Guest JMT Posted December 14 Report Share Posted December 14 Air & Sea Show canceled for 2008FORT 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.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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryan2772 Posted December 14 Report Share Posted December 14 sad.i remember the days when it was at opa locka airport Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Willie Morales Posted December 14 Report Share Posted December 14 WOW Times are tough... sad to see this happen went a bunch of times and loved it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest xbbdc Posted December 14 Report Share Posted December 14 sad.i remember the days when it was at opa locka airporti used to go to those. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest coach Posted December 14 Report Share Posted December 14 Man, this really sucks. Just heard a report about it on the radio. Couldn't get a title sponsor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JMT Posted December 14 Report Share Posted December 14 i remember the days when it was at opa locka airportyou are old school. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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