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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 [...]

Are you in need of some outdoor fun? Come out to Triple Canopy Ranch and tear up the mud this weekend complete with excitement and thrill at the Benefit for Bailee event! This ATV weekend fundraiser hosted by Triple Canopy Ranch in partnership with SKY Powersports will benefit Bailee Kent, a local Polk County soccer [...]

It’s an exciting time for Polk County fishing, with three municipalities nominated for WFN’s Ultimate Fishing Town! Home to more than 550 lakes with hundreds of anglers competing in fishing tournaments weekly, Polk makes the perfect fit. What exactly is the Ultimate Fishing Town? The World Fishing Network has opened a contest for voters to [...]

  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 [...]

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 8 vs. Palm Beach Cardinals, 6:30 PM May 9 vs. Palm Beach Cardinals, 10:30 AM May 10 vs. Palm Beach Cardinals, 6:30 PM May 11 [...]

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 [...]

Join us March 30th on the banks of Lake Cannon in Winter Haven for Race for the Kids, and take the chance to help the Citrus Center Boys & Girls Clubs while watching some thrilling Hydroplaning boat racing. There will be a series of classes racing for the event, which will begin preparation on March [...]

Spring has arrived, which could only mean one thing…baseball! The Lakeland Flying Tigers approach the start of their 2012 season at Joker Marchant Stadium on Wednesday, April 4 with an exhibition game against Southeastern University Fire. Gates to the stadium will open at 5:00 p.m., and the first pitch is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. This [...]

This week: Monday, March 26 — Sunday, April 1 RussMatt Central Florida Baseball Invitational (Week 6) 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 [...]