Our Local Area

Winter Haven is a unique Renaissance city centered around the 24-canal connected “Chain of Lakes.” The city is also home to Legoland Florida Resort, Sea Life Aquarium, the Advent Fieldhouse, nature trails, parks, golf courses, tennis and pickleball courts, a skate park, local breweries, a vibrant downtown area, and more. With a total of 50 lakes, Winter Haven continues to be a mecca for watersports such as boating, waterskiing, wakeboarding, paddle boarding and fishing. The bottom line is that Winter Haven is a great destination to live, work, eat, play and stay.

The city also continues to rank as one of the fastest growing cities in the country. Located directly between Tampa and Orlando, Winter Haven is a short drive to either city’s amenities, including Disney World Parks, Sea World, Universal Orlando Resort, Busch Gardens, Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, shopping outlets, performing arts centers and more. The Kia Center, home of the Orlando Magic; Benchmark International Arena, home of the Tampa Bay Lightning; and Raymond James Stadium, home of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, hosts games and concerts nearby as well. In the spring, Winter Haven is within driving distance of over a dozen MLB Spring Training stadiums. Beautiful beaches such as Clearwater, Longboat Key, Daytona, Cocoa, Ana Maria Island and Siesta Key are also just a short drive away. Winter Haven offers a lower cost of living, an affordable lakeside lifestyle, less traffic, and a more cohesive community compared to many Florida metropolitan areas.

Links:

Winter Haven Chamber of Commerce

Winter Haven Events (Chamber of Commerce)

Downtown Main Street

Winter Haven Job Bank

Winter Haven Farmers Market