Meet and Greet in Florida?

[bcbgcbrcb]

I've been living down here in the Orlando, FL area for the past five years now and was wondering if there is any interest from board members in this area to meet up, whether it's a dinner type of event or something else, I'm open to suggestions. Since I'm basically right in the center of the state, I wouldn't mind traveling a couple of hours north, south, east or west in an effort to make this happen.

[BruceinGa]

I'll be in Lakeland on Feb 7,8 and 9

[bdecsports]

Hi Phil,

There is a sports card show in Palmetto, FL (just south of St. Pete) on Feb. 21-23, and in addition to PSA being at the show, there will be vintage dealers Levi Bleam (707), Dick DeCourcy (Uncle Dick), John Bucci, Art Smith & myself, etc.

It is opening weekend for Spring Training, so maybe a "Net54" meet might work for that Saturday at the show, with a dinner right after the show.

Regards,

Bryan Dec

[1952boyntoncollector]

why not meet at the super bowl its in miami..or even next year in tampa...

or even the nfl experience..i was there this year and there is paninni or however you spelll it, an auction house and there and lots of players to meet etc

[bcbgcbrcb]

Thanks for the replies, guys, some interesting ideas there for sure. It will probably take a little time to get things coordinated so the Super Bowl in Miami in four days is probably out but next year in Tampa, maybe? An even better idea for football fans, for the past couple of years, the Pro Bowl has been moved from Hawaii to the Citrus Bowl in Orlando. That event won't draw nearly the same congestion into the area and might be an easier choice to work with. Unfortunately, it just happened for 2020 four days ago so it would be another "wait till next year" event.

Bruce: Lakeland is about 45 minutes from downtown Orlando so you won't be too far away. Time wise though, it might be a bit too soon to get something together. Let's see what kind of additional responses we get. If you wanted to, I could probably meet up with you one of those days and grab a bite to eat, etc.

Bryan: Good to hear from you. The card show in Palmetto might be a feasible choice, the 21st of February is my wife's birthday though. I think she might have plans for that weekend that I don't know about yet and we share one family car so not sure if it will work out for me. That's not to stop others who would like to attend though. I would be happy to make the trip on most other weekends, is it a regular show or just once a year, etc.?

[BruceinGa]

Originally Posted by bcbgcbrcb

Bruce: Lakeland is about 45 minutes from downtown Orlando so you won't be too far away. Time wise though, it might be a bit too soon to get something together. Let's see what kind of additional responses we get. If you wanted to, I could probably meet up with you one of those days and grab a bite to eat, etc.

I'll also be in Viera, near Melbourne, March 4-14.
I'll pm you.

I live in Viera, Fl which is about 45 mins east of Orlando and would be interested in getting together

[BaltOrioles]

Originally Posted by bdecsports

Hi Phil,

There is a sports card show in Palmetto, FL (just south of St. Pete) on Feb. 21-23, and in addition to PSA being at the show, there will be vintage dealers Levi Bleam (707), Dick DeCourcy (Uncle Dick), John Bucci, Art Smith & myself, etc.

It is opening weekend for Spring Training, so maybe a "Net54" meet might work for that Saturday at the show, with a dinner right after the show.

Regards,

Bryan Dec

I'm a snowbird in Sarasota, for orioles spring training, until end of April. I'm also planning to be at the Palmetto show, probably the 22nd.

Alan Strout

[maniac_73]

Me and the wife have been looking to move to Florida from Toronto for a while so if anyone is hiring a CIO or VP of Technology I'll move down and make sure to attend the meetup

[darwinbulldog]

I'm interested if anyone wants to meet up in the South Florida tri-county area.

[jerrys]

Hi Bryan & Phil,

As you know Bryan, I'm south of Tampa - half-hour from Palmetto. Can you give me the address and show hours?

Coming up to see the Yankees?

Phil, I was at the FUN Convention a few weeks ago. Did you make it?

Jerry

[bmwntux]

I'm from Chicago visiting Jacksonville this weekend leaving Monday, but I could return for the show and to meet others. I'm at 57 right now of the HOF T206's and looking to purchase additional cards in the PSA or SGC 3 to 5 range. Maybe someone here can connect me with a dealer that could be helpful? Or if you have T206's for sale you can always email me at traderjohn1968@gmail.com.I can then provide my wish list of the remaing cards. And please post again if you plan to meet at the show. Thanks.

Dan Williams has a brick and mortar in Jacksonville.

Dan's Sports Cards and Games
2740 Park Street
Jacksonville, Fl 32205

Tell him Dan sent you!

[LuckyLarry]

Our monthly Jacksonville show is Saturday Feb 1 tomorrow!

3130 Hartley Rd. (off San Jose Blvd. / Exit 5 off I-295)
Jacksonville, FL

8:30-2:30

Larry

Originally Posted by bmwntux

I'm from Chicago visiting Jacksonville this weekend leaving Monday, but I could return for the show and to meet others. I'm at 57 right now of the HOF T206's and looking to purchase additional cards in the PSA or SGC 3 to 5 range. Maybe someone here can connect me with a dealer that could be helpful? Or if you have T206's for sale you can always email me at traderjohn1968@gmail.com.I can then provide my wish list of the remaing cards. And please post again if you plan to meet at the show. Thanks.

[AddieJoss]

I’m in Windermere, which is very close to a Orlando.

[jerrys]

So who will be at the show on Friday Feb 21?

[kmac32]

A meet up in Jacksonville oe St Augustine would be awesome. Would f
Definitely attend