Sun 'n Fun 2014 Has Plenty of Both

Sun ‘n Fun 2014 Has Plenty of Both

Stephen Pope

Tuesday, April 01, 2014 at 10:37 PM ET

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** Sun 'n Fun 2014**

Key Takeaways:

The 40th annual Sun 'n Fun Fly-In is anticipated to be one of the largest and best, with over 200,000 visitors, 500 vendors, and a significant number of aircraft movements expected.
Lakeland Airport and Sun 'n Fun are funding the air traffic control services, paying $280,000 so far, with a refund expected after the event concludes.
A key highlight is the return of the Blue Angels, performing Friday through Sunday, complementing a packed daily performance schedule and Saturday night's airshow and fireworks.

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Sun ‘n Fun president John “Lites” Leenhouts started the 2014 edition of Sun ‘n Fun with a shocking announcement. Because Sun ‘n Fun had been unable to reach an agreement with the FAA for air traffic control services, all air operations were suspended. He quickly followed up with, “April Fools’.”

In all seriousness, the 40th edition of the Sun ‘n Fun Fly-In is shaping up to be one of the best ever based on the size of the expected crowds at Lakeland Linder Regional Airport and the spectacularly gorgeous Florida weather forecast for this week.