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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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

The Florida Sports Hall of Fame is coming to Polk County and it will open in grand fashion on June 22 as the building at the Lake Myrtle Sports Complex in Auburndale that will house memorabilia from some of the biggest stars Florida sports has ever known officially opens.
The Grand Opening and ribbon cutting of [...]

Pro Bike / Pro Walk Conference (Florida Bicycle Association) – Convention
 Dates: 5/11 – 5/13
 Venue: The Lakeland Center
 The Pro Bike / Pro Walk Conference will bring in to Polk County 150 participants.
 For more information on this event please visit www.floridabicycle.org  or www.centralfloridasports.com
Triple Crown
 Dates: 5/13 – 5/16
 Venue: Lake Myrtle Sports Park
 The Triple Crown event will bring in [...]

Florida Community College Athletic Association Softball State Championships
Dates: 4/30-5/1
Venue: Auburndale Softball Complex
- The 2010 FCCAA State & NJCAA District Fast-Pitch Softball Tournament will bring in over 16 teams to Polk County.
- For more information please visit www.flccaa.org/fast-pitch-softball-tournament.html or www.centralfloridasports.com
Mid Florida Junior Golf Tour
Dates: 5/1
Venue: YMCA Par 3
- The Mid Florida Junior Golf Tour will bring [...]

Florida Youth Soccer Association (FYSA) Region Cup Finals
Dates: 3/19 – 3/21
Venue: Lake Myrtle Sports Park
- This FYSA event will host 104 soccer teams for two days of regional finals; these teams will be traveling in from across the state of Florida to compete for a spot in state cup action. Teams competing weekend will be [...]

Mark your calendar now for October  2011 because that is when LEGOLAND Florida is set to debut in Winter Haven. The announcement was formally made just minutes ago at Cypress Gardens, the new home of LEGOLAND. All in all, Merlin Entertainments Group plans to invest $300 million in the park over the next few years, [...]

Ok, so you have your Spring Training tickets and are waiting for the Tigers first pitch of Spring Training. What next? How about joining the Tigers players and coaches on the golf course as they raise money for local youth sports organizations? Before they throw out their first pitch for the 2010 Spring Training season, the [...]

The Club at Eaglebrooke in Lakeland is offering a very special rate every Monday through April 15. You can play the 4-1/2 star course for just $49. This is a great deal and definitely reason enough to use one of those vacation days you have stashed away. For more information, or to book your tee [...]