Starbucks in Winter Haven...it's not if, it's more when and where. The question is where is the where? One source told me they were considering some space in the Winter Haven Corners plaza on U.S. 17 which also houses Atlanta Bread Company. Currently the only space available is at the very end.

Another suitable location would be somewhere in the southeast area of WH, perhaps the new development at 9th ST SE and Cypress Gardens BLVD. Going further out would get you closer to State Farm and target-demographic rich homes around Lake Eloise.

A long-shot would be somewhere downtown, but stranger things have happened. Where do you think that Starbucks should build? (Shown below is the Winter Haven Corners retail area.)