On Episode 85: Community Banking with Heart, we have the opportunity to speak with Greg Littleton, Bonnie Parker and Marianne George with Citizens Bank & Trust. Citizens Bank & Trust has been in business for over 100 years and has made it their mission to be a bank that has a heart for people, Polk County and Winter Haven as a whole. Tune into this episode to hear more about their core values, the importance of building relationships and much more. 

On Episode 84: Empowering & Informing Polk County Elder Care, we speak to Liz Craven, Owner and Founder of Polk Elder Care and ProAd Media. Liz talks to us about her journey to Polk County, the "why" behind creating the Polk Elder Guide, as well as sharing more about the resources and tools available for those caring for the elderly.

Liz Craven's Contact Information:

863-604-0690

PolkElderCare.com

On Episode 83: Winter Haven's Music Education History, we speak to everyone's favorite band director, Jim Parker. Jim shares about his decades of experience conducting bands in Polk County, the benefits of kids being involved in a band and many fun stories that include participating in the Grand Opening of Walt Disney World and so much more.

On Episode 82: Whole Person Health, Katie Worthington Decker, President of the Chamber, speaks to Dr. Mazvita Simoyi, a board-certified general surgeon at AdventHealth Lake Wales. Dr. Simoyi shares her incredible story of growing up in Zimbabwe, how her love for medicine began, how she came to Winter Haven, her desire to help patients pursue holistic health and more.

On Episode 81: Drive, Determination & Dodge - The Story of the Mahalak Auto Group, Katie Worthington Decker, President of the Chamber, gets the opportunity to speak with Ralph, Mike and Alex Mahalak. The Mahalak Auto Group recently announced their 30th Anniversary in Winter Haven! While we have had the privilege of having this incredible business in Winter Haven for 30 years, the Mahalak Auto Group's history goes back to the 1960s. The brothers take time on this episode to share about what it's been like owning a family business and what you can expect for the Mahalak Auto Group in 2022 and in the future.

On episode 80 of It's Happenin' In the Haven Podcast, we take a trip down memory lane with President and CEO of the Winter Haven Chamber, Katie Worthington Decker. In December, Katie announced her transition to becoming the Senior VP of the Lakeland Economic Development Council. While we are all sad to see her go, we are also excited for her as she begins this new adventure. Before she goes, we thought it only fitting to chat about her time at the Winter Haven Chamber, her favorite memories, fun stories and much more.

On Episode 79: The Sweetest Polk County Legacy, we speak with Thomas Davidson, Owner of Davidson of Dundee. Davidson of Dundee has been featured on The Food Network, Southern Living Magazine, Washington Post and more. This Polk County gem has been delighting our taste buds for over 50 years. Tom tells us all about the history of Davidson Dundee, the incredible stories that have come from this business and their future plans.

On Episode 78: Sparkling Into 2022, we speak with the Executive Director of Main Street Winter Haven, Anita Strang. Main Street has a lot going on in downtown over the next month and into 2022 so we wanted to share all that is going on so you can set your calendar.

On Episode 77: Making Winter Haven A Better Place, we speak with Pastor David Berry, Executive Director of the Mission of Winter Haven about his journey to the Mission, the services they provide and the impact they are having on the entire Winter Haven community.

This podcast is recorded at Dolphin Image Studios and made possible through sponsorships from Citizens Bank & Trust, Mahalak Auto Group/Winter Haven Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram and AdventHealth.

On Episode 76, Unlikely Citizen Advocacy in Winter Haven, we speak to Robbie Loftus and Jessie Skubna, two familiar entrepreneurs in the downtown community who have left a lasting impact on the Winter Haven community for many years to come. We speak about the backstory of their three businesses, their unlikely foray into citizen advocacy and what the future holds for their business enterprises.