Posts filed under 'Commercial Renovations'
Posted: June 10, 2008: 7:32 am
Center Opens in Six Ten Corporation’s “Inland Fiber and Data Technology Park”
Located Downtown
T3 Communications, Inc. based in Fort Myers has opened its second data center in Winter Haven. Together with 6/10 Corporation, T3 Communications has designed its data center (pictured at right) to serve SMB, Enterprise, Government and carrier customers as well as others in need of a secure site for IT infrastructure and disaster recovery needs. This data center features redundant power and cooling systems, high-speed fiber connectivity to the Internet and 24/7 monitoring and surveillance. Located downtown the structure is category 4 hurricane wind load certified and more than 140 feet above sea level.
The technical description of the new center is carrier neutral data and enterprise collocation data center. Adam Sewall, president and CEO of T3 notes, “In order to meet the demands for expansion of advanced data and voice services to businesses in Florida, Winter Haven has proven to be an ideal location.”
Carl J. Strang, III, president of the 6/10 Corporation said, “T3 has built an advanced data center in our Inland Fiber and Data Technology Park located in downtown Winter Haven. We are pleased to add T3 to the growing list of technology companies that have chosen to locate in Polk County. Our inland location and proximity to the Tampa and Orlando markets make Polk County a logical choice for next generation technology providers such as T3.”
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Posted: February 5, 2008: 5:17 pm
Platinum Bank has opened their new Winter Haven location at 1169 First Street, South … former location of a jeweler. Mike Compton, Senior Vice President notes the initial soft opening is behind them and all systems are go for this location.
Platinum will operate in Bell’s Alley until renovations are completed on 1285 1st Street South, former home to Cornerstone Hospice which is moving to a new location. The bank plans a major facelift for the building which was originally built as a First Union Bank in 1988. Ironically, a slightly younger Compton coordinated its construction. The new look is presented below.
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Posted: December 10, 2007: 3:16 pm
We hear that there may be a new “Depot” in store for Winter Haven. Word is that when the new Publix store opens at Southeast Plaza, the present grocery store location will be remodeled and home to an Office Depot.
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Posted: December 6, 2007: 8:20 am
Artist’s Rendering of Renovated and Expanded Admiral’s Inn
Jeff Vandiver, General Manager of the Best Western Admiral’s Inn has announced expansion and renovation plans for the hotel. The new building will have 90 suites and eight king rooms with hot tubs for a total of 98 new rooms. Plans call for a full range of amenities including wired and wireless high speed internet, fitness center, business center and meeting rooms. The existing building will get an exterior facelift in the process. The new building will be located in front of the existing structure. The miniature golf course that occupies a portion of the site has been closed and will be demolished.
Vandiver commented, “We are very excited about the expansion of our hotel. With the continued growth in the southeast area of Winter Haven, we feel this will complement the new growth that has already taken place. As the preferred hotel of Cypress Gardens Adventure Park, we wanted to ensure that our guests receive the best accommodations the area has to offer. Once construction has been completed, approximately twenty new jobs will be created for the greater Winter Haven area. Our owner is proud to be a part of this community and this investment assures that we will be here for many years to come.”
A groundbreaking is expected in early 2008 with completion in the Fall.
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Posted: October 26, 2007: 3:06 pm
Mark your calendar for November 2 and 3 as Tanner’s Pub, popular downtown restaurant and lounge reopens after an absolutely “upside down” renovation. What previously was on your right as you entered is now on the left and what was on the left is now … oh well, you get the picture. Structural upgrades to the building required the removal of the previous bar area as well as the floor surrounding it. You’ll find a versatile new “soft seating dining area” that also doubles as a private function space. The stage is at the Central Avenue end of the new design previously occupied by a dining alcove.
Warm colors and glass accent panels decorate and define the various spaces of the new look. We’ve placed a couple of “sneak peeks” below.
From this vantage point you are standing where the bar used to be looking toward the walk-in cooler. This smaller service bar area will serve private functions.
This view looks directly where the stage used to be. If you look carefully in front of the left- hand beverage cooler you can see the establishment’s namesake, Tanner. The new bar features antique heart-of-pine planks salvaged from the floor that was removed.
November 2 and 3 … one more great Winter Haven place to dine out!
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Posted: October 5, 2007: 11:14 am
La Vita Dolce Reopens …
Jennifer Oliva and Anita Horn (right) have reopened La Vita Dolce, their unique downtown gift boutique. The store closed in early summer for remodeling.
The reopening occurs during their 3rd annual Witches Brew event today (October 5) from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 5 - 8 p.m. and tomorrow (October 6) from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Stop in, say hi and look at their scary “boo-tique.”
More about Arabella’s Ristorante …
We recently reported that Arabella’s would return to Winter Haven with a downtown “bistro” type of restaurant in the space that was occupied by the original Tanner’s Pub. We have learned the popular local “ristorante” will occupy all of the space formerly occupied by Cafe Panino. Look for an opening late this year and watch the Chamber blog for the opening date.
Smoke Free “Flip Side” to Open Soon …
The folks at Jessie’s downtown will soon open a smoke free lounge called “Flip Side” immediately south of their current location on Third Street, SW. The space has previously been used for art benefits for local not-for-profit organizations. So, if you’re looking for a smoke free environment to finalize your next sale or unwind with a cocktail after work … watch this blog for the opening of “Flip Side.”
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Posted: September 27, 2007: 1:52 pm
Lillian and Tim Dinan have completed renovations to their Weiner Haven restaurant downtown and added more seating as well as counter service. Seating space has nearly doubled.
The popular spot also features a revised menu and a new logo. Stop by and check it out!
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Posted: September 13, 2007: 2:42 pm
Tanners Pub located at 325 West Central Avenue will close on Monday, September 24 to completely renovate existing space as well as allow structural reinforcement necessary for the future leasing of second level in the building. The popular bar and restaurant will reopen in late October.
Debbie and John Tennick are taking the opportunity to make significant changes in floor plans. The Tennicks opened their first restaurant downtown in 1995 (Thyme Square Bistro in the Time Square building) moving to their present location and expanded space in 2002. They attribute their success in part to the beautifully renovated downtown area and credit the City, Main Street and Chamber for the vision that helped revitalize downtown and attract private investment.
The Tennicks thank all who have supported them as their business evolved and promise an all NEW Tanners Restaurant and Lounge at their Grand Re-Opening. Watch this space for further details. Wish them luck here, leave a comment.
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Posted: June 20, 2007: 3:29 pm
Look for demolition to begin soon on the former Kash n’ Karry area just east of the Wal-Mart store in Winter Haven Village on Cypress Gardens Boulevard. This is the Wal-Mart center just east of Chrysler Dodge Jeep of Winter Haven.
The area will provide the additional space necessary for transforming the present store into a Wal-Mart Super Center — the second on Cypress Gardens Boulevard. The expansion was actually discussed as early as 2005 and pegged at more than 207,000 square feet … and increase of 93,000 square feet.
Super-sized? … Always!
Watch for more details as the expansion nears completion.
The project joins Southeast Plaza, Cypress Station, Towne Center at Cypress Gardens, new Hyundai and Honda dealerships, and three new bank branches (Citizens, Colonial, and Old Cypress Community) as Cypress Gardens Boulevard burns white hot with commercial expansion.
This is an artists rendering of the Wal-Mart expansion estimated to open in August 2008
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Posted: March 22, 2007: 11:57 am
Victory Real Estate Investments has just released the first plans and drawings for a totally renovated Southeast Plaza Shopping Center (see drawings below). Plans call for Publix to relocate to an expanded 39,600 sf location at the east end of the complex. The store will continue to operate in its present location until the new site is completed. The former supermarket space will then be renovated for a new anchor tenant and is planned to be available by Summer of 2008. Beall’s will remain in its present location and the facade will be renovated for the entire center. The SE Plaza Publix was the chain’s 100th location when it opened in the early 1960s.
Potential tenants can contact Victory Real Estate Investments at 800-435-7834. This information was made available through the East Polk Committee of 100.
It’s the end of an era for the Continental “Rocking Chair” Theatre.
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