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Published September 23City of Winter Haven Invites Public to South Lake Howard Nature Park Expansion Ribbon Cutting
City of Winter Haven – Join the City of Winter Haven on October 14 from 4–5 p.m. for the ribbon cutting of South Lake Howard Nature Park expansion! Address: 1570 Lake Howard Dr SW,Winter Haven, FL 33880 This exciting expansion brings more ways to enjoy the outdoors, including an…
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Published September 22Winter Haven Hosting 2026 Veterans Day Celebration
When: November 14, 2026 from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Where: MLK Park on Lake Silver (275 S Lake Silver Drive NW, Winter Haven) A Day to Honor. A Community United. Forever Grateful. Join veterans, military families and communities from across Polk County for Winter Haven Honors, a…
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Published September 17WHRCC Hosting No Stress Book Club Event
Winter Haven Public Library – Dying to talk about that new book you just read but your friends/family/significant others have already heard about it and they just don’t get it like you want them to? Don’t worry, the librarians will listen. Come to our new No Stress Book Club at…
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Published September 15Count On Me: Jim N Judy Taylor Performing at Saving Lives Matter 2026
Count On Me: Jim N Judy Taylor Performing at Saving Lives Matter 2026by James Coulter Ever since a local philanthropist stepped in to support them during a difficult chapter in their lives, this musical duo has been returning the kindness, joining her in helping other families…
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Published September 11City of Winter Haven Announces Sign Ups for Sunset Kayak Eco-Tour
Kayak tours are back for the Fall! Tickets open now for a sunset tour on Lake Jessie on Wednesday, September 16th from 5 to 7pm. Meeting at Jack Brown’s Sea Plane Base. All kayaking events are pending weather, participants will be updated on cancellations via mobile and email…
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Published September 10Live Music in Winter Haven This Weekend
Looking for live music in Winter Haven this weekend? Here’s where you can catch local musicians and bands from Thursday through Sunday. Thursday Cypresswood Pub🎶 Micah Madore from 6–9 p.m. Friday Cypresswood Pub🎶 Fever Band from 6–9 p.m. Somewhere Sports Bar🎶 B. Haven from…
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Published September 09Honoring Our Heroes – City of Winter Haven Hosting 9/11 Remembrance Event
City of Winter Haven – 25 Years since our country was changed forever. Honoring Our Heroes – Remembering the Day brings Polk County together to pay tribute to those who paid the ultimate sacrifice and honor those who continue to serve – military, law enforcement, fire and EMS…