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451 Third Street NW
    Winter Haven, Florida 33881
    Phone: (863) 291-5600
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The City of Winter Haven Support Breast Cancer Awareness Fundraisers Click Here for Info

 

 

 
 
 

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; beautiful municipal parks with unique sculptures displayed in them; great restaurants; and a modern 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.


 
 
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THE WINTER HAVEN CITY COMMISSION WILL HOLD A WORKSHOP AT 6:30 P.M., MONDAY, FEB. 8, 2010. THE REGULAR CITY COMMISSION MEETING WILL FOLLOW AT 7:30 P.M.

CITY OF WINTER HAVEN OFFICES WILL BE CLOSED FEBRUARY 15, 2010 IN OBSERVANCE OF THE PRESIDENTS' DAY HOLIDAY.

SOLID WASTE COLLECTION WILL OPERATE AS SCHEDULED!


 
 

Got fish? Unusually cold weather has led to dead fish, especially tilapia, accumulating on local shorelines. Buzzards, gators, snakes and other natural clean-up crews should help reduce the numbers of dead fish. Did you know the decaying fish also work great as organic fertilizer? CLICK HERE for more information from a Florida Wildlife Commission Frequently Asked Questions update.


 
 

2010 Lifeguard Training Classes

at Rowdy Gaines Olympic Pool

Chain O' Lakes Complex

210 Cypress Gardens Blvd.

Must be at least 15 years old to participate.

CLICK HERE for more information.

 


 
 

Black History Month

February 2010

CLICK HERE for a list of events.

 

 

 


 
 

BATTER UP!

College spring training begins Feb. 24, 2010 at Chain of Lakes Park. Take in any of 300 games and practices scheduled over a five-week period.

CLICK HERE for more information.

 

 


 
 

Advanced Traffic Management System

Traffic flow improvements are underway throughout the City.

CLICK HERE to view a Traffic Watch bulletin for the coming week.


 
 

Adult Winter Softball League registration

CLICK HERE for more information.

 


 
 

Recycle old cell phones for a good cause

Feb. 13, 2010

CLICK HERE for more information.


 
 

Each year City Commissioners and staff gather to set goals for the coming year.

CLICK HERE to read a summary of current goals.

 

 


 
 
City of Winter Haven Multimodal Infrastructure Plan
We are seeking the community’s interests on pedestrian and bicycle mobility to help create the City of Winter Haven Multimodal Infrastructure Plan. This survey is one tool to assist the City in understanding various issues and opportunities for improving walking and biking conditions in Winter Haven. Please help by completing the survey:

 
 

CLICK HERE to see the Winter Haven Insider Citizen Newsletter with information about new programs and parks and a calendar of upcoming events.


 
 

CLICK HERE to see the Gilbert Field Flyer, Winter Haven Municipal Airport newsletter with information about Airport projects and happenings.


 
  CLICK HERE for more events, news releases and reports.  
 
 

 
  City Reports & Budget:
 

 
Image: City of Winter Haven Seal Operating Budget Fiscal Year 2010 (PDF:2.01MB)
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Image: City of Winter Haven Seal GFOA Operating Budget Fiscal Year 2010 (PDF:2.64MB)
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Image: City of Winter Haven Seal Internal & External Customer Service Survey Results
   

Comprehensive Annual Financial Report

FYE 093008 (PDF:4.35MB)
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2008 Annual Report to the Community (PDF:2.46MB)
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 Save on Prescription Drugs…

With our Prescription Discount Card!

The City of Winter Haven co-sponsors a program for 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

 

 
 


 

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)!

 


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