Winter Haven, Florida was originally known as Harris Corners but was incorporated as Winter Haven in 1911. It was during the 1860s that the first pioneers came to the area and began the farming industry. Within 20 years the area was being platted out by the firm Blount and Whitledge. It was the boasting and bragging of the veterans of the Seminole War about the climate and beauty that surrounds Central Florida that brought most of the first settlers to the area. By the year of 1885 the South Florida Railroad was being constructed and extended through Winter Haven prompting the first merchant, Hovey and Harris. F.A.K. Harris and his wife, Adele took up residence above their store and Adele would show her appreciation for the railroad workers in the area by cooking for them; this earned the settlement the name of Harris Corners. Later on in the same year P.D. Eycleshimer, a local developer, suggested that Harris Corners be changed to Winter Haven to honor the incredible winter climate that famed this area. By this time the settlement had become a very busy city, boasting festivals, social clubs, churches, hotels, a canning factory and The Florida Growers Association!

Winter Haven is called home to over 32,000 residents and the famous Cypress Gardens! Having opened in 1936 by Dick and Julie Pope; Cypress Gardens became the first major theme park in the State of Florida. Cypress Gardens features over 40 different rides ranging from Bumper Cars to the Triple Hurricane; a wooden roller coaster full of twists and turns and plenty of good air time! If rides arent your thing, visit the historical botanical gardens, animal exhibits or the famous Cypress Gardens Water Ski show! The first Saturday of every month downtown Winter Haven sports the antique car show! Featuring vendors, entertainment and door prizes, this is one show you dont want to miss! Get your fresh produce from the Winter Haven Farmers Market every Thursday from 8-5! Nicknamed the Chain of Lakes City, Winter Haven not only provides a host of water activities from fishing, paddling and boating, but also hosts the Annual Chain of Lakes Festival! This festival is a week long celebration with a Sunrise Service, Sunset Celebration and even Cardboard Boat Races! Winter Haven is chock full of entertainment and life celebrations!

Real Estate options in Winter Haven range from single family homes, mobile homes, land lots, commercial property, apartments, condominiums and water front property alongside one of our breathtaking lakes! Relocating to Winter Haven, Florida provides one with a small community at heart but with a large population of like minded people!