Large-scale drinking establishment planned for MLK Boulevard in Winter Haven
Where it is. On Martin Luther King Boulevard NE in Winter Haven, about 500 feet from Apple Lounge & Package and about 600 feet from Harveys. Distance measured from map data, October 2026.
Two of the places within a quarter mile, nearest first; the nearest large store is kept when there is one. Straight-line distance between the mapped points. Store locations © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), read Oct 7, 2026. Restaurant locations geocoded from the Florida DBPR active food-service licence file, read Oct 7, 2026.
Samuel Anicette has requested a de novo hearing for special use approval to open a large-scale drinking establishment at 221 Martin Luther King Boulevard NE.
Samuel Anicette is seeking special use approval in Winter Haven's Commercial-Highway (C-3) zoning district to operate a large-scale drinking establishment at 221 Martin Luther King Boulevard NE.
The applicant requested a de novo hearing on the matter, which is scheduled for July 27, 2026 before the City Commission.
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winterhaven-fl.granicus.com June 2, 2026 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes
winterhaven-fl.granicus.com P-26-02-S Order
winterhaven-fl.granicus.com