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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 [...]

  Event Links MidFlorida Mayfaire By-The-Lake Festival Ironman 70.3 Haines City  Sport Source Academy 3rd Annual Camp R.O.C. Interviews: Brenda Friedman, Mayfaire Coordinator Maya Beck, Mayfaire Coordinator Rich Humber, Source Sports Academy Patrick McGee, Ironman 70.3 Haines City Show Packages: Bartow High School Stinger Shoot Out  Detroit Tigers Major League Scramble Arts & Culture Update [...]

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 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 – [...]

RussMatt Central Florida Baseball Invitational Dates: Now— March 30 Venue: Lake Myrtle Sports Park, Chain of Lakes Baseball Complex and other baseball fields around the county -Over 200 colleges annually in all divisions (NCAA D I, II, III, NAIA & JUCO), that’s more college teams than all other Florida spring break tournaments combined come to Polk [...]

The Lakeland Center “FHSAA Boys Wrestling Finals” – Wrestling Dates: February 17- February 18 Venue: The Lakeland Center -A two-day tournment featuring wreslers from high schools throughout the state competing in both individual and team competitions. -Competition of 14 different weight classifications will occur with awards for teams and individuals. -Approximately 2,000 participants are expected [...]

While all of Polk County was already excited about hosting an Ironman 70.3 Florida event in May, the excitement has now built to a fever pitch as it was announced today that one of the participants in the event is one of the most well known athletes in the world. The Lance Armstrong Foundation announced [...]

As a young boy your mother expects you to play in the dirt, get muddy, ruin clothes and destroy shoes. Somewhere along the line you get older, take down the “no girls allowed” sign in front of the tree house, and eventually trade in the tree house for a real house in an effort to [...]