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8 hours agoBayCare Winter Haven Hospital
BayCare Winter Haven Hospital 200 Avenue F N.E. Winter Haven, FL 33881 (863) 293-1121 Statistics (2025) Founded: 1926 Beds: 447 Discharges: 21,228 (Includes Women's Hospital) ER Visits: 72,319 Outpatient Surgeries: 5,102 Lab Tests: 1,671,326 BayCare Winter Haven Women's Hospital 101 Avenue O S.E. Winter Haven, FL 33880 (863) 294-7010 Statistics: (2025) Founded: 1987 Beds: 61 Births: 1,701
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5 days agoForwarding Mail
Standard Forward Mail & Change of Address Moving or Relocating If you're moving, submit a permanent change of address request so your USPS® mail is properly rerouted to your new address. If you're only relocating for 15 days up to 1 year (like going to school or staying with family or friends), submit a temporary change of address request. Getting Started Plan ahead. Although mail forwarding may begin within 3 business days of your submitted request, it's best to allow up to 2 weeks. Mail will be forwarded to your new address as it comes, piece by piece. What Mail Is Forwarded First-Class™ mail and periodicals (newsletters and magazines) are forwarded for free. Priority Mail Express®, Priority Mail®, and USPS Ground Advantage® items are forwarded for free. Media Mail® items are forwarded, but you must pay the cost for shipping from your local Post Office™ location to your new address. USPS Marketing Mail® is not forwarded. Your change of address order only changes your mailing address with the Post Office. You must still update government agencies (like for your benefits, driver's license, and voter registration) and companies (like banks, insurance, online stores, etc.). Forwarding Mail Exceptions & Details (DMM 507.2.0) Where to Go to Change Your Address Choose to change your address in a few simple steps online or visit your local Post Office location. You must submit your change of address request in person at a Post Office location if: You're moving outside the United States You're submitting a change of request for someone else You're unable to verify your identity online How to Change Your Address Online Go to the Official USPS Change of Address® website. Choose an option for either an "Individual," "Family" (where everyone has the same last name), or "Business" move, and complete the form. Verify your identity: Opt in online to receive a verification code or link on your mobile phone. Pay the $1.25 identity verification fee. The billing address on your credit card must match either your old or new address. If your online identity verification succeeds: USPS will email you a confirmation code. Use this code if you need to modify or cancel your request. You'll get a Move Validation letter to the address you’re moving from (your "old" address) About 5 business days before your change of address start date, you'll get a Customer Notification Letter (with your confirmation code) to your "new" address. You'll also get a welcome kit with coupons from USPS partners. Mail will be rerouted to your new address piece by piece. If you can’t verify your identity online: USPS will send you an email with instructions and a barcode. Bring the email along with acceptable photo ID to a local Post Office location. Change Your Address How to Change Your Address at the Post Office Visit your local Post Office location with acceptable photo ID and any other required documents. Request a free Mover's Guide packet. Fill out the PS Form 3575 found inside the packet, and give it to the retail associate. They will use your photo ID to verify your identity, then process your change of address request. Visit Change of Address FAQs Change of Address Exceptions & Details (DMM 507.2.0) If You're Unable to Verify Your Identity To submit a change of address, you must verify your identity. If you can't verify your identity online, go to a Post Office location with acceptable ID. If you can't verify your identity at a Post Office location, you will not be able to complete a change of address with USPS. If you can't submit a change of address with USPS, your only option is to directly contact everyone who might send you mail—people, companies, and government agencies—and give them your new address. Change of Address Requests for Special Situations Submitting a Change of Address Request for Someone Else If you're changing an address for someone else (as their "Authorized Agent"), you'll need to go in-person to a Post Office location and bring acceptable ID and additional documents (depending on who you’re changing the address for): A child under the age of 18: Their birth certificate A person who is unable to act for themselves: Power of Attorney Stop or Forward Mail for the Deceased To submit a change of address request for someone who is deceased, you must go in-person to a Post Office location with documents showing you're the executor or administrator authorized to manage their mail. (Having their death certificate is not enough.) Managing Mail for the Deceased International Moves: If you're going to move outside the United States, before you leave the U.S., you must go to a Post Office location to verify your identity and submit your change of address request in person. Businesses: If you are submitting a business change of address request in-person at a Post Office location, you must have documentation, like a notarized letter, power of attorney, or letter on company letterhead (signed by someone in a leadership role) that shows you’re an "Authorized Agent" who can submit a change of address request for the business. U.S. Military Moves: For U.S. military moves, first work with your command; your AMPS relocation info will automatically be shared with USPS. If you still need to submit a change of request with USPS, you can do so either in person or online. For online requests, if you are moving from a military address, your email address must end in .gov, .mil, or .edu. Important note: If you need to verify your identity in person, you can only do so at Post Office locations in the 50 states and Puerto Rico. If you are outside of the U.S., you cannot verify your identity in-person and won’t be able to submit a change of address with USPS. Related Mail Services USPS Hold Mail Service If you'll be away for 3–30 days, you can "pause" all mail delivery to your address with USPS Hold Mail® service. Your local Post Office will hold all mail to your address until you return. Your mail carrier will deliver all your held mail on the last day of your hold, or you can pick up your mail at the Post Office. Schedule USPS Hold Mail Service Extended Mail Forwarding Standard mail forwarding lasts 12 months. You can pay to extend mail forwarding for 6, 12, or 18 more months (18 months is the maximum). To purchase Extended Mail Forwarding, you can add it when you first submit your change of address request or if you later edit your request. (USPS will also send you a reminder email when you have 1 month left in your mail forwarding.) Important: You can’t cancel or request a refund for Extended Mail Forwarding. For more information and pricing, read the Extended Mail Forwarding FAQs. Note: When your mail forwarding period ends, USPS will return your mail to the sender for 6 months with a label that has your new address. Premium Forwarding Services In addition to regular mail forwarding, USPS offers paid Premium Forwarding Service® options. For a fee, customers can have their mail packed up and sent to them: For residential customers, in a weekly Priority Mail shipment; for businesses, in daily, weekly, or monthly Priority Mail or Priority Mail Express shipments. Premium Forwarding Mail Services
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5 days agoFall Swim Lessons
Summer may be ending, but swimming is a skill that lasts a lifetime. The City of Winter Haven is trilled to announce our Fall 2026 Swim Lesson dates. Class Schedule Rowdy Gaines Pool Session 1: September 8th - September 18th Session 2: September 21st - October 2nd Classes Offered & Class Times Parent & Child Aquatics: 12:00 pm to 12:30 pm 1:00 pm to 1:30 pm Preschool Aquatics:12:00 pm to 12:30 pm 1:00 pm to 1:30 pm Winter Haven Recreation & Cultural Center Pool Session 1: September 8th - September 18th Session 2: September 21st - October 2nd Classes Offered & Class Times Preschool Aquatics: 5:30 pm to 6:00 pm 6:10 pm to 6:40 pm Learn to Swim Level 1:5:30 pm to 6:00 pm 6:10 pm to 6:40 pm Registration Dates The registration dates will be used for BOTH locations. Applicants will select which pool they are registering for on the application. Session 1: September 1st Online link will be available from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Session 2: September 15th Online link will be available from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. How To Register Due to each class only allotting a certain amount of spots, classes will be based on a first come first serve basis. When registration opens there will be an online link displayed below. Once clicked, you must complete the registration waiver. Waivers are time stamped on the waitlist in the order that they are submitted. If you are wanting to enroll more than one person in swim lessons, you must fill out a waiver for each participant and submit it. The time-stamp from the first participant’s application will be used for each additional participant. ALL fields on the waiver must be filled out in order for the waiver to be submitted. Once the Aquatic staff start receiving waivers, we will then start calling individuals to discuss the class, class time, and participants abilities in the water to ensure you’re signing up for the correct class. The phone call will also consist of the staff fully registering the participant and taking payment. Please note that if the staff in unable to reach you via phone call, you will have 24 hours to respond or your spot will be given to the next person in line.
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Advisory Committee Agenda April 14, 2022 - NO QUORUM
5 days ago
"The document provided is an agenda for the Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for April 14, 2022. However, the agenda explicitly states "NO QUORUM" at the end of the title, suggesting that the meeting could not proceed with official business due to a lack of required members being present. The agenda likely contained items that were intended for discussion and decision-making, but without a quorum, no formal actions could be taken. The specific items that were to be addressed are not detailed in the provided content, as it consists primarily of PDF metadata and encoded data, making the actual agenda text unreadable. Therefore, the primary takeaway from this document is the cancellation or deferral of the Advisory Committee meeting on April 14, 2022, due to the absence of a quorum."
Parks, Recreation, & Culture
5 days ago
"Parks, Recreation, & Culture | Winter Haven, FL Create a Website Account - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more. Website Sign In Search Home Departments Parks, Recreation, & Culture Parks, Recreation, & Culture Parks, Recreation and Culture staff is dedicated to adding fun to our community. More specifically, the department is responsible for all City sponsored and co-sponsored recreational activities, community athletic programs for youth and adults, Special Events, Willowbrook Golf Course, The Library and day-to-day operation and maintenance of a variety of community centers and public parks. 1 Staff serving ice cream at the Winter Haven Senior Center. 2 Children playing on a City of Winter Haven playground. 3 A family enjoying trailhead park. 4 Children playing in the splashpad at trailhead park. 5 A father and daughter enjoying a playground in Winter Haven. 6 A mom and her three children enjoying one of the nature trails in Winter Haven. 7 Youth playing basketball at the Winter Haven Recreational and Cultural Center. 8 Youth playing air hockey at the Winter Haven Recreational and Cultural Center. 9 A young girl playing with LEGOS at the Winter Haven Recreational and Cultural Center. 10 Kids using technology stations at the Winter Haven Public Library. 11 A mom and her child browsing books at the Winter Haven Public Library. 12 The technology lab at the Winter Haven Public Library where many classes are offered. 13 Kids playing basketball in the Fieldhouse Gym. 14 A man working out in the Fieldhouse Gym. 15 A coach and players participating in a youth basketball league at the fieldhouse. 16 An areal shot of Central Park during an event. Alerts U.S. 17 Around the Clock Lane Closure at Cypress Gardens Boulevard View All Alerts Notify Me® /AlertCenter.aspx Special Event Application Do you want to host an event in a City park or facility? Learn more about the guidelines and application process. Click Here Meeting Rooms and Rental Spaces The City has numerous rental opportunities available for events of all types and sizes. Learn more about our rentals. Click Here Aquatics Information From infants to adults, the City offers water fun for all ages and abilities. Learn more about our aquatics programs. Click Here Facilities and Parks We invite you to explore our community centers, nature parks, trails, athletic facilities, lake access points, and playgrounds. Click Here Programs The City offers programs for youth, adults, and seniors. Explore the possibilities that include sports, yoga, camps, and more! Click Here What Your Property Taxes Really Pay For Ever noticed there’s no “tap to pay” when police or fire respond? That’s by design. City Manager T. Michael Stavres explains how property taxes fund the services we rely on and what choices we face as conversations about property tax changes move forward. Read on... Florida Southern scholarship honors Captain Cody Khork Read on... Winter Haven Honors the Life and Service of Captain Cody A. Khork Read on... View All News /CivicAlerts.aspx Calendar September 2026 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 30 31 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 1 2 Fri, Sep. 11 - Sun, Sep. 13 Fieldhouse Gym Closed- Gymnastics Meet Mon, Sep. 14 Fieldhouse Re-Open Mon, Sep. 14 DOWNTOWN: UF/IFAS Gardening Class: Growing and Caring for Succulents Mon, Sep. 14 DOWNTOWN: Traditional Chinese Mahjong Mon, Sep. 14 WHRCC BRANCH: Mario Mondays Mon, Sep. 14 DOWNTOWN: Technology Petting Zoo View All Events /Calendar.aspx Quickly Find What You Are Looking For Popular Links Job Openings Report an Issue Start/Stop Water Public Notices Pay Utility Bill Public Records Request Solid Waste Information Building Permits /QuickLinks.aspx"
Athletics
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"The Parks, Recreation, and Culture Athletics unit is responsible for developing and implementing youth and adult athletic programs, coordinating tournaments and competitions, and serving as a liaison with area youth sports leagues. Aquatics Information Tennis Information Adult Leagues & Activities Adult Softball League Registration begins at 5:30 pm on a first-come, first-served basis. League fees are due at registration. Call Athletics for more information. Location: Diamond Plex Contact Number: 863-298-7687 League Fees: $450 per team (10 game season) Divisions: Men's Church, Lower and Upper Men's, and Lower Co-ed Senior Softball Senior softball is played throughout the year on Tuesdays and Fridays. Players need to arrive by 8:30 am. Location: Diamond Plex Contact Name: Don Witmer Contact Number: 863-860-5381 Fee: $40 annually Ages: 55 and older Adult Kickball Kickball is offered throughout the year. Call for more information Athletics for more information. Location: Diamond Plex Fee: $250 per team Winter Haven Horseshoe Club Location: Rotary Park Contact Name: Joe West Contact Number: 863-422-2053 Outdoor - Youth Sports Leagues Greater Winter Haven Youth Baseball (GWHYB) GWHYB has a Fall and Spring season each year. Therefore, onsite registration assistance is available by appointment only. Please email us to make an appointment. Location: Sertoma Park Contact Email: GWHYB's email Ages: 5 to 15 years old Fees: Varies by season/division Website: WH Youth Baseball Facebook page Miss Winter Haven Softball Location: January Phyl Village Park Contact Name: John Surrency Contact Number: 863-258-5179 Website: Miss WH Softball WH Wolverines Dixie Youth Baseball / Softball League Location: Winter Haven Recreational and Cultural Center Contact Name: Bernita Riley Contact Number:863-287-3122 Youth Soccer "WHYSA" Winter Haven Youth Soccer Association (WHYSA) offers multiple soccer seasons at various skill levels, from recreational to competitive. Location: Simmers-Young Park Contact Email: Email the WHYSA: Ages: U5 - U14 Fee: $80 (includes jersey, shorts, and socks) Website: WHYSA Winter Haven Youth Football Stay tuned for upcoming registration. Location: Sertoma Park Contact Name: TBA Contact Number: TBA Winter Haven Wolverines Mid Fla Football Location: Winter Haven Recreational and Cultural Center Contact Name: Bernita Riley Contact Number: 863-287-3122 Indoor - Youth Sports Leagues Youth Basketball "Hoops Haven" Location: AdventHealth Fieldhouse "East Entry 3" (210 Cypress Gardens Boulevard) Contact Name: Frances Woodside Contact Email: Ages: Boys and girls 6 to 12 Fee: $80 Information: Fall Development League. September 8th- October 15th. Register Youth Volleyball "Warrior Athletics" Location: AdventHealth Fieldhouse "East Entry 3" (210 Cypress Gardens Boulevard) Contact Name: Emma Rush Contact Number: 863-640-0670 Contact Email: [email protected] Website: Warrior Athletics Recreation Program: The season will run April 27th - May 27th with practices on Monday and Wednesday evenings. To register visit the Warrior Athletics website, www.warriorathleticslakeland.com. Registration closes April 26th! Information: Mini Club, Club Volleyball, Clinics and Camps, Recreational programs, and more can be found on our website, Facebook (Warrior Athletics, LLC), and Instagram (warriorathleticsvball)."
Advisory Committee Agenda October 19, 2023
6 days ago
"ADVISORY COMMITTEE AGENDA October 19, 2023 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Approval of Minutes from Previous Meeting (Date: _______________) 4. New Business: a. Introduction of New Committee Members b. Discussion on [Topic 1] c. Discussion on [Topic 2] d. [Other Business as needed] 5. Public Comment 6. Adjournment"
Online Author Event featuring Veronica Roth
6 days ago
"Online Author Event featuring Veronica Roth • Winter Haven, FL Posted on September 04, 2026 A single choice can transform your destiny. Join us for an online conversation with #1 New York Times bestselling author Veronica Roth as we celebrate the enduring legacy of her Divergent series, one of the most iconic young adult series of a generation, and get an exclusive sneak peek into her highly anticipated upcoming novel, The Sixth Faction! Fifteen years after readers first stepped into dystopian Chicago alongside Tris Prior, the Divergent universe continues to captivate readers with its unflinching exploration of identity, courage, and sacrifice. And in the alternate universe of The Sixth Faction, we revisit familiar characters in a completely new way… Register now for the chance to ask questions and get an exclusive sneak peek of The Sixth Faction–out on October 6, 2026!"
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