FLORIDA FAIR NEWS The Sarasota County
Fair ran from March 15- 24th. Fair President Rory Martin (left to right) visits with
Federation President Dan West and Sara- sota Board Member Steve Bell.
Flagler County Fair
Copied from the Daytona Beach News Journal— By Anthony DeFeo The final day of the Flagler County Fair & Youth Show drew hundreds of residents and visitors as people jumped at their last chance to spin or twirl on rides, play games and get their fill of festival food. "It's been a lot of fun here," said 9-year-old Dakota Mathis of Palm Coast, who was at the Fair with
her parents. "I've gone on some rides that I haven't gone on and it's pretty fun." Mike Mathis, her father, was in full agreement. "It's pretty good. It's good for the kids," he said. Though he's lived in the area for 17 years, Mathis said this was the first Flagler County Fair he'd ever attended. He was there with his wife, Jessica Mathis, who, fortunately, as a seasoned
The Pasco County Fair wrapped up a successful year. Taking a few minutes to visit during the Fair are
(left to right): Federation President, Dan West; Eddie Porcelli with Spaghetti Eddie‘s; and Jim Ward with the Pasco County Fair.
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Fair veteran, could show him the ropes. "I love it," she said. "I've been every year since I was probably about 10." 2013 marked the 25th anniversary of the Flagler County Fair & Youth
Show. Deltona-based Belle City Amusements provided about two dozen rides and games. The Fair drew agricultural students and enthusiasts for livestock shows
Wednesday and Thursday, as well as a livestock auction Friday. Many families took advantage of the free gate admission Sunday, as
well as discounted ride wristbands. Still, busy lines for popular rides like the carousel, Ferris wheel and tilt-a-whirl seemed to move quickly. "It's busier. Definitely busier," said Penny Buckles, who has been man-
aging the Fair for 13 years. "Today, we're just packed. The attendance is probably double than it was last year. "Though the Fair has evolved over the time she's been there – more rides, for example – she said the key things that keep families coming back have remained the same.
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