2016 Winter Haven Magazine

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FAMILY PRACTICE Ronald A. Ford, M.D. Richard K. LaCalamito, D.O. David Lipschitz, D.O. Sarah J. Oven, M.D. Mary R. De Sena, M.D. Garrison F. Christian, M.D. Tristan M. Harrison, M.D.

INTERNAL MEDICINE Alan G. Gasner, M.D. Yoshana Rajaratnam, M.D. Elizabeth H. Griffin, M.D. Kyle M. Pochcial, M.D. Michael L. Keown, M.D.

GASTROENTEROLOGY Mark W. Shabla, M.D COLON & RECTAL SURGERY Richard J. Honer, M.D.

ALLERGY & IMMUNOLOGY GENERAL SURGERY Vriti Advani, M.D. ADULT & PEDIATRIC Maria J. Pochcial, M.D. GENERAL & VASCULAR SURGERY HOSPITALIST David K. Speyerer, M.D. Aleixo M. Viegas, M.D. W. P. Aronski, M.D. RHEUMATOLOGY Maurice F. McCarthy, Jr., M.D. Ada Lopez-Mendez, M.D.

DERMATOLOGY Roya Ghorsriz, D.O.

CARDIOLOGY Randall B. Kramer, MD.

GYNECOLOGY Peter S. Verrill, M.D. Jean-Paul Muller, M.D.

ENDOCRINOLOGY Brian M. Lake, D.O.

INTERVENTIONAL CARDIOLOGY Rakesh Choubey, M.D.

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OBSTETRICS GYNECOLOGY J. Anthony Mancini, M.D. Lisa M. Jardine, M.D. Edna Pierre-Louis, M.D. Zaira J. Moreno, M.D. OPHTHALMOLOGY OPHTHALMIC PLASTIC & RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY John J. McGetrick, M.D. ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY Patrick D. Sullivan, M.D. OTORHINOLARYNGOLOGY James A. Martin, M.D. PAIN MANAGEMENT & PAIN MEDICINE Edward Lubin, M.D., Ph.D. PLASTIC & RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY Richard F. Radocha, M.D.

PODIATRY Jorge L. Dopico, D.P.M. PULMONOLOGY & CRITICAL CARE Jose I. Martinez-Salas, M.D. George F. Torres, M.D. PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS Victoria Harrison, P.A.-C Laura Ann Woznicki, P.A.-C NURSE PRACTITIONER J. Melissa Steven, ARNP Laura Linton, MS, NP-C

Welcome to

Winter Haven

Winter Haven has many meanings to many people. For some, it’s as literal as it sounds… we’re the perfect retreat from the harsh winter months up North. To others, Winter Haven means living the lakeside lifestyle, with over 55 lakes to ski, wakeboard, paddleboard, kayak, flyboard or simply watch the vibrant orange, purple and pink sunsets from the dock while sipping on a cocktail. To children, or even just the child within, Winter Haven is home to the most beautiful, entertaining and interactive theme park in the world, LEGOLAND® Florida Resort. And yet to others, Winter Haven is the future of economic development with the “inland port” of the CSX Intermodal Logistics Center, the home of the high speed internet network Florida Lamda Rail, the Advanced Technology Center at Polk State College and the state’s only STEM-focused public university, Florida Polytechnic University, on our doorstep.

From parks and trails to run and cycle, to hundreds of events and musical performances, to entrepreneurs, to a charmingly enterprising downtown business and shopping district, Winter Haven can truly become the ‘something for everyone’ destination to visit, work, play and stay.

Dive right into the pages of this magazine for much of the information you need to explore the greater Winter Haven area.

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Table of Contents

About Winter Haven 4 History . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 The Place to Be . . . . . 7 Business Resources. . 8 Things to Do . . . . . . . 10 Arts and Culture . . . 14 Shop . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Eat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Stay . . . . . .. . . . . . . . 21 Live . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Worship . . . . . . . . . 24 Retire . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Learn . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 City Hall . . . . . . . . . 30 Healthcare . . . . . . . 32 Events . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Important Numbers 37 Pets . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

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It’s Your Winter Haven We know we are a tad bit biased, but Winter Haven really is the perfect place to visit, live, work, play and raise a family. With a population within the city limits of just over 38,000 and approximately 80,000 people in the “greater” area, we have the benefit of the authenticity of a small hometown community, with an economy built on small business and entrepreneurs, as well as larger industry partners and a rapidly growing medical and technology center in our downtown business district. With job opportunities, lakeside lifestyle, numerous higher educational opportunities, a vibrant music, theatre and arts culture and the most welcoming citizens in Central Florida, why wouldn’t you want to make Winter Haven a part of your vacation or your permanent home?

Winter Haven is almost directly in the middle of the state, located about 45 minutes in either direction from Tampa and Orlando and just an hour and a half from some of the country’s most beautiful beaches. Residents enjoy lower cost of living, but don’t have to travel far for the most popular vacation destinations and restaurants in the world. That being said, you’ll find there is a lot

to do and see right here in Winter Haven including LEGOLAND® Florida Resort. Our natural beauty includes over fifty-five lakes—24 of them canal connected— making us the “Chain of Lakes City” and allowing countless hours of boating, fishing, skiing, paddleboarding, kayaking and wakeboarding. If solid ground is more your speed, we have miles of nature trails, cycling paths, parks and acres of golf courses to keep you active and engaged. In fact, we suggest that if you are planning a Central Florida vacation, make Winter Haven your hub.

The Weather Florida is known as the Sunshine State and Winter Haven is certainly 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 also provides the perfect time to experience our indoor attractions and cultural venues.

The Music City Winter Haven’s musical history boasts hometown artists like Jim Stafford and Gram Parsons, and it’s present day also includes young artists making their mark. From variety shows and film festivals at the downtown Ritz Theatre to award-winning musicals and plays at Theatre Winter Haven to the Derry Down Project, a restoration of a 1960’s concert venue in the downtown district, we have dozens of venues that host music and entertainment ideal for lovers of art and culture.

Our “Main Street” In Winter Haven, Main Street

is actually Central Avenue, and it lives up to it’s name as a central part of Winter Haven’s cultural and business fabric. The essence of our historic downtown remains, but it has been revitalized by community investors to feature modern upgrades, street landscaping, restored storefronts, alfresco dining and sidewalks covered with decorative pavers.

Our public library overlooking Central Park is one of the state’s most beautiful. The heart of downtown features a perfectly appointed fountain, numerous festivals, art shows, car shows, farmer’s markets, family events and musical performances.

The Florida Outdoor Sculpture Competition conducted by the acclaimed Polk Museum of Art in conjunction with the City of Winter Haven provides ten new outdoor sculptures crafted at the hands of talented artists from across the country each year.

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The first settlers arrived in Winter Haven in the 1860’s. By 1885, the village was named 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.

Our famous chain of canalconnected lakes was started in 1915 and completed in the early 1920’s.

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 would start the Publix Super Market chain here on Fourth Street NW. 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 LEGOLAND® Florida Resorts.

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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The Place to Be As the national economy slowly improves from the challenges of the past decade, Central Florida’s rate of recovery has been much more expeditious and Winter Haven is no exception. In fact, Winter Haven has been the beneficiary of one of the most talked about economic development projects in the state – the development and opening of 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 visitors within 4-hours of Winter Haven, as well as the global economy through access to the Florida ports.

Winter Haven’s economy is diverse. We have several strong

industry sectors including technology, medical services, logistics, tourism, business services and agriculture.

Part of what makes Winter Haven perfect for business is the cooperation and synergy experienced amongst 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 the city, county and state to bring these projects to fruition.

Small business is our foundation

and we are proud of that. At the chamber, we work closely with the city to advocate for our small businesses and ensure that our friendly business climate remains. If you are thinking of opening or relocating your business to Winter Haven, give us a call and we will connect you to the pathway to success. We also partner with the Small Business Assistance Center, Central Florida SCORE and the Small Business Development Center to ensure you have the resources you need.

Together, Winter Haven stands ready to empower local business, and to remove any barriers to success. We are a creative city, an inspired city, a business friendly city and a city of wonderful natural resources.

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Winter Haven is also home to Florida Lambda Rail (FLR), an independent statewide fiber-optic network owned by and operated on behalf of its partner universities and affiliates.

FLR drives academic, scientific, educational and clinical applications and data over its 1,540-mile fiberoptic facilities based network and provides direct connectivity to a wide range of both domestic and international research and education networks. This capacity increased to 100 gigabits per second in 2015.

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Things to Do

LEGOLAND® Florida Resort Water Park

Since Dick Pope opened his beloved Cypress Gardens in 1936, Winter Haven has been a mecca of attractions, vacation fun and family time. Whether you’re here to see LEGOLAND® for a week, or you’re looking for something local to do with your kids on the weekend, we’ve got you covered.

LEGOLAND® Florida Resort Winter Haven is host city to LEGOLAND® Florida Resort, the fifth and largest of the LEGOLAND® brand, and only the second such park in the United States. Catering primarily to multi-generational families with children two to twelve years old the park features over 50 rides, shows, interactive attractions, restaurants, shops and so much more. Your family can explore scaled-down replicas of famous skylines in Miniland USA, enjoy live entertainment and ski shows, “pink-knuckle” rides and a fullfeature water park open from the spring through early fall.

Additionally, enjoy a relaxing stroll through the world-famous Cypress Gardens Botanical Gardens, owned by the citizens of Polk County, and leased to

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the park in exchange for their meticulous maintenance. Cypress Gardens is celebrating its 80th Anniversary in 2016.

Since the park opened the gates in 2011, expansion has been the name of the game, with the editions of The LEGO® World of Chima presented by Cartoon Network, the Miniland tribute to Star Wars films, DUPLO Village, Heartlake City, the Water Park and much more. In 2015, they opened the fully themed 152-room LEGOLAND® Florida Hotel.

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, 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 between the hours of 1:00 and 3:00 PM, a carillonneur plays various musical selections.

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 opportunity to learn, explore, have a picnic or even camp!

A visit to Camp Mack’s River Resort is necessary for all of those looking for a full, authentic Florida experience.

Nestled among oak trees along the banks of the Kissimmee River, Camp Mack’s 40-room motel offers rugged Florida nature tours and airboat rides with all the modern amenities of home.

Visit Circle B Bar Reserve for the chance to see bald eagles, dozens of gators, turtles, birds, rabbits and much more!

Water Ski Hall of Fame You may not get your own feet wet, but you can learn the history of those who have by waterskiing their way into the water ski hall of fame! 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!

The relatively young sport dates from 1922. Champions and their waterskiing records, many of which were set right here in Winter Haven, are on display.

Attractions Bok Tower Gardens 863-676-1408 boktowergardens.org Circle B Bar Reserve/Polk Nature Discovery Center 863-668-4673 polknature.com/discovery/ LEGOLAND® Florida Resort 877-350-LEGO legoland.com Sun ‘n Fun & Florida Air Museum 863-904-4012 sun-n-fun.org Water Ski Hall of Fame 863-324-2472 waterskihalloffame.com Walt Disney World Resort 407-939-2273 disneyworld.disney.go.com Westgate River Ranch 863-692-1321 wgriverranch.com

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Things to Do continued...

Adventure Sports

Fishing

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Central Florida Bucketmouths 863-661-7226 cfbucketmouths.com

Leadfeather Guns & Archery 863-875-8989 leadfeathergunsandarchery.com

Airboat Tours Westgate River Ranch 863-692-1321 wgriverranch.com

Boat Rentals Marine Supply of Winter Haven 863-293-1156 marinesupplyboats.com

Bowling Cypress Lanes 863-294-3295 cypresslanes.com

Flight Training Preston Aviation - Biplane Rides 863-956-2526 prestonaviation.net Jack Brown’ Seaplane Base Rides and Lesson 863-956-2243 brownsseaplane.com

Golf - Public Cypresswood Golf & Country Club 863-324-6174 cypresswoodcc.com Lake Bess Golf Club 863-326-9171 lakebessgolfclub.com Willowbrook Golf Course 863-291-5899 golfwillowbrooknow.com

Golf - Private Country Club of Winter Haven 863-324-6666 ccofwinterhaven.com

Historic Sites Gene Leedy Self-Guided Architechtural Tour Begins at 401 Ave B NW geneleedy.com Museum of Winter Haven History Open October - May, Saturdays, 9 am - 2 pm Visit their Facebook page for updated information.

Polk County History Center & Genealogical Library 863-534-4386 polkhistorycenter.org

Museums, Art Galleries & Theatres Outer Space Gallery 863-293-2700 facebook.com/OuterSpaceFL Polk Museum of Art 863-688-7743 polkmuseumofart.com Ridge Art Association, Inc. 863-291-5661 ridgeart.org The Ritz Theatre 863-295-9900 ritzoncentral.com Theatre Winter Haven 863-299-2672 theatrewinterhaven.com

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Arts & Culture Winter Haven isn’t only rich in things to do, it also offers a wealth of cultural experiences. Whether you’re looking for theater, comedy, music or galleries, we’ve got you covered!

Theatre Winter Haven has been recognized as one of the best small theaters in America and has been entertaining Central Florida for 45 years. It captivates audiences with eight full-scale productions annually as well as summer, youth, senior and stage reads. The Chain of Lakes auditorium holds more than 330 and sells more than 30,000 tickets each year.

Downtown’s historic Ritz Theatre

has undergone restoration as a multi-purpose facility. Built in 1925, the theatre provided entertainment and a sense of community for residents of Winter Haven. Today you will experience film festivals, vaudeville shows, musical performances from some legendary favorites and much more.

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 Players, Over 55 Show Band and the music department take turns entertaining audiences at events

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throughout the year. They also have a robust visual arts program that displays student artwork throughout the year.

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.

Recently the community, through non-profit Main Street Winter Haven, began the Derry Down Project – an attempt to restore a 1960’s concert venue in the downtown district

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that was Gram Parson’s first concert hall. Several concerts are being held throughout the year to help raise funds to restore the facility.

Musical delights are available at concerts sponsored by the Symphony Guild of Winter Haven.

In addition to Bok Tower Garden’s daily carillon concerts, they host various concerts during the year, including one of the most popular - Sunset and Symphony.

For those who prefer a more visual artistic experience, Bok Tower Gardens features a gallery displaying the work of local artists. Ridge Art Association is Winter Haven’s premier gallery and hosts public receptions for artists, competitions, classes, and festivals throughout the year.

New to the gallery scene in 2015 is the Outer Space Art Gallery and Studio which serves as an arts incubator for new artists.

Each year, Winter Haven’s Central Park is home to up to ten

Arts & Culture Venues Arts Ensemble

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Ballet Conservatory 863-299-1055 theballetconservatory.com

Florida Dance Theatre 863-802-0399 floridadancetheatre.org

Haines City Community Theatre 863-421-1893 hainescitytheater.com

Imperial Symphony Orchestra 863-688-3743 imperialsymphony.org

sculptures as a part of the Florida Outdoor Sculpture Competition.

Coordinated by the Polk Museum of Art, the exhibition is presented by the City of Winter Haven and individual sponsors. In addition to hosting new sculptures every year, Central Park also serves as home to festivals and activities that cater to the visual or fine arts. Main Street Winter Haven presents many events such as Oktoberfest, Craft Beer Crawl, Art Walk and street parties. The Chamber, in partnership with Citizen’s Bank & Trust, hosts Communityfest & Taste of Winter Haven in February. This festival celebrates the authenticity, creativity, diversity and flavor of the community. Winter Haven’s downtown is the location for events such as “Ghoul’s Night Out,” “Carols in the Park” and “Snow Central.” Other events include the Chain of Lakes Christmas Boat Parade (the first Saturday in December), Polk State College’s

Lakeland Community Theatre

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Outer Space Gallery

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Platform Art 863-838-2262 platformart.org

Polk State College 863-297-1000 polk.edu

Polk State Lake Wales Arts Center 863-298-6883 polk.edu/lake-wales

Lake Wales Little Theatre Polk Museum of Art

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Fall Fest, Bark in the Park and much more.

These events and many other happenings can be found on the Chamber’s Community Calendar winterhavenchamber. com and on facebook.com/ winterhavenchamber.

Polk Theatre 863-682-7553 polktheatre.org

Ridge Art Association 863-291-5661 ridgeart.org

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The Lakeland Center 863-834-8111 thelakelandcenter.com

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In Winter Haven our stores include the largest department stores, intimate boutiques, antiques, consignment and specialty stores. For more specific needs or interests, please see our database online at winterhavenchamber. com.

Antiques Treasure House Antiques & Collectibles 863-297-3046 treasurehousefl.com

Health & Sport Andersen Cycle & Key Shop 863-294-2165 andersenlockandkeys.com The Bike Shop 863-299-9907 bikeshopofwinterhaven.com GNC Winter Haven 863-370-3327 gnc.com Marine Supply of Winter Haven 863-293-1156 marinesupplyboats.com Meg’s Medical Scrubs & Boutique 863-291-8400 Maui Whitening 863-512-5932 My Nature’s Delight Natural Foods 863-324-1778 Perry Oakley Makeup Artistry 863-207-5023​ perryloakley.com Pure Radiance Skin Care & Make Up 863-289-1395 The Salt Room 863-289-9476 saltroomwinterhaven.com Spa G & Boutique 863-514-3070 spalynn.com

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Retail Angelique Bridal & Formal 863-299-2002 angeliquebridalbygina.com Andy Thornal Co 863-299-9999 andythornal.com

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The Catering Company 863-207-7057 Chick-fil-A 863-299-2697 chick-fil-a.com/winterhaven CiCi’s Pizza 863-293-9292 – cicispizza.com Dairy Queen 863-299-5165 – dairyqueen.com

Longhorn Steakhouse 863-295-7740 longhornsteakhouse.com McDonald’s (2 locations) 863-293-1445 – mcdonalds.com

Moe’s Southwest Grill Dunkin Donuts/Baskin Robbins 863- 229-5576 – moes.com Old Man Frank’s 863-297-9100 863-294-9179 El Norteno Restaurant Pelican’s Snoballs 863-514-9542 Elmo & Linda’s Magical Dining pelicanssnoballs.com Philly Pretzel Factory 863-298-0993 – elmolinda.com 863-293-1630 Favor Bakery Inside of Walmart 863-299-1166 – favorbakery.com 863-298-0993 elnortenosmexicanrestaurant.com

Fire Restaurant 863-875-5544 thefirerestaurant.com Giovanni’s NY Pizza 863-324-9100 giovannisnewyorkpizza.com Golden Corral Buffet & Grill 863-324-5600 – goldencorral.com Gourmet Goodies Yum! 863-670-7113 – ggcupcake.com

Publix Super Market #1204 863-291-0312 – publix.com Richard’s Fine Coffees 863-291-3082 richardsfinecoffees.com Rick’s Bar-B-Q 863-299-0354 –ricksbarbq.com Royal Asian Fusion 863-293-6888 Schack’s Bar-B-Q 863-324-1537

SCORES Family Sports Cafe Grove Roots Brewing Company 863-324-6174 - 2 locations 863-412-6373 – groveroots.com Seasoned Stone Harborside 863-875-5756 863-293-7070 – harborsidefl.com Smokin Jim’s Barbeque Hog Heaven Smokehouse 863-965-0230 – smokinjimsbbq.ws 863-294-4227 hogheavensmokehouse.com

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Southside Package & Lounge 863-683-4703

Sonny’s Real Pit Bar-B-Q 863-293-4744 – sonnysbbq.com

Food Truck 863-324-0301 harrysoldplace.com

Terrie Lobb Catering 863-533-6483 terrielobbcatering.com Texas Cattle Company Catering 863-604-1515 texascattlecompany.net Tinsley Family Concessions 863-299-7177 – tfcfamily.com Wendy’s (2 locations) wendys.com - 863-291-0290 Woodys’ Bar-B-Q 863-297-5330 – woodys.com Zaxby’s (2 locations) 863-299-7200 – zaxbys.com

Accommodations

LEGOLAND® Hotel

Hotels/Motels

Campgrounds & RV Parks

Best Western Plus Auburndale Inn & Suites 863-551-3400 – bestwestern.com/ plusauburndaleinnandsuites

Cypress Campground & RV Park 863-324-7400 cypresscampground.com

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Holiday Inn of Winter Haven Carlton Arms of Winter Haven 863-292-2100 – hiwinterhaven.com 863-875-1700 carltonarmsofwinterhaven.com Lake Ida Beach Resort 863-293-0942 Lakeshore Club lakeidabeachresort.com 863-299-2158 Lake Roy Beach Inn & Suites Madison Lake Ned 863-324-6320 863-318-9670 lakeroybeachinn.com madisonapartmentgroup.com/ winter-haven/madison-lake-ned Florida Resort 877-350-5346 – legoland.com

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Becoming a Resident Winter Haven is a great place to call home for many 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 downtown condos to single-family homes to waterfront estates offer a variety of options. In fact, there are over 1,400 lakefront properties in Winter Haven!

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 recreational and exercise options. We also have strong youth sports programs including swimming, football and soccer, to name a few.

Over the next several pages you will learn more about settling into Winter Haven. We certainly hope you decide to call us home!

Winter Haven Public Library

Post Offices 111 W. Central Avenue – 863-299-7824 1401 1st St N – 863-293-5370 Electric Tampa Electric Company (TECO) 863-299-0800 – tampaelectric.com Gas Florida Public Utilities 800-427-7712 – fpuc.com Telephone & Cable Bright House Networks 863-965-7766– brighthouse.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 Your Records Social Security Office 1395 Havendale Blvd NW 800-772-1213 Tag Agency – 863-293-5551 Driver’s License – 863-421-3202

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Worship

There are numerous places of worship in Winter Haven. The organizations listed below are members of the Chamber of Commerce.

CenterPoint Community Church 863-324-7915 – centerpointchurch.org Church of the Redeemer 863-298-9849 – redeemerwinterhaven.org

As one of Polk County’s more vibrant apartment communities, Carlton Arms of Winter Haven is the ideal place for you to live, work, and play.

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First Presbyterian Church of Winter Haven 863-294-3121 – firstpreswh.org Heartland Church 863-299-7797 –heartchurch.org Hope Presbyterian Church 863-324-6382 –hopepreswh.org St. Paul’s Episcopal Church 863-294-8888 –stpaulswinterhaven.com St. Joseph Catholic Church & School 863-294-3144 –stjosephwh.org St. Matthew Catholic Church 863-324-3040 –stmatthewwh.com Winter Haven Nazarene 863-293-0690 –whnaz.net

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Accounting & Tax Edge, LLC Adams Homes Alfa Romeo - FIAT of Winter Haven All Saints Academy A&T Electric Barfield Insurance Agency Bright Smiles of Winter Haven Broker’s Realty of CFL Bond Clinic, P.A. Carlton Arms of Winter Haven CenterState Bank Citizens Bank & Trust Country Club of Winter Haven Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram of Winter Haven

Dundee Self Storage Fischer, Schemmer, Silbiger & Moraczewski, MD, PA Gessler Clinic, P.A. Hampton Inn by Hilton Hill Nissan Holiday Inn Winter Haven John Wood Realty Inc. Judy B. Cleaves Properties The Ledger Orchid Springs Animal Hospital Raymond James - Brad Dantzler Urgent Care Cypress Winter Haven Hospital

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A Snowbirds Winter Haven Brandywine Healthcare Center 863-293-1989 Brookdale Senior Living 863-318-8055, brookdale.com Consulate Health Care 863-298-5000 consulatehealthcare.com Lake Howard Heights 863-293-3171 seniorlifestyle.com Life Care Center 863-318-8646, lcca.com New Horizon Assisted Living 863-299-3651

Realtors 100 Lakes Homes 863-661-3309 Adams Homes 863-619-8120 adamshomes.com

Briarcrest at Winter Haven 863-293-3350 robbinspropertyllc.com

Brokers Realty of Central FL 863-294-6773 reneebutler.com Bryan Bailey, Realtor Lockhart & Associates 863-670-7909 lockhartonline.com

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Orchard Park Health & Rehab 863-967-4125 orchardparkhealth.com Savannah Court 863-734-8285 savannahcourtlakewales.com Spring Haven Retirement 863-293-0072, holidaytouch.com (pictured above) VillageVienna Square 877-791-9907, viennasquare.com Winter Haven Health & Rehabilitation Center 863-293-3103 winterhavenhealthandrehab.com

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Carol Jean Sheil Broker/Owner

Seniors Real Estate Specialist (SRES)

Cell: 863-412-3801 Office: 863-299-5878 caroljeansheil@msn.com www.jbcleaves.com

131 5th St NW Winter Haven, FL 33881 Downtown “On the Park” across from the Chamber

Building Relationships & Meeting Customers Real Estate Needs Since 1979

By Design Real Estate Services 863-294-7000 bydesignre.com

Lockhart & Associates, Inc. 863-293-1234 lockhartonline.com

Star Realty of Winter Haven 863-299-7827 starrealtyofwh.com

Carla J. Meeks, Web Pro Realty, LLC 863-604-9287 homesbycarla.net

Madison Lake Ned 863-318-9670 madisonapartmentgroup.com

The Mahoney Group, Inc 863-619-6740 mahoneygroupinc.com

Michael Karppe, Realtor Keller Williams 863-430-7253 mkfloridarealestate.com

Turner Properties of CFI 863-324-1882

Carlton Arms of Winter Haven 863-875-1700 carltonarmsofwinterhaven.com The Cathy K TeamKeller Williams 863-604-6220 cathykandcompany.com Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate 863-294-7541 floridamoves.com Crosby & Associates, Inc. 863-293-5600 crosbydirt.com David Shippey, PA, ABR

By Design Real Estate Services 863-521-4517 davidshippey.com

Norris & Company Realty 863-875-5583 michaelanddeenorris.com RE/MAX Associate Realty 863-618-4000 chrissijasso.remaxagent.com

Watson & Watson, Inc, Realtors 863-294-4149 watsonandwatsonrealtors.com Winter Haven Housing Authority 863-294-7349 winterhavenhousing.com

Real Estate Central Group 863-324-1000 recentralgroup.com Six/Ten LLC 863-299-1195 sixtenllc.com

Dawn Van Meter, Keller Williams Realty 863-287-7013 polkcountyrealestateventures.com Deltona Realty 863-845-5999 deltonawinterhaven.com Development Group of Central Florida 863-291-0731 Florida Home Choice Realty 863-412-2727 floridahomechoice.com Janice Summers Realty, Inc 863-318-9500 janiceasummersrealty.com John Wood Realty, Inc 863-324-9663 johnwoodrealty.com Judy B. Cleaves Properties 863-299-5878 jbcleaves.com

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Education

Winter Haven has a variety of educational options for your family no matter what stage of educational development. We are a part of the Polk County Public Schools. The school district is the eighth largest in Florida and thirtieth largest in the United States. Polk County Public Schools has more than 150

schools. The student enrollment exceeds 96,000 with a diverse student body.

Winter Haven has numerous elementary schools, three middle schools, two high schools and several magnet, choice and charter schools. Polk County Public Schools boasts over 60 career academies which focus on

Beyond-today education College prep curriculum PreSchool - Grade 12 100% college acceptance legacy Vibrant art and athletic programs

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Polk County’s beyond-today, beyond-classroom, beyond-expected independent learning community

allsaintsacademy.com 5001 State Road 540 W, Winter Haven

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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 a strong home schooling network and a Montessori school.

The Greater Winter Haven Chamber of Commerce 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 formed comprising of 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 ground-breaking community action has resulted in call-toaction for citizens passionate about improving educational outcomes for our children. Since their creation they have opened two after school tutoring centers, a Career Connection mentoring program and are working on the development of a S.T.E.M Technology Center for students in downtown Winter Haven.

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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 throughout Polk County and offers both associates degrees as well as fully accredited bachelor’s degrees including Nursing, Criminal Justice, 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 outranks all other Florida State College System institutions in job-placement, well exceeding the statewide job placement average of 74%. The Polk State Corporate College and Clear Springs Advanced Technology Center continue to specialize in the creation and delivery of customized education and training programs.

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.

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 done under one roof including police and fire, EMT and paramedics, criminal science and more.

Florida Polytechnic University

Polk County is home to Florida’s newest state university, Florida Polytechnic University. Opened in August 2014, Florida Poly is focused completely on science, technology, engineering and math degrees with an emphasis on innovation and research.

Their curriculum is based on the principle that innovation occurs when research and creativity are applied to real-world challenges Florida Polytechnic is located just 10 minutes from Winter Haven.

In addition to Polk State and Florida Polytechnic University, there are numerous other postsecondary institutions including Southeastern University in neighboring Lakeland, Warner University in Lake Wales and Webster International University in Babson Park.

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Message from City Hall

Welcome to Winter Haven where everyday is the perfect day to enjoy warm sunshine on your face and the refreshing waters of our 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 to recreation to good jobs and education.

While exploring the area, you will find beautiful parks and trails with unique sculpture displays, kids play areas, great restaurants and our 32,000 square-foot, state-of-theart library. The redeveloped downtown is a pedestrian friendly place with numerous specialty shops, one-of-a-kind restaurants, a beautiful park stretching three blocks and a healthy business district. There is also a free parking garage right in the middle of it all on Ave A NW and 3rd Street NW. Winter Haven continues to enjoy steady and controlled growth while remaining a charmingly unique City,embracing the values and needs of its residents.

The City functions under a commission-manager form

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of local government. The City of the Winter Haven lifestyle. We Commission consists of five hope you will make yourself at members, elected at-large, home. who hold office for four years.

Visit mywinterhaven.com Commissioners in office for more or call City Hall at 863-291than nine months are eligible 5600 to learn more. Like us at to serve as Mayor and Mayor facebook.com/winterhavenflorida Pro Tem. They are elected by and follow us at twitter.com/ the City Commission. While mywinterhaven. 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.

The City of Winter Haven Parking Ga rage strives to provide for residents and visitors with a team of dedicated staff, community partners and an engaged community. We invite you to get engaged by attending our commission meetings, held on the second and fourth Monday of each month as well as serve on or attend one of our city committees. Our goal is to listen, learn and improve through citizen engagement.

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 our city you have il Bridge f Lakes Tra o in a h C made the wise choice to be a part

Commissioners William Twyford, Steven Hunnicutt, Mayor Brad Dantzler, Commissioner Nathaniel Birdsong and Mayor Pro Tem Peter Chichetto

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Medical Numbers Hospitals

Winter Haven Hospital 200 Ave F NW, Winter Haven 863-293-1121 winterhavenhospital.com Heart of Florida Regional Medical Center 40100 US Highway 27 Davenport, FL 33837 863-422-4971 heartofflorida.com

Healthcare Winter 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.

Winter Haven Hospital, which recently became part of the Baycare Health System, has begun a renovation and master plan to invest over $51 million in capital and technological improvements. Located in the heart of downtown and the centerpiece of a strong medical industry, Winter Haven Hospital currently has 527 beds and 300+ board certified physicians who work in every speciality including centers of excellence such as the Bostick Heart Center, the Cassidy Cancer Center, Winter Haven Women’s Hospital and a nationally recognized Stroke Center – to name a few. Stateof-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).

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hospitals across the country – about five percent of the nation’s total – to be recognized for excellence in patient care.

Winter Haven Hospital is the largest private employer in east Polk County with more than 2,500 employees. The organization has been recognized as a “Best Place to Work” by CareerSource Polk.

Heart of Florida Regional Medical Center

Heart of Florida Regional Medical Center, a 200-bed acute care facility, offers a full spectrum of services supported by over 200 physicians representing various medical specialties.

Fully accredited by the Joint Commission, Heart of Florida Hospital is located north of Winter Haven on Highway 27 in Haines City. From a state-of-theart bariatric surgery center, to robotic surgery to comprehensive treatment of heart disease to emergency services and more, Heart of Florida can take care of almost any ailment. 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.

Clinics & Urgent Care Bond Clinic, P.A. Multispecialty Clinic & Urgent Care 500 E. Central Ave. 863-293-1191 bondclinic.com Central Florida Health Care, Inc. Multispecialty 1514 First Street North 863-292-4280 cfhconline.org First Care Winter Haven Urgent Care 400 First Street North 863-299-2420 firstcarewinterhaven.com Gessler Clinic Multispecialty 35 First Street N 863-294-0670 gesslerclinic.com iMA Medical Center Multispeciality 199 SE Avenue K 863-299-6700 imamedicalcenter.com Urgent Care Cypress Urgent Care 7375 Cypress Gardens Blvd 863-325-8185 cypresswalkin.com

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HEALTH.

WHEN YOU NEED IMMEDIATE CARE, WE’VE GOT YOU COVERED. When you have a medical need that requires immediate care, we’re here for you 7 days a week, including holidays. Our experienced medical team will see you with no appointment required.

You can count on our quality care for everything from sprains and cuts to earaches and the flu.

Our services and treatments include: • Allergic reactions • Wounds • Colds and fever

• High blood pressure • Fractures • Minor burns

• Physicals and immunizations • EKGs • Lab and imaging

Open daily 8 a.m.-8 p.m., including weekends and holidays.

Walk-ins welcome!

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Medical Numbers continued: Physicians & Specialties

Align Life - Dr. Ali Hamtaee 28023 Hwy 27, 863-438-2772 alignlifedundee.com Anesthesia Associates 567 Ave K SE, 863-299-1231 winterhavenanesthesia.com A.T. Radiology 315 E. Central Ave, 863-295-5674 The Barranco Clinic Otolaryngology/Face & Neck Surgery 160 E Lake Howard Drive 863-299-1251, barrancoclinic.com Beltone Hearing Aid Center 863- 294-8353 hearingaidsfla.com Central Florida Dermatology & Skin Cancer Center 1450 6th Street SE, 863-293-2147 centralfldermatology.com Central Florida Foot & Ankle Center, 101 Sixth St NW 863-299-4551, flfootandankle.com Central Florida Orthopedic Surgery Associates, P.L. 2000 E. Edgewood Dr. Lakeland 863-666-3436, cfosa.com Central Florida Speech & Hearing 3020 Lakeland Highlands Rd, Lakeland, 863-686-3189, cfshc. org Dr HG Smith Chiropractic 555 Ave L NW, 863-293-4249 drchipsmithchiropractor.com Florida Joint & Spine Institute 400 Avenue K SE - Bldg 4 863-385-2222, floridajointspine. com Integrative Physical Medicine of Winter Haven 7494 Cypress Gardens Blvd 863-271-4600 integrativephysicalmedicine.com

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Internal Medicine Group of Winter Haven, P.A. 400 Ave K SE, Ste 11 863-294-4404 Lakeside Dermatology 400 Ave K SE, Ste 3 863-293-7546 lakesidedermatology.com Newberry Clinic PA 1619 6th St NE, 863-293-3893 thenewberryclinic.com Dr. Waldron’s Nutrimost Weight Loss 863-458-5955 drwaldronsnutrimost.com Orchard Park Health &Rehab 919 Old Winter Haven Rd 863-967-4125 orchardparkhealth.com Pediatric Partners 550 Pope Ave, 863-293-2144 pediatric-partners.com Perfect Form Center for Wellness and Anti-Aging 145 Avenue G SW, 863-299-9111 perfectformwellness.com Polk Therapy 295 1st Street S, 863-291-8644 polktherapy.com Smith Chiropractic Clinic 1550 6th St SE, 863-293-8836 drricksmith.com Spring Lake Rehabilitation 1540 6th Street NW 863-294-3055 springlakerehab.com SUMA Wellness Centers 7558 Cypress Gardens Blvd 863-401-3606

Dentistry & Oral Surgery Bright Smiles of Winter Haven 1550 First St S, 863-293-0636 brightsmilesofwinterhaven.com Cornejo Orthodontics, Dr. Stephanie Cornejo 400 Ave K SE, 863-299-6567 www.cornejoorthodontics.com Ellis & Abramowitz Orthodontics 2110 Flamingo Drive 863-533-3302 eaortho.com George W Butz, III, DDS 1517 Third St SE, 863-299-7974 drbutz.com John R. Eycleshimer, DDS 399 Ave K SE, 863-293-3223 johneycleshimerdentist.com Lake Wales Dentistry Dr. Thomas Fellner 24174 Hwy 27 South 863-679-3229 lakewalesdentistry.com Polk Periodontics, Dr. Jeffry Barnes 320 Ave K SE, 863-293-5099 polkperio.com Steven C. McNutt, DDS 320 Ave K SE, 863-294-6565 Winter Haven Family & Cosmetic Dentistry 501 E. Central Ave, 863-293-1108 winterhavenfamilydentistry.com Winter Haven Oral Surgery 400 Avenue K SE - Suite 14A 863-294-7648 whomsimplants.com

Vascular Vein Centers 4121 Webb Dr, Davenport 407-927-5814 bestveintreatment.com Winter Haven Audiology 863-293-6507 winterhavenaudology.com

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Eyes & Opthalmology Dr. Ben Crowder 400 E Central Ave, 863-299-1161 Center for Retina & Macular Disease 250 Ave K SW #200 863-297-5400, crmd.net Eye Express - Phillips, Salomon & Parrish 215 First St N. 863-299-8908 eyeexpress.com

Eye Specialists of MidFlorida 407 Ave K SE, 863-293-4114 eyesfl.com Fischer, Schemmer, Silbiger & Moraczewski, MD, PA 215 1st St N Suite #200 863-294-5457, eyecarefss.com

Winter Haven Ambulatory Surgical Center 325 Ave B NW., 863-291-4000 winterhavenasc.com

Outpatient Surgery Day Surgery Center 2400 Dundee Rd. 863-293-8471 winterhavendaysurgerycenter. com

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January Alafia River Rendezvous

Auburndale – intlmarketworld.com

Lake Mirrior Classic Auto Festival

Homeland – floridafrontiersmen.org

Central Park Arts Festival

Lakeland – lakemirrorclassic.com

Special Performance Series

Winter Haven – ridgeart.org

Pioneer Days Festival

Polk State College, Winter Haven polk.edu

Champagne & Shamrocks

Lake Wales – cityoflakewales.com

Symphony Guild of Winter Haven

Polk State FallFest

Spirit of the Buffalo PowWow

Florida Strawberry Festival

Winter Haven – polk.edu

Plant City – flstrawberryfestival.com

Pops in the Park

April

Downtown Winter Haven

Bark in the Park

Oktoberfest

Auburndale –intlmarketworld.com

February Communityfest Winter Haven winterhavenchamber.com

Mardi Gras Festival Lake Wales – lwmardigras.com

Polk Senior Games polkseniorgames.org

Smoke on the Water Winter Haven - boysandgirlsbbq.com

Taste of Winter Haven winterhavenchamber.com

Lake Wales Art Show Lake Wales-lakewalesartscenter.org

March Bach Festisval Lakeland – bachfestivalofcentralflorida.org

Bloomin’ Arts Festival Bartow – bartowartguild.com

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Bluegrass, Clogging Festival

Winter Haven – mainstreetwh.com

Winter Haven – mainstreetwh.com

Concert Under the Stars

November

Lake Wales – boktowergardens.org

Christmas Tree Lighting

Sun ‘n Fun Fly-IN

Last Saturday - Downtown Winter Haven

Lakeland – sun-n-fun.org

May Mayfaire by the Lake

When Pigs Fly South Lakeland – sun-n-fun.org

Lakeland – polkmuseumofart.org

December

July

Carols in the Park

Red, Brick and Boom

Winter Haven – mainstreetwh.com

Winter Haven – legoland.com

Christmas Boat Parade

October

Chain of Lakes - Winter Haven winterhavenchamber.com

Brick or Treat Winter Haven – legoland.com

Ghouls Night Out Winter Haven – mywinterhaven.com

Christmas at Pinewood Lake Wales – boktowergardens.org

Snow Central Winter Haven - mywinterhaven.com

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Important Contacts Fire, Police & Ambulance Emergency- 911 Courthouse/County Clerk 863-534-4540, polkcountyclerk.net

Winter Haven Senior Center 863-291-5870 Public Library 863-291-5880, whpl.mywinterhaven.com

Property Appraisers 863-534-4777, polkpa.org

The Ledger Media Group (newspaper) 863-802-7000, theledger.com

Sheriff’s Department 863-298-6200, polksheriff.org

Winter Haven Municipal Airport 863-298-4551, mywinterhaven.com

Voter Registration 863-534-5888, polkelections.com

Winter Haven Area Transit (public transit) 863-688-7433, ridecitrus.com

City of Winter Haven, City Hall 863-291-5600, mywinterhaven.com

Better Business Bureau 407-621-3300, centralfloridabbb.org

Parks & Recreation 863-291-5656, mywinterhaven.com

CareerSource Polk 863-508-1600, careersourcepolk.com

Winter Haven Police Department Non-Emergency 863-291-5858, whpd.mywinterhaven.com

Social Security Office 800-772-1213, ssa.gov

By the Numbers Regional Population Within 25 miles - 726,464 Within 50 miles - 3,637,945 Within 100 miles - 9,140,092 Winter Haven Population 2015 - 38,038 w/in city limits 75,000 in the Greater Winter Haven Population by Age (2013) Age 0-14 6,603 15-24 3,965 25-54 12,996 55-64 4,379 65+ 8337 Top 5 Industries by Employment 1. Healthcare & Education 2. Arts & Entertainment 3. Retail Trade 4. Professional Services 5. Manufacturing

Winter Haven -

the heart of Florida’s Super Region

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Your Furry Family

Dunham Animal Hospital & Bird Clinic 3201 Recker Hwy, 863-293-0850 dunhamanimalhospital.com Humane Society of Polk County 3195 Dundee Rd, 863-324-5227 humanesocietyofpolkcounty.org Orchid Springs Animal Hospital 615 Overlook Dr, 863-324-6964 osahvets.com SPCA Florida 5850 Brannen Road S, Lakeland, 863-577-4607 spcaflorida.org Polk County Animal Shelter 7115 de Castro Road 863-499-2600 polksheriff.org Veterinary Healthcare Associates 3025 Dundee Rd, 863-324-3340, vhavets.com

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Delivering Quality Healthcare in the Following Specialties CARDIOLOGY

Karan K Bhatia, MD Octavio Cosme, MD Muhammad Mustafa, MD Jose R. Vigoreaux, MD E.H. Willard, MD

CARDIOVASCULAR SURGERY

C. Jake Lambert, Jr., MD

EnDOCRInOLOGY & DIAbEtES Christopher Miller, MD

FAMILY MEDICInE

Flavio R. Arana, MD Cecilia Arango, MD Charles Inman, MD Robinson Koilpillai, MD Alexander S. Magno, MD

GEnERAL SURGERY & SURGICAL OnCOLOGY

nEPHROLOGY

Esteban Gambaro, MD Robert S. Thomas, MD

Jeffrey Peng Hou, MD Michele L. McClendon, DO Alan L. Sallman, MD

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nURSE PRACtItIOnER

Joseph A. Carlucci, MD Denyce Nichols, MD Nisha Paul, MD Ofelio Rodriguez, MD Talha Shamim, MD Joseph Tan, MD

IntERnAL MEDICInE Cathy Farrell, MD Sonali Lakhani, MD Christopher Lopez, MD Jose Prieto, DO Pamela Reyes, MD Juan Rivera, MD Jorge Torres, MD

863-293-1191 www.BondClinic.com Main Campus 500 E Central Ave. Winter Haven

Pediatrics Campus 45 Lake Elbert Dr. SE Winter Haven

Michael J. Aul, ARNP Stephanie Bridges, ARNP Carrie Carbone, ARNP Heather Carter, CPNP Stephanie Cassady, ARNP Barry Cayson, ARNP KC Davidson, ARNP Jean Linn-Gettel,ARNP Jessica Hughes, ARNP Courtney Jones, CPNP Lorrie Jones, ARNP Jami Lewis, ARNP Christina Miller, ARNP Vicki C. Moore, ARNP Martha Pickard, ARNP Melissa Piquion, ARNP Michelle Rampersad, ARNP Deloris Reed, ARNP Cynthia Ritter, ARNP Bobbie Skukowski, ARNP Jenifer Valadez, ARNP Linda G. Widner, ARNP

Downtown Campus 199 Ave. BNW Winter Haven

ObStEtRICS & GYnECOLOGY

Carlos I. Gabriel, MD Vincent W. Gatto, MD Jana Kennan, MD Eva J. Salamon, MD

OnCOLOGY & HEMAtOLOGY O. Abu Hlalah, MD

OPHtHALMOLOGY Michael G. Ort, MD

PODIAtRY & FOOt SURGERY

Marc E. Feldman, DPM

PULMOnOLOGY

Jesse Romeu-Velez, MD

RHEUMAtOLOGY G. Bruce Clement, MD

SLEEP MEDICInE

Jesse Romeu-Velez, MD

tHORACIC SURGERY ORtHOPEDIC SURGERY & Panagiotis Iakovidis, MD SPORtS MEDICInE C. Jake Lambert Jr., MD Robert K. Lerner, MD Paul M. Morin, MD

PAIn MEDICInE IntERVEntIOnAL

Mohammad A. Eldeeb, MD

PEDIAtRICS

Kenny Nguyen, MD

PHYSICAL tHERAPY Jeremy S. Balogh, DPT

UROLOGY & UROLOGIC SURGERY Kevin Lee, MD

VASCULAR SURGERY Panagiotis Iakovidis, MD

WOUnD CARE

Panagiotis Iakovidis, MD C. Jake Lambert Jr., MD

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Your To Exceptional Care

We’re Winter Haven Hospital At Winter Haven Hospital, we are dedicated to improving the health of Polk County. We strive every day to provide the best experiences possible to our patients and their families. Winter Haven Hospital offers some of the most comprehensive health care services available in central Florida: n Behavioral health n Cancer care n Heart care n Neurosciences n Orthopedics n Physical rehabilitation n Women’s services

Learn more: WinterHavenHospital.org

For a physician referral: (863) 280-6075 BC1505478-0715