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Large-scale drinking establishment planned for MLK Boulevard in Winter Haven

221 Martin Luther King Boulevard NE, Winter Haven, FL Applicant: Samuel Anicette

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.

What happens next

A de novo hearing is scheduled for July 27, 2026 before the Winter Haven City Commission.

Written before that date. It has since passed — see the timeline below for what the records show.

Timeline

Jun 2
Planning Commission meeting held; case discussed
June 2, 2026 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes
Jul 27
De novo hearing scheduled before City Commission
DN-P-26-02-S Case Summary

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DN-P-26-02-S Case Summary
winterhaven-fl.granicus.com June 2, 2026 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes
winterhaven-fl.granicus.com P-26-02-S Order
winterhaven-fl.granicus.com
Spotted by the Lakelandmarks records pipeline · records checked Aug 27, 2026
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Sources for this page: City of Winter Haven agendas.