Visit Central Florida

06/30/2025

This past weekend a new Miss Florida & Miss Florida’s Teen were crowned here in Central Florida at the 2025 Miss Florida Scholarship Program 👑 Congratulations to Miss Florida, Paris Richardson & Miss Florida's Teen, Noelle Schnacky!

📍 RP Funding Center in Lakeland, FL
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06/25/2025

We recently partnered with Sarah Hammer to come visit Central Florida ☀️🌴 Sarah flew Avelo Airlines directly from Nashville to Lakeland International Airport! ✈️🤠 Swipe through to see how her trip unfolded! 📸

To book your direct flight to Lakeland, Florida 👉🏼 https://visitcentralflorida.org/avelo-airlines/

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📍 Polk County, Florida

06/22/2025

Polk County Burger Week is back for Year 2… so go ahead and make it a double! 🍔🍔

We’re less than a month away! From July 18–27, dozens of restaurants across Polk County will be serving up Burger Week specials. Look out for:
👉🏼 A special price on a burger meal
👉🏼 An exclusive burger creation you won’t find anywhere else!

Get all the details and see the full list of participating spots here 🔗
https://visitcentralflorida.org/events/polk-county-burger-week/

06/20/2025

We are absolutely thrilled to continue as Swansea City Football Club’s official destination partner! ⚽️☀️

06/18/2025

Say hello to Port 27 — Central Florida’s newest spot for food, drinks, shopping, and breathtaking scenery! 🍻🛍️🌅

Partially open and already buzzing, this one-of-a-kind marketplace is bringing something totally new to Polk County. Grab your crew and check it out!

📍 Port 27 at Lake Hamilton: 30928 US Hwy 27, Haines City, FL 33844
⏰ Open 9AM to 11PM (hours may vary depending on the store)
🔗 For more information regarding open stores: https://www.port-27.com

06/16/2025

The Miss Florida Scholarship Program is coming to the RP Funding Center in Lakeland from June 25–28, 2025! 👑

For more information and to purchase tickets 👇🏼

This year's Miss Florida Scholarship Competition will be held between June 25th and June 28th at the RP Funding Center in Lakeland.

06/14/2025

Yesterday marks 1 year of Avelo Airlines service at Lakeland International Airport! ✈️💜☀️

Avelo at LAL makes flying to and from Central Florida easy and affordable. Have you flown with them yet?

06/12/2025

Sauvage is raising the bar 🍸✨

Think smooth cocktails (including the viral Dubai chocolate martini), standout dishes, stylish surroundings, and DJ nights that turn dinner into a full-on experience. 🪩

Add Sauvage to your must-try list!

📍: Winter Haven, FL
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06/09/2025

Now there's even more to explore at LEGOLAND Florida! 🧱🌊

Home to the world's first “Theme Park Under the Sea” experience—SEA LIFE has officially opened its doors inside LEGOLAND Florida!

That means you can build, play, ride, and dive into an underwater world, all in one amazing day 🪸🎠

Plan your visit to Central Florida and be among the first to experience this exciting new adventure! 🐠

🔗 https://visitcentralflorida.org/blog/sea-life-florida-opens-at-legoland-florida-resort/
📍 Winter Haven, FL
📸 LEGOLAND Florida

06/06/2025

Wondering what to do this Friday night? Head to Central Florida for Bark in the Park with Lakeland Flying Tigers Baseball! 🐾⚾ Bring the whole family—furry friends included—for an evening of baseball and great company 🐅🐕

🎟️ Gates open at 5:30 PM, first pitch at 6:30 PM.

📍 Joker Marchant Stadium in Lakeland, FL
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06/04/2025

Mark your calendar for a magical day in Lake Wales! ✨

Bok Tower Gardens' Fairy Festival is happening June 14—see a fairy godmother take flight from the Singing Tower, meet fairies and animals, and discover hidden fairy doors 🧚🏼‍♀️🌳

✅ Pro tip: Grab lunch at the Blue Palmetto Café on-site, then check out Spook Hill or explore downtown Lake Wales!

For more information 👉🏼 https://visitcentralflorida.org/events/fairy-festival/

📍 Bok Tower Gardens in Lake Wales, FL
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