The Lakeland Raiders are proud to announce that they will partner with The Ledger in having a “Raiders Fan Day” on February 11.  The fan day will begin at 10 a.m. and run till 5 p.m.

The event will be hosted at the Lakeland Center and will be free for everyone to attend.  The Raiders will be having giveaways, team apparel for sale, and season tickets can be purchased for 25% off! There’s even a contest for the Number 1 fan! There will also be a kids zone set up, games, face painting and much more.

The team will perform drills for the fans and will be signing autographs and taking pictures.  “We want the community to really see how great of a team we have and that I am not settling for anything less than a championship this year” commented head coach Michael Mink.  “Our goal is to have our arena as loud as we possibly can so that teams fear having to come to Lakeland and fear the Raiders. The season will be here before you know it and history will be made this year” commented General Manager Feddy Azofeifa.

For more information on the event, visit the Lakeland Raiders Web site!

The Lakeland Area Chamber of Commerce would like to congratulate Clark, Campbell and Lancaster, P.A. as the Small Business of Month for January.    

Clark, Campbell and Lancaster, P.A. was founded 1988 in Lakeland by Ron Clark. Today, the partners, Ron Clark, Tim Campbell and John Lancaster are Board Certified attorneys that lead the firm.

CC&L is a full service business law firm whose attorneys provide legal services for businesses and individuals primarily in Central Florida, with practice areas including general corporate law, commercial transactions, real estate law, land use, zoning and real estate, tax, probate and estate planning, guardianship, elder law, commercial, business, eminent domain, construction litigation, government, administrative, environmental, banking and commercial lending law.

CC&L’s corporate philosophy includes the following firm values:  Quality Service; Teamwork; Maximizing Efficiencies; Strategic Thinking; Rapid Decision Making; and Community Involvement.  Operating under these core values allows CC&L staff members to care about clients and the Lakeland community, and everyone is encouraged to become involved in local professional, civic and charitable organizations.

Located at 500 South Florida Avenue on the 8^th floor, Clark, Campbell and Lancaster, P.A. has been in Lakeland since their inception in 1988. CC&L has always felt like being in Lakeland has benefited them. It has given them both convenience and accessibility to many of the offices they deal with a daily basis, and has cemented their place in Lakeland.

CC&L continues to remain extremely active in and supportive of local civic and charitable organizations through volunteer participation and financial support. Many local organizations have benefited from the volunteer leadership of CC&L’s attorneys. In many instances, one or more attorneys have achieved the position of chairman of the board of organizations including the Lakeland Area Chamber of Commerce (2 past chairmen and general counsel), United Way of Central Florida (past chairman and other positions of leadership), Habitat for Humanity and numerous non-profit organizations, local churches, civic organizations and other community causes.  CC&L has had numerous participants in Leadership Lakeland and also have had a participant in most of the Leadership Polk classes, including the inaugural class.

Clark, Campbell and Lancaster, P.A.

500 S Florida Ave, Suite 800

Lakeland, FL  33801

(863) 647-5337

www.ccmattorneys.com

The Lakeland Area Chamber of Commerce represents 1,600 member businesses in the Greater Lakeland area and provides opportunities for networking, professional development and advocacy for companies of all sizes. Five-Star Accredited by the US Chamber of Commerce, the Chamber upholds the following vision and mission statements:

Vision Statement

The Lakeland Area Chamber of Commerce will be the premier catalyst for the advancement of Lakeland’s economic growth and enhancement of quality of life – creating Florida’s community of choice.

Mission Statement

The Lakeland Area Chamber of Commerce is the leading organization dedicated to creating a climate where business can prosper.

On Saturday, February 18, Polk County’s official visitor information center, Polk Outpost 27, will celebrate the game of baseball with Spring Training Day. The Detroit Tigers, who are celebrating their 76^th Spring Training season in Polk County, will join the Spring Training celebration with a display at Polk Outpost 27 from 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. with giveaways, a sports themed bounce house for kids, games, a baseball movie, free popcorn and an appearance by the Lakeland Flying Tigers mascot, Ace. Visitors to the event will also be able to register for two grand prize drawings: one prize will be four tickets to see the Tigers play the Atlanta Braves on March 4 at Joker Marchant Stadium and the other will be a game-used Tigers jersey. Visitors who bring canned goods for local food banks will also be entered into a drawing for a $50 Wal-Mart gift card.

Baseball fans that can’t get enough of the national pastime on February 18 can enjoy baseball themed exhibits and memorabilia from February 11-19 at Polk Outpost 27. While at Polk Outpost 27, visitors will also be able to get all the latest information on the 2012 Spring Training season including schedules, Spring Training guides and other baseball information including complete schedules for the 2012 RussMatt Baseball Central Florida Collegiate Invitational that features more than 200 college baseball teams competing in Polk County from mid-February through the end of March.

All of the events and displays are free of charge and will be open to the public during normal hours. Polk Outpost 27 is open seven days a week from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and is located on Highway 27 a half-mile South of I-4 at Exit 55. For more information call Polk Outpost 27 at (863) 420-2586.

The Lakeland Metro Chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners, NAWBO, is proud to announce that they are currently accepting nominations and sponsorships for the Women of Distinction Awards 2012.

This is a very special occasion and we recognize and honor women in Polk County who exemplify the values of achievement, integrity, professionalism, community service and personal growth. We are proud to be able to recognize their efforts and accomplishments!

The Women of Distinction Awards ceremony will be held at The Lakeland Yacht and Country Club located at 929 Lake Hollingsworth Drive, Lakeland, Florida on Thursday, April 5, 2012. A cocktail reception will begin at 6:30pm. This special evening also benefits the PACE Center for Girls a local non-profit organization that provides girls and young women an opportunity for a better future through education, counseling, training, and advocacy.

We encourage local businesses and organizations to nominate a colleague as a Woman of Distinction. A Woman of Distinction is a woman who is outstanding in her profession, is a contributing member of her business or organization and is an active participant in her community. She also is a woman who has distinguished herself in service to her organization, company, and community.

If you know a woman in POLK COUNTY deserving of this nomination, please contact Gretchen Johnson at gretchenjohnson0323@gmail.com or (281) 744-1105. Nomination and sponsorship forms are also available online at www.nawbolakelandmetro.com. Sponsorships for the evening and nominations are due by March 1, 2012.

The City of Lakeland’s Kelly Recreation Complex will be opening their doors on February 18 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. for their 3^rd annual Open House.

The public is invited to stop by and celebrate all that the Parks & Recreation Department has to offer through various class demonstrations, kid’s activities, giveaways and tours of the facility.  Instructors of classes from art to fitness will be onsite to answer questions. Visitors can purchase a “Big Deal” pass, only available at the Open House, for $60. The “Big Deal” pass allows 40 visits to the weight room, cardio room, and open gym activities.   Fit Niche will be on hand to measure stride and gait to help improve running or walking performance.  Exploration’s V Children’s Museum and Camp Fire USA will be onsite doing crafts and other fun activities with kids.  There will also be bounce houses and games on the tennis courts for the younger set.

Kelly Recreation Complex is a full service recreation complex located in Lakeland at 404 Imperial Boulevard just off South Florida Avenue.  Kelly Recreation Complex is housed on 7.5 acres and includes a basketball gym, tennis courts, indoor volleyball courts and aquatic programming at Gandy Pool.  Kelly Recreation Complex is open Monday – Friday from 6 a.m. – 10 p.m., Saturday from 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.

For more information about the Open House or any of the programs and services offered by the Kelly Recreation Complex, call (863) 834-3284.