Avocado half marathon has new route

Just thought folks might like to know that some roads will be closed due to the Avocado half marathon and 5K race. It is being planned for Saturday, May 28, Memorial Day weekend. You can get more information at www.avocadohalfand5k.com and see whether the race route will affect you this year as the route has been changed from last year’s race.

Among the roads affected are parts of Winter Haven, Brooke Road and parts of Stagecoach. Those roads affected by the race will be closed from approximately 6:30 to 11:15 a.m.

If these road closures impact you or have affected you in the past, please cont...