Free Golf Clinic - Saturday Nov. 17

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An exciting day of fun, food and fellowship for the entire family takes place at the YMCA Par 3, Home of The First Tee of Lakeland. Brad Bryant, Bart Bryant and Wendy Doolan will host a lively golf clinic that is sure to be both insightful and entertaining. There will be turkeys given to each family in attendance. In addition to the golf clinic, there will be a K-9 police dog show by the Lakeland Police Department. 2007 Senior Open Champion Brad Bryant and current PGA Tour professional Bart Bryant along with their family and other celebrity friends such as LPGA professional Wendy Doolan will host this third annual event benefiting all families in the Lakeland area.

Location: YMCA Par 3 Home of The First Tee of Lakeland)1740 George Jenkins Blvd.Lakeland, FL 33815

Website: www.thefirstteelakeland.org

Hours: 11 AMCost: Free!For more information, contact: YMCA Par 3(863) 577-0236

Led Zeppelin IV at The Lakeland Center

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The Lakeland Center Presents: Classic Albums Live - Led Zeppelin IV Led Zeppelin
Friday, Nov 16, 2007. This is not a tribute act nor is it a group of musicians trying to play all the classic albums. This is a show created by music director, arranger Craig Martin from Toronto Canada he reproduces the Classic albums live on stage with every instrument that was used to originally record the album. The live production is incredible it is not unusual to see 15-26 pieces on stage performing a Rock album. Imagine a Rock Symphony not unlike a philharmonic orchestra playing “Bach” CAL is paving the way that fans will come to watch their favorite album played live in the future. No one on stage is performing like or trying sound like the artists no one on stage is trying to sell you the performance. This is truly a musical recital of the highest order; only the best possible musicians are chosen to play for each album the performance is all about the music and featuring some of the most incredible vocalists you have ever heard. As with anything new you have to see this presentation to really appreciate the awesome power of this show and how it affects an audience. FOR THOSE ABOUT TO ROCK IN LAKELAND, WE SALUTE YOU!

Location: The Lakeland Center701 West Lime StreetLakeland, FL 33815
(driving directions)
Website: www.thelakelandcenter.com
Hours: 8:00 pm; Youkey TheatreCost: Advance tickets: $20.00, Savings Deal sponsored by Max 98.3 FM; Day of Show $25.00 (Parking: All standard cars - $5.00, Oversized vehicles - $7.00)863-834-8100 - Main phone number; 863-834-8111 - 24 Hour Ticket Information Hot Line

Trek Ten Trails - Mark your calendar for the Dec. 8 trek!

The Central Florida Visitors and Convention Bureau is partnering with the Friends of the Parks Foundation to encourage you to explore ten trails out of the 125 miles of trails in Central Florida Polk County from October 2007-September 2008. Special events are planned at a featured trail each month till the end of September 2008.

Add more to your adventure by locating the geocaches on each trail. For more information call 1-800-828-7655 or click here for all the event dates for Trek Ten Trails.

Mark your calendar: December 8 - Hickory Lake Scrub, 9 AM (view map)

2008 TREKS
January 13 - Crooked Lake Prairie, 1:30 PM (view map)
February 10 - SUMICA, 1:30 PM
March 8 - Gator Creek Reserve, 9 AM
April 5 - Saddle Creek Nature Trail, 9 AM
May 3 - Lake Wales Trailway, 9 AM
June 7 - Lake Hollingsworth, 9 AM

GRAND FINALE CELEBRATION
September 13 - Auburndale TECO Trail, 9 AM - Noon

Home for the Holidays - Special Offers for all Nov.15-Dec. 31, 2007

Stay in Polk County during the holidays....Do you have relatives coming for the holidays and no bed for them to sleep in? Is your Aunt Suzie allergic to your pets and planning to spend the holidays at your house? Through December 31, make your guests feel comfortable by arranging for them to stay in a Polk County lodging property (mention Home for the Holidays offer). Guests will enjoy special rates at vacation rental homes, hotels, bed ‘n breakfasts, and more. Upon arrival, guests will receive a value card with more than 40 offers for attractions, restaurants and shops.

The special offers can be used by the entire family, not just those staying at the accommodation. Enjoy savings at Polk County’s top attractions and holiday activities -- such as Historic Bok Sanctuary, Fantasy of Flight, the Florida Air Museum and musical productions, as well as ice-skating at the Lakeland Center.

It’s our gift to you and we hope you’ll find Polk County is the destination that makes your holidays special. For more information, contact the Central Florida Visitors and Convention Bureau at (863) 534-2500.

Roar 'n Soar - Are you going?

Are you going to be at Roar 'n Soar November 10 or 11 (2007)? If so what will you be participating in?

4 days left - the countdown continues for Roar 'n Soar - Nov. 10-11

See & Meet Famous People at Roar 'n Soar!

What do Banana, Kermit, Tullius and D'eath have in common? They're the best in their business. Banana George the 92 year old barefoot water ski champion, Kermit Weeks, former U.S. national aerobatic champion, Bob Tullius, legendary Jaguar racer and Tom D'eath, seven-time inboard hydroplane world champion and others will be on hand at Roar 'n Soar on November 10 and 11th. Check out the web site for ticket and event information.

(This event is sponsored in part by Polk County Tourism and Sports Marketing)

The countdown continues for Roar 'n Soar - Nov. 10-11

Only 6 days left....

It’s time to get your speed on as the Polk County Visitors Bureau and Sports Marketing team up with Fantasy of Flight to bring you the inaugural Roar 'n Soar celebration in Polk City on November 10 & 11.

In addition to events on land and water, Roar 'n Soar will feature flying miniature planes. A special aerobatic show will feature the finest giant scale model replica aircraft in the world and will take place throughout the day coordinated by Bob's Hobby Center. Guests of all ages will marvel as these remote control aircraft perform formation flying, precision aerobatics and aerial combat maneuvers.

Polk County Tourism and Sports Marketing Office Move (proposed)

"Polk County tourism officials are proposing to build a $7.2 million baseball complex in Auburndale and spending an additional$2.2 million to locate the county's tourism and economic development offices there as well." read more at The Ledger

NOTE of correction: The baseball complex is proposed at $7.0 million