Recently I posted an article titled, “For the Love of Lakeland – Living in Lakeland Florida” and received a comment that there was no mention of the Detroit Tigers. There are so many things mentioned in #LoveLakeland article and only devoting a small paragraph would not do justice because of this great relationship and history between the two cities. I thought that the Detroit Tigers along with the Lakeland Flying Tigers deserve a blog post of it’s own. So here it goes:

1. Lakeland FL – Home of the Detroit
Tigers and Flying Tigers
Authored by: Petra Norris

2. Recently I posted an article titled, “For the Love of Lakeland – Living
in Lakeland Florida” and received a comment that there was no
mention of the Detroit Tigers. There are so many things mentioned
in #LoveLakeland article and only devoting a small paragraph would
not do justice because of this great relationship and history between
the two cities. I thought that the Detroit Tigers along with the
Lakeland Flying Tigers deserve a blog post of it’s own. So here it
goes:
Lakeland FL – Home of the Detroit Tigers and Flying Tigers

3. As Winter arrives in the Northern states, especially in Michigan, folks
flock down to Lakeland, Florida enjoying the warmer climate and
waiting for Spring to arrive. As soon as February approaches you
can see folks flocking to Lake Parker Drive with their binoculars and
cameras trying to get a glimpse of the Detroit Tigers’ workout.
Lakelanders and folks from all around the states enjoying a grand
tradition watching the Detroit Tigers annual spring training and
games.
Lakeland FL – Home of the Detroit Tigers and Flying Tigers

4. Baseball’s Detroit Tigers and the city of Lakeland, Florida have one of
the longest standing relationships. In fact, since 1934 the Detroit
Tigers have been training in Lakeland. Joker Marchant Stadium
named after former Lakeland Parks & Recreation Director Marcus
Thigpen “Joker” Marchant”, hosted its first game on March 12, 1966.
In the latest renovation of 2003, a mediterranean-style exterior
along with improvements to everyone’s delight was completed.
Lakeland FL – Home of the Detroit Tigers and Flying Tigers

5. The Lakeland Flying Tigers is a minor team who had one of the
longest unbroken relationship which is still alive. In 2012 they won
their first Florida State League in twenty years. The Flying Tigers are
also very active in the local community by holding education days to
baseball camps to various other special events throughout the year.
For more information about ticket prices and other information,
please click here.
Lakeland FL – Home of the Detroit Tigers and Flying Tigers

6. Petra Norris Realtor®
Lakeland FL Homes for Sale
CDV TransAtlantic, Inc.
PO Box 92050, Lakeland, FL, 33804-2050
Office Phone: (863) 619-6918
Cell Phone: (863) 712-4207