & Mobility, Inc. 863-293-3066 qualimedservices.com
OUTPATIENT SURGERY Day Surgery Center 863-293-8471
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Winter Haven Ambulatory Surgical Center 863-291-4000 winterhavenasc.com
PHYSICIAN/ SPECIALTIES A.T. Radiology, P.A. 863-419-8832 AdventHealth Medical Group Lake Wales 863-240-0894 lakewalesmedicalcenter.com
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Barranco Clinic 863-299-1251 barrancoclinic.com Beltone Hearing Aid Center 863-294-8353 beltone.com Brandywyne Healthcare Center 863-293-1989 Find us on Facebook Brookdale Winter Haven 863-318-8055 brookdale.com Central Florida Orthopaedic Surgery Associates, P.L. 863-666-3436 cfosa.com Chai MD Life Care 863-247-2221 chaimd.com
Palm Garden of Winter Haven 863-293-3100
Surterra Wellness 863-594-2100 surterra.com
Pieces To Peace Counseling 863-651-7969
Tri-County Human Services, Inc. 863-709-9392 tchsonline.com
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Polk Therapy 863-291-8644 polktherapy.com Releve’ Sports Medicine 863-401-4401 relevesportsmedicine.com Savannah Court 863-679-8246
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Spring Lake Rehabilitation Center 863-294-3055 springlakerehab.com
Winter Haven Medical Centers 863-821-0021 mbmedicalgroup.com Your CBD Store Winter Haven 863-268-6864
Trinity Medical Group 863-299-2636 trinitymedgroup.com Winter Haven Audiology 863-594-1978 winterhavenaudiology.com Winter Haven Health & Rehabilitation Center 863-293-3103 winterhavenhealth andrehab.com
Florida Joint and Spine Institute 863-299-3210 floridajointspine.com Internal Medicine Group of Winter Haven, PA 863-294-4404
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Lakeside Dermatology 863-293-7546 lakesidedermatology.com Medical Marijuana Physicians of Central FL 863-204-9872 Newberry Clinic PA 863-293-3893 chirowinterhaven.com Our Children’s Rehab Center, Inc. 863-294-1429 ourchildrens.org AdvancedEyecareFl.com | 863-294-5457
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BY THE NUMBERS
IMPORTANT CONTACTS
Regional Population
Within 25 miles - 726,464 Within 50 miles - 3,637,945 Within 100 miles - 9,140,092
Fire, Police & Ambulance Emergency- 911
Winter Haven Population 2019- 44,800 within city limits
Courthouse/County Clerk 863-534-4540 polkcountyclerk.net
75,000 in the Greater Winter Haven area.
Property Appraisers 863-534-4777, polkpa.org
Population by Age (2016)
Sheriff’s Department 863-298-6200 polksheriff.org
Age 0-14 15-24 25-54 55-64 65+
5,783 4,578 12,643 4,336 9,529
Top 5 Industries by Employment
1. Healthcare & Education 2. Arts & Entertainment 3. Retail Trade 4. Professional Services 5. Manufacturing
Voter Registration 863-534-5888 polkelections.com City of Winter Haven, City Hall 863-291-5600 mywinterhaven.com Parks & Recreation 863-291-5656 mywinterhaven.com Winter Haven Police Department Non-Emergency 863-291-5858 whpd.mywinterhaven.com
Winter Haven Senior Center 863-291-5870
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Public Library 863-291-5880 whpl.mywinterhaven.com The Ledger Media Group (newspaper) 863-802-7000 theledger.com Winter Haven Municipal Airport 863-298-4551 mywinterhaven.com Winter Haven Area Transit (public transit) 863-688-7433 ridecitrus.com Better Business Bureau 407-621-3300 centralfloridabbb.org CareerSource Polk 863-508-1600 careersourcepolk.com Social Security Office 800-772-1213, ssa.gov Winter Haven Sun (newspaper) 863-533-4183 winterhavensun.com
Cardiology Bhatia, Karan K., MD Mustafa, Muhammad, MD Vigoreaux, Jose R., MD Willard, E.H., MD Cortes-Meyer, Lissette, APRN Endocrinology & Diabetes Miller, Christopher, MD Nair, Ganesh, MD New Skukowski, Bobbie, APRN Family Medicine Arana, Flavio R., MD Arango, Cecilia, MD Koilpillai, Robinson, MD Magno, Alexander S., MD O’Meara, Mary, MD Torres, Eduardo, MD Ash, Greisy, APRN Carbone, Carrie, APRN Cassady, Stephanie, APRN Cox, Jennifer, APRN Hughes, Jessica, APRN Patterson, Lauren, APRN Widner, Linda G., APRN General Surgery & Surgical Oncology Gambaro, Esteban, MD Thomas, Robert S., MD Gynecology Gabriel, Carlos I., MD
Physicians & Providers Gynecology (cont.) Kenaan, Jana, MD Salamon, Eva J., MD Valadez, Jenifer, APRN Hospitalist Carlucci, Joseph A., MD Muniz, Elvin, MD Paul, Nisha, MD Shamim, Talha, MD Tate, William, DO Bridges, Candy, APRN Miller, Emily, APRN Reedy, Clayton, APRN Rivera, Ruby A., APRN Internal Medicine Doval, Armando, MD Farrell, Cathy, MD Lakhani, Sonali, MD Lopez, Christopher, MD Prieto, Jose, DO Reyes, Pamela, MD Rivera-Bonilla, Maria, MD Rivera, Juan R., MD Torres, Jorge, MD Aleman, Javier, APRN Bailey, Charla, APRN Bridges, Stephanie, APRN Calderon, Amelia APRN
Internal Medicine (cont.) Garcia, Kristina, APRN Huffstickler, Carrie, APRN Ray, Brandi, APRN Saucedo, Gerardo, APRN
Pain Medicine (Interventional) Eldeeb, Mohammad A., MD Madrid, Amber, APRN Warner, Erin Ashley, APRN
Nephrology Hou, Jeffrey Peng, MD Ibrahim, Sherif I, MD McClendon, Michele L., DO Lawrence, Laurel, APRN White, Samantha, APRN
Pediatrics Nguyen, Kenny, MD Davis-Reyes, Toi, APRN Harte, Brian, APRN Jones, Lorrie, APRN Ortiz, C. “Brook”, APRN
Neurology Rajguru, Shailesh, DO
Physical Therapy Balogh, Jeremy S., DPT Cole, Lenny, DPT Ha, Nam, DPT
Nurse Practitioners *** Listed by specialty Oncology & Hematology Hlalah, O. Abu, MD Rampersad, Michelle, APRN New
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Ophthalmology Ort, Michael G., MD Orthopedic Surgery & Sports Medicine Lerner, Robert K., MD Morin, Paul M., MD Lewis, Jami, APRN Moore, Vicki C., APRN
Physician Assistant *** Listed by specialty Podiatry & Foot Surgery Englert, Christopher, DPM Feldman, Marc, DPM Pulmonology Romeu-Velez, Jesse, MD Conner, Mike, APRN Rheumatology Pancorbo, Roberto, MD
Locations Main Campus 500 E. Central Ave. Winter Haven
First Street Campus 325 First Street N. Winter Haven
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401 E. Central Ave. Winter Haven 863-299-9100
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East Campus 3000 Woodmont Ave. Winter Haven
Ophthamology 506 Ave A S.E. Winter Haven
Sleep Medicine Romeu-Velez, Jesse, MD Conner, Mike, APRN Thoracic Surgery Iakovidis, Panagiotis, MD Lambert, Jr., C. Jake, MD Cayson, Barry, APRN Rodriguez, Christopher, PA Urgent Care Barrow, Michelle, PA Davidson, KC, APRN Davis, Mary, APRN Reed, Deloris, APRN Ritter, Cynthia, APRN Urology & Urologic Surgery Lee, Kevin, MD Romero, Claudio, MD Lajoie, Brittany, PA Pickard, Martha, APRN Vascular Surgery Iakovidis, Panagiotis, MD Lambert, Jr., C. Jake, MD Cayson, Barry, APRN Rodriguez, Christopher, PA Wound Care Iakovidis, Panagiotis, MD Lambert, Jr., C. Jake, MD Cayson, Barry, APRN Rodriguez, Christopher, PA Davenport Campus 2320 North Blvd W, Ste. C, Davenport
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