Feb. 18-21, 2010 Miami to Islamorada/Holiday Isle Resort Everyone knows everyone, and newcomers are welcome. Plus, the Tiki Bar. Florida Powerboat Club
The Miami International Boat Show
Feb. 11-15, 2010 Miami Beach Convention Center and Sea Isle Marina The latest and greatest from the go-fast boating world. Plus, South Beach and Joe’s Stone Crab. Miami Boat Show
17th Annual Key West Poker Run Festival
Nov. 9-16 Miami to Key West The biggest poker run east of the Mississippi and a week in Key West? Any other dumb questions? Florida Powerboat Club
Fort Lauderdale Boat Show
Oct. 29-Nov. 2 Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Sure it’s mainly about yachts (though Cigarette and others do trot out new models there), but who says you don’t need one? Show Management
Fantasy Fest
Oct. 23-Nov. 1
Key West, Fla.
1. The run to Key West is always worth it. 2. Events don’t get any weirder. 3. You need to say you’ve been there.