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General manager announces April 30 ribbon-cutting for Winter Haven recreation and cultural center
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Yaheira Maes, general manager of the City of Winter Haven Recreation and Cultural Center, described her 25 years of facilities experience, outlined the center's community-focused mission and invited residents to a ribbon-cutting celebration on April 30.
Yaheira Maes, general manager of the City of Winter Haven Recreation and Cultural Center, introduced herself and outlined plans for the new facility during a public presentation. "Hola, mi nombre es Yaheira Maes, gerente general del Centro de Recreacional y Cultural de la ciudad de Winter Haven," she said, noting her role leading the project.
Maes said she brings about 25 years of experience in facilities management and cited previous openings she has overseen. "Yo traigo sobre 25 años de experiencia en manejamiento de facilidades, incluyendo las aperturas..." she said, describing prior large-scale facility openings as part of her background.
She framed the project as more than a building, saying the center is intended to create "espacios especiales" that serve the community in tangible ways. "Este proyecto es ms que un edificio, es crear espacios especiales y servirle a nuestra comunidad en una manera muy real," Maes said, adding that she felt compelled to join the project because of its vision.
Maes highlighted community engagement and team-building as early successes: meeting residents, growing the staff and preparing programs. She said the center will offer spaces for youth, families and residents of all ages "para venir, mantenerse activos y ser parte de algo positivo," and described the facility as a welcoming place for the community.
She invited residents to the facility's public celebration, announcing a ribbon-cutting on April 30. "Estamos sper emocionados de invitarlos a todos a nuestra celebracin de corte de cinta el prf3ximo abril 30. Los esperamos," Maes said, and encouraged the public to tour the center and meet the team.
The presentation focused on the center's mission, staffing and community programs; no formal votes or motions were recorded during the remarks. Additional details such as the facility's street address, program schedules and funding sources were not specified in the presentation.
