As the summer begins to heat up, the Central Florida Sports Commission finds itself preparing for a summer and fall of exciting sports events, while also focusing on new business development on the behalf of Orange County and the City of Orlando.

First, the Central Florida Sports Commission, in partnership with West Orange High School, co-hosted the Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) Lacrosse State Championships in Winter Garden. Over 3,000 spectators cheered on the state's very best boy's and girl's lacrosse team competing for the state titles, including Lake Brantley and Winter Springs High schools. Vero Beach High School captured the coveted girl's state championship, while St. Andrew's High School took home the boy's state title. The Sports Commission, along with West Orange High School, will again host the finals in 2011 as part of our multiple year agreement with the Florida High School Athletic Association.  We would like to congratulate Lake Brantley and Winter Springs High School for their outstanding seasons.

Next, the Sports Commission, in partnership with Dr. Philips High School, co-hosted the Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) Water Polo State Championships at the YMCA Aquatic Center on April 30 - May 1. Local favorites Oviedo, Lake Brantley and Winter Park High Schools were among the state's best boys and girl's teams competing for state titles in front of over 1,000 spectators. The Ransom Everglades captured the girl's state championship for the 2^nd year in a row, while St. Andrew's took home the boy's state title. The Sports Commission and Dr. Philips High School will co-host the Water Polo Championships again in 2011, and we hope our partners in Dr. Phillips will have both their boys and girls competing in the state championships next year.