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Deals with the expectation of the National Independent Concessionaires Association for its Annual Food Show on February 5 to 6, 2001 at the Four Points Sheraton in Tampa, Florida. Highlights of the event; Theme of the event; Details on the used equipment auction for concessionaires; Recipients of the Certified Concessionaire Executive certificate.

Presents information about the Florida Grapefruit League. Description of the Roger Dean Stadium in Jupiter; Involvement of the Jupiter Stadium Limited, a partnership between the MLB tenants, with the operation and management of the facility; Details about the Roger Dean Stadium; Scheduled opening date for the stadium; Details about the Braves' stadium, Ed Smith Stadium, and Al Lang Stadium; Ticket prices.

Reports on the profitability of Gatorland, an amusement park located in Orlando, Florida. Admission fees; Background on park's founding in 1949; Park features and amenities; Expansion of admission and gift shop areas; Prices of alligator-made products sold at park. INSET: Gatorland backs legislation to privatize Fla.'s tourism dept..

Pending bankruptcy court approval, Thebault Blomsness Enterprises (TBE) and Mid America Shows plan to book the majority of ride equipment through midway manager Ed Gregory at the 2004 Florida Slate Fair in Tampa, Florida. TBE and Mid America, co-owned by Danny Huston and Jim Wegerly, expect to bring about 100 rides to celebrate Tampa's 100th anniversary.

Reports on the decrease in the revenues of the Florida State Fair midway in comparison to the year 2002. Reasons for the decrease in the revenues; Statistics on the total gross revenue earned in 2003 and 2002.

Reports on the attendance at the Florida State Fair held between February 6-17, 2003. Percentage decrease in the attendance compared to 2002; Reason behind the decrease; Tabulation of the revenue loss in the event; Information related to various programs held at the event.

Reports on the announcement made by the Outdoor Amusement Business Association (OABA) to honor four Hall of Fame recipients at the trade organization's annual meeting on February 08, 2002 in Tampa, Florida. Carnival leaders recognized for their professional achievements by the OAPA; Net income of OAPA for 2002 compared to that in 2001; Total assets of OAPA for 2002 compared with that of 2001.

Discusses plans of carnival owners for the trade show of the International Association of Amusement Parks & Attractions Conventions in Orlando, Florida in 2003. Focus of the owners with regard to the exhibition; Effect of weather on spending plans of the owners; Proposal for adding several rides to carnivals.

Reports on the responsibilities of All Star Amusements owner and operator Jeff Blomsness in 2002. Contributions of Blomsness; Number of amusement rides booked by All-Star in south Florida; Involvement of South Africans with all aspects of carnival operation.

Presents information on the show Bike Night featured at the South Florida Fair in December 2001. Wrestler featured in the show; Events organized prior to Bike Night; Details of an amateur contest organized by the fair.

Reports on the retirement of game concessionaires Bobby Leonard and Mary Leonard in Florida. Overview of their accomplishments in the amusement business; Reason for their retirement.

Deals with the attendance record posted by the South Florida Fair in 2000 in spite of the bad weather condition. Value of its sponsorship deal with Pepsi; Features of its 2001 themed attractions.

Reports that Cumberland Valley Shows of Lebanon, Tennessee complemented contract holder Conklin Shows at the Dade County Fair & Exposition in Florida. Expectations of Cumberland on its amusement rides.

Offers a look at the reported profit from the 49th Dade County Fair & Exposition held on March 16-April 2, 2000 in Dade County, Florida. Attendance; Prices for the amusement rides; Features of the exposition; List of food concessions present during the fair.

Focuses on Conklin Shows at the Dade County Fair & Exposition in Miami, Florida. Attractions of Conklin; Cost of Conklin's ticket; Gross revenue generated by Conklin.

Reports on that the winter warehouse of the Alpine Amusements carnival will be operating at Gibsonton, Florida in May 2000. Main attractions of Alpine; Carnival ride prices; Owners and operators of the carnival.

Features Robert Brasch, owner and operator of the carnival business Emerald Coast Amusements of Pensacola, Florida. Impact of his losing a hand while setting up a Ferris Wheel on his vision of becoming a big-time operator; How he started in the carnival business; Number of amusement rides; Role of his family members in the business' operations.

Reports on the outcome of the 96th Annual Florida State Fair that was held from February 10-21, 2000. Comparison of the figures generated with that of 1999; Theme of the year 2000 event; Acts that were included in the event.

Focuses on the number of amusement rides and attractions featured at the Florida State Fair for 2000. Carnival which holds the contract for the state fair; Food concessionaires at the state fair; State fair ride promotions.

Reports on the record attendance posted by the South Florida Fair in West Palm Beach from January 14-30, 2000. Percent increase in attendance compared to record attendance reported in 1999; Factors that contributed to the increase in attendance; Rides and shows featured at the fair; Admission fee and midway promotions.

Reports that SFX Entertainment has signed a title sponsorship with MARS Music Superstores for the former Coral Sky Amphitheatre in West Palm Beach, Florida. Company history of MARS Music; Details on the marketing deal; Remarks from MARS President Mark Begelman.

Reports that Jim Murphy, owner of Mighty Blue Grass Shows in Tampa, Iowa, is selling 49 percent of the carnival to his son, James J. Murphy. Remarks from Jim Murphy, on why he sold part of the carnival to his son; Profile of James Murphy; Number of rides and attractions of Blue Grass; Key personnel and ride superintendents of Blue Grass.

Reports on the acquisition of Ice Palace and NHL Lightning by Palace Sports & Entertainment (PS&E) company. Value of the deal; SMG company's contract with PS&E; Details on the acquisition; Information on PS&E.

Deals with the status of Minor League Hockey in Florida. Hockey teams that started out at Florida; Members of the East Coast Hockey League; Inaugural season of the Florida Everblades; Description of the Everblades Arena; Capacity; Location; Season ticket holders; Price of tickets; Amenities at the arena. INSET: Lakeland Takes Another Shot At ECHL Hockey.

Reports on the team up between Walt Disney World, The Nederlander Organization and Osceola County, Florida to develop an amphitheater in the county. Site of the facility; Features; Estimated market value of the facility; Comment by Bill Goaziou, Osceola County manager.

Reports on Michael Jordan's try-out at the Chicago White Sox spring training facility in Sarasota, Florida. Preparation by Ed Smith Stadium officials; Increase in season ticket sales; Sox team's plan to transfer training site to Scottsdale, Arizona; Facility's contracts with other teams; Hosting of the Florida high school baseball championships.

Reports on the Miami Showmen's Association's celebration of its 50th anniversary on February 19, 1994. Anniversary celebration at its headquarters; President's banquet and ball at the Fountainbleu Hotel in Miami Beach, Florida; Picnic at T.Y. Park in Hollywood, California; Relocation of the club's headquarters.

Details the services to be provided by concessionaire Boston Concessions in Broward County Arena during the games of the National Hockey League's Florida Panthers. Top officials of the company; Menu to be offered; Contracts won by the company at Davie Rodeo Arena and Fort Lauderdale Convention Center.

Reports on Conklin Shows carnival at the Dade County Fair and Expo in Miami, Florida. Number of rides bought by the carnival; Features of the midway; Show's signature design.

Reports on the financial status of the 48th Dade County Fair and Expo in Miami, Florida in 1998. Statistics on revenues from carnival rides and food sales; Overall attendance; Several gate promotions initiated by the fair.

Features Peter W. Kotula, owner of Allen Amusements park in Gibsonton, Florida. Kotula family's attendance at the International Showmen's Foundation trade show; Kotula's statement on who will succeed in managing the business.

Reports that Ed Gregory's United Shows of America booked 95 rides and attractions at the 1998 Florida State Fair midway with the assistance of other major carnivals such as Murphy Brothers Expositions and Wade shows. Highlights of the United Shows fair; Term of United's contract with Florida State Fair; United Shows and Murphy Brothers scheduling to combine units at the Saint Lucie County Fair in Florida.

Reports that the Tampa Bay Devil Rays will plant palm tress and turn Tropicana Fields dome a bright orange in creating a festive, Florida atmosphere for fans who have been waiting for a Major League Baseball team for ten years. Opening day of the baseball game; Price of the seats per game; Number of tickets sold by the Devil Rays two weeks prior to their spring training.

Features the Funtastic Midways of Lake Worth, Florida, a carnival business owned and operated by Ken Detty. Features of the show started by Funtastic in 1998; States where Funtastic plays; Number of rides in the carnival; Three carnival pioneers credited by Detty.

Announces that the Outdoor Amusement Business Association has a full slate of activities scheduled for the International Independent Showmen's Foundation convention and trade show, on February 3-8, 1998 in Gibsonton, Florida. Keynote speaker of the annual meeting; Dates, topics and speakers for the second year, OABA educational seminars; Brief information about the Young Enthusiastic Showpeople (YES).

Previews the circus exhibit of the Royal Hanneford Circus (RHC) for the 1998 season in Orlando, Florida. Playing four theme parks for the 1998 exhibit; Remarks of Hanneford about the Osprey, Florida's commitment to a fourth park in Kentucky; Why 1997 is a good year for Hanneford.

Discusses efforts of the Outdoor Amusement Business Association (OABA) to amend Florida statute Number 616.242 concerning fees for ride permits, certificates and inspections. Amount commited by the organization for `continuous Florida existence'; Main purpose of the organization for amending the law; Suggested maximum fine of OABA against carnivals in violation of ride safety laws.

Reports on the plans of Outdoor Amusement Business Association (OABA) to focus on ride inspection fees in Florida. Open meeting set by the organization; Need for the support of various Florida showmen's clubs; Lobbying efforts to fight excessive ride inspection fees.

Reports about the naming rights signed by American Airlines to sponsor a venue for the Miami Heat's new arena in Florida, which is scheduled to open in the year 2000. Benefits given by the contract to American Airlines; Redevelopment plans of the arena; Description of the planned arena.

Reports that carnival owners Jerry Murphy and Frank Zaitshik will co-produce the midway for the fair at Gulfstream Park in Hallandale, Florida. Entertainment plans of Murphy Brothers Exposition and Wade Shows; Murphy's attitude towards the partnership venture with Zaitshik; Comments of producers on their joint business venture.

Focuses on the decision by Sarasota, Florida-based Alain Zerbini Circus to move its route from the East Coast to the Midwest after being hassled by animal rights activists. Features of the circus; Comment by circus manager Willy Waltens; Admission fee for the circus.

Reports on Strates Show's opening at Central Florida Fair in Orlando in early March 1996. Comments from Jim Strates, son of owner E. James Strates; Other schedules of Strates; Advantages and disadvantages of moving the show by rail.

Arnold Amusements of Traverse City, Michigan , has suffered problems due to weather as other carnivals playing Florida early in the season as of May 05, 2003. Heavy rains on New Year's Eve flooded the Arnolds' property in Tampa. Despite the gloomy skies, Arnold foresees promise for a relatively new spring date, St. Stephens Catholic Church Spring Jubilee, Riverview/Brandon, near winter quarters. Arnold Amusements also works with Southland Amusements at Florida fall and spring church dates.

Reports on the possible success of the amusement company Playworld during the International Independent Showmen's foundation trade show in Gibsonton, Florida. Competitors of Playworld during the trade show; Schedule for the installation of the amusement park in Michigan; Organization of the company.

Reports that Jim Strates will replace Jackie Swika as president during Outdoor Amusement Business Association's (OABA) 38th annual meeting on February 8, 2003 in Tampa, Florida. Executives who have been appointed to be vice-chairmen of the board; Members of the board who are eligible for re-election for another term; Topic on which students wrote essays to qualify for financial assistance from OABA.

Presents several news briefs related to special events in the U.S. entertainment industry in 2003. Details of events at the Florida Strawberry Festival & Fair held in Plant City, Florida; Confirmation of dates for events organized by the entertainment company TBA Entertainment Corp.; Contract between the Wisconsin State Fair in West Allis and entertainment company Triangle Talent Inc.

Reports on the decline in record attendance of Pensacola Interstate Fair in Florida for 2002 due to weather disturbance. National acts booked at the fair's outdoor theater by Capitol International Productions; Sponsors of the fair.

Presents an update on negotiations between Florida State Fair officials and Clear Channel Entertainment to build an amphitheater in Tampa, as of November 4, 2002. Background on the construction project; Information on the performers booked for the 2003 state fair; Performance of the fair as an entertainment provider.

Reports on the memorandum of understanding between the Florida State Fair Authority in Tampa and Clear Channel Entertainment company for the construction of an amphitheater in Tampa, Florida. Cost of the construction of the amphitheater; Number of covered seats and lawn seats; Terms of the deal.

Presents an update on the amusement industry in the U.S. as of October 7, 2002. Information on the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival at Disney World in Lake Buena Vista, Florida; Agreement signed by singer Stephen Pearcy with Lustig Talent Enterprises; Reaction of the industry to Paul Revere & the Raiders.