Press Release Provided by: Jimmy John's A new Jimmy John’s Sandwiches located at 1103 3rd St. SW is now open and ready to serve gourmet sandwiches to the people of Winter Haven.
“This will be our first store in Winter Haven and our team is excited to serve fresh, fast and tasty sandwiches to a new set of customers in the area,” said owner Douglas Law. “Whether it’s in our new store, through contactless delivery or ordered through our Freaky Fast Rewards® loyalty program – our team is ready to serve even more guests on their terms in a way that only Jimmy John’s can deliver.”
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Say bone-appetite! LEGOLAND® Florida Resort is serving up a new monster menu of ghoulishly great treats this Halloween when Brick-or-Treat presents Monster Party, select Saturdays and Sundays, Sept. 16 to Oct. 29. Families can also brick-or-treat their way through an ALL-NEW interactive character and candy experience included with general park admission and select Annual Passes.
Eat, drink and be scary with these BOO-tastic, limited-time dishes: Press Release Provided by: Mahalak Auto Group The Low Payment Kings powered by Mahalak Auto Group has announced a major commitment to sustainability by going solar at their Dodge Chrysler Jeep RAM of Winter Haven, Posner Park Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM FIAT, and Lake Wales Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM dealerships. The company has partnered with ESA to invest in new rooftop and ground mount solar panel arrays that will be installed at these three dealerships.
In addition to reducing its carbon footprint and contributing to a cleaner environment, Mahalak Auto Group decided to go solar to save money on its climbing electric bills. As the new solar panels generate clean energy to power up the dealerships, the amount needed to be drawn from the grid is drastically reduced. Press Release provided by: Adamson + Co To invest in the clients and communities of Central Florida, Anglin Reichmann Armstrong P.C. (Anglin) has merged in Adamson + Co, P.A., effective August 1, 2023. The combined firms will operate under the name Anglin Reichmann Armstrong and expand the firm’s presence in the U.S. Southeast region and nationally. This merger strengthens Anglin’s commitment to serve existing and new clients throughout Central Florida and grow with them, adding extensive knowledge and community investment through the Adamson team. With an office in Polk County, centrally located between Tampa and Orlando, Anglin can deliver additional resources, technology and professional career opportunities to several local communities.
![]() Michelle “Missy” Joyce has joined Citizens Bank & Trust as Vice President and Private Banking Officer. She will work in the Winter Haven office and serve the private banking customers throughout Polk County. Ms. Joyce is a lifelong resident of Winter Haven. She is a graduate of Auburndale High School and attended Polk State College. Missy began her banking career in 1987, starting as a teller and advancing into a progressive series of leadership roles throughout her 36-year tenure. Press Release provided by: LEGOLAND Florida ![]() Monstrous family fun arrives at LEGOLAND® Florida Resort this fall, bigger than ever, when Brick-or-Treat presents Monster Party, select Saturdays and Sundays, Sept. 16 to Oct. 29. Families can experience all the thrills of the Resort’s signature Halloween party, featuring new ghoul-tastic shows, spirited LEGO® décor and candy-coated fun – all included with general park admission and select Annual Passes. Guest Blogger: Cynthia Rignanese with RIGNANESE & ASSOCIATES, PLLC Probate can be a complex and overwhelming process, especially when dealing with the loss of a loved one. As a Florida resident, understanding the intricacies of probate in the state is crucial to ensure a smooth transition of assets and the fulfillment of your loved one's wishes. In this guide, I will demystify the probate process in Florida, discuss potential challenges, and highlight the importance of working with a knowledgeable probate lawyer!
SPCA Florida is once again participating in Clear the Shelters 2023 Campaign. This year’s initiative will run from August 1 st through August 31 st from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday – Friday, and 11a.m. to 5p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Locations include, SPCA Florida Campus, Orlando Cat Café, Petsense Lakeland, and Petco Lakeland. SPCA Florida will offer a range of adoption fee discounts, from 10% -100% off the adoption fee at SPCA Florida campus and Orlando Cat Café. Pick an umbrella from the SPCA Florida beach and open the umbrella to see what your discount is off the adoption fee!
![]() SPCA Florida is offering a FREE Vaccine Event on Friday, July 21st , from 8AM-4PM on SPCA Florida campus (5850 Brannen Rd S, Lakeland, FL 33813). Vaccines are FVRCP + Rabies Combo for felines only. Details: - No exam fee. 100% FREE - Cats over 16 weeks old with no previous vaccine reactions and no severe health conditions qualify. - The only vaccine given at the event will be the FVRCP + Rabies combination single vaccine. - The vaccine is FREE, thanks to Greater Good Charities! - Please bring your cat(s) in a cat carrier. - Only one cat per carrier. - Boxes, cages, and traps will not be accepted. - No feral cats. - Owner will stay in the vehicle & fill out the given paperwork. The technician will bring the cat inside the Medical Center where a doctor will vaccinate them. A technician will return the cats to the owner's vehicle. - Please prepare for a wait time as we expect a high volume of patients. - Doctor will determine if the cat is eligible to receive the vaccine based on health status. - Any additional vaccines, services, or treatments will require a separate appointment. Press Release Provided by: Winter Haven Hospital For the last 56 years, Winter Haven Hospital’s Center for Behavioral Health (CBH) has been providing outpatient mental health services to the community. The center was established in 1967 as one of the nation’s first comprehensive community mental health centers after President John F. Kennedy passed the Community Mental Health Act. This act and subsequent amendments provided funding and oversight to establish community-based mental health care as an alternative to institutionalization.
Beyonca West Welcomed as Newest Member Of Meals On Wheels of Polk County. Inc.’s Board of Directors7/10/2023 ![]() Meals on Wheels (MOW) of Polk
County, Inc. has announced Beyonca West of Haines City as the newest member of its board of directors West, who is employed as Director of Marketing for the City of Davenport, brings a passion for community service and helping people to the MOW board. “I am happy and elated to serve and am ready to pitch in to help wherever I can make an impact,” West said, after being nominated and elected to serve at a recent board meeting. “We are delighted to have Beyonca serving as a director. Her interest in serving people, expertise in marketing and familiarity with the Davenport community will help us immensely as we expand to serve more homebound people in northeast Polk County,” said Remington Brown, president of Meals on Wheels of Polk County, Inc.
![]() The monsters are back! Brick-or-Treat presents Monster Party returns to LEGOLAND® Florida Resort this fall, select Saturdays and Sundays, Sept. 16 to Oct. 29. This Halloween spectacular will have families screaming in excitement with more candy, more LEGO® characters and more spell-binding surprises – all included with general park admission and select Annual Passes. Monsters are taking over LEGOLAND Florida Resort again! This year’s party will be more rockin’ than before with new and returning live shows, boo-tastic LEGO décor, and of course, brick-or-treating throughout the Park. Keep an eye out for monster mischief around every corner, plus find more chances for all the little skeletons to boogie with ghoulishly great experiences from the moment you arrive. Press Release Provided by: The City of Winter Haven ![]() Last year, 20 citizens made up the inaugural class of CityU as they attended six sessions with City staff to learn all about City government operations. The program is back this year for class two! Winter Haven City University offers a behind-the-scenes look at how our departments provide exceptional customer service throughout our community. Participants will get to peek behind the curtain to learn how decisions are made and how our City operates on a day-to-day basis. Complete with presentations, interactive activities and immersive tours, this six-session class will equip graduates to be ambassadors in the community, advocates in City Hall, and supporters with our legislative delegation. The class will be made up of 20 citizens, five from each quadrant of the City (NE, SE, SW, NW). Preference will be given to residents, business owners, or non-profit leaders within City Limits, and those within the City Utility Service Area are also eligible to apply. The program is designed for adults (18 years and older).
![]() Polk County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller Stacy Butterfield was bestowed with three honors at the Florida Court Clerks & Comptrollers (FCCC) annual training conference. Clerk Butterfield was awarded the top honor of Clerk of the Year by FCCC President and Martin County Clerk & Comptroller Carolyn Timmann. “Clerk Butterfield can handle just about anything thrown her way,” Clerk Timmann said. “She tirelessly continues to serve others. She expertly led our efforts during this extremely important legislative session as the FCCC legislative chair. It was a big year, and it took a really calm hand at the wheel.” The Clerk of the Year Award is presented to an FCCC member who has demonstrated outstanding leadership skills and a commitment to improving the ability of Clerks and Comptrollers to serve Floridians through professional education, legislative action, and public awareness of the office. Clerk Butterfield was also nominated by her fellow peers to Chair the Florida Clerks of Court Operations Corporation (CCOC). The CCOC was created at the direction of the Florida Legislature to provide professional budget support and workload performance standards for all 67 Clerks of Court to ensure fair and equitable allocation of the available resources needed to sustain court operations across the state. “It is an honor to be elected as the CCOC chair,” Clerk Butterfield said. “The CCOC is a vital component of supporting the critical services clerks provide to their communities. I’ve been involved in the CCOC process since its inception by the legislature. I have also served on many statewide boards, committees, and supreme court workgroups, so I look forward to the opportunity to serve in this position and further strengthen the funding measures that support clerks’ essential services.” Click HERE to read the full article! ![]() Main Street Winter Haven invites you on a month long Scavenger Hunt through Downtown Winter Haven. This is a FREE event where families are invited to find the hidden friendly monster murals scattered throughout Downtown. **The grand prize winner will receive four tickets to LEGOLAND® Florida Resort!!** From July 1st through July 31st, participants will be able to search for small murals featuring adorable and friendly monsters that will be carefully hidden around Downtown Winter Haven. Participants can use a smartphone or tablet to scan the QR code next to the monster you find to check in. We encourage participants to upload selfies with the monsters so we can post them on our social media using the hashtag: #mainstreetmonsterswh More info can be found on their Facebook Event Page ![]() SPCA Florida is on a mission to find loving homes for lovable large canines and adult felines. All large dogs, 30 pounds or larger, and adult cats, 2 years or older, adoption fee will be $20.23 starting Wednesday, June 21st, through Monday, July 31st. SPCA Florida’s Adoption Center is open to everyone, without an appointment, Monday through Friday 11:00am-6:00pm, Saturday and Sunday 11:00am-5:00pm. Residents can view photos/information about adoptable animals by visiting www.spcaflorida.org All qualified canines and felines are spayed/neutered, microchipped, and up to date on vaccinations. SPCA Florida Campus 5850 Brannen Rd S Lakeland, FL 33813 “We hope that animal lovers will take advantage of this discounted event and consider adopting a loving shelter animal into their home this year,” said Executive Director, Shelley Thayer. For more information on how you can help homeless pets, please call (863) 577-4600. Or go online to www.spcaflorida.org to donate, foster or learn more about our life saving mission. ![]() The Florida Department of Transportation invites you to participate in an online Virtual Interactive Workshop for the SunRail Extension Study to Polk County. The workshop will be available 24 hours per day, 7 day per week beginning June 16, 2023, through July 31, 2023. During this time, visit https://SunRailExt.meetsyou.online Please complete the survey at the end of the virtual public workshop. Farmers helping farmers find a return on their truck investment is how AgPack® was born. Now, 10 years later, AgPack benefits to farmers can quickly add up to over $30,000* in real operational savings. Three Low Payment King dealerships recently renewed their eligibility in the Certified Ag Dealer Program (CAD) allowing them to continue offering AgPack to their farm customers.
Now, accessibility to AgPack for farmers in Central Florida is being maintained. This nationwide program will continue to be available at three Low Payment King dealerships-Lake Wales Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM, Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram of Winter Haven and Posner Park Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram FIAT which had previously completed stringent training when they become an official CAD. That training helps them better understand the specific demands ranchers, farmers and growers have of their farm vehicles. “While trucks are a critical tool on the farm, the bottom line for farmers is also critical,” noted Ralph Mahalak, one of the owners of the Mahalak Auto Group. “Being able to provide our customers with access to AgPack through a new or used vehicle is game changing. We can help the agriculture buyer save thousands of dollars in their daily operations through the AgPack exclusive rebates and discounts on products and services from some of agriculture’s leading brands.” ![]() The City of Winter Haven is pleased to announce the appointment of Michael "MJ" Carnevale as the new Deputy City Manager. After a nationwide search launched in April 2023 attracted more than 70 highly qualified applicants, Carnevale was selected for his relentless dedication to this community, innovative leadership strategies, and ability to keep pace with the City's growth and improvement efforts. City Manager T. Michael Stavres elaborated on the decision, stating, "The role of Deputy City Manager requires a dynamic, highly organized individual adept at managing multiple projects and fostering cooperative relationships across departments, partners, and constituents. MJ has proven himself capable of doing the job over the time he's been with the City. He has demonstrated professional excellence in navigating complex capital projects, providing proactive problem-solving solutions, and communicating effectively with the public and various community groups. Additionally, his engagement with important diversity and inclusivity efforts and his passion to make Winter Haven the best it can be are outstanding." Carnevale’s 11-year tenure with the city, and his current role as the Public Works Director, have equipped him with a wealth of experience and a deep understanding of Winter Haven's operations and infrastructure. With an impressive background in natural resources and public works and a track record of successful cross-departmental collaboration, Carnevale brings a wealth of experience and a fresh perspective to his new role. Throughout his tenure as Public Works Director, he has demonstrated exceptional leadership skills, working closely with various departments across the City. He has been instrumental in spearheading numerous community initiatives and has played a key role in advancing projects that enhance the city's infrastructure, environmental sustainability, and overall livability. Carnevale has been instrumental in numerous community outreach programs, including last year's launch of CityU and the Access Winter Haven mobile app. Since 2017, he has played a key leadership role in post-emergency response efforts associated with hurricane debris management and roadway operations. He is also actively involved in multiple professional organizations and is a regular speaker at local and industry events. Carnevale’s collaborative approach, innovative problem-solving skills, and dedication to public service make him a valuable asset to Winter Haven as he assumes his new responsibilities as Deputy City Manager. With his diverse expertise and passion for excellence, he is poised to make a lasting impact on the City's future, working towards its continued success and prosperity. Beyond his professional achievements, Carnevale's personal investment in the City of Winter Haven is evident. He shared, "I have been a City resident and employee for more than 11 years and have come to love this community. It has truly become a home to my family. My goal is simply to continue building those memories and experiences while doing good for the community. I want to help keep the City in the relentless pursuit of excellence.” The City of Winter Haven is excited for this new chapter with Michael "MJ" Carnevale as the Deputy City Manager. ![]() Main Street Winter Haven has been designated as an Accredited Main Street America™ program for meeting rigorous performance standards. Each year, Main Street America and its partners announce the list of Accredited programs to recognize their exceptional commitment to preservation-based economic development and community revitalization through the Main Street Approach™. “We are very proud to acknowledge this year’s 862 Accredited Main Street America programs, and their steadfast dedication to nurture economically and culturally vibrant downtown districts,” said Hannah White, Interim President & CEO of Main Street America. “The increase in the size and impact of our network speaks volumes to the power of the Main Street movement to respond to the needs of local communities and drive innovative solutions.” In 2022, Main Street America programs generated $6.2 billion in local reinvestment, helped open 7,657 net new businesses, facilitated the creation of 29,174 net new jobs, catalyzed the rehabilitation of 10,688 historic buildings, and leveraged 1,528,535 volunteer hours. On average, for every dollar that a Main Street program spent to support their operations, it generated $24.07 of new investment back into their downtown communities. Collectively, 2 million people live or work within the boundaries of designated Main Street America districts. An estimated workforce of 1.1 million people contribute their skills and expertise to advancing the missions of these historic downtowns and commercial corridors. Main Street Winter Haven’s performance is annually evaluated by Florida Main Street, which works in partnership with Main Street America to identify the local programs that meet rigorous national performance standards. To quality for Accreditation status, communities must meet a set of rigorous standards that include commitments to building grassroots revitalization programs, fostering strong public-private partnerships, nurturing economic opportunity for small businesses and entrepreneurs, and actively preserving historic places, spaces, and cultural assets. “This Accreditation acknowledges the impact our program has had on our downtown community. The success of our Main Street program would not be possible without the continued support and commitment of our board of directors, staff, members, countless volunteers, and our downtown businesses” -Wendy Whitehead-Venters, Main Street Winter Haven Chair Discussing estate planning can be a delicate and emotional subject for many families. Rignanese & Associates Law have developed a step-by-step guide on how to have this conversation with your Florida family. Access the guide HERE
![]() Who wants to go on a no-stress date, and receive unconditional love? Lunch maybe? Or how about a pup-cup? Better yet doggie kisses? SPCA Florida has the perfect solution with the daily Doggie Date Program. The Doggie Date Program allows shelter dogs to interact with faces and spaces outside of the adoption center and gives the dogs more exposure to potential adopters. Families and students who cannot foster or adopt an animal have an opportunity to interact with a dog and plan a fun, safe adventure for their furry friend. Doggie-Date Time Schedule Pick-up Times* MORNING: 9:00 AM - 9:30 AM AFTERNOON: 12:30 PM - 1:00 PM Drop-off Times* MORNING: 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM AFTERNOON: 3:00 PM - 3:30 PM There is a $10 fee per doggie date, however if you become a “frequent dater”, 5 doggie dates -you get 1 date free! Doggie Dates are only available for the kennel dogs, 40 pounds and over. To view available dogs for the Doggie Date Program, please visit https://www.spcaflorida.org/doggiedate SPCA Florida is asking for financial, foster, and adoption support. To help, go online at www.spcaflorida.org and donate, foster or check out our available dogs and cats. |
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