Archive for the ‘General’ Category

Kissimmee Chain Despite the relentless, stifling heat, big bass are showing up with regularity at tournament weigh-ins. Multiple five fish, 25 lb plus stringers are coming in every weekend. Exceptional results for fishing in 85 – 90 degree water. Outside grasslines continue to hold good numbers of big bass. Flip 1/2 – 3/4 oz weighted [...]

Sports Central #153 on PGTV Guests: Peter Ornsby, Webber Head Track & Field Coach Sonny Tingley, Bright House Mike Cobb, The Ledger Events: Scenic Sprint Triathlon Polk County Amateur Championships Video Packages: FYSA Olympic Development Training Polk County 25th Anniversary Tourism Dinner Sunshine State Cup (Lacrosse) Original Air Date: July 15, 2011

Ski Paradise INC. – 2011 Southern Region Championships – Water Skiing Dates: 7/27 – 7/31 Venue: Ski Paradise in Mulberry -This event will bring in over 450 participants and over 350 spectators to Polk County. -For more information please visit www.centralfloridasports.com or www.corporationwiki.com/Florida/Mulberry Florida Youth Soccer Association (FYSA) – College Showcase Dates:  7/29 – 7/31 [...]

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 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 [...]

Homeschool World Series – Baseball Dates: 5/2 – 5/7 Venue: Lake Myrtle Sports Park – Auburndale – The Homeschool World Series will bring in 28 baseball teams and over 1000 spectators to Polk County. The Homeschool World Series Association (HWSA) is a nonprofit corporation that endeavors to promote and coordinate high school (varsity level) baseball [...]

Frank Tiano, ETC. – Top Gun – Radio Controlled Airplanes Dates: 4/27 – 5/1 Venue: Lakeland Linder Regional Airport – This event will bring in over 300 participants and over 1,500 spectators to Polk County. – For more information please visit www.franktiano.com or www.centralfloridasports.com Independent Softball Association – Youth Flowers for Mom – Youth Fast [...]

National Collegiate Paintball Association – National Championship – Paintball Dates: 4/14– 4/17 Venue: Central Florida Paintball – Lakeland – This event will bring the top college and high school paintball teams to Polk County.  More than 900 participants and spectators are anticipated to attend.  The event will also be televised on the Fox College Sports [...]