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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 07-2

    (PDF: 185 KB)

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

(PDF: 248 KB)

 
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CITY CALENDARS
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CSX Logistics Center
    Economic Development News: 
    CSX Takes First Step Toward
    New Logistics Center!

 
 
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FAQs:
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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.

   

 
  TOMORROW'S NEWS TODAY!
 

 

Don't wait for tomorrow's newspaper - learn what's happening in Winter Haven today!

Learn about the following topics and more:

     Register for Rotary Summer Camp May 12

     Special Summer Golf Programs

     Third Street streescape project ready to go

   First Tee Kids Golf Program Tees off at Willowbrook

   Kayak Outings February - May, 2008

     12 Ways to Save Water

    

  

 
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Newly elected City Commissioners were sworn into office at the October 22 City Commission meeting. Mayor Nat Birdsong, Commissioner Jeff Potter and newly elected Commissioner J.P. Powell took the oath of office for the first time. Commissioners serve a four-year term. Birdsong was reelected as Mayor and Commissioner Mike Easterling was reelected as Mayor Pro-Tem.
 

 
 
  CSX Citizen Newsletter:
 

 
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Winter Haven Insider Citizen Newsletter, CSX Special Edition 2007 (PDF: 136KB)
 
   
 
 
 
  City Reports & Budget:
 

 
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Winter Haven Fiscal Year 2008 Budget (PDF:2.28MB)
(Requires Adobe Acrobat Reader to view.)
 
 
 
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2007 Annual Report to the Community (PDF:2.46MB)
(Requires Adobe Acrobat Reader to view.)

 
 
 
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City of Winter Haven 2007-2008 Action Plan - Draft
(PDF:187KB)
(Requires Adobe Acrobat Reader to view.)

 
 
 

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Winter Haven Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the Fiscal Year Ended September 30 2006 (PDF:737KB)
(Requires Adobe Acrobat Reader to view.)

 
 
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Winter Haven Consolidated Annual Performance Report to the Dept. of Housing and Urban Development for Fiscal Year Ended September 30 2007 (PDF:705KB)
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Community Redevelopment Agency

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

  
 
 
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Opportunities! is a quarterly publication of the City of Winter Haven, Leisure Services Division. If you would like additional information on any of the programs, activities or facilities listed, please contact the Leisure Services Division at (863) 291-5656.
 
Opportunities! Publication (PDF:5.69MB)

 
 
 
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!
 
 
     
 
  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.

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