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2021 IPSC PCC World Shoot coming to Polk County

Dec 11, 2019 | Other, Shooting

FROSTPROOF – The fastest growing segment of shooting sports will have their first world championships in Polk County. The International Practical Shooting Confederation announced recently that the United States Practical Shooting Association and Universal Shooting...
More than 5,000 expected at flrunners.com Invitational

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

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 camaraderie of the sport to people with disabilities and...

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...