Below, you will find Polk County Tourism & Sports Marketing’s weekly list highlighting events taking place throughout the county on January 6-14. 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.
THE STORY OF BASEBALL LEGEND ERNIE HARWELL COMES TO THE POLK THEATRE
Posted January 2, 2014
Coming to the historic Polk Theatre in March 2014, “Ernie” is a live production centered on the story of Detroit Tigers Hall of Fame broadcaster Ernie Harwell and his last night at Comerica Park. Writer Mitch Albom, author of “Tuesdays with Morrie” captures the spirit and essence of the baseball legend in this magical production. [...]
FORREST 5K FUN RUN ON JANUARY 11TH
Posted December 31, 2013
Forrest Cunningham was recently burned due to an auto accident, and he needs your help. Almost 40% of his body was burned with some areas on the right side of his body affected with the most severe, 4th degree burns. Participate in The Forrest 5k – Run, Walk, and Bike & Skate Event on January 11th at Lake Hollingsworth. [...]
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.
Florida State USPSA Match
Date: Friday, January 10 – Sunday, January 12
Venue: Universal Shooting Academy, Frostproof
- This premier shooting match features action pistol shooting at its finest at Universal Shooting Academy and will showcase the top shooters in the state with over 250 competitors expected to compete.
Raging Races Resolution Run II
Date: Saturday, January 11
Venue: Lake Parker Park, Lakeland
- Participants will run through the beautiful scenery of Lake Parker Park in Lakeland and will conquer challenging obstacles along the way.
Lakeland Winter Sectional
Date: Saturday, January 11 – Monday, January 13
Venue: Beerman Family Tennis Complex, Lakeland
- The City of Lakeland will host the Lakeland Winter Sectional, a USTA Florida sponsored and sanctioned tennis tournament featuring only the top-ranked players in the state at the Beerman Family Tennis Complex.
FYSA ODP – State Pool Training 97-99
Date: Sunday, January 12
Venue: Lake Myrtle Sports Park, Auburndale
- The Olympic Development Program (ODP) is an essential program inside of the Florida Youth Soccer Association that is designed to identify national team players early at the youth level and to provide development opportunities for these potential national team players.
- This ODP session is State Pool Training for players born in 1997-1999.
Rebecca Thompson
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