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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 [...]

Tenoroc High School – FHSAA Boys Wrestling Regionals Dates: 2/10 – 2/11 Venue: Lakeland Center – Lakeland -This two day event featuring wrestlers from high schools from throughout the state is expected to bring in more than 200 participants and 775 spectators from all around the state.  This event has an estimated economic impact of [...]

Florida ISA – Super Bowl Showdown Dates: 2/4 – 2/5 Venue:  Bartow”555” Complex -This is an ISA qualifying tournament that is expected to bring in 130 adult participants, 300 youth participants, and 210 spectators. -For more information, please visit www.isasoftball.com or www.centralfloidasports.com NSA – Winter World Warm-Up Dates: 2/4 – 2/5 Venue: Auburndale Softball Complex [...]

For the 4th straight year, Russmatt Baseball will be hosting their annual Central Florida Invitational right here in Polk County. Collegiate baseball teams from the around the coast will all gather over a six week period for spring training and game competition. Starting on February 18th, over 200 teams from all different divisions (NCAA D [...]

Links: Southern Smokers BBQ Lake Wales Pioneer Days Bartow High School Girls Basketball Roar N’ Soar Red Trail Racing Lakeland Raiders Interviews: Richard Murvin, Bartow High School Girls Head Basketball Coach Jeff Meeks, Red Trail Racing Feddy Azofeifa, Operations Manager, Lakeland Raiders Jeremy Burnett, Defensive End, Lakeland Raiders Ingrid Burch, Event Coordinator, Southern Smokers BBQ [...]

Grand Square Inc. “Florida Winter Festival” – Square Dance Dates: 1/20 – 1/22 Venue: Lakeland Center -Square dance participants travel from approximately twenty states and Canada to compete.  Generally there are participants from three to four foreign countries as well.  www.gsiinternational.org or www.centralfloridasports.com Independent Softball Association – Adult Winter Nationals Dates: 1/20– 1/22 Venue: Diamondplex, [...]

North Central Florida Pigeon Fanciers Association – Grand Nationals & Convention Dates: 1/9 – 1/13 Venue: The Lakeland Center -There will be an offering of over $2550.00 in prize money. Various raffles will be held. There will be a beer garden and grill setup at the Show Hall. Tours will be available. All facilities will [...]

2012 is bringing three big events to Polk County. Stay in shape this new year and test your limits with the North Ridge Bridge Run 5K Race, 2012 Warrior Dash and Ironman 70.3. Registration is now open for all three events. North Ridge Bridge Run 5K Race What: Join the Polk County Board of County [...]

 Sports Central: December 16, 2011 Links: Detroit Tigers, Spring Training Independent Softball Association National Softball Association Home School World Series Florida Youth Soccer Association PSP Paintball World Cup Warrior Dash Lake Mirror Classic Auto Show Orange Cup Regatta Sun N’ Fun Video Packages: Prospectwire Showcase Arts & Culture Update with Jessica Robers Show Sponsors: Abuelos Holiday [...]