Jack Cormier

Escape winter with a taste of Central Florida at TigerFest

Jan 15, 2019 | Other

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,...

More than 75 softball teams on fields this weekend

Jan 4, 2019 | Softball

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...

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

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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...

Florida Senior Games will feature many athletes from Polk County

Nov 30, 2018 | Other

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...

Tropics prep for third year in Major Arena Soccer League

Nov 19, 2018 | Other, Soccer (Male)

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...

College cross country championship, statewide high school all-stars this weekend

Nov 15, 2018 | Collegiate, Endurance

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...

Fieldhouse of Dreams breaks ground

Nov 8, 2018 | Newsletter, Other

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...

Canadian travel agents discover Central Florida

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A tour group of travel agents from the Canadian Auto Association – Canada’s AAA – toured Polk County in late October. Hosted by Joni Allen and Jessica Roberts, the 12 agents visited LEGOLAND Florida Resort, Bok Tower Gardens, Safari Wilderness Ranch, Westgate River...