Posted: May 15, 2008: 8:27 am
Satellite view of proposed master planning DRI
City Commissioners, staff, Chamber and Main Street representatives heard a preliminary overview of how redevelopment of the current Chain of Lakes Stadium/Southwest Complex property is likely to proceed. The City actually plans to trigger a “Development of Regional Impact” study (DRI) on a major portion (approximately 200 acres) of the community’s southwest quadrant bounded on the north by Avenue O, south by the Lake Lulu/Shipp canal, east by Park Lake/First Street South and west by Lake Shipp. Local developer Tony Binge presented the conceptual scenerio involving commercial, residential and enhanced public access to the Chain of Lakes. City staff underscored that the plan will provide for all amenities currently found on the Chain of Lakes property including a new facility for Theatre Winter Haven, a new aquatic center and other recreational amenities. Public access to Lake Lulu and the east shore of Lake Shipp would be greatly enhanced.
The master plan being contemplated will produce land use guidelines including more inter-city in fill development of a very high quality as well as an increased emphasis on Chain of Lakes access and appreciation, connectivity to walking trails and downtown.
The information was shared during the City’s annual planning retreat where those present outlined a vision for the city both five and ten years in the future. The areas of emphasis included Economic Development, Community Neighborhoods, Lakes, Leisure, Growth and Development and City Services. The City continues to use the results of the “Our Future By Design” visioning document as a significant benchmark for planning purposes. The document was developed in 1999-2000 by a broad cross section of Winter Haven residents (approximately 200 participated throughout the process).
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Posted: July 3, 2007: 11:32 am
This August, Polk Vision, Inc. welcomes the inaugural Leadership Polk class. The 30 class participants represent a cross-section of unique, talented and highly qualified professionals from the Polk County business community, government and non-profit organizations.
Pat Steed, Executive Director of the Central Florida Regional Planning Council and Polk Vision Executive Committee member, will serve as chair for the inaugural class.
Leadership Polk Class I
Cindy Alexander, Debbie Burdett, Colleen Burton, Tim Campbell, Stacy Campbell-Domineck, Beth Clark, Brad Dantzler, Marsha Faux, Gow Fields, Rick Garcia, Marshall Goodman, Ray Graber, Mike Herr, Gary Hester, Nelson Kirkland, Greg Littleton, Kim Long, Jerry Miller, Bonnie Parker, Tom Patton, Linda Pilkington, Martha Santiago, Anu Saxena, Daniel Stetson, Joe Tedder, Seretha Tinsley, Horace West, Nat West, Terry Worthington and Myrtice Young
Leadership Polk is a community leadership program designed to engage and connect community leaders from across Polk County.
Leadership Polk will build the awareness of executive, government, and community leaders from across Polk County regarding regional issues and initiatives as well as help to develop visionary approaches and collaborative behavior in graduates who occupy or will assume leadership roles in organizations within Polk County.
This intensive program runs from August through May each year. Each session examines some of the key themes and issues surrounding our County and the municipalities within the County.
In choosing participants, the Leadership Polk Advisory Committee identified candidates who have demonstrated commitment to the community through past activities and who possess a wide variety of skills and interests. The members of the inaugural class come from Polk County companies big and small as well as government and non-profit organizations.
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Posted: March 5, 2007: 8:29 am
Oswego County, Northwestern NY. Please share any words of wisdom you might have for the folks in Oswego County …
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Posted: February 16, 2007: 8:11 am
Reliable sources indicate a well known area developer may be considering the purchase of East Polk’s Grenelefe Resort. We’re told plans would include a comprehensive facelift and possible return of a full-service conference center.
The property, which borders lake Marion, is currently owned by Orlando-based Westgate Properties. It has been operated as both a tennis and golf resort.
We’ll keep you informed as we learn more … What are your thoughts about a renaissance for Grenelefe?
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Posted: January 22, 2007: 2:29 pm
Health insurance for a small business or sole proprietor can be a challenge. What options are out there? What about an individual policy? Join us on Thursday morning, Jan. 25 for Business Over Breakfast when we present a panel discussion featuring representatives from United Healthcare, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Heritage Consultants third party payers as well as a local perspective on individual policies. Panelists include John Ruthan, Chuck Athans, Sean Tobin and Luetta Cain. Get answers to your questions. Business Over Breakfast is sponsored by techIT Solutions.
Business Over Breakfast is held at the Chamber: 401 Avenue B, NW in Downtown Winter Haven. Overlooking beautiful Central Park.
Cost is $10 for Chamber members and $20 for non-members. To RSVP click here
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