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Winter Haven
 Recent rains have the water level a little closer to where it needs to be on both the North and South Chains. Still down about two feet though. Most canals can be safely navigated. Only a few remain impassible Also, due to the rain and slightly cooler nights, the water temperature has fallen a [...]

Winter Haven
The dog days of summer are in full swing. Tough fishing is an understatement for trying to describe the South Winter Haven chain. As a matter of fact it’s tougher than I have ever seen it before. It’s hard enough just trying to get around, much less catch a fish. Most canals can barely [...]

Kissimmee Chain
Despite the relentless, stifling heat, big bass are showing up with regularity at tournament weigh-ins. Multiple five fish, 25 lb plus stringers are coming in every weekend. Exceptional results for fishing in 85 – 90 degree water. Outside grasslines continue to hold good numbers of big bass. Flip 1/2 – 3/4 oz weighted craws [...]

Florida residents can kick off their summer staycation with an affordable visit to Fantasy of Flight and a Buy One/Get One Free offer on adult and children’s general admission. Residents are invited to enjoy the great savings July 1 – Sept. 30, 2011.
Fantasy of Flight not only provides day-long excursions through themed immersion experiences, backlot and restoration [...]

The Lakeland Tigers will provide an entertaining weekend filled with giveaways, contests and festivities, including a giveaway just for kids on Friday and a Key West themed “Sunset Celebration” on Saturday.
Friday, June 10 vs. Daytona Cubs @ 7:00 p.m. (Gates open at 6:00 p.m.):
Victor Martinez Kids Backpack Giveaway
The Flying Tigers will be giving away Victor Martinez [...]

Spring into summer with two back-to-back action-packed weekends, plus a special offer just for dads at Fantasy of Flight. Guests are invited to hear firsthand accounts from “Pacific War” Veterans, explore war relics and memorabilia, and bring Dad for free during Father’s Day Weekend.  
Friday, June 10 & Saturday, June 11- Legends & Legacies Series
“The Pacific War: [...]

Downtown Lakeland, FL is launching a new App, allowing tourists and residents to discover useful information about Downtown events, parking, shopping, dining, art and entertainment.
The new Downtown Lakeland App is FREE, and available for both Apple and Android mobile devices. More than half of all cell phone users will have smart phones this year, and those [...]

The Lakeland Flying Tigers return home for an eight-game homestand beginning Wednesday, May 18 at Joker Marchant Stadium.  Lakeland will host the Jupiter Hammersheads (Marlins) from May 18-21 and the Bradenton Marauders from May 22-25. 
Tickets for all home games are available by calling the Flying Tigers at (863) 686-8075.  Box seats are $6 and reserved [...]

In celebration of National Military Appreciation Month, Fantasy of Flight is offering complimentary admission to all active-duty, retired and reserve members of the U.S. armed forces throughout the month of May.
 The free admission offer includes May 13-14 Legends & Legacies Symposium, “D-Day: The Invasion of Normandy” where guests will have the rare opportunity to catch [...]

Pics on the Promenade is returning to Lake Mirror on May 13th with the afformentioned “Pic” being Disney’s Old Dogs. The last eventwas a huge success as people of all ages crowded in front of Lake Mirror for the Princess Bride. Don’t let the fact that this is on Friday the 13th stop you from coming [...]