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City Commission Agenda Review Session · November 4, 2026

Winter Haven pauses nonprofit grant program as Amendment 3 threatens $8.6M budget hole

The big story from this agenda review session: Winter Haven is hitting the brakes on giving money to outside groups.

Recent meetingsOct 6 – Nov 2

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Nov 2Florence Villa CRA committee to pick new chair, set 2027 meeting schedule Monday Oct 26Winter Haven eyes park additions, plans new rules for indoor rec and manufactured homes Oct 22Winter Haven eyes rule changes for downtown indoor recreation and manufactured homes Oct 12City approves airport projects and hears local business concerns Oct 7City reviews task orders for airport upgrades and ponders sponsorship for Jewett Alumni parade Oct 6Planning commission scheduled to consider assisted living, zoning changes, and manufactured housing rules

Issues to watch

8th Street NW and Ave L NW road projectFollow →Commercial Rezoning at Millers Landing on Cypress Gardens BoulevardFollow →FY27 Grant and Aid Funding RecommendationsFollow →VillaMar CDD Boundary ContractionFollow →

Development watch

Millers Landing Rezonepending Villamar Phase 7 Tract G Plat Vacationpending Ordinance O-26-26 Manufactured Housing Land Use Amendmentpending Ordinance O-26-25 Indoor Commercial Recreation Land Use Amendmentpending

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