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IRONMAN 70.3 Florida Set to Welcome 2500 Triathletes to Polk

Posted on May 1st, 2013 by

Categories: Event, Sports, 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 [...]

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Plan Your Central Florida Citrus Vacation Using This FREE eBook

Posted on January 11th, 2013 by

Categories: Attractions, Dining, General

Have you seen Visit Central Florida’s free Vacation Planning eBooks yet? Here, visitors will find a selection of downloadable reads that will assist in planning a Central Florida vacation full of entertainment. Instant access is available and as simple as clicking the cover of the book you wish to read whether on your computer, smart [...]

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Ring in the New Year with Barbeque!

Posted on January 4th, 2013 by

Categories: Dining, Event, 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 [...]

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Soaking Up the Local Culture

Posted on September 3rd, 2012 by

Categories: Arts, Attractions, Dining, Event, General, Nature, Shopping, Sports, Upcoming

This Week: September 3–9 First Friday Dates: Friday, September 7 Venue: Lakeland -First Friday is one of the most popular recurring events in Lakeland. -Every month, on the first, people from all over converge in Downtown Lakeland for an evening of FREE family-friendly entertainment, activities, live music, art receptions, a car show, and the chance [...]

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Soaking Up the Local Culture

Posted on July 16th, 2012 by

Categories: Arts, Attractions, Event, General, Nature, Sports, Upcoming

This Week: July 16-22 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: July 19 vs. Miracle, 6:30 PM; $1 Sodas & 2-for-1 Beers July 20 vs. Miracle, 7:11 PM; 7-11 Fridays, The Missing Gator [...]

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Soaking Up the Local Culture

Posted on July 2nd, 2012 by

Categories: Arts, Attractions, Event, General, Nature, Sports, Upcoming

This Week: July 2-8 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: July 4 vs. Threshers, 6:30 PM; Independence Day Celebration, Dueling Fireworks, Postgame Entertainment July 5 vs. Threshers, 10:30 AM; $1 Sodas & [...]

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Celebrate Independence Day with Polk

Posted on June 29th, 2012 by

Categories: Arts, Attractions, Event, General, Nature, Sports, Upcoming

Did you know that over $600 million is spent annually on fireworks? The Fourth of July is less than a week away, and Polk County has no shortage of celebrations. Cities throughout the county are ringing in this Independence Day with their own firework shows and family-fun festivities. Take your pick of celebrations, but whatever [...]

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Soaking Up the Local Culture

Posted on May 28th, 2012 by

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This Week:   May 28-June 3 Memorial Day Carillon Concerts Date: Monday, May 28 Venue: Bok Tower Gardens – Lake Wales -A musical salute of gratitude to our nation’s veterans and current members of America’s armed forces . Cigar Bash Date: Thursday, May 31 Venue: Low Ball Louie’s– Lake Wales -An evening of cigar tastings [...]

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Ironman Excitement for Polk County

Posted on May 17th, 2012 by

Categories: Event, Sports, 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 [...]

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Soaking Up the Local Culture

Posted on April 16th, 2012 by

Categories: Arts, Attractions, Event, General, Nature, Sports, Upcoming

This Week:   April 16-22 Runway Fashion Show Date: Wednesday, April 18; 6:30–8:30pm Venue: Polk Museum of Art – Lakeland -Polk Museum of Art proudly presents its annual spring fashion show where Neiman Marcus Tampa Bay will provide the fashions. Rumors Dates: Thursday, April 19 – Sunday, April 22 Venue: Theatre Winter Haven -This is [...]

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