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There are many options on TV when it comes to watching sports, but there aren’t many when it comes to shows that cover local sports in the Central Florida area. Be sure to tune in to “Sports Central” on PGTV to catch up on the latest in the world of sports in Polk County and around [...]

Wednesday, Sept. 1 vs. Dunedin Blue Jays @ 7:00 p.m. (Gates open at 6:00 p.m.)
All-You-Can-Eat-Night
Wednesday is All-You-Can-Eat Night sponsored by Little Caesars and Tigertown Catering. Tickets are just $10 and includes admission to the game and all-you-can-eat Little Caesars pizza, hamburgers, hot dogs, sausages, cracker jacks, popcorn, pretzels and chips as well as food from [...]

Florida Amateur Athletic Union (AAU)
Dates: 9/3 – 9/5
Venue: Lake Myrtle Sports Park – Auburndale, Auburndale Softball Complex – Auburndale, Chain of Lakes Complex – Winter Haven, Diamondplex – Winter Haven
- This AAU event will bring in 36 teams and over 750 spectators to Polk County.
- For more information on this event check out www.centralfloridasports.com
Independent Softball [...]

As high school sports get ready to kick off for the new school year, Lakeland Regional Medical Center wants to get student athletes ready as they hold their first Sports Medicine Symposium this Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the First Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall in Lakeland.  The event is free to high school [...]

Winter Haven
 Overall fishing’s gotten pretty tough around Winter Haven. The surface temp is around 90, therefore most bass are staying in deeper, cooler water. Good electronics are a must right now. Those that know how to use their electronics are still having some success despite the heat. Finding the shad schools is the key to [...]

The Lakeland Flying Tigers return home for a series against the Tampa Yankees beginning Saturday, August 21 at Joker Marchant Stadium. August 21st and August 23rd (doubleheader) games will be at Marchant Stadium and games August 22nd (doubleheader) will be in Tampa. Tickets for all home games are available by calling the Flying [...]

The Lakeland Flying Tigers return home for a two-game series beginning Wednesday, August 18 at Joker Marchant Stadium. Lakeland will host the Brevard County Manatees (Brewers) August 18-19. Tickets for all home games are available by calling the Flying Tigers at (863) 686-8075. Box seats are $6 and reserved seats are $5 [...]

Independent Softball Association (ISA) August Polk Bash
Dates: 8/20 – 8/22
Venue: Bartow 555 Complex
- The ISA event will bring in over 400 participants and over 150 spectators to Polk County.
- For more information on this event please visit www.isasoftball.com or check out www.centralfloridasports.com
Florida Half Century- Softball
Dates: 8/21 – 8/22
Venue: Diamond Plex – Winter Haven, Southwest and [...]

FL Orange Blossom Series – Summer Classic – 2010 – Table Tennis
- Dates: 8/13 – 8/14
- Venue: Simpson Park Recreation Center – Lakeland
- This event will bring in over 100 participants and 30 spectators to Polk County.
- For more information please visit http://www.eteamz.com/LakelandTableTennis/ and for local sporting news check out www.centralfloridasports.com
Mid Florida Football Conference (MFFC) [...]

High School sports fans in Polk County no longer have to wait until the Thursday edition of The Ledger to see the latest stats and standings for Polk County’s schools. The Ledger is starting a brand new site, called Polk Preps, that will serve as a one-stop source for stats, standings and other Polk County [...]