Posts Tagged ‘Haines City’
Posted on May 3rd, 2013 by Rebecca Thompson
Categories: Cycling, Running, Swimming, Upcoming
Family activities highlight the three day event centered around Haines City’s Lake Eva Park Competitors from 41 States and from countries as far away as Germany and Argentina will descend on Polk County to test their athletic abilities, stamina and competitive drive this Sunday on the 70.3 mile swimming, running and cycling course. While the [...]
Tags: Haines City, IronKids, Ironman 70.3 Florida, Lake Eva Park, May, triathlon
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Posted on January 15th, 2013 by Rebecca Thompson
Categories: General, Uncategorized, Upcoming
Ringing in a new year in Polk County heralds the return of barbeque festival season. Residents and visitors alike will find ample opportunity to savor mouthwatering barbeque at well-known annual competitions such as the Lakeland PigFest, Smoke on the Water and Ribs on the Ridge; which jump-start the season in January and February. These events include live entertainment and nominal, if [...]
Tags: Auburndale, Brock's, central florida, Eagle Lake, Florida BBQ Association, Haines City, Jimbo's, Lake Eva, Lakeland, Mulberry, Peebles, Polk County, Schack's, Sun n Fun, Winter Haven
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Posted on October 8th, 2012 by Rebecca Thompson
Categories: Golf, Soccer, Softball, Uncategorized, Upcoming
FSS Gold Cup Dates: Friday, October 12-Sunday October 14 Venue: Auburndale Softball Complex -Florida Suncoast Sports (FSS) presents Gold Cup, a baseball tournament in Bartow. -Teams from Florida will compete for the Gold Cup. The Achievement Academy’s 13th Annual “Chip-In” For Children Golf Tournament Date: Friday, October 12 Venue: Lone Palm Golf Club–Lakeland -The Achievement [...]
Tags: Auburndale, Bartow, Brick or Treat, central florida, Central Florida Sports Marketing, CornFusion Corn Maze, Fantasy of Flight, Florida Independent Softball Association, Florida ISA, Florida Suncoast Sports, FSS, Haines City, Lake Eva, Lake Myrtle, Lake Wales, Lakeland, Legoland Florida, Lone Palm Golf Club, Polk City, Polk County, Safari Wilderness Ranch, Simmers young Park, Westgate River Ranch, Winter Haven
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Posted on October 3rd, 2012 by Rebecca Thompson
Categories: Cycling, Fitness, General, Upcoming
For the first time in its 19 year history, the Bike Florida Spring Tour will hold its week-long bicycle tour in Polk County. The seven-day event, titled the “Orange Blossom Express”, will be held March 22-29, 2013 and will bring more than 900 bicyclists from around the United States and Canada to Polk County to experience the [...]
Tags: Bartow, Becky Alfonso, bike, Bike Florida, central florida, Cycling, cycling event, Dundee, Fort Meade, Frostproof, Haines City, Lake Wales, Lakeland, Mulberry, Orange Blossom Express, Polk City, Polk County
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Posted on September 3rd, 2012 by Rebecca Thompson
Categories: General, Mud Run, Running, Soccer, Upcoming
September 3–9 Dirty Foot Adventure Run Dates: Saturday, September 8 Venue: Fort Meade -Enjoy the beautiful scenery while pushing your mind and body beyond its limits. -This run is 6 miles in length and full of mud and obstacles. -Trophies will be awarded for Best Costume, Largest Team and Overall Winners. -Spectators are FREE, and [...]
Tags: Auburndale, Dirty Foot Adventures, Florida Youth Soccer Association, Fort Meade, Haines City, Lake Myrtle Sports Park, Polk County, Railroad Park
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Posted on August 31st, 2012 by Rebecca Thompson
Categories: Fitness, General, Running, Upcoming
What do Margaritas and running have to do with each other? The 2012 Margarita Run, a race that’s “So HOT it’s COOL”! This 5k run and 1 mile walk is sure to be a good time both during and after the race. The 2012 Margarita Run benefits Haines City Main Street. This is your chance [...]
Tags: central florida, Haines City, Haines City Main Street, Margarita Run 2012, Polk County, Railroad Park
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Posted on May 30th, 2012 by Rebecca Thompson
Categories: Cycling, Fitness, Running, Swimming, triathlon
A week has passed since Ironman 70.3 Florida, and looking at Haines City’s Lake Eva Park now, one probably wouldn’t know that thousands of athletes, spectators and fans assembled at the park over the course of those two days. In fact, there is no trace of all the bikes that were wheeled around and mounted in the [...]
Tags: #IM703FL, central florida, Haines City, IronKids Florida, Ironman 70.3 Florida, Lake Eva Park, Lance Armstrong, Polk County, triathlon
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Posted on May 15th, 2012 by Rebecca Thompson
Categories: Cycling, Fitness, Running, Swimming, Upcoming
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 [...]
Tags: central florida, Haines City, IronKids, IronKids Florida, Ironman, Ironman 70.3, Ironman 70.3 Florida, Lake Eva Park, Lance Armstrong, Polk County
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Posted on May 8th, 2012 by Joe Cutler
Categories: Baseball, Cycling, Fitness, Football, General, Golf, PGTV, Running, Swimming, triathlon, Uncategorized, Upcoming, Video
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 with [...]
Tags: Arts & Culture, Bartow, Bartow Stinger Shootout, Basketball, Cycling, Detroit Tigers, Football, Football Camp, Golf, Golf Scramble, Haines City, Half Marathon, Ironman, Ironman 70.3, Mayfaire, Mayfaire 5k, Mayfaire By The Lake, Mayfaire Classic 5K, MidFlorida, Running, Sport Source, Stinger Shootout, swimming, triathlon
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Posted on February 10th, 2012 by Kris Keprios
Categories: Cycling, Running, Swimming, triathlon, Uncategorized
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 [...]
Tags: Cycling, Haines City, Ironman, Lake Eva Park, Lance Armstrong, Polk County Sports, Running, swimming
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