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Colombian based journalists explore Polk County

Mar 15, 2021 | Newsletter, Other

Journalists from Colombia-based Travesia TV and Radio recently completed a leg of their Florida press junket in Polk County. Travesia is the first Spanish tourism show to broadcast nationally on the Caracol network in its own country as well as throughout the world on...

Promotional initiative launched to support area businesses

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In an effort to stimulate the local economy while the pandemic continues, Polk County’s destination marketing organization, Visit Central Florida, launched a promotional initiative this week utilizing restaurants, shops and entertainment venues. The Polk Savings Pass,...

Fieldhouse, Winter Haven enjoy ESPN moment

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The AdventHealth Fieldhouse in Winter Haven enjoyed its first ESPN moment when the American Cornhole League held the 2021 ACL Kickoff Battle from Feb. 5-7. The tournament was broadcast both live and by tape delay around the world on various ESPN channels. It was the...

Shah repeats as Central Florida Spelling Bee champion

Feb 12, 2021 | Other

Dhurrie – a heavy cotton rug from India – was the winning word for Dev Shah, the first repeat Central Florida Spelling Bee Champion. It only took 18 rounds spanning five hours to do it. Encompassing more than a third of the counties in Florida, the third...

SSE Committee Public Meeting Notice

Nov 16, 2020 | Other

Due to COVID-19, we ask that non-committee members attend this month’s Sports & Special Events committee meeting via Zoom if possible. BOARD: Sports & Special Events Committee, Tourist Development Council of Polk County, Florida DATE AND TIME OF MEETING:...

Lane wins Bernie Little Sports Executive Award

Nov 6, 2020 | Other

Some athletes give back to their sport. Many give back to their community. Bobby Lane does both – at the same time. For his efforts, Lane recently received the Bernie Little Sports Executive Award. Voted on by a committee comprised of sports legends and local...