3. St. Petersburg Boat Show and Strictly Sail

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The Buzz -- St. Petersburg Boat Show and Strictly Sail is Gulf Coast's largest power boat and sailboat show. The St. Petersburg Boat Show & Strictly Sail,™ the Gulf Coast’s new super show is expected to attract over 20,000 people to a four-day boating festival that is the ultimate in one-stop shopping with best-value deals and incentives offered on a large selection of both power and sailboats. Boater’s World is presenting The St. Petersburg Boat Show & Strictly Sail sponsored by Mercedes Benz and co-sponsored by Marina Pez Vela. With hundreds of power boats and 50 sailboats, this show gives guests the chance to meet with dealers and experts and experience firsthand the very best in sailing and boating in an expanded waterfront area. “Nowhere else on the Gulf Coast offers sailors and boaters the opportunity to climb aboard hundreds of new power boats and sail boats in the water and on land in a stunning waterfront location,” said Dane Graziano, Show Management senior vice president and chief operating officer. “We encourage you to bring the family and make a fun, affordable day of it—enjoy terrific fishing clinics, entertaining seminars, live music, and sailing cruises as part of your total boat show experience.” Show-goers will enjoy 70 stand-out educational and entertaining seminars organized by Sail America that cover all facets of the boating lifestyle, from the magic of embarking on dramatic ocean voyages to the must-have knowledge of staying safe and healthy at sea. In addition, a newly expanded and air-conditioned Accessories Tent with 275 booths offers everything for the boating lifestyle including: gear, accessories, nautical apparel, jewelry, equipment, electronics, engines, plus marine charters, services and travel opportunities. This year, check out the “green” accessories, such as Green Ocean™’s environmentally responsible cleaning solutions and Ella Vickers Recycled Sailcloth Collection of nautical-style hand and travel bags fashioned from yacht sails from around the world.