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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 barely [...]

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
 World Amateur Baseball Association – [...]

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 – Youth Fast Pitch Softball
Dates: [...]

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 Wrestling – Pride Wrestling Camp [...]

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 giving away Victor Martinez [...]

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.  Box seats [...]

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 reserved [...]

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 or www.centralfloridasports.com
Florida Youth Soccer [...]

The Polk County All Sports Awards continues its 11-year tradition of recognizing Polk County athletes for their excellence in sports at the Lakeland Center on Tuesday, June 21 at 6:15. Five new members will be honored for their achievements and will enter The Polk County Sports Hall of Fame.
The 2011 Hall of Fame class includes: former Florida Southern [...]