City of Winter Haven

Reminder that the sandbag station is available today only. It’s a new location than previous years - details below! Pro Tip: If you pick up sandbags today, we encourage you to keep them through November. That way you’re all set if another storm comes this season! The City of Winter Haven will open a sandbag fill station in advance of potential severe weather in the coming days. HOURS: Saturday, August 3. 8:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. LOCATION: Rueben Williams Sports Complex (Previously Lake Maude Recreation Park) ENTRANCE: Please enter from Ave. O NE (See attached map.) LIMIT: 10 bags per Winter Haven resident. (Defined by a Winter Haven address on an ID.) NOTE: This is a self-serve station. Residents are encouraged to bring your own shovels.

The City of Winter Haven will open a sandbag fill station in advance of potential severe weather in the coming days. HOURS: Saturday, August 3. 8:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. LOCATION: Rueben Williams Sports Complex (Previously Lake Maude Recreation Park) ENTRANCE: Please enter from Ave. O NE (See attached map.) LIMIT: 10 bags per Winter Haven resident. (Defined by a Winter Haven address on an ID.) NOTE: This is a self-serve station. Residents are encouraged to bring your own shovels.

We are thrilled to announce that the City Commission has unanimously adopted the FY25-FY29 Strategic Plan! This comprehensive framework is designed to guide our City's decision-making, policies, and operations over the next five years, focusing on Economic Sustainability, Quality of Life, Infrastructure, Environmental Stewardship, Community Safety, and Responsible Government. Developed through 18 months of rigorous public engagement, data analysis, and strategic visioning, this plan reflects our commitment to building a sustainable, vibrant, and inclusive future for all residents of Winter Haven. Learn more about our vision for the future and how we plan to achieve it by visiting our website. https://lnkd.in/ggEwU7H4

Time is running out! Only 5 days left to apply for Winter Haven City University. Join us for an immersive experience to learn about how your City government operates. Apply by July 19! Apply: https://seam.ly/57eqG6qg Learn More About the Program: https://lnkd.in/evauVKee

Applications are NOW OPEN for Winter Haven City University! Don't miss your chance to get a behind-the-scenes look at how our City operates. Apply today and be part of the 2024 class! Applications close July 19. Apply: https://seam.ly/xLrN4lXr Learn More About the Program: https://lnkd.in/evauVKee

Hurricane season is here! Stay informed and stay safe with Ask Winter Haven. Get real-time storm and emergency updates straight to your phone. Just text "Hello" to 1-877-52-ASKWH (1-877-522-7594) and use the link you receive to opt-in to Emergency & Storm Notifications. Multilingual options available. Simply text the number in your preferred language and it will automatically translate messages to that language.

📣 Exciting News! Applications for Winter Haven City University open this Monday, July 8! Do you want to explore the inner workings of our City? Want to become an ambassador in your community? Apply between July 8 - 19 for a chance to be in CityU Class 3! The first five applicants from each quadrant of the City will be accepted. Learn more here: https://ow.ly/aqZ650SvUFW

Check out this fun piece of Winter Haven history that was shared with us by our friends at the Museum of Winter Haven History! Ninety Years Ago Today ... June 28, 1934 ... The City of Winter Haven opened the Lake Silver Beach. It has figured prominently in our history. Long before swimming pools were commonplace Lake Silver was a popular swimming spot. In 1944-45 it served as a bathing location for 250 German prisoners of war who were housed nearby. Just twelve years later the #1 television show "I've Got a Secret" was broadcast into 30 million American homes on the CBS network from the amphitheater stage during the 1957 Florida Citrus Exposition. New Year's Eve 1999 the site hosted the city's "Thrillenium" celebration welcoming a new century and today it is home to the Cypress Gardens Ski Team performances. Now known as Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Park, the beach is a beautifully reimagined community gathering spot soon to host Rockin' Freedom Fest 2024 -- a perfect 90th Anniversary Celebration! (Pictured: a young woman poses for a November 1955 photo at the beach.)

🚨⛈️ New Lightning Alert System in Winter Haven! ⛈️🚨 The City of Winter Haven is introducing a new Lightning Alert System to enhance the safety of our community. Locations: Florida Citrus Building (Nora Mayo Hall) & AdventHealth Fieldhouse and Conference Center Testing Notice: The system will be tested at both locations between Noon and 1:00 each Thursday in June. Stay safe and stay informed! This system will alert you of approaching lightning, giving you time to move to safety. Learn more on our website: https://ow.ly/npRc50S94aY

Attention Winter Haven Residents! Starting soon, we'll be crack-sealing a number of roads across Winter Haven to enhance the longevity and quality of the city's roadways. This treatment is a crucial step in our pavement management toolbox to enhance our roadways. While crack sealing may not be the most aesthetic, fear not! It needs 30 days to cure, and then the city’s contractor will be back to add the finishing touches with a double micro surface treatment, giving the road that smooth finish. Good news for drivers: You can hop back on the road right after the crack seal is applied. Just keep an eye out for any traffic signs or measures in place to protect our hardworking crews. The roads slated for this type of treatment include: • 1st Terrance NW • 3rd Street NE • 3nd Street NE • 4th Street NE • 4th Street SE • Avenue A NE • Avenue B NE • Avenue P SW • Jardin Lane • Kenwood Avenue SW • Orangewood Avenue SW • Orrin Avenue SW • Roselawn St SW • Sheridan Street SW Stay tuned for updates, and thanks for your patience as we work to make Winter Haven's roads safer and smoother for everyone!