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Commissioners praise new recreation center, honor fallen servicemember and review infrastructure fixes
Summary
Commissioners and the mayor highlighted community memorials for Major Cody Cork and former Mayor Ellie Threkel, toured the near‑complete Winter Haven Recreation and Cultural Center, and were briefed on an emergency road opening after a sinkhole revealed a separated 60‑inch storm pipe; staff also reported one federal appropriation request (Willowbrook Road) moved forward for further consideration.
Commissioners used their liaison reports on March 23 to review community events, staff achievements and recent infrastructure work.
Multiple commissioners and the mayor recounted attending services and a procession honoring Major Cody Cork; they described large public turnout along the route and praised coordination by police, fire and city staff. The commission also read and approved a resolution honoring former mayor Eleanor "Ellie" Threkel, with family members in the chamber to accept the resolution.
Commissioners and staff also reported touring the new Winter Haven Recreation and…
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