Gone but not Forgotten

Florida Tarpons (2012-2016)

Lakeland, Florida
Last Part of the American Arena League

The Florida Tarpons were an indoor football team. Based in Lakeland, Florida, they were last a member of the American Arena League. The team played from 2012 to 2016.

For more information, including yearly records and statistics, view the Florida Tarpons on StatsCrew.com.

Florida Tarpons Legacy Page on OSC.

Florida Tarpons News from OSC's Archives

A-League Sports Acquires Florida Tarpons for New Arena League Play in 2019 (September 14, 2018)
Tarpons Earn First Win over Austin 50-30 (May 6, 2018)
Florida Tarpons Host Undefeated Atlanta Havoc Saturday (April 20, 2018)
Florida Tarpons Home Opener Saturday, April 14 (April 12, 2018)
Offense can't get on track as Tarpons fall to Atlanta Havoc, 48-21 (March 17, 2018)
Florida Tarpons Open Season on Road Saturday (March 16, 2018)
Sarasota Forfeits to Tarpons (May 10, 2013)
Tarpons Set to Kick Off (March 24, 2013)
Honoring Our Heros (March 5, 2013)
Tarpons Kick off Season of Giving Back (February 21, 2013)
Kelly & Sunny Named Co-Directors of Reel Girls (September 19, 2012)
Tarpons Add Veteran Wide Receiver (September 13, 2012)
Tarpons Re-Sign WR Wilfred Rivera (August 30, 2012)
Tarpons Sign Rookie WR/DB Allen Daniels, Jr. (August 21, 2012)
Tarpons WR Carlos Singleton Moves up to AFL (July 22, 2012)
All-Purpose Player Steven Turner Re-Signs with Tarpons for 2013 (July 19, 2012)
Tarpons Coaching Staff Returns for 2013 (July 9, 2012)
UB2 Profile: South Champion Florida Tarpons (June 30, 2012)
Wallace Keeps Tarpons Unbeaten; Wins South Title (June 25, 2012)
Florida Tarpons Win Award for Best Marketing in UIFL (June 19, 2012)
Tarpons Playoff Tickets on Sale (June 17, 2012)
Haines Resigns as UIFL President, Krause Takes Over (June 6, 2012)
Florida Tarpons Announce Post Season Date(s) (May 28, 2012)
Gornall Named Special Teams Player of Week for 7th Time (May 25, 2012)
Cohen & Cohen Catering, Sign First Multi-Season Sponsorship Agreement (May 18, 2012)
Tarpons Sweep Lakeland, Secures Home Playoff Game (May 15, 2012)
Four Players Invited to NFL Rookie Minicamps (May 11, 2012)
Tarpons Sweep Southern Conference Weekly Honors (May 7, 2012)
Tarpons Home Game Date/Time Changed (May 3, 2012)
Tarpons Sign Former College Standouts (May 3, 2012)
Gornall Named Special Teams Player of the Week 5th Straight Week (April 30, 2012)
Tarpons Sign Defensive Back Whitley (April 19, 2012)
Tarpons and Raiders Agree on Multi Player Trade (April 18, 2012)
Gornall Honored Again (April 16, 2012)
Florida Tarpons Remain Undefeated with Big Win in Lakeland (April 14, 2012)
Florida Tarpons Sweep Southern Weekly Awards (April 9, 2012)
Tarpons Remain Undefeated After Beating Rampage 60-7 (April 7, 2012)
Tarpons Add Chris Wallace to Roster (April 3, 2012)
Tarpons Kicker Ross Gornall Named Special Teams Player of the Week (April 3, 2012)
Florida Tarpons Call Press Conference (April 2, 2012)
Tarpons Kicker Ross Gornall Named Special Teams Player of the Week (March 26, 2012)
Tarpons Sign Former Memphis DL Steven Turner (March 19, 2012)
Tarpons WR Fusilier, and DL Roseman Earn Player of Week Awards (March 13, 2012)
Tarpons Players, Coaches, and Team Ownership Gets CPR Certified (March 8, 2012)
Florida Tarpons Set Press Conference (February 27, 2012)
Florida Tarpons Trade WR Aric Evans to Eastern Kentucky (February 25, 2012)
Florida Tarpons Training Camp Has Begun (February 25, 2012)
Tarpons Add FB/LB Steve Gorrie to Roster (February 14, 2012)
Tarpons Add 2011 UIFL 1st Team WR to Roster (February 9, 2012)
Tarpons Single Game Tickets Go on Sale February 11th (January 31, 2012)
Florida Tarpons to Hold Final Open Player Tryout (November 30, 2011)
Florida Tarpons Add Veteran QB Wallace (November 17, 2011)
Tarpons Add Height to Roster (November 7, 2011)
Florida Tarpons Announce Victor Hall as Assistant Coach (October 18, 2011)
Haines Now a Certified Player Agent for the CFL (October 17, 2011)
Florida Tarpons Release 2012 Regular Season Schedule (October 13, 2011)
Tarpons Host Open House and Open Player Tryouts (September 15, 2011)
Tarpons Sign Defensive Anchor (September 12, 2011)
Dr. James E. Croley III Named Official Eye Doctor of the Florida Tarpons (September 8, 2011)
Florida Tarpons Ribbon Cutting Huge Success (September 6, 2011)
Florida Tarpons Ribbon Cutting (September 5, 2011)
Tarpons Host Player Tryouts & Fan Open House at Germain Arena (August 25, 2011)
Lorenzi Signs with Tarpons (August 24, 2011)
Florida Tarpons to Hold Ribbon Cutting Ceremony (August 24, 2011)
Tarpons Sign Marshall Standout (August 18, 2011)
Former Cal Receiver Jordan Signed by Florida Tarpons (August 17, 2011)
Florida Tarpons to Hold Open Player Tryouts (July 22, 2011)
Pfenning Named Florida Tarpons Dance Team Director (July 19, 2011)
Gateway Golf & Country Club Named "Official" Country Club of Tarpons (July 15, 2011)