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Birthday golf event raises funds for scholarships
BARTOW – Once again, some of the greatest golfers in the history of Polk County will gather as part of a community fundraiser in honor of the area’s black golf pioneer, Herbert Dixon, as he nears his 100th birthday. The annual Herbert Dixon Charity Golf Tournament, to...
read moreFlorida Senior Games will feature many athletes from Polk County
TALLAHASSEE – When the 27th Annual Florida Senior Games begin on Saturday, Dec. 1, the Polk County area will be represented by athletes competing in 25 sports, over nine days in Clearwater. Approximately 2,600 athletes, from age 50 up, will compete in 17 different...
read moreTropics prep for third year in Major Arena Soccer League
The Florida Tropics SC will officially kick off training camp for its third season in the Major Arena Soccer League this Sunday when they take to the pitch at Southeastern University. There is plenty new for fans to look forward this year, highlighted by the key...
read moreCollege cross country championship, statewide high school all-stars this weekend
More than 20 colleges from throughout the south will converge on Holloway Park this weekend for the NCAA Division II South Regional Cross Country Championship, hosted by Florida Southern College and Polk County Tourism and Sports Marketing. The men’s 10K race will...
read moreFieldhouse of Dreams breaks ground
As the shovels broke ground on an empty plot of land near the Chain O’ Lakes Complex in Winter Haven, the clock started on a project that will cause a seismic shift in the type of events Polk County Tourism and Sports Marketing recruits. “I don’t think people realize...
read moreOn short notice, IRONMAN is a success
Approximately 1,875 athletes from 57 countries and all 50 U.S. states participated in the 20th IRONMAN Florida triathlon Sunday, Nov. 4. Little did any of them know of the minor miracle that was required to have the event take place. Just weeks earlier, it looked as...
read moreThree Polk parks host men’s over 60 softball this weekend
Three Polk County parks will be busy this weekend as more than 30 softball teams from throughout the Southeast converge for an over 60 slugfest. The Florida Half Century Amateur Softball Association will take over the Loyce Harpe in Lakeland, the Polk State...
read moreSkaters of all ages welcome at Nov. 3 Grind for Life event
The Grind for Life Series, presented by Marinela, will once again stop in Lakeland this weekend, giving local skateboarders the chance to fakie, ghetto bird and psycho white boy against others for awards and prizes. Aimed at bringing skateboarders of all ages...
read moreRun course for Haines City IRONMAN has been released
The run course for the IRONMAN Triathlon to be held in Haines City can be found here
read moreBike course for Haines City IRONMAN has been released
The bike course for the IRONMAN Triathlon to be held in Haines City can be found here.
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