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2-11-2008 Kissimmee's Championship Courses Provide Exciting Golf Vacations
Players can hit the links at one of Kissimmee’s 15 championship-caliber courses, some of them designed by legends of the game.
1-15-2008 Astros Open Spring Training with Five-Game Home Stand
The Houston Astros kick-off their 24th season of Spring Training in Kissimmee with a rare and impressive five-game home stand that features some of the top teams in Major League Baseball.
12-11-2007 Kissimmee's Championship Courses Provide Exciting Golf Vacations
Players can hit the links at one of Kissimmee’s 15 championship-caliber courses, some of them designed by legends of the game.
10-23-2007 Legendary Golfers to Compete at Father/Son Golf Challenge
For the fifth consecutive year, ChampionsGate hosts one of the top challenge season golf tournaments, drawing some of the top golfers and their relatives.
10-16-2007 Kissimmee Hosts Top National Youth Football Championship
The top youth football teams in America will clash in Kissimmee during the 2008 American Youth Football National Championships, Dec. 1-8.
10-11-2007 Kissimmee’s Ginn Reunion Resort to Host Women’s Match Play Championship
Some of the top women’s collegiate golf programs will tee off at Kissimmee’s Ginn Reunion Resort for the 2007 Hooters Women’s Collegiate Match Play Championship, Nov. 4-6.
10-8-2007 Lake Toho Reels In Two Prestigious Fishing Tournaments
BASS (Bass Anglers Sportsman Society) and FLW Outdoors chose Lake Toho as host to their high-profile tournaments because of the lake’s well-deserved reputation for producing record-breaking largemouth bass.
9-4-2007 Kissimmee Professional Angler Segraves Represents USA in International Competition
Kissimmee fishing pro and tourism spokesman Terry Segraves is one of 12 anglers selected to represent the United States at the 4th Annual EuroBass Cup in Zamora, Spain, Sept. 25-26.
9-4-2007 Lake Toho Pro-Am Maintains Reputation As Top Fishing Competition
Kissimmee’s 8th Annual Lake Toho Pro-Am can once again stake claim as the top off-season bass fishing tournament in the nation based on the list of early registrants.
6-19-2007 Kissimmee’s Lake Toho to Host Top Professional Anglers at Prestigious Bass Tournament
Kissimmee is the last stop for the 2007 CITGO Bassmaster Elite Series tournament trail, which is composed of 11 tournaments throughout the United States.
5-18-2007 Kissimmee's World-Class Courses Are Dream Settings for Vacationing Golfers
A hole in one may be closer than it appears for golfers vacationing in Kissimmee. Achieving the rare feat is an experience to be enjoyed at the area’s collection of courses...
3-16-2007 Kissimmee's Lake Toho Reels in Another Big One
famed Lake Toho will host a CITGO Bassmaster Elite Series tournament for the world’s top anglers, September 13-16, 2007.
3-5-2007 Osceola Indoor Football Team Returns for Second Hard-Hitting Season at Silver Spurs Arena
The Ghostriders kick off their season on Feb. 24 with a home game against the Augusta (Ga.) Spartans.
2-27-2007 Astros Spring Training Games Provides Fun Day at the Ballpark
The Astros open their 14-game home schedule against the defending American League champion Detroit Tigers on March 2nd at 1:05 p.m.
1-1-2007 Kissimmee Offers Accommodation, Ticket Packages for Baseball's Spring Training Fans
A Kissimmee baseball-themed vacation can make more dreams come true for travelers searching for the ideal guys’ only getaway, a family vacation...
1-1-2007 2 Great Holiday Gifts: Professional Baseball, Golf
The Astros’ return to Kissimmee features fourteen home games throughout March at Osceola County Stadium for the 23rd consecutive year.
10-23-2006 KISSIMMEE’S LAKE TOHO REELS IN ANOTHER BIG ONE
Billed as the “Sunshine Showdown,” the tournament launching from Lake Toho will serve as the season-ending event of the 2007 Bassmaster CITGO Elite Series schedule conducted by B.A.S.S., the worldwide authority on bass fishing.
10-23-2006 Ice Hockey Returns to Kissimmee for Second Exciting Year
The Florida Seals, who reached the President’s Cup finals during their first year in Kissimmee, return for their second action-packed season at the Silver Spurs Arena.
9-18-2006 Kissimmee's Lake Toho to Host Top Junior Bass Anglers Competing for a Spot in the Junior Bassmaster World Championship
Kissimmee’s famed Lake Tohopekaliga will host 80 of Florida’s top junior bass anglers as they compete for two spots to represent the state...
9-18-2006 Kissimmee's Lake Toho to Host Top Junior Bass Anglers Competing for a Spot in the Junior Bassmaster World Championship
Kissimmee’s famed Lake Tohopekaliga will host 80 of Florida’s top junior bass anglers as they compete for two spots to represent the state at next year’s Junior Bassmaster World Championship in Alabama.
9-8-2006 Cast of Celebrity Anglers Expected At Kissimmee’s Annual Cancer Fundraiser
Kissimmee pro angler Terry Segraves, host and organizer of the Angling Against Cancer Benefit and Tournament, is all smiles (practically giddy, in fact) at the early commitment of some of the world’s most successful bass fishermen participating in the event this year. Current Bassmaster Memorial Champion Peter Thliveros, 2003 CITGO Bassmaster Classic champion Mike Iaconelli, and Scott Martin are among the professional bass anglers already pledged to support the annual fundraiser, October 28-29.
7-26-2006 Olympic Baseball Teams from the U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico Prepare for Olympic Qualifying in Kissimmee
The three baseball teams will hold their training camp at the Houston Astros’ spring training complex, Aug. 16-24.
7-21-2006 Ice Hockey Returns to Kissimmee for Second Exciting Year
The Florida Seals, who reached the President’s Cup finals during their first year in Kissimmee, return for their second action-packed season at the Silver Spurs Arena.
7-18-2006 Kissimmee's Lake Toho Reels in Another Big One
Kissimmee landed another big catch for its residential and visiting bass fishing fans, Lake Toho will host a CITGO Bassmaster Elite Series tournament for the world’s top anglers, September 13-16, 2007.
3-23-2006 Bass Tournament Draws Competitors from Military Services to Lake Toho
More than 80 teams composed of American service members and their dependents will make their dreams come true when they compete on Lake Tohopekaliga, the premier bass fishing lake in the United States, during the 16th annual Military Team Bass Tournament, April 23-28.
3-20-2006 Inaugural Ginn Open Spotlights Kissimmee as a Golf Destination That Makes More Dreams Come True
Many of the LPGA’s biggest stars are scheduled to compete April 24-30 at Reunion Resort & Club in Kissimmee.
3-14-2006 World-Class Golf Courses and Resorts Make Kissimmee a Dream Destination for Golf Enthusiasts
A round or two of golf can make a Kissimmee vacation, weekend getaway or retreat from a business meeting or convention a lot more rewarding.
1-26-2006 Kissimmee's Lake Toho Prepares to Host the Prestigious Bassmaster Classic
Anticipation and excitement continues to build in Kissimmee as the CITGO Bassmaster Classic, known as the “Super Bowl” of bass fishing, comes to Lake Tohopekaliga Feb. 24-26.
1-26-2006 World-Class Golf Courses and Resorts Make Kissimmee a Dream Destination for Golf Enthusiasts
A round or two of golf can make a Kissimmee vacation, weekend getaway or retreat from a business meeting or convention a lot more rewarding.
1-15-2006 2 Great Holiday Gifts: Professional Baseball, Golf
Attractive packages to the upcoming Houston Astros Spring Training and the Ginn Open LPGA tournament currently on sale...
1-13-2006 National League Champion Houston Astros Return to Kissimmee for 2006 Spring Training
The Houston Astros make their triumphant return in February to Kissimmee where they first began training for the near perfect dream come true season that landed them the National League pennant.
1-6-2006 Kissimmee Offers Accommodation, Ticket Packages for Baseball's Spring Training Fans
A Kissimmee baseball-themed vacation can make more dreams come true for travelers searching for the ideal guys’ only getaway, a family vacation, or even a quick side trip to the ballpark during a business meeting or convention.
11-14-2005 Anglers Catch Plenty of Big Fish on Lake toho Pro-Am Opening Day
Rick Couch of Ocala, last year’s Lake Toho Pro-Am professional division champion set the standard for the first day of competition with his total catch.
11-10-2005 Kissimmee welcomes up-tempo pro football as new attraction for visitors, residents
Kissimmee gained a new attraction for visitors yesterday with the announcement that The Osceola Outlaws will play seven National Indoor Football League games at the Silver Spurs Arena next year.
10-22-2005 Ice Adds New Dimension to Kissimmee’s Silver Spurs Arena
The Silver Spurs Arena is adding an ice floor scheduled for installation August 22 allows the Silver Spurs Arena to become the new home for the Florida Seals of the Southern Professional Hockey League...
10-21-2005 Kissimmee Golf Resort Hosts Prestigious Father/Son Golf Challenge
Professional golfing excitement returns to Kissimmee when some of the PGA Tour’s most prominent golfers and their family members tee it up...
10-20-2005 Kissimmee’s Big Fish Open Draws Junior Anglers with Lure of Catching the Week’s Biggest Bass
In this year’s recreational fishing tournament, St. Cloud junior anglers are the ones making a big splash.
10-19-2005 Tennessee Angler Positions Himself for Historic Feat in Kissimmee’s Big Fish Open
Van Burgess of Germantown, Tenn., is staking claim to the unofficial title as Kissimmee’s best recreational fisherman.
10-13-2005 St. Cloud Junior Anglers Dominate Kissimmee’s Big Fish Open
16-year-old Taylor Stark of St. Cloud has twice captured the top prize in Kissimmee’s Big Fish Open junior angler division with impressive catches of 7.85 and 4.80 pounds.
10-13-2005 Amateur Anglers Continue their Chase for the Biggest Bass in Kissimmee’s Big Fish Open
Atlanta resident Anthony Whitfield leads the field of contenders vying for the $10,000 grand prize halfway through Kissimmee’s Big Fish Open.
10-5-2005 Neal McCoy to “Shake” things up at Great Outdoor Days
Country singer and songwriter Neal McCoy will headline the Great Outdoor Days free concert on Sunday, November 13 at the Silver Spurs Arena in Kissimmee.
9-21-2005 Reeling in the Big Bucks with Kissimmee’s Big Fish Open
Anthony Whitfield of Atlanta, Ga., caught a 9.65-pound largemouth bass during the first week of Kissimmee’s Sixth Annual Big Fish Open, while 11-year-old Amy Osborne of St. Cloud, Fla. the first winner of the junior division.
8-22-2005 Excitement Builds for 2006 CITGO Bassmaster Classic in Kissimmee’s Lake Toho
Excitement for the 2006 CITGO Bassmaster Classic on Kissimmee’s Lake Tohopekaliga continues to build with anglers and fishing fans...
8-12-2005 Professional Bass Anglers, More Than Good, They’re Good-Hearted!
The world’s top bass anglers have traveled to Kissimmee to demonstrate, in deed and word, their support to finding cures for cancer.
8-12-2005 LAKE TOHO ATTRACTS ANGLERS IN SEARCH OF BIG FISH AND BIG MONEY
Professional anglers have known it for years and recreational anglers from around the world are discovering that fishing the famed fishery can be BIG on reward as well.
8-12-2005 Lake Toho Pro-Am Draws Many of the Nation’s Top Bass Fishermen
Lake Toho Pro-Am grows in popularity each year because everyone wants to fish the world-renown freshwater fishery.
8-12-2005 Amateurs Experience Lure of Fishing with Top Bass Professionals
The annual event has become a favorite of fishing pros, aspiring amateurs and bass fishing fans near and far.
1-10-2005 A Sporting Spirit Brightens Area's Start to the New Year
To those annual events, Kissimmee will also feature two major bass fishing competitions, and championships in tennis, lacrosse, and flag football, among others.
11-1-2004 Top Fishing Organizer’s Relocation Move Enhances Kissimmee-St. Cloud’s Travel and Sports Profile
The world’s leading bass fishing organization today announced intentions to move its multi-faceted operations to Osceola County in Spring 2005...



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