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Gene Leedy (February 6, 1928 – November 24, 2018) was an American architect based in Winter Haven, Florida.He was a pioneer of the modern movement in Florida and later a founder of the Sarasota School of Architecture, whose members included Paul Rudolph, Victor Lundy, and others.
It was a ten-acre site near Lake Eloise in Winter Haven. [4] In 1934, he established the Polk Packing Company, which later became Snively Groves Inc. His company was the largest fruit packing and canning company in the United States during the 1930s. It employed more than 1,500 people, and was the largest business in Winter Haven at the time. [3]
A four-page Sunday edition was printed at The Winter Haven Herald to keep intact the record of not missing a scheduled publication day. In March 1964, the News Chief became one of the early leaders in Florida journalism in converting to offset printing. In December 1972, the News Chief moved from its downtown plant to new quarters.
Alfa Anderson, a vocalist known for her work with the iconic 1970s disco band Chic, has died. She was 78. Niles Rodgers, founder of Chic, shared the news in an Instagram post on Dec. 17. “RIP ...
The following is a list of notable people who were born in, lived in or are associated with the city of Winter Haven, Florida: Frank Attkisson, politician; Andre Berto, professional welterweight boxer; Otis Birdsong, former professional basketball player; George A. "Banana George" Blair, professional barefoot skier
Winter Haven is a city in Polk County, Florida, United States. It is located about 51 miles (82 km) east of Tampa and about 47 miles (76 km) southwest of Orlando , with neighboring Lakeland located to its west.
New Lovebird restaurant coming to Winter Haven Fl. Wednesday September 20 ,2023.Ernst Peters/The Ledger A Lakeland couple is preparing to bring their blend of fried chicken, 1980's nostalgia and ...
Though legions of fans might revisit 1990’s Home Alone (and 1992’s Home Alone 2: Lost in New York) every year, the fictional McCallister kids haven’t gotten back together in thirty years ...