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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 [...]

Let the games begin! The second weekend of the Sunshine State Games, Florida’s Olympic-style sports festival, comes to Polk County beginning Friday and will feature nine events this weekend. Here is the rundown of the events coming to the area this weekend:
Sunshine State Games
Dates: 6/18 – 6/20
Venue: Various Facilities County wide
- The Sunshine State Games [...]

We are happy to welcome the Road Runners Club of America to Polk County this week. If you see more runners than usual out and about, you will know why! In addition to the RRCA National Convention, here is a rundown of the sporting events you can check out this week/weenend in Central Florida:
52nd National [...]

Florida State Soccer Association – Florida Classic Tournament
Dates: 1/28 – 1/31
Venue: Lake Myrtle Sports Complex
- This adult soccer classic will highlight teams from across the state of Florida.
- For more information on Florida State Soccer Association please visit www.fssa.org and for local sporting news and events check out www.centralfloridasports.com
American Pro Rodeo Classic
Dates: 1/29 -1/30
Venue:Lakeland Center [...]

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, [...]

Independent Softball Association (ISA) E Nationals
Dates: 9/4 – 9/6
Venues:Auburndale Softball Complex 299 Florida Citrus Blvd, Auburndale, FL  33823, Diamondplex 900 Polk Community College Rd, Winter Haven, FL
- The ISA event will bring in 1200 participants and an estimated 650 spectators to watch this Division E softball tournament.
- For more information on ISA events check out [...]

What better place to participate in a “Green” race than at one of Polk County’s most popular environmental lands. Circle B Bar Reserve is set to host their first ever 5K run on October 10 at 8am. The track will be the dirt and grass trails at Circle B and all participants will receive reusable aluminum [...]