Winter Haven, Florida
Population: 26,487
Located in Polk County
Welcome to Winter Haven! This charming city, modest in size yet modern in outlook, is virtually surrounded by the fragrant citrus groves, sparkling spring fed lakes, and the gently rolling hills of Polk County - an environment so lush and lovely that many people who originally come here to play, return to stay! If you are planning a vacation, relocating your home and family, or planning retirement, you will find Winter Haven has much to offer. Located in the geographical center of the Florida peninsula, this charming Polk County city, is an ideal vacation headquarter, as well as a superb place for new families and for businesses relocating to Florida. Winter Haven is a community of 25,000 people located an easy hour's drive from Tampa and Orlando in Central Florida. Approximately 100,000 people reside in the city's trade area.
The community is nestled among 23 fresh-water lakes which either touch or are contained within its city limits. Fourteen of the lakes are connected by a system of navigable canals. Winter Haven is 146 feet above sea level and is comprised of 23.14 square miles, 7.5 of which are lakes. Polk County's 2,002 square miles include 145 of water. (550 Lakes) Winter Haven is home to Florida's first theme park "Beautiful Cypress Gardens" and spring training home to the Cleveland Indians. Nearby, visitors enjoy Bok Tower Gardens and Fantasy of Flight Air Museum ... both just minutes away.
The community's economy is based primarily on tourism, agribusiness, services (including a sophisticated health care delivery network) and retirement living. The community is an excellent location to raise a family or to retire and enjoy a wonderful climate. With Disney World, Busch Gardens, SeaWorld and Universal Studios all within an hour's drive.
Living costs here are fairly comparable with those in northern states. Single-family homes, condos, apartments and townhouses feature wide-open architecture sliding doors, and screened lanais. Swimming pools with patios and facilities for outdoor cooking reflect the influence of a mild climate. Homesites on the water are the most appealing and the most expensive way of living here, but no matter where you live, you can't be very far from at least one of Hinter Haven's many lakes.
Winter Haven was recognized as a Main Street City in November 1995. In its organizational year it attracted some 250 members interested in the revitalization and preservation of downtown. Sparked by the public private partnership of a supportive city government and interested business community, Main Street Winter Haven, Inc. has recruited an experienced Main Street manager who, working with an active board and committees, is charting the course.
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