Lake Myrtle Construction Begins

As promised, here is the first of many Lake Myrtle Sports Complex construction photos. We will keep you updated here regularly on the progress of construction at the site and show you the progression as this empty land turns into Polk County’s largest sports venue. I admit, there isn’t much to see here as it is early in the process, but it is exciting to see that progress is being made. Here is the complete first set of “Early Construction” shots.

Back in June we told you about the Lakeland/Winter Haven Kennel Club’s All Breed Dog Show at The Lakeland Center. We also posted some photos of the event. Well, if you missed all that, or if pictures just aren’t enough for you, tune in to ESPN this Sunday for the first airing of the event. It will [...]

The golden shovels in the dirt today at the future site of the Lake Myrtle Sports Complex could only mean one thing: Groundbreaking! With about 100 people looking on, County Commissioners, officials from the City of Auburndale and Polk County Tourism & Sports Marketing officially broke ground to begin construction on the massive sports complex [...]

As the Florida Sports Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony gets closer (just one week away now), a lot has been made about the big names that will be inducted on August 16. One of the great stories of the new Hall of Fame class is the story of Otis Birdsong. He started his legendary career [...]

The Detroit Tigers 2008 first round draft pick (21st overall), Ryan Perry, will join the Flying Tigers in time for tonight’s game against the Tampa Yankees at 7:00 p.m.
Since joining the organization, Perry has appeared in two games for the Gulf Coast League Tigers.  In two innings, Perry has a 0-0 record with four strikeouts.  [...]

Former Lakeland High School standout, and recent Polk County All Sports Awards winner (Pro Athlete of the Year), Steve Pearce was called up by the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday. His first game up with the Pirates was Saturday night, when he started in right field against San Diego. Pearce spent a week with the Pirates earlier this [...]

I know this story doesn’t directly involve Polk County, but since Charles Barkley comes to Lakeland every year to give his time and money to help the First Tee Program for Barkley, Bean, Bryant & Friends, it fits here. Plus, it is just a great story and another example of how Barkley is such a [...]

We haven’t talked a lot here about the new Lake Myrtle Sports Complex, but don’t worry, there will be a lot of details here in the coming months as things take shape and construction begins on what will be the largest sports complex in Polk County history. This past weekend, Bay News 9 did an [...]

The Flying Tigers return to Joker Marchant Stadium following an eight game road trip for a four game series with the St. Lucie Mets.  The Flying Tigers are currently in second place only 3 1/2 games behind the Dunedin Blue Jays.
Wednesday night is All-You-Can-Eat night.  For $10 you get a game ticket and all-you-can-eat burgers, [...]

In case you haven’t been to a restaurant and seen large groups of basketball players and their families eating or driven down the road and spotted a van with writing all over it, this is your official notice that the Youth Basketball of America (YBOA) National Championships are taking place at gyms throughout Polk County all [...]