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Winter Haven, FL
36Events this week
6Free things to do
87New spots
96New stories

● Checked Friday, September 4, before the 6 AM send.

This week in Winter Haven

Five picks from this week's calendar. See all 36 events, day by day →

Paradise Market

Sunday 10am · Camp Margaritaville RV Resort & Cabana Cabins · Free

Sunday morning ride

Sunday 10am · Hobby Lobby – Posner Park

Grove Roots Brewing in Winter Haven

Sunday 12pm · Grove Roots Brewing Co.

Labor Day 3v3 Adult Hockey Tournament

Monday 8:30am · Polk Athletic Complex

Kid's Eat FREE

Monday 12pm · Winter Haven · Free

New in Winter Haven

Places that opened, reopened, or earned a mention this month — the ones we'd go back to.

Housewife Bakery & Cafe

Bakeries & Sweets

Old-school sugar rush: Whether you're craving flaky empanadas, classic Italian pastries, or a moist cake with in-house buttercream, Housewife Bakery & Cafe has 300-plus fresh picks and decades of history.

housewifebakery.com ↗

Amy's Gifts & Party Planning

Shopping

Party magic, handled: From balloon arches and towers to custom decor and giftable goodies, Amy's Gifts & Party Planning makes birthdays, showers, and office shindigs look like you actually planned ahead.

amyspartystore.com ↗

Vincenzo Cucina Italiana

Restaurants

Crave-worthy pasta night: When the hankering hits, Vincenzo Cucina Italiana delivers handmade pasta, prime steaks, and craft cocktails in a polished yet chill room on International Drive, with a lively bar that’s actually fun.

vincenzosorlando.com ↗

Winter Haven’s best businesses

Every spot worth knowing, in one place.

The restaurants, shops, and services the newsletter recommends, all in one place — every listing checked, and paid pins marked every time.

Browse Winter Haven’s best →

Most read in Winter Haven

The five stories Winter Haven readers clicked most this month, from the daily editions.

  1. Wanted Florida man caught hiding under mattress yells for mom who tried to punch officer: WHPD

    Police in Winter Haven, Florida, arrested Segre Nombre, a 24-year-old man with an active felony warrant for felony battery, and his mother, Mia Jones, after he hid under a mattress and tried to punch an officer serving an arrest warrant.

    Full story at fox13news.com ↗

  2. 3 Aldi stores opened in Florida Thursday, more to come

    Aldi has opened three new stores in Florida, bringing its state total to 326, more than any other state in the nation.

    Full story at palmbeachdailynews.com ↗

  3. Two Arrested in Central Florida Massage Parlor Operation

    Undercover detectives from the Polk County Sheriff’s Office Vice Unit conducted an operation to identify possible human trafficking victims and illegal conduct in a massage parlor.

    Full story at westorlandonews.com ↗

  4. Between Orlando And Fort Myers Is Florida's Former Ranch That's Now A Wildlife Haven For Fishing And Lake Views - Islands

    Creek Ranch Wildlife Management Area (WMA), a former ranch south of Orlando, Florida, is now a wildlife haven for fishing and wildlife spotting.

    Full story at islands.com ↗

  5. Bartow police chief resigned this month after complaint, city attorney says

    Bartow, Florida, police Chief Stephen Walker resigned after a complaint was received by City Manager Mike Herr and City Attorney Sean Parker.

    Full story at baynews9.com ↗

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