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Air & Sea Show cancelled after 13 years


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Air & Sea Show canceled for 2008

FORT LAUDERDALE - The Air & Sea Show, one of the largest spectator events in South Florida, featuring a smorgasbord of military and civilian planes, is calling it quits after 13 years.

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Citing rising fuel costs and a downward economic trend, the show's organizers said they are unable to confirm a title sponsor, forcing them to cancel the show in 2008.

"The event is not economically viable without a title sponsor and corporate sponsorships are not the same as they were, especially during this more sensitive economic climate," Michael Goodman, public relations spokesperson on behalf of the Air & Sea Show, said in a prepared statement. "The event producers are very proud of what they have created and brought to Fort Lauderdale, however, without a title sponsor they are unable to produce this multi-million dollar event."

Held on Fort Lauderdale's beach between Las Olas and Oakland Park boulevards, the show drew hundreds of thousands of spectators each year to see the Navy Blue Angels, the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds and numerous other high-powered military acts.

The show, free to the public, also brought an assortment of miltary vessels to Fort Lauderdale as part of Fleet Week. It was credited with with filling hotel rooms and beachfront restaurants, as well as sparking other business opportunities that ultimately impacted the area's economic vitality.

"We thank the City of Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, and the many others who supported the Air & Sea Show. Everyone involved with the event should be very proud knowing that we held the torch to honor our men and women serving in the military, veterans and other true heroes that protect our freedom," added Goodman.

http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sfl-1214airsea,0,158142.story?coll=sofla_tab01_layout

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