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The Weekly Fly-In Events List
A Weekly List of Fly-In Aviation Events Around Central Florida
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A Beechcraft King Air on a moonlit final approach to the Opa-locka Executive Airport. Photo courtesy of Aviation Week & Don Boyd.
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This Week's Notes
The forecast looks good for the weekend as high pressure moves in over the next day or so. Conditions should be clear with below average temperatures. Sounds like it could be perfect flying weather.
As you may know, the EAA has both their Ford Trimotor and B-17 in the state for the next couple of weeks. The visitation schedule can be found further down the page.
Valiant Air Command Fly-In Breakfasts Cancelled for February & March
We received the following from the good folks at the Valiant Air Command:
"Since Valentine’s Day falls on the same day as our next planned fly-in, the VAC Warbird Museum WILL NOT hold the monthly Fly-In Breakfast on Saturday, 14 February.
Also, since the second Saturday in March falls on our air show weekend and the Warbird Museum will be closed, there WILL NOT be a monthly Fly-In Breakfast on Saturday, 14 March.
Instead we invite everyone to attend our annual TICO Warbird AirShow March 13-15, 2015.
Headlining the event will be the USAF Thunderbirds. This will be an exciting air show with prop and jet fighters, bombers, aerial demonstrations, aerobatics and a special salute to Vietnam Veterans. Something new is the addition of a VAC Members Only Chalet on the AirShow line. Bring your membership card to enter and enjoy the shade, the chairs and the hospitality!
The next scheduled second Saturday Fly-In Breakfast will resume on Saturday, 11 April.
See you at the Warbird AirShow!"
Best Bets for This Weekend:
This week's Best Bets are two St. Valentines Day themed events. The first is the River Acres Airport fly-in breakfast in Okeechobee and the other is the fly-in lunch at Grass Roots Airpark in Mascotte. So, this may a great opportunity to both fly and say thank you to your significant other!
Have Something to Share?
Have a story, trip report, photo, video or event you'd like to see included in the newsletter? Please send them in! Submissions can be sent to steve@ritzi.com.
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Regional Fly-In Events
For the Weekend of February 14 & February 15, 2015
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Saturday, February 14, 2015
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River Acres Airport (FD70) - Okeechobee, FL
St. Valentines Day Fly-In Pancake Breakfast
Our good friends at FD70 let us know that they are hosting a Valentine's Day Fly-In breakfast on Saturday, February 14 at 8:00 AM. All are welcome! The event is free but donations are welcome to help offset the costs.
For those unfamiliar with River Acres, it is a 3,875' lighted turf runway located 19 miles southeast of Sebring.
For more information contact:
Diego Ganuza djganuza@aol.com
(305) 962-0355
http://www.riveracresairport.com
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Grass Roots Airpark (06FD) - Mascotte, FL
Sweetheart Fly-In
Fly-in lunch at the beautiful and unique Grass Roots Airpark. Hosted by Ann and David Gay the Sweetheart fly-in will feature a BBQ, Chili & More luncheon at Noon. All aviators are welcome! Lunch Donations Appreciated Please note, Grass Roots is a private airfield, land at your own risk. CTAF: 122.9 MHz
For additional information:
Ann and David Gay: 407-234-6986
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Punta Gorda Regional Airport (KPGD) - Punta Gorda, FL
EAA Chapter 565 Fly-In Breakfast
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM Pancakes, sausage, fruit cocktail, coffee. Event is held at the EAA/Warbird Squadron 24 Campus on the South Ramp.
For additional information:
Jim Deutsch
941-286-6519
c1943x@comcast.net
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Sunday, February 15, 2015
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No events found for Sunday, February 15. Drop in, fly-in to X39's Happy Hangar Café for breakfast, lunch or both!
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Saturday, February 21, 2015
Plant City Airport (KPCM) - Plant City, FL
Planes, Trains & Automobiles
The Greater Plant City Chamber sponsors the event, Sat., Febrary 21, 2015, 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM at the Plant City Airport. It's a chance to see real airplanes, remote control planes, model trains in operation and on exhibit, and classic and exotic car displays. Antique railroad maintenance equipment, train artifacts and memorabilia will be on site for guests to explore.
There will be activities of interest for the entire family including food and merchandise vendors, K-9 demonstrations, first responders onsite with equipment/information, dj entertainment, and a huge children's play area. Admission is FREE - Parking is $5.00
For more information, contact the Chamber at 813-754-3707
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Saturday, February 21, 2015
Arcadia Municipal Airport (X06) - Arcadia, FL
Friends of Arcadia Airport "All You Can Eat" Fly-In Breakfast
Friends of Arcadia Airport, Inc. monthly pancake breakfast. Come on out and enjoy all you can eat pancakes, 3 sausage, coffee and O.J. for only a $6 donation.
For Additional Information Contact:
George Chase
gjchase@embarqmail.com
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Saturday, February 21, 2015
Valkaria Airport (X59) - Valkaria, FL
EAA Chapter 1288 Pancake Breakfast
EAA 1288 Pancake Breakfast, 8:30-10:30, Valkaria Airport, X59, 3rd Sat every month. EAA 1288 and the Valkaria Aviation Association (VAA) jointly host a Pancake Breakfast every third Saturday of the month from 8:00 am until 10:30 am at the EAA Hangar (the end of Hangar D, right off the end of the parking loop).
Breakfast is a $5.00 donation (which also helps support EAA's Educational programs) and usually consists of pancakes, eggs, bacon, sausage, coffee, and orange juice. This family-friendly event is a fun, socially-oriented event... a chance to catch up on the latest and meet interesting people from all over. Many locals drive in, and many pilots fly in from around the state (and often from even farther away).
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February 25-27, 2015
Marion County Dunnellon Airport (X35) - Dunnellon, FL
Snowbird Acro Classic IAC Competition
International Aerobatics Club Chapter 89 of Leeward Air Ranch is hosting our first ever IAC competition at the Dunnellon airport, X-35, just west of Ocala.
Practice to start on Wednesday FEB 25-26, registration is open on line NOW. Plus on Thursday FEB 26. First time competitors are FREE, full time students $80, all others $125.
http://www.usnationalaerobatics.org/iacdb/ContestDetail.asp?hScheduledContestID=435
Contest briefing Friday 0800 FEB 27. Lunch provided Friday and Saturday, dinner at the field Friday, banquet tickets just $25 for a sit down dinner, free wine!
Auction to be held for a New Hooker Harness, David Clark Headset, and Concord battery, lots of raffle prizes too like back packs, parachute bags, hats etc. ya gotta show up to win! Flight medals 1-3 rd place and overall trophys 1-3 place all five power and sportsman GLIDER!
ESA members.....get out to Pierson and get practice with Kevin this weekend jan 31- feb1. Pitts pilots, get your free program checked and flown with any of the ACRO instructors..all others... Need lots of volunteers for the contest....FREE LUNCH for helping. Contact me for more info, see IAC contest site also!
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Saturday, February 27, 2015
Leesburg International Airport (KLEE) - Leesburg, FL
Wipaire Floats Service Center Grand Opening
Wipaire Floats is pleased to extend a warm invitation to pilots and aircraft owners to attend the grand opening celebration at their new service center in Leesburg, Florida.
This event will include a safety seminar (FAA Wings credit available). Our Boss 182 and a Grand Caravan EX will be on display; a continental breakfast and lunch will be served! There will also be door prizes including a GoPro Hero 4, custom Lake and Air seaplane jacket, $100 Lake and Air pilot shop gift certificate, and three gift bags with limited-edition 55th anniversary items from Wipaire! Fly-in or drive-in guests welcome!
Schedule of Events
8:30-9:00: Check-in/continental breakfast
9:00-9:05: Welcome (Chuck Wiplinger)
9:05-9:10: Boss 182 (Brittnie Brink)
9:10-10:25: Seaplane Are Unique: A Method of Task Management (Brian Addis)
10:25-10:35: Break
10:35-11:30: Float Maintenance (Vidar "Ice" Einareson)
11:30-12:30: Catered lunch
12:30-1:45: Don't Leave Home Without It (Steve McCaughey)
1:45-1:55: Break
1:55-2:55: Safe Flight (Rock Rockcastle)
2:55-3:00: Door prizes
If you are planning on attending please RSVP at: http://www.wipaire.com/customers/rsvp.php
For Additional Information Please Visit:
www.wipaire.com/grand-opening
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Sunday, February 28, 2015
12 Oaks Airpark (5FL7) - Hernando, FL
Annual George Read Memorial Fly-In
Details to be confirmed.
For additional information visit the event website at: http://www.lwitflyincruisein.com/
For registration please contact: singleto@collierschools.com
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Saturday, March 7, 2015
Wood and Lakes Airpark (FA38) - Oklawaha, FL
Wood and Lakes Monthly Clubhouse Breakfast
First Saturday of each month, 8:00AM to 9:30AM at Wood and Lakes Airpark. All you can eat, all inclusive $5.00 breakfast:
- Scrambled Eggs
- Sausage
- Pancakes
- Biscuits & Sausage Gravy
- Grits
- Fresh Fruit, Homemade Sweets
- Coffee
For Additional Information Contact:
Helga: 352-289-4679
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Saturday, March 7, 2015
Naples Municipal Airport (KAPF) - Naples, FL
Fly-In Cruise In
Please come and join us for a wonderful day at Naples Airport supporting the scholarship funding for the Lorenzo Walker Institute of Technology Students. Free entry for aircraft static display and pancake breakfast with aircraft awards for show. Hours of the Fly-In Cruise-In will be from 8:00AM to 12:00AM, preregistration is required. Please come in support of our students.
For additional information visit the event website at: http://www.lwitflyincruisein.com/
For registration please contact: singleto@collierschools.com
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March 13-15, 2015
Space Coast Regional Airport (KTIX) - Titusville, FL
38th Annual TICO Warbird Airshow
**FEATURING THE USAF THUNDERBIRDS**
This annual three day event highlights military aviation and features some of the most famous trainer, transport, fighter and bomber aircraft that flew in combat around the world.
The Valiant Air Command was started by a group of twelve individuals in 1977. Their first air show was primarily flown by combat veterans in their member owned surplus military aircraft. This event has grown from a small number of member pilots to over 40 aircraft participating each year.
The VAC Air Show will be the Command's 38th consecutive event. In addition to the daily three hour aerial performance this family entertainment encompasses military and civilian aircraft static displays, military re-enactors and firepower demonstrations, flight simulators, airplane and helicopter rides.
Ground events include car displays, a kid's carnival, gift shop and autograph tent, multiple food and souvenir venders, and pyrotechnics. Gates open to the public at 8:30 on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
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Friday, March 13-Sunday, March 15, 2015
Arcadia Municipal (X06), Arcadia, FL
Second Annual Rodeo Weekend Fly-In/Campout
Don’t miss this special three-day event sponsored by Friends of Arcadia Airport, X06. Fly in on Friday, camp under wing or under huge oaks. Then on Saturday attend the 87th Annual All Florida Championship Rodeo “The Granddaddy of Em All” with special discounted tickets offered by the Rodeo Association to Friends. Then on Sunday take time to visit Downtown Arcadia and all its antique shops and eateries prior to flying home. Reservations payment for Rodeo are necessary by March 9th as the Rodeo sells out early.
For more info or to reserve your tickets contact the Friends of Arcadia Airport at RodeoWeekendFlyIn@Gmail.com
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March 21-22, 2015
Melbourne International Airport (KMLB) - Melbourne, FL
Melbourne Air & Space Show
The 2015 Melbourne Air & Space Show will feature performances by The United States Navy demonstration team, The Blue Angels.
For more information:
http://www.airandspaceshow.com
https://www.facebook.com/airandspaceshow
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March 27-29, 2015
Flagler County Airport (KFIN) - Palm Coast, FL
Wings Over Flagler "Rockin' the Runways"
Wings Over Flagler Rockin' the Runways is a joint effort between Mills Aviation Charities, The Flagler County Airport and Flagler Broadcasting. The event is dedicated to raising aviation awareness, preserving aviation history, educating, and providing teens with the opportunity to follow their aviation dreams. WOFRR benefits the the Wings Over Flagler William "Wild Bill" Walker Memorial Scholarship Fund as well as several other local non-profit organizations.WOFRR will feature Warbirds, Concerts, Hot Rods, Test Track, Fireworks and more.
For the FIRST TIME EVER... WOF will be hosting the EAA B-17 Aluminum Overcast and the Ford Tri-Motor "Tin Goose"; both aircraft will be offering rides.
For more information, visit the WOFRR website at: http://www.wingsoverflagler.com
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March 28, 2015
Connell's Wahoo Airport (25FL) - Bushnell, FL
Flying Foolz Fly-In
Please join us on March 28th, 2015 from 9:00 to 12:00 Noon for something a little different. This fly-in will be at Connell's Wahoo (25FL), four miles south of the Flying W Air Ranch. We'll be serving brunch "New Orleans Style" from 9am to noon.
For more information contact:
Pat Connell: 352-457-1808
email: patconnell8400@gmail.com
Website: http://wwwflyingfoolz.org
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April 18-19, 2015
Valkaria Airport (X59) - Valkaria, FL
Valkaria Air Fest
The friendly skies over Brevard County will play host April 18 & 19, to the 10th annual Valkaria AirFest 2015.
This year's two day event features multiple air shows with world-class champion displays and rides on everything from vintage World War aircraft to hot air balloons, powered paragliders and airboats, to kiddie rides, live music and up-close and hands-on contact with all sorts of flying machines.
Rides will be available for a fee in an open cockpit biplane, sailplane glider, Vietnam helicopters, a Piper Cub, Aerobatic Pitts Special, Powered Parachute, Hot Air Balloon and the only commercial Cobra attack helicopter. This great day and evening at the airport will include thrilling displays of aerobatic daredevils, and other great family entertainment. Special events include a live bi-plane wing walking act, a live musical concert featuring “Luna Pearl” after a twilight airshow, a hot air balloon glow and a twilight rocket launch. There’s also an Aviation Flea Market, 5th annual History Hangar, book pavilion and P-51 Mustang simulator that you actually sit in and fly.
Gates open at 8 a.m., close at 9 p.m. Breakfast, featuring pancakes by EAA Chapter 1288, lunch and dinner is available on site. There will also be food vendors, and live music throughout the day. Aircraft rides and demonstrations start at 8:00am with the first aerobatic show beginning at 1 p.m.
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April 21-26, 2015
Lakeland-Linder Regional Airport (KLAL) - Lakeland, FL
41st Annual Sun 'n Fun Fly-In
From April 20-26, 2015, consider Lakeland, FL as your destination. Aviators view the 41th Annual SUN ‘n FUN International Fly-In and Expo as their first chance in the season to purchase aircraft and equipment. Aviation enthusiasts know it is the 2nd largest airshow in the world and Florida’s largest convention. More than 200,000 people converge in Polk County to see an airshow, visit 500 exhibits, earn education credits at workshops and forums, introduce children to the world of aviation and view more than 4,500 aircraft from homebuilts to warbirds on 2,200 acres.
Two evening air shows offer spectators an illuminated sky set to music and narration. Daily air shows on the SUN ‘n FUN grounds, evening programs and entertainment, food vendors, airplane rides, youth programming and a Seaplane event at Fantasy of Flight also attract foreign visitors and media to the annual event. Visit sun-n-fun.org for event schedules and information.
SUN ‘n FUN General Admission Tickets
Weekly
Adult: $150.00
Youth (11-17): $50.00
10 and Under: FREE
Daily
Adult: $37.00
Youth (11-17): $15.00
10 and Under: FREE
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July 20-26, 2015
Whittman Regional Airport (KOSH) - Oshkosh, WI
EAA AirVenture
EAA AirVenture Oshkosh is America's largest annual gathering of aviation enthusiasts held each summer at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States.
The event is presented by the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA), a national/international organization based in Oshkosh.
For more information visit: http://www.airventure.org
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September 16-20, 2015
Reno-Stead Airport (KRTS) - Reno, NV
52nd National Championship Air Races
The National Championship Air Races is the last event of its kind, carrying on the tradition of the Cleveland Air Races of the 1920s, 30s and 40s. In 1964, Bill Stead organized an air race near Reno, Nevada, and the Reno National Championship Air Races were born. The event that Bill Stead started in the Nevada desert more than 47 years ago is still going strong. The event has only been interrupted once in September of 2001 when all aircraft in the United States were grounded following the terrorists attacks in New York and Washington.
Held every September just north of Reno, the National Championship Air Races have become an institution for northern Nevada and aviation enthusiasts from around the world. For one week, the high desert north of Reno becomes home to hundreds of aircraft, their pilots and crews. In the past ten years, the event has attracted more than 200,000 spectators and generated more than $80 million a year for the region’s economy. The event features six racing classes, a large display of static aircraft and several military and civil flight demonstrations.
For more information visit: http://www.airrace.org
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December 5 & 6, 2015
Ocean Reef Airport (07FA) - Key Largo, FL
Vintage Weekend
Classic Conveyance. Timeless Elegance. And your invitation to visit a Legendary Private Club. It could only be VINTAGE WEEKEND.
Each year on the first weekend in December, Ocean Reef Club hosts Vintage Weekend, a four-day celebration of antique and classic planes, automobiles and yachts.
The tradition continues into its twenty-first year as does the passion and appreciation for those who own, restore, maintain and love their conveyances, and make it possible for all of us to enjoy them.
For more information on exhibiting and / or attending,
please contact Member Events at 305.367.5874 or memberevents@oceanreef.com
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NOTE: Date TBD per conversation with EAA CHAPTER 1241
Marathon Airport (KMTH) - Marathon
Marathon Aviation Day
EAA Chapter 1241 is hosting Aviation Day at the Marathon Airport Terminal (KMTH). Seaplanes, vintage airplanes, warbirds, classic cars, free flights for those 8-17 years old, food, and fun. Free Admission for the whole family. The Seaplane Pilots Association will be there. 9:00 am-3:00 pm.
Contact Carol DeHart 305-395-4472 or Ed Woldorf 305-731-3176, or eaachapter1241.membership.info@gmail.com |
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EAA Webinars Available
The EAA offers some excellent online courses that cover a wide variety of homebuilding, maintenance and operational issues. If you haven't atteneded one of these online events give it a try, they are free and well worth the time. Below are the webinars scheduled for February and March 2015:
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EAA Ford Trimotor & B-17 Florida Tour Stops
The EAA has booked an extensive winter tour of Florida this year. Below are the tour stops scheduled for this winter. For morning information visit the EAA Flight Experience page at: http://www.eaa.org/en/eaa/flight-experiences
| B-17 Aluminum Overcast Stops: |
Ford Tri-Motor Stops: |
| January 30-February 1: Clearwater, FL |
January 29-February 1: Zephyrhills, FL |
| February 6-8: Sarasota, FL* |
February 5-8: Sarasota, FL* |
| February 13-15: Sebring, FL |
February 12-15: West Palm Beach, FL |
| February 20-22: Miami, FL* |
February 19-22: Miami, FL* |
| February 27-March 1: Vero Beach, FL |
February 26-March 1: Naples, FL |
| March 6-8: Lakeland, FL |
March 5-8: Marathon, FL |
| March 13-15: Zephyrhills, FL |
March 12-15: Pompano Beach, FL |
| March 27-29: Palm Coast, FL |
March 19-22: Fort Myers, FL |
| April 17-19: New Smyrna Beach, FL |
March 26-29: Palm Coast, FL |
| April 21-26: Lakeland, FL (SUN 'n FUN)* |
April 21-26: Lakeland, FL (SUN 'n FUN)* |
| See full B-17 schedule or book a flight |
See full Tri-Motor schedule or book a flight |
| *EAA's B-17 and Ford Tri-Motor will both be available for flights at these locations |
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Video of the Week
This week a special four part video series. The Concorde, the most successful of the two commercial SST's, stopped flying in 2003. Prior to her retirement, this four part series on the operational aspects of the airplane was taped. This is a glimpse into the operational world of this Mach 2 airliner and the people who flew her and flew on her.
Part 1:
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A beautiful example of a Piper Arrow. Outside of the larger Saratoga and twin-engine Seneca, the Arrow is the ultimate derivative of the original PA-28 Cherokee platform. The entire line has a well earned reputation for honest, predictable flight characteristics, ease of maintenance and reasonable operating costs. For more information check out the page at Pilot Friend: http://www.pilotfriend.com/aircraft%20performance/Piper/17.htm
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1959 Cessna 150 For Sale
List member Ken Maggart writes that he has a nice 1959 Cessna 150 for sale. 1959 was the first year of production for the C-150. Ken says that the square tailed, fastback 150 would be a great time builder for someone or good, inexpensive regional transportation. Asking $12,000. For more information contact Ken at kelleymtl@hotmail.com
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On Field Restaurants
Tampa North (X39) - Happy Hangar Café
Williston (X60) - Pyper Kub Café
St. Augustine (KSGJ) - Fly By Café
Ocala (KOCF) - Tailwinds Café
Lakeland (KLAL) - Hallback's Restaurant
St. Petersburg/Albert Whitted (KSPG) - The Hangar
Punta Gorda (KPGD) - SkyView Café
Sebring (KSEF) - JR's Runway Cafe
Venice (KVNC) - Suncoast Café; Sharkey's
Okeechobee (KOBE) - The Landing Strip Café
Vero Beach (KVRB) - C.J. Cannon's Restaurant
Winter Havens (KGIF) - Gilbert Field - Pappy's Grill
Bartow (KBOW) - Pappy's Canteen
Deland (KDED) - Airport Restaurant & Gin Mill
Deland (KDED) - The Perfect Spot Restaurant
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