Welcome to Havana Main Street, a quaint community steeped in over a century of history. In 2017, we proudly earned our Main Street designation from the Florida Main Street Program! We are excited to leverage this achievement to revitalize our downtown, improve the quality of life, support local businesses, and attract tourists—all while maintaining our unique historic charm. We aim for every visitor to have a memorable experience in downtown Havana and to share their excitement with friends, making it a must-visit destination!

 

As a Main Street America Affiliate™, we are part of a remarkable network of over 1,200 communities nationwide, all committed to fostering vibrant places and strengthening neighborhoods through preservation-focused economic development. Our dedication was recognized by the Florida Main Street Program after a rigorous application process that highlighted our commitment to revitalizing our downtown!

 

Today, our dedicated team consists of an Executive Director and thirteen enthusiastic directors who work closely with local government, businesses, and the state to keep Havana's Main Street vibrant and thriving. We pursue our mission by enhancing spaces, creating experiences, and supporting local businesses. Join us on this exciting journey and stay connected by visiting our Facebook page: 

 

https://www.facebook.com/havanamainstreet

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​Our name sounds familiar but our story is unique. We are not the exotic pastels of Cuba's island capital, nor the sandy beaches of Florida's many coasts, but for over 100 years, people have been drawn to these rich, rolling Florida hills.

Drawn here to grow.

Drawn here to thrive.

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Under our cheese cloth shelters, we grew shade tobacco, something truly unique across our agrarian south. 

Our natural warmth nurtured it.

Our diligent effort made it possible.

And that warmth and effort are still live today. From the halls of our museum to the pews of our churches, from the warm welcome of our shopkeepers to a cool scoop of ice cream downtown, we are proud to be Florida's Friendliest Small Town. 

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We are Havana. We are where Florida begins. You know our coasts, yet we are far from flat. You know our sunshine, yet we are known for shade. Discover something pleasantly different, where the palms change to pines, and where the sand shift to fertile ground. We have deep roots. We have caring hearts. We have all the best of small town life. 

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We are Havana. ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

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