April 8, 2025 – Winter Haven, Florida, is getting its first Target! As first reported by the Daily Ridge, the new 149,000-square-foot store will sit at the intersection of U.S. Hwy 17, 3rd Street SW, and Avenue R SW, bringing Target’s flair to town.
Fun Facts:
• The original Target opened May 1, 1962, in Roseville, Minnesota, and it’s still there.
• Bullseye Dog Star: Target’s mascot, Bullseye the bull terrier, stole the spotlight starting in 1999.
• Designer Drop: Kicked off affordable designer collabs with Michael Graves in 1999, big names followed.
• Popcorn Trap: That popcorn scent? It’s pumped in to keep you shopping longer.
• Cash Giveaway: Target’s donated 5% of profits to communities since the ‘40s—millions weekly.
Winter Haven, get ready for the bullseye experience!
