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451 Third Street NW
    Winter Haven, Florida 33881
    Phone: (863) 291-5600
    Fax: (863) 291-5623
 

 
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
    DEPARTMENT
    Florida Department of
    CommunityAffairs (DCA): Notice
    of Intent 08-2

    (PDF: 185 KB)

   Florida Department of
   CommunityAffairs (DCA): Notice
   of Intent
Public School Facilities Element

(PDF: 248 KB)

 
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CSX Logistics Center
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    CSX Takes First Step Toward
    New Logistics Center!

 
 
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Moving to Winter Haven or just visiting?

Get a wealth of information about Winter Haven by visiting the Winter Haven Chamber of Commerce Website at
www.winterhavenfl.com  
 
Other links of local interest are listed below:

Polk County's Official Website
(www.polk-county.net)
Brighthouse Cable
(www.mybrighthouse.com)
TECO Electric
(www.tampaelectric.com)
Verizon Telephone
(www.verizon.com)
 
 
(Please note that by clicking on the links above, you are leaving the City's website. the City has no control over the content of these sites. We appreciate your visit to our site.)

 
 

 


Winter Haven, Florida is a unique, Premier City. It has countless recreational, social and special events; it has a robust and diverse economy; and it is centrally located, between two major metropolitan areas. Winter Haven has year round recreation weather; 50 lakes with 24 connected by a system of canals, which was constructed in the 1920’s; a theme park (Cypress Gardens Adventure Park – Florida’s first theme park); beautiful municipal parks with unique sculptures displayed in them; great restaurants; and a new 32,000 square foot state-of-the-art Library. Winter Haven continues to experience steady growth. The City recognizes the importance of a high quality of life to Winter Haven residents and strives everyday to meet the needs of its citizens and visitors.


 
 
  NEWS and EVENTS
 

  Updates and information about the City of Winter Haven, City Commission action, projects, activities and more are offered below. To become a fan of the City of Winter Haven, visit www.Facebook.com.
 
 

Rock n' Freedom Fest is set for Friday, July 3

For more information, CLICK HERE.

 


 
 

Play unlimited golf July 4 only for $40!

Special includes cart and lunch.

For more information, contact Willowbrook Golf Course, at 291-5899.

 


 
 

Roadway improvements are coming soon to Sixth Street SE. A public meeting is planned for July 7 at 7 p.m. at the Rotary Park clubhouse. For more information, CLICK HERE.


 
 

Inner Tube Waterpolo matches begin July 17 at the Chain O' Lakes Complex pool. Join in the fun. For more information, CLICK HERE.

 


 
 

June is Women's Golf Month at the City's Willowbrook Golf Course. Women pay half-price greens fees throughout the month.

For more information, CLICK HERE.

 


 
       
 

CLICK HERE to see the on-line Winter Haven Insider Citizen Newsletter. The newsletter includes information about new programs and parks and includes a calendar of upcoming events.To receive an electronic copy of the newsletter, submit your e-mail address to: jtownsend@mywinterhaven.com


 
  CLICK HERE for more events, news releases and reports.  
 
 
 
  Fee Ordinance Overviews:
 

 
Image: City of Winter Haven Seal Fire Inspection Fee Ordinance O-08-62, An Overview (PDF: 124KB)
   
Image: City of Winter Haven Seal Security Alarm Control Ordinance O-08-27, An Overview (PDF: 83KB)
   
Image: City of Winter Haven Seal Alarm Permit (DOC: 40KB)
 
   
 
 
 
  City Reports & Budget:
 

 
Image: City of Winter Haven Seal Winter Haven Fiscal Year 2009 Budget (PDF:1.81MB)
(Requires Adobe Acrobat Reader to view.)
   

Comprehensive Annual Financial Report

FYE 093008 (PDF:4.35MB)
(Requires Adobe Acrobat Reader to view.)

   
Image: City of Winter Haven Seal Winter Haven 2008 City Commission/Staff Retreat Summary (PDF:250 KB)
(Requires Adobe Acrobat Reader to view.)
 
 
 

2008 Annual Report to the Community (PDF:2.46MB)
(Requires Adobe Acrobat Reader to view.)

 
 
 
Image: City of Winter Haven Seal
 

Winter Haven Consolidated Annual Performance Report to the Dept. of Housing and Urban Development for Fiscal Year Ended September 30 2007 (PDF:705KB)
(Requires Adobe Acrobat Reader to view.)

 
 
 

Image: City of Winter Haven Seal

Community Redevelopment Agency

Annual Report for Fiscal Year Ended September 30 2007 (PDF:207KB)
(Requires Adobe Acrobat Reader to view.)

  
 
 
 Resources:
 

 

 Save on Prescription Drugs…

With our new Prescription Discount Card!

The City of Winter Haven has a new program to offer prescription drug savings to residents who have no health insurance, a traditional benefits plan or have prescriptions that are not covered by insurance.

The Prescription Discount Card is made available FREE to residents by the City of Winter Haven in collaboration with the National League of Cities (NLC) and is made possible through the City of Winter Haven’s membership in NLC.

Click here for more information!
 

 

 

 

Hurricane Season: Are you prepared? Follow the following link for more information:

Hurricane Preparedness / Personal Plan

 

 
 

 

Central Florida Regional Planning Council approves CSX's DRI. The Central Florida Regional Planning Council approved the CSX DRI staff conditions report on August 13. Please click on the link below provided by the Chamber of Commerce to review the video that was presented to the Planning Council.

http://blog.winterhavenfl.com

CSX Frequently Asked Questions. Click here to view Frequently Asked Questions about the CSX project from the Greater Winter Haven Chamber of Commerce website.

   

 

Conserve water and save money!
Click here and learn how! Free conservation kits are available!

Once-a-Week Water Restrictions Extended! (Click here for details)

 

 
 
  Florida Senate Bill SB 80:
 
 

Under Florida law (Florida Senate Bill SB 80 - Effective July 1, 2006), email addresses are public records.  If you do not want your email address released in response to a public records request, please do not send electronic mail to the City of Winter Haven.  Instead, contact the appropriate department/division.  Learn more about our site usage policy.

Click Here to View the Full Text Florida Senate Bill SB 80!
Click Here to View Florida Statute 119 (Public Records)!

 


Community Partners

Greater Winter Haven Chamber of Commerce        Polk Partners      

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