The Jumbolair runway is one of the longest private airstrips in the world, capable of accommodating a 747 airliner.

The storied Jumbolair aviation community in Marion County, Florida has been listed for sale for $10.5 million. John Travolta, the community’s most famous resident, lives in a 6,600 square foot airport-themed home that served as home base for his Boeing 707. (Travolta recently donated the jet to an Australian aviation museum.)

Jumbolair was first developed as a thoroughbred ranch by Muriel Vanderbilt (a descendant of railroad tycoon Cornelius Vanderbilt) and later purchased by Arthur Jones, inventor of the Nautilus fitness machine. Jones named the farm Jumbolair, and for a time it was home to 63 baby elephants that were the center of a national controversy.

The property for sale includes the runway, an additional 550 acres, about 90,000 square feet of warehouse space, a 7,696-square-foot mansion and a large banquet facility.

John Travolta’s home in the Jumbolair aviation community.

Hosted at Jaco Pastorius Park, Oakland Park from Feb. 25-26

Event Information 

Are you ready for summer and are itching to do the hula?  An authentic Polynesian show is coming near you featuring fire & knife dancers, hula dancers and a hula contest, island music, ukulele exhibition, South Pacific arts and crafts, a kids corner and, of course, mouth-watering island food and a Tiki bar. There will even be contests held and now’s your chance to win. If you have a shop you would like to set up you can submit yourvendor application to: [email protected] Pricing information will be linked below.

For more information visit:

polynesiancultureassociation.com

http://www.polynesiancultureassociation.com/vendor-information/

MARDI GRAS PARADES — it’s a wonderful event filled with beads and laughter with four days of Mardi Gras parties and parades for Emerald Coast area revelers. Elaborate floats and outlandish costumes will lead the Florida-style pageantry. It kicks off with the Krewe of Lafitte’s Illuminated Night Parade(Feb. 9), continues with Pensacola’s Grand Mardi Gras Parade (Feb. 10), the Krewe of Wrecks Mardi Gras Parade (Feb. 11) and Destin Harbor’s 9th Annual Mardi Gras Parade at HarborWalk Village (Feb. 10).
When: Feb. 9-10, 13
Where: Pensacola and Destin

for more info
Web: kreweoflafitte.com, pensacolamardigras.com, pensacolabeachmardigras.com, https://www.emeraldgrande.com

MARDI GRAS BARKUS PARADE — Instead of parade featuring pirates tossing beads, you’ll be entertained by our favorite four-legged friends decked out in eye patches, beads and more. Led by the Mystic Krewe of Salty Barkers, the theme for the 8th annual extravaganza is BourBone Street Blues. All are invited to be a part of the festivities by outfitting you and your dog. And because it’s Florida, decked out bicycles and golf carts also welcome in the parade. As per tradition, the parade’s queen and king will feature two shelter dogs looking for their “furever” home. Includes live music, artisans and food.
When: Feb. 10
Where: Apalachicola

for more info
Web: bit.ly/2FlA4bW