Kris Keprios

While all of Polk County was already excited about hosting an Ironman 70.3 Florida event in May, the excitement has now built to a fever pitch as it was announced today that one of the participants in the event is one of the most well known athletes in the world. The Lance Armstrong Foundation announced [...]

Winter Haven The dog days of summer are in full swing. Tough fishing is an understatement for trying to describe the South Winter Haven chain. As a matter of fact it’s tougher than I have ever seen it before. It’s hard enough just trying to get around, much less catch a fish. Most canals can [...]

Football season is right around the corner, and Webber International University, Polk County’s only college football program, has released their 2011 football schedule. The Webber Warriors will play a 10-game season. Five of those games will be played at their home field, Legion Field in Lake Wales, including back-to-back home games to close their season. [...]

Independent Softball Association – Youth Fast Pitch World Series – Youth Fast Pitch Softball Dates: 7/21- 7/24 Venue: Diamond Plex- Winter Haven, Bartow 555 Complex, Auburndale Softball Complex, Christina Park – Lakeland -This event will bring in over 900 participants and over 1800 spectators to Polk County. -For more information please visit www.isasoftball.com or www.centralfloridasports.com [...]

Lakeland Table Tennis Association – Mid-Florida Table Tennis Tour July Classic Dates: 7/15- 7/16 Venue: Simpson Park Community Center, 1725 Martin L. King Jr. Ave, Lakeland -This event will bring in over 100 participants to the Polk County area. -For more information please visit http://www.floridatt.com/lakelandtt/page.php?11 or www.centralfloridasports.com  Independent Softball Association – Youth World Warm Up [...]

Prospectwire Baseball – Eastern Region Showcase Tournament – Baseball Dates: 6/10 – 6/16 Venue: Lake Myrtle Baseball Fields- Auburndale -This event will bring in over 70 showcase scout teams from across the Eastern region of the United States to Polk County over the six-day tournament. -For more information please visit www.prospectwire.com or www.centralfloridasports.com  Bad Cat [...]

The Lakeland Tigers will provide an entertaining weekend filled with giveaways, contests and festivities, including a giveaway just for kids on Friday and a Key West themed “Sunset Celebration” on Saturday. Friday, June 10 vs. Daytona Cubs @ 7:00 p.m. (Gates open at 6:00 p.m.): Victor Martinez Kids Backpack Giveaway The Flying Tigers will be [...]

The Lakeland Flying Tigers return home for a five-game homestand beginning Tuesday, May 31 at Joker Marchant Stadium.  Lakeland will host the Ft. Myers Miracle (Twins) from May 31 – June 3 and the Tampa Yankees on June 4.   Tickets for all home games are available by calling the Flying Tigers at (863) 686-8075.  [...]

The Lakeland Flying Tigers return home for an eight-game homestand beginning Wednesday, May 18 at Joker Marchant Stadium.  Lakeland will host the Jupiter Hammersheads (Marlins) from May 18-21 and the Bradenton Marauders from May 22-25.  Tickets for all home games are available by calling the Flying Tigers at (863) 686-8075.  Box seats are $6 and [...]

Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) – State Tournament – Baseball Dates: 5/20 – 5/22 Venues: Chain of Lakes Complex – Winter Haven, Lake Myrtle Sports Park – Auburndale -This AAU event will bring in over 30 teams of elite players from all over Florida, ages ranging from 13 to 18. -For more information please visit www.sunshinesports.net [...]