55th Annual Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show

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55th Annual Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show® Set for Oct. 30 to Nov. 3

Growth Continues at World’s Largest In-Water Boat Show with Added Attractions and Expanded Footprint

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (July 25, 2014) - Entering its 55th year, the Fort Lauderdale International

Boat Show® (FLIBS), the largest in-water boat show in the world, is set to take place from Oct. 30

through Nov. 3, attracting an international audience of thousands of marine enthusiasts to the “Yachting

Capital of the World” to experience the single best showcase of marine products and accessories on

the planet. From astonishing super-yachts to fishing boats, runabouts and boats for every budget, the

Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show delivers the excitement of boating, for any lifestyle. Each year

show organizers strive to deliver new, exciting features to enrich the overall show experience and

engage audiences.

Several noteworthy enhancements already have been confirmed for this year’s show, including the

addition of Pier 66 Marina, a full-service pop-up restaurant and the IGFA Sportfishing Lounge.

The iconic Pier 66 Marina, currently undergoing upgrades, will serve as the show’s seventh location

and feature an impressive display of brokerage yachts. The location also offers several dining options,

such as Pelican Landing restaurant, which offers casual dining and drinks, or the upscale atmosphere

and fine cuisine at Grille 66 & Bar.

The new pop-up restaurant concept, located at the Hall of Fame Marina show location, is designed to

offer another quality dining option for guests and a place for industry professionals to meet and conduct

business. Centrally located, the new restaurant will be open all show days and will be operated by

Hugh's Culinary, one of the area’s top caterers. Other nearby options include local foodie favorites

Coconuts restaurant and G&B Oyster Bar, located just outside the show adjacent to the Hall of Fame

Marina.

The IGFA Sportfishing Lounge, located inside the Greater Fort Lauderdale/Broward County Convention

Center show location, will offer comfortable seating and drink service. Outside the Convention Center,

the Sailfish Pavilion Bar and Grill will offer a great selection of grilled favorites and refreshing drinks.

“Year after year our goal for the show is to enhance the overall experience for visitors and offer industry

professionals the best platform to conduct business,” said Efrem “Skip” Zimbalist III, CEO of Show

Management, the company that manages and produces the show. “This year we have more exhibit

space than ever before, further-improved navigational aids and additional dining options all designed to

ensure that FLIBS remains the center of the yachting world.”

The Complete Boating Lifestyle

Featuring nearly $4 billion worth of boats and marine products across more than three million square

feet of exhibit space, the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show

is known for its astounding number of

yachts, which attract enthusiasts from around the world. But the show offers something for everyone

who loves the water, and even those not in the market to buy a boat can find an array of fun-filled

activities.

Other attention-grabbing exhibits include an exotic auto display, a private jet, personal submarines and

a huge selection of the latest yacht and water toys. For those not looking for a new toy, the show offers

plenty of fun including world-famous floating cocktail lounges, live musical entertainment and exciting

fishing and boating seminars for adults and children of all ages.

Navigating the Show

Making for easier navigation and an enhanced show experience, the show features themed areas

including the Performance Village, the Sportfish Village, CruiserPort, the Superyacht Experience, the

Yachting Pavilion, the Yacht Builders Pavilion and the show’s Kid Zone, located at the Greater Fort

Lauderdale/Broward County Convention Center, featuring kids fishing clinics presented by Hook The

Future.

All attractions and show locations can be easily located through MyBoatShow, the show’s free

smartphone app, designed to help navigate the show’s docks, land areas and tents.

“Over the past several years we have incorporated numerous useful navigation aids to make getting

around the many show sites as effortless as possible,” said Steve Sheer, director of marketing for Show

Management. “With the app, bright color-coded directional signage, maps, the show greeter program

and a reliable ground and water transportation system, thousands of visitors make their way around

quite effortlessly.“

The show’s seven locations are connected by a convenient land and water transportation network

offering several parking and transportation options to get show-goers to the Bahia Mar Fort Lauderdale

Beach Hotel & Yachting Center, the Hall of Fame Marina, Las Olas Municipal Marina, Hilton Fort

Lauderdale Marina, Sails Marina, Pier 66 Marina and the Greater Fort Lauderdale/Broward County

Convention Center.

SCHEDULE:

Thursday, Oct. 30 (Prime Time Preview) 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.

Friday, Oct. 31 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 1 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.

Sunday, Nov. 3 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.

Monday, Nov. 3 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

ADMISSION:

Adults $22 online, $24 at show

Children (ages 6-15) $7 online, $9 at show

Children (under 6) Free

Prime Time Preview (Thursday, Oct. 31) $38 online, $40 at show

Two-Day Ticket $40 online, $42 at show

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[redneck joe]

I'll be in the area as a few of us from FCB/THT will be however we are there to give off a send off a friend. Endoman if you haven't heard.

I think a couple are able to stay an extra day or two and will be there on Monday.