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BOAT SHOWS (start with Feb 2023) 

MIAMI INTERNATIONAL BOAT SHOW — You’ll need a map to navigate this show, the granddaddy of all Florida boat shows. It features five action-packed days, including James Beard award-winning chefs, live entertainment and virtual reality boating, never mind the most and best drool-worthy boats on the planet.  

THE MIAMI YACHT SHOW — This show, a five-day mega-festival studded with seminars, special events, and extraordinary yachts, runs at the same time as the Miami International Boat Show

                                                                     MARCH 

FLORIDA SPORTSMAN EXPO — Florida Sportsman Magazine hosts this annual event in Fort Myers. It features an enormous indoor tackle and fishing boat sale as well as seminars that offer instruction on topics like bait rigging, fly-casting and using a cast net.
THE BONITA SPRINGS BOAT SHOW— Welcome Florida’s premiere boating season with a visit to this four-day show, held at the Naples Ft. Myers Greyhound Track.
PALM BEACH INTERNATIONAL BOAT SHOW — With boats, yachts, accessories, seminars, demonstrations, elevated culinary experiences and more, if you’re a marine enthusiast, this four-day show is the place to be.
SUPERYACHT SHOW PALM BEACH — Running concurrently with the Palm Beach International Show, this show is invitation-only, offering high-end clients a chance to check out an assortment of the World's most luxurious superyachts while enjoying entertainment, luxury lounge experiences, superyacht seminars and private evening events.  
SUNNYLAND ANTIQUE BOAT FESTIVAL — This long-running, three-day annual festival splashes into Lake Dora in Tavares, made even more lively with events like a captain’s party, seaplane rides, live music and a flea market.
                                                                           April
SUNCOAST BOAT SHOW — Touted as the Gulf Coast's premier boat show, this three-day extravaganza is held at Marina Jack in Downtown Sarasota. Explore tents brimming with jewelry, art and clothing; enjoy food, drinks, and music; and soak up the sunshine while pricing and comparing hundreds of vessels, big and small.
THE FLORIDA OUTDOOR EXPO — South Florida Fairgrounds in West Palm Beach hosts this event; it strives to bring the community together to discover outdoor activities and sports, including boating.
JACKSONVILLE IN-WATER BOAT SHOW — The Jacksonville Boat Show drops anchor at Metropolitan Park and Marina, featuring three days of family fun and seminars in addition to a vast array of boats.
                                                                        September
DAYTONA BEACH BOAT SHOW — Held at the Daytona Beach Ocean Center, this three-day event promises something for everyone, whether you’re new to boating or a seasoned sailor.