2026 State of the City | I Am Winter Haven
2026 State of the City — 2026-11-05 — 451 3rd St NW, Winter Haven, FL — What changed in Winter Haven over the past year? What does the City see coming next? And how are growth, the economy, state policy and changing community needs shaping the services residents rely on every day? Join the City of Winter Haven for the 2026 State of the City on Thursday, November 5. Mayor Brian Yates and City Manager T. Michael Stavres and will look back at a year marked by major completed projects and continued community growth, then turn toward the opportunities and challenges shaping Winter Haven’s future. One of the morning’s highlights will be the premiere of a new documentary created with Black Oak Creative chronicling the more than 10 year journey to redevelop the Winter Haven Recreation and Cultural Center. The 15-minute documentary tells the story behind the project, the people and persistence that brought it to life, and what the new facility means for our community. The program will also explore Winter Haven’s continued residential and commercial growth, why comm