What's Happening in Polk County Sports

Below, you will find Polk County Tourism & Sports Marketing’s weekly list highlighting events taking place throughout the county on August 5 – August 13. Feel free to share this with others, especially those visiting the area. If you would like your event added, go to http://www.visitcentralflorida.org/find/events, fill out the form, and click "Submit an Event."

 

Tourist Development Council

Polk County Tourist Development Council’s primary objective is to increase overnight stays in Polk County accommodations and enhance the county’s economic climate. The TDC and subcommittees hold public meetings year-round. The full meeting schedule is listed on VisitCentralFlorida.org/TDC  and CentralFloridaSports.com.

 

Blog Posts

POLK COUNTY WRAPS UP A BUSY SUMMER OF EVENTS
Posted August 1, 2013
The 2013 summer marked not only an eventful year for Polk County Sports Marketing with a number of events including IRONMAN 70.3 Florida, the Sunshine State Games: Polk County Festival and the NSA Fastpitch World Series, but also marked a successful one as well. Find out about these great events and their [...]

FLYING TIGERS BEGIN FOUR-GAME HOMESTAND AGAINST STONE CRABS TONIGHT
Posted July 29, 2013
The Lakeland Flying Tigers continue their current homestand with a four-game series against the Charlotte Stone Crabs July 29 – August 1.  Monday, July 29 vs. Charlotte Stone Crabs (Rays) at 6:30 p.m. (Gates open at 5:30 p.m.) Dollar Mondays – Fans pay only $1 for the items below: $1 tickets $1 hot dogs $1 [...]

This Week in Central Florida Sports

For a complete listing of upcoming events in Polk County, please visit our website at: CentralFloridaSports.com/events.aspx.
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Lakeland Flying Tigers vs. Dunedin Blue Jays
Date: Wednesday, August 7 ­– Friday, August 9
Venue: Joker Marchant Stadium, Lakeland
- Home games for the Lakeland Flying Tigers, Lakeland’s minor league baseball team, are held at Joker Marchant Stadium.
- Find ticket information and daily promotions on our website at VisitCentralFlorida.org.

Florida Orange Blossom Series- Summer Classic
Date: Friday, August 9 – Saturday, August 10
Venue: Simpson Park Community Center, Lakeland
- Lakeland Table Tennis Association, Inc. presents the Florida Orange Blossom Series-Summer Classic, a table tennis tournament that is expected to bring 100 participants to Polk County.

Florida ISA Adult Carter Road Classic
Date: Saturday, August 10 – Sunday, August 11
Venue: Loyce Harpe Park, Mulberry
- Florida ISA will host their Adult Carter Road Classic over two days in Mulberry. 
- The event is an adult tournament, which will feature competition in men’s slowpitch class D & E divisions. 
- An estimated twenty teams from around the state of Florida are expected to compete in the event.

Lakeland Flying Tigers vs. Clearwater Threshers
Date: Saturday, August 10 ­– Monday, August 12
Venue: Joker Marchant Stadium, Lakeland
- Home games for the Lakeland Flying Tigers, Lakeland’s minor league baseball team, are held at Joker Marchant Stadium.
- Find ticket information and daily promotions on our website at VisitCentralFlorida.org.

Trail to Trail Race
Date: Sunday, August 11
Venue: Loyce Harpe Park, Mulberry
- Take the solo challenge or grab a team mate for one of the most unique races in the southeast bringing roadies and mountain bikers together for a great event.

 

Recurring Events:

Saturday Night Rodeo – Every Saturday night (Westgate River Ranch Resort, River Ranch)

 

     

 

 

Rebecca Thompson

Internet & E-Marketing Coordinator, Visit Central Florida 

2701 Lake Myrtle Park Road | Auburndale, Florida 33823

Direct: 863-551-4736 | Fax: 863-551-4740 | Rebecca@VisitCentralFlorida.org

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On-Demand Featured Videos - Week of July 29, 2013

Week of July 29, 2013

You may not realize just how convenient it is to watch videos about Polk County meetings, programs and services right at your computer and now on any mobile device or tablet. Here are video links to recent and upcoming meetings, shows and features. Just click and watch!

 

MEETINGS

Board of Adjustment – July 25

BoCC/Sheriff Budget Work Session – July 24

Polk Transit Board of Directors – July 24

 

 

FEATURES

The Commissioner’s Report (John Hall, Lea Ann Thomas)

Science Quest: Scrub Jay and Prescribed Burns (Brad West, Keeli Carlton-Carmichael)

Lakeland Amateur Radio Club Field Day

PCFR Hurricane Preparedness (Rosa Driggs)

Servapalooza PSA

PCTSM Feature: The Wright School of Dance

Athlete Spotlight: Nathan Leavitt, Florida Southern College tennis

Polk Place: Rohr Nursing Home

 

UPCOMING EVENTS

Polk Place: Purple Heart Monument Unveiling – August 7

Polk Place: LE/AD Cardboard Boat Challenge – September 14

Polk Place: Meals on Wheels Fundraiser – September 27

 

 

UPCOMING LIVE TV PROGRAMS

Watch on TV Bright House 622, Comcast 5, Verizon 20 or online at PGTV LIVE.

Wednesday, August 7, at 9:00 a.m. – Planning Commission

Thursday, August 8, at 9:00 a.m. – Transportation Planning Organization

Friday, August 9, at 12:00 p.m. – Sports Central #205

 

Each week, we’ll be sending you a list of current video links. But for a complete listing of archive board meetings and other feature videos, go to Polk-County.net/pgtv. For DVD copies, please email katewest@polk-county.net or call the Communications office, (863) 534-5997.

 

UF/IFAS in the news, 8/5

Good morning! Today’s UF/IFAS news roundup:

A thank you for IFAS as Live Oak rebuilds after Tropical Storm Debby (Suwannee)

http://www.gainesville.com/article/20130802/ARTICLES/130809900

Preventive Controls: Daunting for Some, Standard Procedure for Seafood

http://www.foodsafetynews.com/2013/08/preventive-controls-daunting-prospect-for-some-standard-procedure-for-seafood/#.Uf-VRG375nU

Resilient bacterium from the Siberian permafrost could survive on the inhospitable surface of Mars

http://siberiantimes.com/science/casestudy/news/resilient-bacterium-from-the-siberian-permafrost-could-survive-on-the-inhospitable-surface-of-mars/

Business leaders, lawmakers mixed on how potential lift of Cuban embargo could impact Jaxport

http://jacksonville.com/news/2013-08-04/story/business-leaders-lawmakers-mixed-how-potential-lift-cuban-embargo-could-impact

Mark your calendar for the ‘Florida Gardening 101' series

http://www.ocala.com/article/20130803/COLUMNISTS/130809990

Treasure Coast Gardening Calendar, updated Aug. 4

http://www.tcpalm.com/news/2013/aug/04/treasure-coast-gardening-calendar-updated-aug-4/

Now is the time to start planning for the cool season (Lake)

http://www.dailycommercial.com/life/article_3bf99ec2-a117-5be0-8134-a6f8f48b0fe5.html

October will be flavorful month (St. Johns)

http://staugustine.com/living/sunday-life/2013-08-04/october-will-be-flavorful-month#.Uf-YGW375nU

Garden Q&A: Huge green caterpillars won't leave blueberry bush alone

http://jacksonville.com/entertainment/home-and-garden/2013-08-03/story/garden-qa-huge-green-caterpillars-wont-leave

 

Master Gardeners partner to give back to special needs students  (Sarasota)

http://sarasota.wtsp.com/news/community-spirit/415852-master-gardeners-partner-give-back-special-needs-students

 

 

 

Other news:

 

ESPN: NCAA investigating Johnny Manziel for violations

http://www.desmoinesregister.com/viewart/20130804/SPORTS02/130805002/ESPN-NCAA-investigating-Johnny-Manziel-violations

Piece by hand-welded piece, he gives huge dragon life (Alachua)

http://www.gainesville.com/article/20130804/ARTICLES/130809815?tc=cr

Drummond's parting gift to staff member: $60,000 raise (Alachua)

http://www.gainesville.com/article/20130804/ARTICLES/130809869/1182?Title=Drummond-s-parting-gift-to-staff-member-60-000-raise

 

 

Upcoming Events and Info

August 7 Manatee County Vegetable Growers Meeting. Beef O’ Brady’s, Parrish, 12pm-2pm.  3 CEUs available in Ag Row and Private Applicator.  CCA credits are pending approval.  Lunch will be provided courtesy of Doug Willbanks and Syngenta. Please see the attached agenda.

 

August 8: Fumigation Training and Testing: UF/IFAS Everglades Research and Education Center, Belle Glade, 8am-5pm

Certification training will be administered by the registrants,  AMVAC and Dow AgroScience, the registrants for Vapam/KPam and Telone respectively.  Please see the attachment for more details.

 

August 14: WPS Train-The-Trainer: Manatee County Extension Service, 10am-12pm

Need CEU’s?

The WPS TTT workshop provides CEUs in several categories. Even if you don’t need to be WPS certified, don’t miss this opportunity for CEUs. CEUs available: 2 in the following categories: Aerial, Ag. Row, Ag. Tree, O&T, Private, Forest Pest Control, and Soil and Greenhouse Fumigation.

Need to become a WPS certified Trainer?

The Worker Protection Standard (WPS) is a federal program designed to protect agricultural farm workers in the production of agricultural plants. A person is qualified to teach WPS to farm workers if he/she holds a restricted use pesticide license or if he/she has completed the WPS Train the trainer course. Once a person has completed the course he/she is certified for life. 

For details and registration visit: http://wps8-14-13.eventbrite.com/

 

August 13-14: Florida Strawberry Growers Association: Agritech. Final program agenda is still being approved. For more information or to register please visit: http://flastrawberry.com/news/agritech-2013/

 

2013 Joint Tomato Conference

** Please note all Tomato conference activities are being held at a new location.  The Ritz Carlton beach resort is undergoing renovations. The meeting will be held at the golf resort: Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort

2600 Tiburón Drive, Naples

 

September 3 2013 Tomato Food Safety Workshop: T-GAP/T-BMP Training and Research Updates: 1:00-5:30pm Please see attached agenda. You can register for the meeting here:

http://2013-tomato-food-safety-es2.eventbrite.com/?rank=1

 

September 4 Tomato Institute: 9:00am-4:00pm Please see the attached agenda. Restricted Use and CCA CEUs are pending approval. If you are interested in presenting in the “industry updates” section, please contact Chris Miller at: cfmiller@ufl.edu

 

If you have questions about becoming a sponsor, need to book a room or need to register for other parts of the conference please visit the Florida Tomato Exchange Website http://www.floridatomatoes.org/tomato-conference-general-information/ or contact Diana Hester at: Diana@floridatomatoes.org

 

September 25, 26: Core and Private Applicator Training and Exams

Manatee County Extension Service

Core 10am-12pm Sept. 25, Private 10am-12pm Sept. 26, Manatee County Extension Service, Palmetto, FL.

Two separate exam prep classes will be held to help you prepare for the Core and Private Applicator RUP license exams. Exams will be offered immediately following the classes. However, you do not have to take the exams the same day.  You may schedule a time to take the exams at your convenience.  You may take one class without the other, if needed.

If you are already a license holder, 2 CEUs in Core and 2 in Private are offered for both classes, respectively. Light snacks will be offered.

For details and registration visit:

 

Core Exam training and testing

http://core9-25-13.eventbrite.com/

 

Private Applicator Exam training and testing

http://private9-26-13.eventbrite.com/

 

 

Protected Ag Survey: If you have protected ag operations, please complete the Protected Ag Survey.

The survey and introductory information are attached.

 

Opportunities:

 

Land available: 500 acres muck soil on HWY 27 south of South Bay available for lease or cooperative farming venture.  Contact mescagedo@comcast.net

 

Job Opportunity: The Andersons is seeking an Operations Supervisor for their Lake Placid facility.

 

OPERATIONS SUPERVISOR I – LAKE PLACID, FL

 

The Operations Supervisor is responsible for supervising the day-to-day operations of the facility.  This includes all areas of operations such as: shipping, receiving, production, storage, materials handling (bulk and packaged), and customer services.  In addition, the Operations Supervisor will direct departmental activities, provide input towards budgeting and planning, oversee maintenance at the facility, and accountable for assisting in meeting or exceeding productivity and quality goals.

 

Requirements:

 

• High School Diploma or GED

• 5-7 years of applicable experience in a manufacturing/production environment • Valid Driver’s license

 

Skills:

 

• Strong communication skills at all levels of the organization • Highly knowledgeable with ISO, EPA and other regulatory agencies • General knowledge with formulation and ingredients • Advance computer skills • Demonstrate solid leadership traits

•             Proven supervisory and team leading skills

 

The Andersons, Inc. supports a drug-free working environment therefore pre-employment drug testing and background check will be administered.  Please submit resume and/or application to:

 

Online application is available at:                               E-mail resume to:

                     www.andersonsinc.com                              careers@andersonsinc.com

 

Crystal Snodgrass, M.S.
Extension Agent, Vegetables
Manatee County Government
University of Florida IFAS Extension
941-722-4524, Ext. 230
Fax: 941-721-6796
crys21@ufl.edu
http://manatee.ifas.ufl.edu

 

UF/IFAS in the news, 8/1

Good morning! Your Thursday roundup of UF/IFAS news:

Florida Chapter hosts Luncheon

 

http://www.namablog.org/?p=7630

Outdoor Briefs August 1, 2013 (Franklin)

 

http://www.apalachtimes.com/news/outdoors/outdoor-briefs-august-1-2013-1.180064

Results Are In for Public Survey on Goliath Grouper

 

http://www.floridasportsman.com/2013/07/31/results-are-in-for-opinion-poll-on-goliath-grouper/

Garden goodness, Gainesville style http://www.gainesville.com/article/20130801/GMAG/130729721/-1/news300

Volusia County 4-H camp focuses on healthy kids

 

http://www.news-journalonline.com/article/20130731/NEWS09/130739950?Title=Volusia-County-4-H-camp-focuses-on-healthy-kids

Spotting lady beetles around your home (Clay)

http://www.claytodayonline.com/ee/claytoday/en/component/fullstory/20130801_002_art_1/spotting-lady-beetles-around-your-home

 

Outdoors & Recreation (Pinellas)

http://www.tbnweekly.com/editorial/outdoors/content_articles/073113_out-05.txt

Two-day horticulture course planned (Santa Rosa)

http://www.pnj.com/article/20130727/NEWS01/307270019/Two-day-horticulture-course-planned

 

In the garden: transplants from Massachusetts (Flagler)

http://www.palmcoastobserver.com/news/palm-coast/Neighborhood/073120137451/In-the-garden-transplants-from-Massachusetts

 

GADSDEN CO. 4-H SADDLE CLUB HAVING BUSY YEAR

 

http://www.havanaherald.net/archives/3603-GADSDEN-CO.-4-H-SADDLE-CLUB-HAVING-BUSY-YEAR.html

 

 

Other news:

UF classes get tech upgrades

 

http://www.alligator.org/news/campus/article_01cfc542-fa66-11e2-befb-0019bb2963f4.html

Departing professor: Cuts have 'massacred' UF psychology department

http://www.gainesville.com/article/20130731/ARTICLES/130739915?tc=cr

3.47 inches of rain in under 2 hours causes street flooding, sets record for July

http://www.gainesville.com/article/20130731/ARTICLES/130739880?tc=cr

GAO Report Shows $36.6 Million Paid to Deceased Farmers

http://growingfl.com/news/2013/08/gao-report-shows-366-million-paid-deceased-farmers/?utm_source=Growing+Florida&utm_campaign=2931b7cfad-growingfl-daily_newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_a00cf5c16f-2931b7cfad-296612469

The road to preeminence

http://www.gainesville.com/article/20130801/GMAG/130729717/-1/news300

Riley Cooper vows apology to black teammates after slur

 

http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/eagles/2013/07/31/after-racial-slur-eagles-wide-receiver-riley-cooper-apologizes-to-teammates-n-word/2606483/

California quarantines citrus area in Tulare County after pest found

 

http://www.bakersfieldnow.com/news/local/California-quarantines-area-in-citrus-belt-after-pest-found-217810881.html

 

 

Position Opening: SFWMD Invasive Species Operations

Please direct any questions to LeRoy Rodgers, lrodgers@sfwmd.gov

 

From: Rodgers, LeRoy [mailto:lrodgers@sfwmd.gov]
Sent: Wednesday, July 31, 2013 4:17 PM

The South Florida Water Management District is advertising for a Scientist 3 position in the Vegetation Management Section in West Palm Beach, FL.  Please see details below. 

 

 

Working Title	Scientist 3
Auto req ID	1024BR
Organization	OM5205231 Invasive Species Operations
Location	WPB Adm Headquarters (B2)
Job Description	The primary responsibilities of this position are to assess, oversee and monitor vegetation management activities in mostly northern District areas, but may be District-wide. The incumbent will work with a team of scientists responsible for coordinating herbicide treatments, oversight of aerial and ground services contractors, and the execution and management of Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission reimbursement contracts for aquatic plant management and melaleuca treatments. The incumbent will also be responsible for monitoring and evaluating the progress of these vegetation management efforts. Will work with the staff and management at the field stations and land stewardship section in development and execution of their annual vegetation management plans. Reports to the Vegetation Management Section’s Invasive Species Unit Lead Scientist and will work closely with other Section staff in coordinating vegetation management activities in a timely and efficient manner. Prepares required work orders and reports for planning, implementing and documenting vegetation management activities. The ideal candidate will have good verbal and written communication skills, ability to plan and manage heavy workloads, enthusiasm, a temperament for dealing with harsh field conditions, and a willingness and commitment to actively contribute to a collaborative team work effort. Education Experience and Guideline: Typically has a Bachelor’s Degree in Natural Sciences and 2+ years experience that demonstrates measurable career progression in the area of applied ecology and management of vegetation in aquatics and terrestrial areas. Valid State of Florida Driver’s License required. Possession or ability to acquire within 180 days State of Florida restricted pesticide applicators license. Airboat experience preferred. District airboat certification will be required within 180 days. Incumbent continues to implement career development plan to obtain any professional licenses or certifications that may be required or preferred at the higher level positions. Due to the District’s response role and in the total scope of emergency management, this position may at times, be required to provide support before, during and after major storm events and emergency situations, such as hurricanes or other declared emergencies, depending on assigned emergency response role. Composition of office and field work, with regular exposure to a hot and humid environment in remote and heavy vegetative areas, with exposure to stinging/biting insects, snakes, and alligators. May be required to lift up to 40 lbs.
Salary Minimum	$46,987.20
Salary Midpoint:	$55,848.00
Salary Maximum	$80,516.80

 

Click below to apply

https://sjobs.brassring.com/1033/ASP/TG/cim_jobdetail.asp?SID=^LvV9BgpOXUbB8m_slp_rhc_4kGbV5jLsTDh1zwGY2IVtzvp_slp_rhc_redLVrf2LUjxVSelBJzN3x1f&jobId=650604&type=search&JobReqLang=1&recordstart=1&JobSiteId=5198&JobSiteInfo=650604_5198&GQId=1090

 

Building Food Safety Manual Program/Reminder New Varieties Fast Track Program/Etc.

For those of you needing to initiate/improve your food safety program, we are holding a Food Safety Plan Workshop: “Building Your Own Farm’s Food Safety Program” at the Lake County Extension Office in Tavares, FL on Thursday, October 10, 2013.  The UF/IFAS Small Farms Extension Group has secured funding from FDACS that will provide a significant amount of supportive documents, etc. you will be able to take back to the farm and utilize in your Food Safety Program.

 

By the end of this program, you will have a printed food safety manual designed for your operation.  We ask that you bring a Wi-Fi capable computer if you can but we will be able to provide some computers to those who do not have them (please note your choice on the registration form).

 

Do to the hands on component of this program, class size is limited.  Pre-registration is required and may be completed by following the link at the bottom of the program announcement linked below:

 

http://lake.ifas.ufl.edu/agriculture/citrus/documents/FoodSafetyPlanWorkshopFlyerOct10_2013.pdf

 

Reminder: The New Varieties Development and Management Corporation is conducting a program next Wednesday, July 31 at the Lake County Extension Office in Tavares, FL starting at  9:30 AM where they will discuss their “Fast Track” program for early release for very promising new citrus varieties.  Please follow the link below for instructions to register with NVDNC to attend this program:

 

http://lake.ifas.ufl.edu/agriculture/citrus/documents/FASTTRACKPressRelease.pdf

 

Upcoming programs of Interest:

 

Small Farms and Alternative Enterprises Conference in Kissimmee – August 2-4, 2013

 

http://www.conference.ifas.ufl.edu/smallfarms/index.html

 

Citrus Expo in North Ft. Myers – August 14-15, 2013

 

http://www.citrusexpo.net/

 

Thank you,

 

Gary K. England

Multi-County Extension Agent III – Fruit Crops

Lake County Extension

1951 Woodlea Road

Tavares, FL 32778

(352) 343-4101 Ext. 2729

(352) 343-2767 Fax

gke@ufl.edu