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Escape winter with a taste of Central Florida at TigerFest
Maybe they come for the orange juice. Or the player autographs. Perhaps it’s the Detroit Tigers tote bags, presented by Visit Central Florida. Or the chance to finally meet Paws. A sell-out crowd is expected for the annual TigerFest, held at Comerica Park in Detroit,...
read moreMore than 75 softball teams on fields this weekend
They may no longer be the Boys of Summer, but that hasn’t changed their determination out on the diamond. More than 75 softball teams from throughout Florida come to Lakeland and Winter Haven this weekend for a tournament for players as young as 60. Organized by...
read moreRelationship with softball groups is long and strong
Once again, Mark Jackson took to the podium at the annual combined meeting of two of Polk County Tourism and Sports Marketing’s longest clients, reinforcing one of the departments longest and most profitable relationships. It was the 10th time that Jackson, the...
read moreBirthday 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...
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