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BLUE WILD OCEAN ADVENTURE AND
MARINE ART EXPO SET FOR FEB 21-22

Florida’s only consumer water sports event to feature
exhibits, demos and marine art 

The 8th annual, 2015 Blue Wild Ocean Adventure and
Marine Art Expo is set to take place at the Greater Fort
Lauderdale/Broward County Convention Center from
February 21 to 22.  

Spanning more than 80,000 square feet of exhibit space
and featuring more than 130 exhibitors, inside and out,
the interactive Expo will include exhibits, seminars,
workshops and demonstrations covering freediving, scuba
diving, spearfishing, lobstering, board sports, underwater
photography, videography, and marine art.

New additions to this year’s event include an outdoor
Adventure Zonefeaturing two large pools where guests
can try out new water toys and take part in professional
demonstrations including kayaking, stand up
paddleboarding (SUP), and breath-hold techniques.
Additional attractions include swimwear fashion shows and
a display from Contender Boats.

Speakers include Emmy Award winning filmmaker Stan
Waterman; outdoorsman and TV star Manny Puig,
spearfishing champion and whale videographer Rob Torelli
from Australia, shipwreck explorer Mike Barnette, and
others. Marine artistsincluding Carey Chen, Pascal
Lecocq, Randall Scott, Steve Ozment, Craig Dietrich, Don
Ray, K.C. Scott, displaying a huge selection of marine-
themed artwork. 

“We strive to offer great deals, the best speakers and
workshops in the industry, and the right atmosphere for
attendees to meet other watersport enthusiasts and have a
great time,” said Sheri Daye, the event’s producer. “We’re
entering our eighth year and this is our biggest and most
exciting show yet.” 

Admission is $23 at the door. Kids 12 and under are free.
Admission includes entry to the Saturday night Blue Wild
After Partyat the Courtyard Marriott Fort Lauderdale
Beach where guests can mingle with industry experts,
celebrities, and enjoy BBQ and happy hour specials. 

Show hours are 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday and
Sunday. The Blue Wild After Party is from 7:30 to 11 p.m.
For more information please visit TheBlueWild.com. Like
The Blue Wild Ocean Adventure and Marine Art Expo on
Facebook at Facebook.com/TheBlueWild.

MODS AVIATION EXHIBIT GETS A NEW
LOOK INCLUDING A 7D SIMULATOR 
THAT WILL TAKE VISITORS ON AN
EXHILARATING FLIGHT THROUGH THE SKY.

Aviation enthusiasts of all ages will have a blast exploring
the many interactive displays in the Museum of Discovery
and Science’s refreshed aviation station, To Fly. This
interactive exhibit will immerse visitors in aviation
technology. By exploring different areas within the exhibit,
visitors can learn about controlled flight, fundamentals of
flight, navigation, and the materials used to build planes.
The exhibit enhancements were made possible by a
generous gift from the Emil Buehler Perpetual Trust.

The biggest change that will take place on December 19,
2014 is the addition of a 7D-multi-sensory theater capsule.
The simulator uses moving seats, high definition 3D film
and other special effects to allow visitors to “fly” in a
variety of aircraft.

Step into Feel the Lift and you’ll be transformed into a bird
by putting on wings and standing in front of our wind
machine so you can see what it feels like to fly. Never