*update 2024 - 8/14/2024 We are almost ready so this is our last update ! Shibumi shades will be on the beach saturday to provide shade  pesca on the roof of the new hyatt on vilano is where we will be saturday night, they'll have a dj for any of you that might have some energy to dance. vinny's pizza just off the island is donating some pizzas for the welcome party/rider check-ins. as i posted yesterday on our ig account, we are holding it in our parking at my house and i will be cooking spaghetti for everyone, carbs are good for you the night before a tournament. so once you get to town, checkin your rooms, go get wet and be at my house by 7pm for dinner and the meeting. we will host this until 10pm. maybe some of you can help us break down the tents real quick when we finish......safe travels everone !!! let's have fun !!

* update 2024 - 8/6/2024 More updates.....Monster energy has jumped in for the welcoming party/ rider check-in !!!

Also jimmy hula's will once again be onsite during saturday.s prelims to provide lunch for all athletes, then meehan's irish pub & seafood house will be on the beach sunday to provide lunch during the finals !! thank you both !!!

reign storm will be on the beach saturday to boost everyone's energy level with free samples !!

 * update 2024 - 8/5/2024 hello everyone ! we hope you are getting excited as we are 10 days away from a great weekend on vilano beach. 

here are some updates : Most of the hotels are full so reserve your room asap.

we will have a surprise for the rider check-in and meeting to be announced later this week.

the welcome party will be sponsored by rds - captain morgan sliced - plus others

Brady-seaside church on vilano has joined as a sponsor for this years tournament with a donation for the pro purse. they will have a beach service sunday 18th from 8-930 just before we start the finals day. Everyone is welcome to join in.

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more updates coming.

stay safe during debby

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 * update 2024 - For those that might not arrive in time for friday night's rider meeting- location/time TBD

once the event begins saturday you must checkin prior to your heat, some athletes still need the entry form filled out. so that is a priority for you prior to putting on a heat jersey. please do not approach any of the staff saturday morning while we are setting up to try and check-in. if anything you can help. we unlike other tournaments must setup and break down daily according to our county beach requirements for sea turtle preservation....and we are good with that fact and 100% support it.

once we are set up is the time to check-in...again this tournament is for all of you but these are our requirements.

in your entry packets are 2 special items.

1) a gold Fl PRo/am vip bracelet- this bracelet must be worn throughout the tournament in order to get your vip treatment. A lot in the works for the 30th year celebration. this also allows you access to the hydration tent for fruit & water.

2) remember the m&ms we always have - well again this year one of you will receive an extra pack in your packet containing a packet of Green/grey colored ones. who ever is so lucky to receive it needs to come show us during the tournament. you are the golden ticket winner for 2024. what does this mean ?? your entry for the 2025 tournament is free !! Jed currington won in 2023

if that doesn't get you excited for this weekend i don't know what can...safe travels everyone and "let's have fun"

* update  - On saturday 8/17 from 4pm-8pm the vilano beach street market will be taking place along vilano road. great opportunity for all of you to see and maybe purchase some items from local artists and craftsman. 

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parking on the beach - currently vilano beach is closed to vehicular traffic therefore no on beach parking. you must find legal parking. there will be an uber driver posted up all weekend to take you where ever you desire.

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* update - update. riders meeting and check-in will take place on friday 8/16 starting at 7pm. TBD......

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* update - Plan on spending the entire day on the beach if you aren't staying in one of the hotels on Vilano. If you drive off from your spot, chances are it won't be available when you come back. We advise that you do not park in businesses parking spaces, you quite possibly will get your vehicle towed.

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* We are moving forward with this years Florida Pro/Am 30th year. 

* REgistration will begin June 1st for the first 150 amateur entries, no entry limit for professionals

* please follow directions on the official entry form, we will no longer be accepting entry form via fax, only direct mail or email, Almost everyone has a smart phone and you can load a scanning app for free in order to scan your entry, save it as a PDF file, then send it prior to entry deadline. You must attach your payment invoice number if you pay online. Email is rundropslide@msn.com

* please write legibly on your entry form. We misspell athletes names every year because we cant read your writing, it's as embarrassing to us as it is to you .... again the email address is rundropslide@msn.com

* Easy online registration and Secure payment 

* check-in and riders meeting To be determined"

* daily heat schedules will not be posted until late july

* hotel choices are listed below...

* As always we are excited to host some of the most talented athletes in the world, we wish all of you the best of luck and hope you make lifelong memories

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