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As the Communications Specialist, Kris is responsible for public relations, advertising placement and all in-house design work. He also assists with special events. Kris serves as PCSM’s liaison to Clark/Nikdel/Powell, which is the advertising agency for PCSM. He also hosts PCSM's weekly sports radio show, "Sports Central" on WLKF 1430 AM and is a co-host for PCSM's weekly television show on PGTV.

Enjoy Christmas at Pinewood Even More

Posted on December 18th, 2009 by kris

Categories: Attractions, General, Nature

If you are too busy finishing your Christmas shopping to visit Bok Tower’s Christmas at Pinewood, there is good news! Bok Tower has extended the hours for the Christmas at Pinewood holiday home tour with this year’s theme, “Joy to the World.” Open through January 3, tours of the 20-room, 1930s Pinewood Estate will be [...]

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They’re Back! USAF Thunderbirds to Headline Sun ‘n Fun

Posted on December 8th, 2009 by kris

Categories: Attractions, General

One of the Sun ‘n Fun Fly In’s most popular performers will return this year as the United States Air Force (USAF) Thunderbirds military jet team announced today that the SUN ‘n FUN  Fly-In  has been selected  as a general aviation event venue on their 2010 Thunderbirds appearance schedule. The announcement was made today at [...]

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Spend the Holidays in Frostproof

Posted on December 7th, 2009 by kris

Categories: Arts, General, Shopping

There is a lot going on in Frostproof this holiday season!
If you missed it last weekend, Frostproof  will have a “Last Chance Viewing” of the Festival of Trees, in the Ramon Theater this weekend on Sunday, December 13th between 2pm and 4pm.  If you haven’t had a chance to see these spectacularly decorated trees or if you [...]

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Florida Aviation Hall of Fame Induction at Sun ‘n Fun

Posted on December 7th, 2009 by kris

Categories: Attractions, General, Sports

Three new members of the Florida Aviation Hall of Fame will be honored during induction ceremonies scheduled for December 11, 2009 at noon at the Florida Air Museum at Sun ‘n Fun, Florida’s official aviation museum and education center.
The 2009 inductees include: LeRoy Brown, a native Floridian, had a 29-year career as a National Airlines pilot. [...]

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Flying Tigers Announce 2010 Schedule

Posted on November 30th, 2009 by kris

Categories: General, Sports

The Lakeland Flying Tigers have announced their 2010 Florida State League (FSL) schedule. They are set to begin their 60th season in the FSL and 44th as a Detroit Tigers minor league affiliate.  Lakeland first began playing in the FSL in 1919. The Flying Tigers will open the season on the road Thursday, April 8 [...]

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Enjoy Christmas at Pinewood this Holiday Season

Posted on November 17th, 2009 by kris

Categories: Attractions, General, Nature

The holidays at Bok Tower Gardens in Lake Wales will be especially joyful this holiday season with “Joy to the World” as the theme for the 15th annual Christmas at Pinewood holiday home tour that runs November 27 through January 3. Christmas at Pinewood has become one of Central Florida’s most popular holiday events. Designers will deck [...]

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December Fishing Forecast

Posted on November 16th, 2009 by kris

Categories: General, Nature, Sports

Note: The following post is a new regular feature you can find here on Catch Central Florida. Monte Goodman, from Central Florida Bucketmouths guide service will be providing regular fishing forecasts to help you know where to find the fish in Polk County. So, now that you know where they are…it is up to you [...]

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Start Planning Your Spring Training Trip Now

Posted on November 10th, 2009 by kris

Categories: General, Sports

Let the countdown officially begin. The Detroit Tigers just released their Spring Training schedule for 2010 as they begin their 74th season of Spring Training in Lakeland at Tigertown and their 45th consecutive season at Joker Marchant Stadium. Here is all the information:
The Tigers will begin the exhibition schedule on Tuesday, March 2 as the [...]

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Holiday Plans? That’s Right, It’s Already Time

Posted on October 27th, 2009 by kris

Categories: Dining, General

If you haven’t started thinking about the holidays yet, it’s o.k. because the Hilton Garden Inn in Lakeland already has. They just announced plans for a holiday lunch feast on December 18 that sounds mouth-watering.  If we are using the word mouth-watering, you know it will be good. On Friday, December 18 from 11:00am – 2:00pm (reservations are available [...]

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We Have a Winner

Posted on October 27th, 2009 by kris

Categories: Attractions, General

Thanks to everyone who entered the contest for two pairs of tickets to Sunset and Symphonyat Bok Tower Gardens on November 7. As you can see by the comments that were left, the contest was pretty popular (so look for more contests here in the future). Our two lucky winners were Brian LaFrazia and Monty. [...]

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