Sculpture Awards Tonight in Central Park

Posted: April 5, 2007: 12:31 pm

Here’s a great reason to enjoy ten new outdoor sculptures, dinner in Central Park, entertainment and top it off with a movie –TONIGHT! Come to downtown Winter Haven tonight from 5 - 8 p.m. and enjoy the Central Park Stroll.

Best of Show, Second Place and Peoples Choice Award winners will be announced. Come vote for your favorite sculpture. Music by Azwon. Food from Tsunami Sushi, Wiener Haven, Smokin’ Jim’s Barbecue and Soup R Cuban Sandwiches. All this is topped off with the Central Park Cinema at 8 p.m. show a recent blockbuster pirate flick … can you guess? We’ll see how aDEPPt you are. And it’s all FREE!

Looks like a great night to spend downtown! Presented by the City of Winter Haven with support from Main Street and the Chamber.

Judges decisions and Peoples Choice will be announced on the Chamber blog tonight!

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County to Build $6.4 Million Environmental Center at Circle B Bar Ranch

Posted: March 7, 2007: 12:04 pm

Construction is about to begin on a $6.4 million Environmental Education Center at the Circle B Bar Reserve on Lake Hancock.

Polk County officials will hold a groundbreaking ceremony to mark the beginning of construction on Friday, March 9th at 10:00 AM. The official name of the center will be revealed at the ceremony.

The Circle B Bar Preserve was jointly purchased in 2000 by the Southwest Florida Water Management District and the Polk County Environmental Lands Program. This parcel plays a key role in the preservation efforts of the Upper Peace River/Lake Hancock system. Construction should be completed in approximately 18 months. This project represents a key investment in preservation of both green space and environmentally sensitive land.

Research is clear, Central Floridian’s feel that preservation of habitat is key to responsible growth.

Give us your thoughts on this major commitment to such preservation.

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