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International lacrosse debuts at Lake Myrtle Sports Park

Nov 13, 2019 | Other

International lacrosse will make its debut at the Lake Myrtle Sports Park in Auburndale this weekend. Featuring some of the best women’s lacrosse teams in the world, the 2019 Pan-American Lacrosse Association’s Women’s Lacrosse World Qualifiers starts Thursday, Nov....

NCAA Division II runners to compete at Holloway

Nov 6, 2019 | Other

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...

More than 5,000 expected at flrunners.com Invitational

Sep 25, 2019 | Other

Everyone knows that Lakeland is the Swan City. But when it comes to competitive cross country, Holloway Park is Run City. More than 5,000 runners from throughout the state – from elementary school to collegiate athletes – will compete at this weekend’s flrunners.com...

VIC served as information hub for duration of Dorian

Sep 11, 2019 | Newsletter, Other

When the weather forecasters had monster storm Hurricane Dorian targeting the heart of the State of Florida, the employees at the Central Florida Visitor Information Center – known as the VIC to most folks – knew their mission was about to change. Traditionally the...

A water ski show without limits

Sep 4, 2019 | Other

Cypress Gardens skiers hold adaptive event WINTER HAVEN – Who doesn’t like a fun day at the lake? For the sixth year, the Adaptive Water Ski Event on Lake Silver in Winter Haven will bring the excitement and comradery of the sport to people with disabilities and their...

Tropics SC take on Boca Raton, Ochocinco in UPSL title game

Jul 2, 2019 | Other

AUBURNDALE – The Tropics SC hope to continue their winning streak when the 14-0 team takes on Boca Raton FC in the state finals for the UPSL Pro Premier teams. The Tropics will host the championship game Saturday, July 6, at 7 p.m. at Auburndale’s Lake Myrtle Sports...