December 2018

Relationship with softball groups is long and strong

Dec 20, 2018 | Newsletter, Other, Softball

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...

Santa visit breaks records

| Newsletter

With well over 400 visits to his knee, Jolly Ol’ Saint Nick’s annual appearance at the Central Florida Visitor Information Center in Davenport was a record breaker. The Saturday, Dec. 15 visit – complete with Mrs. Claus and a few friendly elves – surpassed his...

Birthday golf event raises funds for scholarships

Dec 13, 2018 | Other

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...