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		<title>Flying Tigers Feature Giveaways and A Sunset Celebration This Weekend</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 10 Jun 2011 16:59:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kris Keprios</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[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 [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>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.</p>
<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Friday, June 10 vs. <strong>Daytona Cubs @ 7:00 p.m. (Gates open at 6:00 p.m.):<br />
</strong></span></strong><strong>Victor Martinez Kids Backpack Giveaway<br />
</strong>The Flying Tigers will be giving away Victor Martinez backpacks to the first 750 paid kids ages 14 and younger.<br />
<strong><br />
Chick-fil-A Night<br />
</strong>Look for special promotions, contests and giveaways throughout the game from Chick-fil-A.<br />
<strong><br />
Scout Night<br />
</strong>Special group ticket and food packages for Boy and Cub Scouts and their families.</p>
<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Saturday, June 11 vs. Brevard County Manatees (Brewers) @ 4:00 p.m. (Gates open at 2:30 p.m.):<br />
</span></strong><strong><em>The Ledger </em>Customer Appreciation Day<br />
</strong>The first 2,000 fans will receive a free grocery tote compliments of The Ledger Media Group. The first 100 new Ledger subscribers will be given Ledger Media Group t-shirts.  Fans can register to win great prizes including travel trips, gift baskets, gift cards and more throughout the game.  A fan will also have a chance to win a Fiat if a Flying Tigers player hits a grand slam in the seventh inning.  The Flying Tigers will be wearing special tropical jerseys during the game and fans are encouraged to dress for the occasion as well wearing flip-flops and tropical shirts.</p>
<p><strong>Sunset Celebration Sponsored by The Ledger Media Group and Budweiser<br />
</strong>Following the game the Flying Tigers will be turning the berm into a Key West themed party.  There will be live island-themed music by Captain Josh as well as street performers, frisbee dogs, a pig roast and much more.  There will be drink and food specials on the berm all night.  Polk County’s Parrot Head Club, Pirates on the Ridge, will be helping to get the party started.</p>
<p><strong> </strong><strong>Fireworks Extravaganza at dark (weather permitting).</strong></p>
<p><strong> </strong><strong>Post-Game Party at Natalie’s Sports Bar &amp; Grill<br />
</strong>The fun keeps going at Natalie’s following the fireworks show.  Natalie’s is located at 3120 South Florida Avenue in Lakeland.</p>
<p>For more information please visit the Flying Tigers online at <a href="http://www.lakelandflyingtigers.com/">www.LakelandFlyingTigers.com</a> or call (863) 686-8075.</p>
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		<title>Flying Tigers Serve Up All You Can Eat Wednesday</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 17 May 2011 13:34:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kris Keprios</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[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 [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>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. <br />
Tickets for all home games are available by calling the Flying Tigers at (863) 686-8075.  Box seats are $6 and reserved seats are $5 and seniors 55 and over and children 14 and under receive a $1.00 discount.  Saturday tickets are an additional $1.  Wednesday All-You-Can-Eat tickets are $10.  Parking is FREE. </p>
<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Wednesday, May 18 vs. Jupiter Hammerheads (Marlins) @ 7:00 p.m. (Gates open at 6:00 p.m.)</span></strong><br />
<strong><em>Wednesday is All-You-Can-Eat Night sponsored by Harry’s Seafood Bar &amp; Grill</em></strong><br />
Tickets are just $10 and includes admission to the game and all-you-can-eat hamburgers, hot dogs, sausages, pizza, cracker jacks, popcorn, pretzels and chips as well as food from Harry’s Seafood Bar &amp; Grill from 6:00-9:00 p.m. or while supplies last. </p>
<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Thursday, May 19 vs. Jupiter Hammerheads (Marlins) @ 7:00 p.m. (Gates open at 5:30 p.m.)</span><br />
<em>Thirsty Thursday</em></strong><br />
Fans can enjoy $1 beer and soda every Thursday home game.  Beer sales begin at 5:30 p.m. and end at the conclusion of the 7th inning.</p>
<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Lakeland Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours</span></strong><br />
The Flying Tigers will be hosting the Lakeland Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours from 5:30-7:30 p.m. sponsored by Lakeland Electric. <br />
There will be great food, drinks and live music along the 1st base concourse.  For more information please contact the Lakeland Chamber at (863) 688-8551.</p>
<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Friday, May 20 vs. Jupiter Hammerheads (Marlins) @ 7:00 p.m. (Gates open at 6:00 p.m.)</span></strong><br />
<em><strong>Camo T-Shirt Giveaway Sponsored by Team Hammer</strong></em><br />
The Flying Tigers will be giving away camo t-shirts to the first 350 paid adults ages 15 and older sponsored by Team Hammer.</p>
<p><em><strong>Royal Rangers Night</strong></em><br />
Special group ticket packages for Royal Rangers and their families.</p>
<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Saturday, May 21 vs. Jupiter Hammerheads (Marlins) @ 6:00 p.m. (Gates open at 4:30 p.m.)</span></strong><br />
<strong><em>Armed Forces Day Celebration</em></strong><br />
The Flying Tigers will be honoring current and former members of the military for their service to the country. The Polk County Veterans’ Council, along with more than 40 other organizations, will conduct a Salute to Veterans and a Welcome Home to those in our community recently returned from Iraq and Afghanistan.  Activities will begin at 3:00 PM.<br />
Veterans also will receive FREE admission.  Military personnel from the Polk County area who have recently returned from deployment to Iraq and Afghanistan will be honored at the game.  In addition, an enlistment ceremony will induct local recruits into the military.</p>
<p><strong><em>Fireworks Extravaganza following the game (weather permitting).</em></strong></p>
<p><strong><em>Hope Hospice “Night of Hope” Night</em></strong></p>
<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Sunday, May 22 vs. Bradenton Marauders (Pirates) @ 1:00 p.m. (Gates open at Noon)</span></strong><br />
<em><strong>Sunday is Kids Day.</strong></em> <br />
All kids 14 and under will receive free admission to the game.  Kids can play catch on the field beginning at noon (weather permitting).  Kids can also run the bases just like the Flying Tigers following the game (weather permitting).  All fans will receive a voucher for a free sundae compliments of Dairy Queen.</p>
<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Monday, May 23 vs. Bradenton Marauders (Pirates) @ 7:00 p.m. (Gates open at 6:00 p.m.)</span></strong><br />
<em><strong>Monday is $1 hot dog night.<br />
</strong></em>  Fans can enjoy $1 hot dogs all night.  Also, check The Ledger for a special two-for-one ticket offer compliments of the Ledger Media Group.</p>
<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Tuesday, May 24 vs. Bradenton Marauders (Pirates) @ 7:00 p.m. (Gates open at 6:00 p.m.)</span></strong><br />
<em><strong>Baseball Wingo Sponsored by Hooters</strong></em><br />
Fans can play Baseball Bingo during the game for a chance to wings from Hooters and prizes from the Flying Tigers.</p>
<p><em><strong>Silver Sluggers<br />
</strong></em>Flying Tigers Silver Sluggers Tuesday presented by Humana.  Silver Sluggers members will receive free admission to the game as well as a complimentary soda.  For more<br />
information on the Silver Sluggers program please contact the Flying Tigers at (863) 686-8075 or visit LakelandFlyingTigers.com.</p>
<p><strong><em>KRAFT Singles Tuesday Tickets</em></strong><br />
KRAFT Singles Tuesday Tickets.  Fans receive a special buy one, get one free ticket offer by bringing a KRAFT Singles package wrapper to the ticket office.</p>
<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Wednesday, May 25 vs. Bradenton Marauders (Pirates) @ 7:00 p.m. (Gates open at 6:00 p.m.)</span><br />
<em>Wednesday is All-You-Can-Eat Night sponsored by Oktoberfest German Cafe</em>.</strong><br />
Tickets are just $10 and includes admission to the game and all-you-can-eat hamburgers, hot dogs, sausages,<br />
pizza, cracker jacks, popcorn, pretzels and chips as well as food from Oktoberfest from 6:00-9:00 p.m. or while supplies last. <br />
The Flying Tigers are a Class A Affiliate of the Detroit Tigers.  For more information please visit the Flying Tigers online at <a href="http://www.LakelandFlyingTigers.com">www.LakelandFlyingTigers.com</a> or call (863) 686-8075.</p>
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		<title>Flying Tigers Announce 2010 Schedule</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Nov 2009 15:58:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kris Keprios</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[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 [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: small;">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 in Tampa to take on the FSL champion Yankees and home fans will get their first look at the team when the Flying Tigers host Tampa on Friday, April 9 at 7:00 p.m. at Joker Marchant Stadium.  There will be special pre-game activities and ceremonies, BirdZerk, one of the widest and craziest shows in sports, will entertain fans during the game and there will be a spectacular post-game fireworks show.<br />
The schedule is highlighted with home games on the 4th of July, Armed Forces Day, and several education day games.  A full promotional calendar will be released at a later date. Season tickets will go on sale on January 18 and individual tickets will be on sale beginning Feb. 27. To see the entire schedule, visit the Flying Tigers <a href="http://www.minorleaguebaseball.com/schedule/index.jsp?sid=t570" target="_blank">website</a>.<br />
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		<title>Start Planning Your Spring Training Trip Now</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2009 15:50:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kris Keprios</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[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 [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>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:</p>
<blockquote><p>The Tigers will begin the exhibition schedule on Tuesday, March 2 as the club battles Florida Southern College in the annual matchup against the Moccasins. The club opens the home portion of the Grapefruit League schedule against the Toronto Blue Jays at Joker Marchant Stadium on Thursday, March 4. The schedule is highlighted by visits from the World Series Champion New York Yankees on March 10, March 13 and March 27. The schedule also features two visits from the National League Champion Philadelphia Phillies on March 12 and March 20. Tickets for the 2010 spring exhibition season will be priced at two separate levels. The first set is for premium games, which include all games against the Atlanta Braves and New York Yankees and all Friday, Saturday and Sunday games. The second price level is for the remainder of the schedule. Premium game ticket prices range from $11-22, while the ticket prices for the remainder of games range from $8-19.<img title="More..." src="http://catchcentralflorida.com/wp-includes/js/tinymce/plugins/wordpress/img/trans.gif" alt="" /></p>
<p>Full season ticket packages for the 2010 Tigers Spring Training exhibition season are on sale now at the Joker Marchant Stadium ticket office, via phone at (863) 686-8075 or by visiting <a href="http://www.tigers.com/">www.tigers.com</a>. Fans may also now purchase partial season ticket plans of five-or-more games by calling (863) 686-8075. Individual game tickets go on sale beginning at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 9th, and can be ordered by visiting the ticket office at Joker Marchant Stadium, calling 866-66-TIGER or visiting <a href="http://www.tigers.com/">www.tigers.com</a>. For additional ticket information and special group pricing, call the Lakeland office at 863-686-8075.</p></blockquote>
<p style="text-align: center;">Tues. March 2 vs. Florida Southern College &#8211; Lakeland 1:05<br />
Wed. March 3 at Toronto &#8211; Dunedin 1:05<br />
Thur. March 4 vs. Toronto &#8211; Lakeland 1:05<br />
Fri. March 5  vs. Houston &#8211; Lakeland 1:05<br />
Sat. March 6 vs. Baltimore &#8211; Lakeland 1:05<br />
Sun. March 7 at Toronto &#8211; Dunedin 1:05<br />
Mon. March 8 vs. Atlanta &#8211; Lakeland 1:05<br />
Tues. March 9 at Washington &#8211; Viera 1:05<br />
Wed. March 10 vs. New York Yankees &#8211; Lakeland 1:05<br />
Thur. March 11 at Philadelphia &#8211; Clearwater 1:05<br />
Fri. March 12 vs. Philadelphia (SS) &#8211; Lakeland 1:05<br />
Sat. March 13 vs. New York Yankees (SS) &#8211; Lakeland 1:05<br />
at New York Mets (SS) &#8211; Port St. Lucie 1:10<br />
Sun. March 14 vs. Tampa Bay &#8211; Lakeland 1:05*<br />
Mon. March 15 vs. Toronto &#8211; Lakeland 1:05<br />
Tues. March 16 at Philadelphia - Clearwater 1:05<br />
Wed. March 17 at Pittsburgh &#8211; Bradenton 1:05<br />
Thur. March 18 vs. Houston &#8211; Lakeland 1:05<br />
Fri. March 19 at New York Yankees (SS)-  Tampa TBD<br />
at Atlanta (SS) &#8211; Disney World 6:05<br />
Sat. March 20 vs. Philadelphia &#8211; Lakeland 1:05<br />
Sun. March 21 at New York Yankees-  Tampa TBD<br />
Mon. March 22 at Toronto &#8211; Dunedin 1:05<br />
Tue. March 23 vs. Washington &#8211; Lakeland 6:05<br />
Wed. March 24 &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; &#8212; &#8211; - O p e n D a t e &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - -<br />
Thur. March 25 vs. Toronto (SS) &#8211; Lakeland 1:05<br />
at Washington (SS) &#8211; Viera 7:05<br />
Fri. March 26 at Atlanta &#8211; Disney World 1:05<br />
Sat. March 27 vs. New York Yankees &#8211; Lakeland 1:05<br />
Sun. March 28 at New York Yankees &#8211; Tampa TBD<br />
Mon. March 29 at Toronto &#8211; Dunedin 1:05<br />
Tue. March 30 at Baltimore &#8211; Sarasota 1:05<br />
Wed. March 31 vs. Pittsburgh &#8211; Lakeland 1:05<br />
Thur. April 1 vs. Atlanta (SS) &#8211; Lakeland 1:05<br />
at Houston (SS) Kissimmee 1:05<br />
Fri. April 2 at Milwaukee-  Milwaukee 8:10<br />
Sat. April 3 at Milwaukee &#8211; Milwaukee 2:10</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">All time is Eastern (Detroit) Time * Daylight Savings Time begins</p>
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