Tropics Rocket Man Guilherme Dos Santos Signed for 3 More Years

March 27, 2020 - Lakeland, FL - The Florida Tropics have resigned goal scorer Guilherme Dos Santos to an additional 3 year deal. Per league policy, terms of the deal were not released. Dos Santos had 18 goals and 12 assists totaling 30 points for the 2019-2020 season that was cut short due to the corona virus outbreak. He originally signed with the Tropics back in 2017, where he played a defensive roll to fill in the slot of some of the injured veterans of the team at that time. In 2018, he was moved to a for... Full Story

Drew Ruggles: Student of the Game

March 26, 2020 - by Michael Lewis No doubt that Drew Ruggles is a student of the game. When he isn't training, preparing for or performing in a Major Arena Soccer League game, there is a good chance that the Florida Tropics defender is watching a streaming match live. Sometimes, he has multiple contests on his devices at the same time. "I watch as often as I can," he said. "It's really nice to have YouTube once again to being able to go back and watch them. I do tend to find myself watching more our Eas... Full Story

Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium Named Best Ballpark in Grapefruit League for Second Year in a Row

March 25, 2020 - Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium, spring training home of the Detroit Tigers, today was named the best Grapefruit League ballpark of 2020 in the annual Ballpark Digest Best of the Ballparks vote. Fans selected Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium over LECOM Park, spring home of the Pittsburgh Pirates, Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium, spring training home of the Detroit Tigers, today was named the best Grapefruit League ballpark of 2020 in the annual Ballpark Digest Best of the ... Full Story

DeVos Family Pledges up to $2 Million for Magic and Amway Center Hourly Workers

March 16, 2020 - Orlando, Fla. - The DeVos Family, owners of the Orlando Magic, has funded a $2 million compensation fund for Orlando Magic, Amway Center, Lakeland Magic and Orlando Solar Bears hourly workers for games and time missed during the COVID-19 suspension of seasons. Magic players have also approached the organization and will provide additional financial assistance. Said Orlando Magic Chairman Dan DeVos, "The people behind our teams are family to us and it's our honor to provide assistance to th... Full Story

• DeVos Family Pledges up to $2 Million for Magic and Amway Center Hourly Workers - Lakeland Magic (G League) March 16
• Lakeland Magic Statement on NBA Suspending Operations - Lakeland Magic (G League) March 12
• Tropics Add Reserve Team for Outdoor UPSL D2 and Future Indoor Friendlies - Florida Tropics SC (MASL) March 11
• Reget's Record-Setting Game Leads to All MASL Honors for Week 16 - Florida Tropics SC (MASL) March 11
• Jefferson, Magette Lead Magic over BayHawks - Lakeland Magic (G League) March 10
• Magic Waive Michale Kyser - Lakeland Magic (G League) March 10
• Reget Sets Franchise Mark with Eight Points in 14-6 Rout of Ambush - Florida Tropics SC (MASL) March 8
• Six-Point Night from Guilherme Lifts Tropics over Rochester, 10-7 - Florida Tropics SC (MASL) March 6
• Magic Celebrate City of Lakeland with Swans Night Theme Game - Lakeland Magic (G League) March 6
• Road Trip to Rochester Friday, Home Sunday vs. St. Louis as Tropics Look to Protect Conference Lead - Florida Tropics SC (MASL) March 6
• Lakeland Magic Dedicate the Month of February to Education and Literacy - Lakeland Magic (G League) March 5
• Lakeland Magic & Florida Tropics Present: Lakeland Sports Weekend - Lakeland Magic (G League) March 4
• Tropics Drop Only Third Game of Season, 4-3 in Tacoma - Florida Tropics SC (MASL) March 1
• Magic Waive Reggis Onwukamuche - Lakeland Magic (G League) February 29
• Red Claws Fall to Magic - Lakeland Magic (G League) February 28
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Other cities near Lakeland, Florida with alternative or minor league teams:

• Clearwater, Florida
• Dunedin, Florida
• Kissimmee, Florida
• Orlando, Florida
• Tampa, Florida
• Bradenton, Florida
• Osceola, Florida

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March 25	G League	Maine at Lakeland	Ppd.
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March 22	MASL	Turlock at Florida	Cancelled
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• Coronavirus: IFL postpones season indefinitely for Sioux Falls Storm, other teams - G League Sioux Falls Argus Leader (March 13)
• Coronavirus: College, pro events canceled across the state, nation - G League Sioux Falls Argus Leader (March 13)
• Erie BayHawks' strong start not enough in loss to Lakeland Magic - G League Erie Times-News (March 11)
• Lakeland Magic win sixth straight game - G League Lakeland Ledger (March 11)
• Sports digest: Mizzou adds lineman commitment - MASL St. Louis Post-Dispatch (March 9)
• Magette and Jefferson lead Lakeland Magic win - G League Lakeland Ledger (March 9)
• Reget scores 8 as Tropics beat Ambush - MASL Lakeland Ledger (March 9)
• Lakeland Magic top Long Island 133-126 - G League Lakeland Ledger (March 7)
• Tropics release fan favorite Gurson - MASL Lakeland Ledger (March 7)
• Stars knock off Tropics 4-3, split series - MASL Kent Reporter (March 2)
• Lakeland Magic win big over Grand Rapids - G League Lakeland Ledger (March 1)
• Tropics rally 3 times to beat Tacoma 8-7 - MASL Lakeland Ledger (February 28)
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