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Posted: January 16, 2008: 9:03 am
Randy Roberts and Sam Killebrew invite you to join the Florida Chamber, members of the Polk Legislative Delegation and fellow business leaders at Publix Supermarket’s corporate headquarters on Wednesday morning, January 30 as the business community unites behind Florida’s 2008 Business Agenda.
A complimentary full breakfast will be served. Seating is limited. RSVP by January 23.
Complete details and register on line here.
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Posted: January 14, 2008: 12:01 pm
The 2008 Banker’s Cup/Taste of Winter Haven is SOLD OUT. A capacity crowd will enjoy the culinary skills of ten area restaurants and caterers. Any reservations received as of Monday, January 14 will be placed on a waiting list and/or returned.
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Posted: January 11, 2008: 10:54 am
The 2008 Banker’s Cup/Taste of Winter Haven will feature a fine array of taste-tempting restaurant specialties from many of Winter Haven’s finest dining establishments. The evening will feature ten different restaurants and delicacies include King Crab Thermidor, Hurricane Chicken, Shrimp Siciliano, Blackened Mahi Mahi with Creole Butter Sauce, Oak & Citrus Grilled Sirloin and Pan Seared Tuna with Sesame Rice … just to name a third of your selections. More menus are on the way.
Our participating restuarants include All Star Grill, Antonio’s Italian Ristorante, Chalet Suzanne, Garden Ballroom, Richard’s Fine Coffees, Shady Oaks Cafe, Shells, Tanner’s Pub, Texas Cattle Company, and Cypress Gardens Catering.
The awarding of the prestigious Banker’s Cup will crown the evening honoring both a man and woman for their civic contributions to Winter Haven. The Banker’s Cup has been the community’s highest civic honor since 1923.
It is guaranteed to be a wonderful (and delicious) evening. Seating is limited so don’t delay. Tickets are $100 per person while they last. Details and buy tickets here …
Please join us for a most elegant and enjoyable event.
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Posted: November 27, 2007: 3:20 pm
If you could help a student become 46% less likely to begin using illegal drugs … would you do it? Consider for a moment a young person who meets with a mentor is…
- 27% less likely to begin drinking alcohol
- 52% less likely to skip school
- 33% less likely to engage in a fight
The Chamber Education Committee is asking you to consider becoming a mentor for a student who needs guidance and a caring adult in his or her life. You can partner with an associate which will allow a child to have the commitment of meeting with either you or your partner each week. Support of mentoring is a primary Chamber goal.
Learn more …
Sign up to take mentoring training on December 5, 2007 from 8 - 10 a.m. at State Farm Insurance on Cypress Gardens Boulevard. (Bring a photo ID to enter.)
Interested? Contact Jan Rooney at jan.rooney.hu2n@statefarm.com or phone 863-318-3339.
Some lucky student is depending on you.
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Posted: November 19, 2007: 2:42 pm
Dear Winter Haven friends,
After lengthy logistical considerations we have arrived at the conclusion that the Chain of Lakes Christmas Boat Parade needs to stay in dry dock. It all boils down to one factor: public safety.
Pulling a series of lighted boats through streets lined with cars, kids and carolers is just too dangerous to take the chance. If we clear the streets of cars then there is no where for people to park. If people throw candy from the boats … and they will … they will hit not only cars but people. Candy will bounce into the street. Kids run after candy.
We all want the holidays to be a joyous time and for that reason we have decided that if Mother Nature had wanted us to have a boat parade … it would have rained more.
Merry Christmas and … maybe next year.
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Posted: October 26, 2007: 2:31 pm
Alas, the drought has stranded our popular Christmas Boat Parade on a proverbial “sandbar.” As of this writing, (10-26-07) the level of the Chain of Lakes stands at 129.3 feet above sea level. Minimum desirable level for the Chain is 129.5 feet above sea level and though the Chain’s level was slightly above that last year, the parade encountered significant canal issues in the Howard/Cannon canal. We also have learned from past experience that low levels mean low numbers of participating boats as in 2002 we had seven boats in the parade. The canals must be passable to have an adequate flotilla.
After consultations with the Lake Region Lakes Management District, City Lakes Management Department and Polk County Sheriff’s Department the decision has been made that the Chain of Lakes Christmas Boat Parade will be cancelled for 2007. Should Mother Nature elect to shower us with profound precipitation during November … this decision will be reconsidered Thanksgiving weekend.
In the interest of those who plan holiday parties in conjunction with the parade, we felt it necessary to make this announcement at this time.
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Posted: April 4, 2007: 10:16 am
The Inaugural “Chain of Lakes Challenge” Canoe and Kayak Races will take place April 21 beginning at 7:30 a.m. from the ski show circle at Cypress Gardens Adventure Park. More than $1,000 in prizes will be awarded in four divisions. Andy Thornal Company is the event sponsor.
Complete details and downloadable files:
Challenge Info and Map
Challenge Registration
Make checks payable to “Chain of Lakes Challenge”
Mail to:
Winter Haven Chamber of Commerce
PO Box 1420
Winter Haven, FL 33882
Register also at Andy Thornal Company or the Chamber Offices in Downtown Winter Haven.
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Posted: March 16, 2007: 12:47 pm
MORE THAN $1,000 IN PRIZES!
Andy Thornal Company will present the first-ever “Chain of Lakes Challenge” canoe and kayak paddling event on Saturday, April 21. Cypress Gardens Adventure Park will host the race start in its world famous ski show circle. The water-based event will have several divisions including:
- Professional Kayak (under 26 inches in width)
- Recreational Kayak (over 26 inches in width)
- Professional Canoe (single bladed paddles)
- “G-2″ type canoe or kayak encouraging two generations to participate together (i.e. mother/father-son/daughter or Grandparent/grandchild) (single bladed paddles)
Andy Thornal Company will fund cash prizes totaling $1,000 and Cypress Gardens Adventure Park will provide prize packages for division winners as well.
The “Chain of Lakes Challenge” will begin in the ski-show circle at Cypress Gardens Adventure Park and end at Lake Hartridge Nature Park (approximately 7 miles). Winners receive cash awards and Gardens prize packages.
A shorter “Piddle Paddle” will depart the Gardens and end at Lake Shipp Park on the western shore. Winners receive a plaque and Gardens prize package.
Registration fee is $20 per boat and includes a t-shirt for both participants. Contestants must provide their own boat, sign a release and wear appropriate personal flotation vests. Anyone removing their flotation vest during the race will be disqualified. All boats must be paddled by hand. Registration opens April 2. Forms will be available online at www.winterhavenfl.com, in the Winter Haven Chamber lobby and at Andy Thornal Company.
The “Chain of Lakes Challenge” is the newest element of the Chain of Lakes Festival presented in cooperation with the City of Winter Haven and Greater Winter Haven Chamber of Commerce. Map of course …
Click Here for the Course Map
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Posted: January 24, 2007: 2:24 pm
Sarah “Scottie” Beasley and R. Mark Bostick were honored as 2007 Woman and Man of the Year respectively at Winter Haven’s Banker’s Cup/Taste of Winter Haven banquet January 23 at Nora Mayo Hall.
(Center) 2007 Banker’s Cup winners Scottie Beasley and Mark Bostick are flanked by past recipients Charles McPherson (l) and Seretha Tinsley (r).
Beasley was honored for her many community volunteer pursuits including Friends of the Library, Library Board, Girl Scouting, American Red Cross and serving as a “cuddler” for newborns at the Regency Medical Center.
Bostick led efforts to found All Saints Academy and played a major role in development of the heart and stroke centers at Winter Haven Hospital.
Hosts for the evening were Chamber President Bonnie Parker and husband Jim, and co-hosts were Duane and Peggy Hunt.
A capacity crowd enjoyed food selections from twelve participating restaurants including All Star Grill, Amici’s Italian Cafe, Antonio’s Ristoranti at the Best Western, Brock’s Smoke Hut, Carrabba’s Italian Grill, Chalet Suzanne Restaurant & Inn, Garden Ballroom & Banquet Facilities, Holiday Inn Winter Haven, Kentucky Fried Chicken, Shells Seafood Restaurant, Smokin’ Jim’s Barbecue, Texas Cattle Company and Richard’s Fine Coffees.
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