Rebecca Thompson

The welcome of Ironman 70.3 Florida this month kicks off a thrilling new era for Polk County! Over 2,300 competitors from across the county, state, nation and even world will make their way to Haines City this weekend for the start of Ironman 70.3 Florida. Here, these triathletes will test their athletic abilities, stamina and [...]

Lakeland Flying Tigers Dates: Now – September 1 Venue: Joker Marchant Stadium -The Lakeland Flying Tigers have returned to Lakeland for the 2012 season. -This week’s home games are: May 17 vs. St. Lucie Mets, 6:30 PM May 18 vs. St. Lucie Mets, 7:11 PM May 19 vs. St. Lucie Mets, 6:00 PM May 20 [...]

It’s an exciting time for Polk County fishing, with three municipalities nominated for WFN’s Ultimate Fishing Town! Home to more than 550 lakes with hundreds of anglers competing in fishing tournaments weekly, Polk makes the perfect fit. What exactly is the Ultimate Fishing Town? The World Fishing Network has opened a contest for voters to [...]

Lakeland Flying Tigers Dates: Now – September 1 Venue: Joker Marchant Stadium -The Lakeland Flying Tigers have returned to Lakeland for the 2012 season. -This week’s home games are: May 8 vs. Palm Beach Cardinals, 6:30 PM May 9 vs. Palm Beach Cardinals, 10:30 AM May 10 vs. Palm Beach Cardinals, 6:30 PM May 11 [...]

Lakeland Flying Tigers Dates: Now – September 1 Venue: Joker Marchant Stadium -The Lakeland Flying Tigers have returned to Lakeland for the 2012 season. -This week’s home games are: April 30 vs. Daytona Cubs, 10:30 AM  2012 Homeschool World Series Dates: Monday, April 30 – Sunday, May 6 Venue: Lake Myrtle Sports Park – Auburndale -The [...]

For all runners, walkers and those just looking to get into shape, the Carillon Classic 5k Run/Walk on May 26 is your opportunity to run a course that’s never been ran before! Held at the beautiful and historical Bok Tower Gardens, the Carillon Classic is an experience like no other. With a tranquil setting on 157-acres [...]

Lakeland Flying Tigers Dates: Now – September 1 Venue: Joker Marchant Stadium -The Lakeland Flying Tigers have returned to Lakeland for the 2012 season. -This week’s home games are: April 24 vs. Daytona Cubs, 6:30 PM   April 25 vs. Dunedin Blue Jays, 6:30 PM   April 26 vs. Dunedin Blue Jays, 6:30 PM April 27 vs. Dunedin Blue Jays, [...]

Lakeland Flying Tigers Dates: Now – September 1 Venue: Joker Marchant Stadium -The Lakeland Flying Tigers have returned to Lakeland for the 2012 season. -This week’s home games are: April 19 vs. Clearwater Threshers, 6:30 PM   April 20 vs. Clearwater Threshers, 7:11 PM   April 21 vs. Clearwater Threshers, 6:00 PM  2012 SSC Men’s & Women’s [...]

Lakeland Flying Tigers Dates: Now – September 1 Venue: Joker Marchant Stadium -The Lakeland Flying Tigers have returned to Lakeland for the 2012 season. -This week’s home games are: April 9 vs. Brevard County, 6:30 PM   April 10 vs. Brevard County, 6:30 PM   April 11 vs. Brevard County, 6:30 PM Florida State Golf Association – [...]

15th Annual Fire Shootout Classic Dates: Now — April 29 Venue: Gyms across Lakeland, Bartow and Mulberry -Over a hundred teams from all over the state participate in this Fire Youth Sports, Inc. qualifier. Detroit Tigers Spring Training Date: April 2 Venue: Joker Marchant Stadium – Lakeland -The Tigers take on the Toronto Blue Jays at [...]