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2026 Make a Difference Fishing Pier 60 for Kids with Disabilities
Pier 60, Clearwater Beach, Clearwater · tournament. An 8:00am start puts you there for the low early light. Ticketed listing — the door policy is the organiser's, not the venue's, so confirm before you pack a long lens.
Go when 8am start lines up with low early light for a charity fishing tournament on a pier
741 subjects within two hours of Lakeland · 7 of them in season right now
This is the index built for the week of 2026-09-13, not this week — the newest one did not finish. The times below were computed for that week, so treat them as a guide rather than as tonight.
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692 of 741 match, in the order they happen.
Each one is a subject, a spot, and the season it runs — grouped by how soon it matters. 7 of the 274 on the map are in season right now, in Dec. Say what is in your bag and it will tell you which of these your longest lens actually reaches.
Show me anythingwildlifenight skieswaterweathereventsbloomswithin any drive30 min60 min90 min120 minand anywherewhere I can flywhere flying might be allowed
No account needed — your kit stays in the address bar.
37 subjects in Dec, soonest first · open one to see what fires it
In the next few weeks
Close enough to protect a date and book the time off.
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LTreadwell · CC0 1.0Holiday light displaysBok Tower / Hollis Garden / neighborhoods · 30 min · drone noNovseason opensFires when in season
Blue hour is the entire window: the quarter of an hour when the sky still holds colour and the lights are already lit.
Later this season
Worth knowing now so the gear and the drive are ready.
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the venue, not this eventMatthewHoobin · CC BY-SA 4.0Arkansas Pine Bluff Golden Lions at South Florida Bulls Womens BasketballYuengling Center · 40 min · drone no — venues/crowdsDec 1in 8 weeksFires when phone-only policy and near-zero demand make this a pass as a job
Next Tue, Dec 1 — the published start time. Moon dates come from a mean lunar month and can be a day out; check before you commit a four-hour drive to one.
Wants 24mm at f/4 or faster, n/a — compact/phone only per venue policy
Phone or compact only — Professional cameras and any detachable lens are not admitted. SeatGeek score 0/100 (ncaa_womens_basketball). The under-the-radar inventory lane — smaller venues mean closer working distance and cleaner sightlines than arena shows.
the venue, not this eventEbyabe · CC BY-SA 2.5Lakeland Christmas Paradedowntown Lakeland · 5 min · drone check the venueDecseason opensFires when first Thursday of December
the venue, not this eventPaul Lowry from New York · CC BY 2.0Strawberry u-pick season openingsPlant City farms · 20 min · drone check the venueDecseason opensFires when Dec-Mar season
the venue, not this eventDanTD · CC BY-SA 4.0Tampa holiday lighted boat paradeTampa Riverwalk · 50 min · drone check the venueDecseason opensFires when annual
a live music, not this oneMickey Đại Phát · CC BY-SA 4.0Joy! USF Choral EnsemblesPeter and Cynthia Zinober Concert Hall · 41 min · drone check — stadium TFR likelyDec 2in 2 monthsFires when university choral concert, minimal paid market and thin visual variety
Next Wed, Dec 2 — the published start time. Moon dates come from a mean lunar month and can be a day out; check before you commit a four-hour drive to one.
Wants 35–105mm at f/2.8 or faster, moderate ISO, steady shutter for choral staging
Music event in Tampa. Camera policy not published — check the venue before you pack. Big-venue coverage is gig-lead territory more than print territory; stadium TFRs ground the drone on game days.
the venue, not this eventConnor J. Williams · CC BY 2.0Death Becomes Her - OrlandoWalt Disney Theater at Dr Phillips Center · 64 min · drone no — venues/crowdsDec 3in 2 monthsFires when low-demand broadway touring show with unpublished camera policy, thin resale case
Next Thu, Dec 3 — the published start time. Moon dates come from a mean lunar month and can be a day out; check before you commit a four-hour drive to one.
Wants 24–70mm at f/2.8 or faster, high ISO, wide aperture to hold shutter under stage lighting
Camera policy not published — check the venue before you pack. SeatGeek score 11/100 (broadway). The under-the-radar inventory lane — smaller venues mean closer working distance and cleaner sightlines than arena shows.
the venue, not this eventConnor J. Williams · CC BY 2.0Death Becomes Her - OrlandoWalt Disney Theater at Dr Phillips Center · 64 min · drone no — venues/crowdsDec 4in 2 monthsFires when touring Broadway production carries decent local media demand for production stills
Next Fri, Dec 4 — the published start time. Moon dates come from a mean lunar month and can be a day out; check before you commit a four-hour drive to one.
Wants 24–135mm at f/2.8 or faster, 1/250s, high ISO for stage lighting
Camera policy not published — check the venue before you pack. SeatGeek score 24/100 (broadway). The under-the-radar inventory lane — smaller venues mean closer working distance and cleaner sightlines than arena shows.
the venue, not this eventJosh Hallett from Winter Haven, FL, USA · CC BY-SA 2.0Cirque du Soleil: Drawn to LifeWalt Disney World · 46 min · drone check — stadium TFR likelyDec 5in 2 monthsFires when touring Cirque show draws a paying audience for stage coverage but no photo pass confirmed
Next Sat, Dec 5 — the published start time. Moon dates come from a mean lunar month and can be a day out; check before you commit a four-hour drive to one.
Wants 24–200mm at f/2.8 or faster, fast shutter to freeze performers, high ISO for stage lighting
Arts & Theatre event in Orlando. Camera policy not published — check the venue before you pack. Big-venue coverage is gig-lead territory more than print territory; stadium TFRs ground the drone on game days.
the venue, not this eventwww.fayettevillestreet.com · CC BY-SA 4.0Nightmare Before ChristmasDuke Energy Center for the Arts - Mahaffey Theater · 61 min · drone check — stadium TFR likelyDec 6in 2 monthsFires when themed theater production offers a one-off gig lead for stage coverage in St Pete
Next Sun, Dec 6 — the published start time. Moon dates come from a mean lunar month and can be a day out; check before you commit a four-hour drive to one.
Wants 24–135mm at f/2.8 or faster, fast shutter for stage action, high ISO for theater lighting
Arts & Theatre event in St Petersburg. Camera policy not published — check the venue before you pack. Big-venue coverage is gig-lead territory more than print territory; stadium TFRs ground the drone on game days.
a stage show, not this oneJohnscotaus · CC BY-SA 4.0Corey HolcombFunny Bone Comedy Club - Tampa · 43 min · drone no — venues/crowdsDec 5in 2 monthsFires when modest comedy club gig, close drive but thin resale audience
Next Sat, Dec 5 — the published start time. Moon dates come from a mean lunar month and can be a day out; check before you commit a four-hour drive to one.
Wants 24–85mm at f/2.8 or faster, wide aperture, high ISO for low club lighting
Camera policy not published — check the venue before you pack. SeatGeek score 18/100 (comedy). The under-the-radar inventory lane — smaller venues mean closer working distance and cleaner sightlines than arena shows.
a stage show, not this oneJohnscotaus · CC BY-SA 4.0Hyprov - Improv Under Hypnosis with Colin Mochrie and Asad MecciThe Plaza Live · 66 min · drone no — venues/crowdsDec 5in 2 monthsFires when niche hypnosis-comedy act with very low ticket demand signal
Next Sat, Dec 5 — the published start time. Moon dates come from a mean lunar month and can be a day out; check before you commit a four-hour drive to one.
Wants 24–85mm at f/2.8 or faster, wide aperture, high ISO for stage lighting
Camera policy not published — check the venue before you pack. SeatGeek score 8/100 (comedy). The under-the-radar inventory lane — smaller venues mean closer working distance and cleaner sightlines than arena shows.
a stage show, not this oneJohnscotaus · CC BY-SA 4.0Cirque du Soleil: Drawn to Life - OrlandoCirque du Soleil at Disney Springs · 48 min · drone no — venues/crowdsDec 9in 2 monthsFires when Cirque production offers strong visual spectacle but camera policy unpublished and demand signal weak
Next Wed, Dec 9 — the published start time. Moon dates come from a mean lunar month and can be a day out; check before you commit a four-hour drive to one.
Wants 24–135mm at f/2.8 or faster, wide aperture, high ISO to hold shutter on moving performers
Camera policy not published — check the venue before you pack. SeatGeek score 11/100 (cirque_du_soleil). The under-the-radar inventory lane — smaller venues mean closer working distance and cleaner sightlines than arena shows.
the venue, not this eventKimonBerlin · CC BY-SA 2.0Dazzling Nights® OrlandoHarry P. Leu Gardens · 67 min · drone check — stadium TFR likelyDec 10in 2 monthsFires when another repeat night of the same recurring garden light show
Next Thu, Dec 10 — the published start time. Moon dates come from a mean lunar month and can be a day out; check before you commit a four-hour drive to one.
Wants 16–35mm at f/2.8 or faster, wide aperture, ISO 1600-3200, steady handheld for ambient light shots
Miscellaneous event in Orlando. Camera policy not published — check the venue before you pack. Big-venue coverage is gig-lead territory more than print territory; stadium TFRs ground the drone on game days.
a stand-in, not thisCorey Coyle · CC BY 3.0Death Becomes Her - TampaCarol Morsani Hall - The Straz Center · 45 min · drone no — venues/crowdsDec 10in 2 monthsFires when repeat touring run of same Broadway show with low SeatGeek demand this pass
Next Thu, Dec 10 — the published start time. Moon dates come from a mean lunar month and can be a day out; check before you commit a four-hour drive to one.
Wants 24–135mm at f/2.8 or faster, 1/250s, high ISO for stage lighting
Camera policy not published — check the venue before you pack. SeatGeek score 8/100 (broadway). The under-the-radar inventory lane — smaller venues mean closer working distance and cleaner sightlines than arena shows.
the venue, not this eventJosh Hallett from Winter Haven, FL, USA · CC BY-SA 2.0Cirque du Soleil: Drawn to LifeWalt Disney World · 46 min · drone check — stadium TFR likelyDec 11in 2 monthsFires when repeat Cirque date offers same gig-lead value as prior showing, credential status unconfirmed
Next Fri, Dec 11 — the published start time. Moon dates come from a mean lunar month and can be a day out; check before you commit a four-hour drive to one.
Wants 24–200mm at f/2.8 or faster, fast shutter to freeze performers, high ISO for stage lighting
Arts & Theatre event in Orlando. Camera policy not published — check the venue before you pack. Big-venue coverage is gig-lead territory more than print territory; stadium TFRs ground the drone on game days.
the venue, not this eventConnor J. Williams · CC BY 2.0Orlando Ballet: The NutcrackerSteinmetz Hall at Dr. Phillips Center · 65 min · drone no — venues/crowdsDec 12in 2 monthsFires when seasonal Nutcracker run offers strong stage visuals but low ticket-demand signal
Next Sat, Dec 12 — the published start time. Moon dates come from a mean lunar month and can be a day out; check before you commit a four-hour drive to one.
Wants 24–135mm at f/2.8 or faster, wide aperture, high ISO to freeze dancers mid-motion
Camera policy not published — check the venue before you pack. SeatGeek score 15/100 (dance). The under-the-radar inventory lane — smaller venues mean closer working distance and cleaner sightlines than arena shows.
a stand-in, not thisCorey Coyle · CC BY 3.0Death Becomes Her - TampaCarol Morsani Hall - The Straz Center · 45 min · drone no — venues/crowdsDec 11in 2 monthsFires when second regional run of same touring show, low demand signal and close drive
Next Fri, Dec 11 — the published start time. Moon dates come from a mean lunar month and can be a day out; check before you commit a four-hour drive to one.
Wants 24–70mm at f/2.8 or faster, high ISO, wide aperture for stage lighting
Camera policy not published — check the venue before you pack. SeatGeek score 10/100 (broadway). The under-the-radar inventory lane — smaller venues mean closer working distance and cleaner sightlines than arena shows.
the venue, not this eventGlemmen1 · CC BY-SA 4.0Voyage - Celebrating The Music of JourneyHouse of Blues - Orlando · 48 min · drone no — venues/crowdsDec 12in 2 monthsFires when tribute concert at a mid-size club offers modest resale to venue and act's socials
Next Sat, Dec 12 — the published start time. Moon dates come from a mean lunar month and can be a day out; check before you commit a four-hour drive to one.
Wants 24–85mm at f/2.8 or faster, 1/250s, high ISO for stage lighting
Camera policy not published — check the venue before you pack. SeatGeek score 12/100 (concert). The under-the-radar inventory lane — smaller venues mean closer working distance and cleaner sightlines than arena shows.
the venue, not this eventConnor J. Williams · CC BY 2.0Orlando Ballet: The NutcrackerSteinmetz Hall at Dr. Phillips Center · 65 min · drone no — venues/crowdsDec 13in 2 monthsFires when repeat Nutcracker performance same venue next day, low demand signal but reliable stage visuals
Next Sun, Dec 13 — the published start time. Moon dates come from a mean lunar month and can be a day out; check before you commit a four-hour drive to one.
Wants 24–135mm at f/2.8 or faster, wide aperture, high ISO to freeze dancers mid-motion
Camera policy not published — check the venue before you pack. SeatGeek score 13/100 (dance). The under-the-radar inventory lane — smaller venues mean closer working distance and cleaner sightlines than arena shows.
the venue, not this eventKimonBerlin · CC BY-SA 2.0Dazzling Nights® OrlandoHarry P. Leu Gardens · 67 min · drone check — stadium TFR likelyDec 14in 2 monthsFires when holiday light display, gig-lead only, camera policy unpublished so confirm before packing glass
Next Mon, Dec 14 — the published start time. Moon dates come from a mean lunar month and can be a day out; check before you commit a four-hour drive to one.
Wants 24–70mm at f/2.8 or faster, handheld, wide aperture for ambient light, bracket exposures for string-light highlights
Miscellaneous event in Orlando. Camera policy not published — check the venue before you pack. Big-venue coverage is gig-lead territory more than print territory; stadium TFRs ground the drone on game days.
the venue, not this eventMatthewHoobin · CC BY-SA 4.0Allman Betts Family RevivalRuth Eckerd Hall · 61 min · drone no — venues/crowdsDec 16in 3 monthsFires when small-venue concert months out with no camera policy confirmed and low ticket demand
Next Wed, Dec 16 — the published start time. Moon dates come from a mean lunar month and can be a day out; check before you commit a four-hour drive to one.
Wants 24–200mm at f/2.8 or faster, 1/250s or faster, wide aperture for stage light
Camera policy not published — check the venue before you pack. SeatGeek score 14/100 (concert). The under-the-radar inventory lane — smaller venues mean closer working distance and cleaner sightlines than arena shows.
the venue, not this eventelisfkc2 · CC BY-SA 2.0Gasparilla BowlRaymond James Stadium · 47 min · drone no — venues/crowdsDec 18in 3 monthsFires when first bowl game in region but NFL camera restrictions cap the frames to phone quality
Next Fri, Dec 18 — the published start time. Moon dates come from a mean lunar month and can be a day out; check before you commit a four-hour drive to one.
Wants 24–70mm at f/4 or faster, auto ISO, 1/1000s for field action within compact limits
Phone or compact only — NFL policy: no lens longer than 6 inches and no detachable lenses, plus the league clear-bag rule. SeatGeek score 37/100 (ncaa_football). The under-the-radar inventory lane — smaller venues mean closer working distance and cleaner sightlines than arena shows.
the venue, not this event350z33 ( talk ) · CC BY-SA 3.0Trans-Siberian Orchestra - The Ghosts Of Christmas EveKia Center · 64 min · drone check — stadium TFR likelyDec 19in 3 months
Fires when first-time act regionally but strict no-detachable-lens policy kills any real camera coverage
Next Sat, Dec 19 — the published start time. Moon dates come from a mean lunar month and can be a day out; check before you commit a four-hour drive to one.
Wants 24mm at f/2.8 or faster, phone-only capture, no tripod or long lens permitted
Music event in Orlando. Phone or compact only — No professional cameras — anything with a detachable lens, or a lens over about 3 inches — and no tripods or monopods. Big-venue coverage is gig-lead territory more than print territory; stadium TFRs ground the drone on game days.
a stage show, not this oneJohnscotaus · CC BY-SA 4.0Chelsea HandlerHistoric Duncan Auditorium - Tampa Theatre · 45 min · drone no — venues/crowdsDec 18in 3 monthsFires when first-time comedy booking but unpublished camera policy and low visual ceiling for a stand-up set
Next Fri, Dec 18 — the published start time. Moon dates come from a mean lunar month and can be a day out; check before you commit a four-hour drive to one.
Wants 24–70mm at f/2.8 or faster, ISO 1600-3200, 1/125s to hold stage light exposure
Camera policy not published — check the venue before you pack. SeatGeek score 16/100 (comedy). The under-the-radar inventory lane — smaller venues mean closer working distance and cleaner sightlines than arena shows.
a stage show, not this oneJohnscotaus · CC BY-SA 4.0SommoreFunny Bone Comedy Club - Tampa · 42 min · drone check — stadium TFR likelyDec 20in 3 monthsFires when small comedy club gig, low-light stage work with unpublished camera policy limiting resale
Next Sun, Dec 20 — the published start time. Moon dates come from a mean lunar month and can be a day out; check before you commit a four-hour drive to one.
Wants 35–85mm at f/2.8 or faster, handheld, high ISO for stage lighting, fast shutter to freeze gesture
Arts & Theatre event in Tampa. Camera policy not published — check the venue before you pack. Big-venue coverage is gig-lead territory more than print territory; stadium TFRs ground the drone on game days.
a stage show, not this oneJohnscotaus · CC BY-SA 4.0Cirque Musica Holiday Wonderland - SarasotaVan Wezel Performing Arts Hall · 78 min · drone no — venues/crowdsDec 20in 3 monthsFires when first-time circus subject in region but low ticket demand and unconfirmed camera access
Next Sun, Dec 20 — the published start time. Moon dates come from a mean lunar month and can be a day out; check before you commit a four-hour drive to one.
Wants 24–200mm at f/2.8 or faster, 1/250s or faster, wide aperture for arena lighting
Camera policy not published — check the venue before you pack. SeatGeek score 7/100 (circus). The under-the-radar inventory lane — smaller venues mean closer working distance and cleaner sightlines than arena shows.
the venue, not this eventKimonBerlin · CC BY-SA 2.0Dazzling Nights® OrlandoHarry P. Leu Gardens · 67 min · drone check — stadium TFR likelyDec 22in 3 monthsFires when repeat night of same light display, gig-lead territory pending venue camera policy
Next Tue, Dec 22 — the published start time. Moon dates come from a mean lunar month and can be a day out; check before you commit a four-hour drive to one.
Wants 24–70mm at f/2.8 or faster, handheld, wide aperture for ambient light, bracket exposures for string-light highlights
Miscellaneous event in Orlando. Camera policy not published — check the venue before you pack. Big-venue coverage is gig-lead territory more than print territory; stadium TFRs ground the drone on game days.
the venue, not this eventSilver Dovelet · CC BY-SA 3.0St. Louis Blues at Tampa Bay LightningBenchmark International Arena · 44 min · drone no — venues/crowdsDec 22in 3 monthsFires when first NHL matchup in region but unpublished camera policy for an arena that likely restricts pro gear
Next Tue, Dec 22 — the published start time. Moon dates come from a mean lunar month and can be a day out; check before you commit a four-hour drive to one.
Wants 70–200mm at f/2.8 or faster, ISO 3200, 1/1000s to freeze skaters
Camera policy not published — check the venue before you pack. SeatGeek score 44/100 (nhl). The under-the-radar inventory lane — smaller venues mean closer working distance and cleaner sightlines than arena shows.
the venue, not this eventSilver Dovelet · CC BY-SA 3.0Jim GaffiganBenchmark International Arena · 44 min · drone no — venues/crowdsDec 26in 3 monthsFires when recognizable comedian name lifts demand at arena venue though camera policy unconfirmed
Next Sat, Dec 26 — the published start time. Moon dates come from a mean lunar month and can be a day out; check before you commit a four-hour drive to one.
Wants 24–135mm at f/2.8 or faster, 1/250s, moderate ISO for stage spotlight
Camera policy not published — check the venue before you pack. SeatGeek score 32/100 (comedy). The under-the-radar inventory lane — smaller venues mean closer working distance and cleaner sightlines than arena shows.
the venue, not this eventSam Howzit · CC BY 2.0The Nutcracker - Orlando BalletDr. Phillips Performing Arts Center · 65 min · drone check — stadium TFR likelyDec 27in 3 monthsFires when ballet performance coverage, venue lighting and no-photo policy unconfirmed
Next Sun, Dec 27 — the published start time. Moon dates come from a mean lunar month and can be a day out; check before you commit a four-hour drive to one.
Wants 70–200mm at f/2.8 or faster, fast shutter, high ISO for stage lighting, silent shutter if available
Arts & Theatre event in Orlando. Camera policy not published — check the venue before you pack. Big-venue coverage is gig-lead territory more than print territory; stadium TFRs ground the drone on game days.
Tokumeigakarinoaoshima · CC BY-SA 4.0Dinosaur World Live!Dinosaur World - Florida · 23 min · drone check — stadium TFR likelyDec 28in 3 monthsFires when kids theatre show, thin gig prospects beyond family photo sales
Next Mon, Dec 28 — the published start time. Moon dates come from a mean lunar month and can be a day out; check before you commit a four-hour drive to one.
Wants 24–70mm at f/4 or faster, moderate ISO, fast shutter for stage action
Arts & Theatre event in Plant City. Camera policy not published — check the venue before you pack. Big-venue coverage is gig-lead territory more than print territory; stadium TFRs ground the drone on game days.
a stage show, not this oneJohnscotaus · CC BY-SA 4.0Ron TaylorFunny Bone Comedy Club - Orlando · 54 min · drone no — venues/crowdsDec 27in 3 monthsFires when low-demand comedy club date with unconfirmed camera policy
Next Sun, Dec 27 — the published start time. Moon dates come from a mean lunar month and can be a day out; check before you commit a four-hour drive to one.
Wants 24–85mm at f/2.8 or faster, 1/250s, moderate ISO for stage spotlight
Camera policy not published — check the venue before you pack. SeatGeek score 10/100 (comedy). The under-the-radar inventory lane — smaller venues mean closer working distance and cleaner sightlines than arena shows.
the venue, not this eventJosh Hallett from Winter Haven, FL, USA · CC BY-SA 2.0Cirque du Soleil: Drawn to LifeWalt Disney World · 46 min · drone check — stadium TFR likelyDec 30in 3 monthsFires when Cirque du Soleil production draws paying clients for behind-scenes or promo work
Next Wed, Dec 30 — the published start time. Moon dates come from a mean lunar month and can be a day out; check before you commit a four-hour drive to one.
Wants 70–200mm at f/2.8 or faster, fast shutter, high ISO for stage lighting
Arts & Theatre event in Orlando. Camera policy not published — check the venue before you pack. Big-venue coverage is gig-lead territory more than print territory; stadium TFRs ground the drone on game days.
Peter Dutton from Forest Hills, Queens, USA · CC BY 2.0Blue Man Group - OrlandoICON Park - Orlando · 55 min · drone no — venues/crowdsDec 30in 3 monthsFires when recognizable theater brand repeat date draws steady demand though camera policy unconfirmed
Next Wed, Dec 30 — the published start time. Moon dates come from a mean lunar month and can be a day out; check before you commit a four-hour drive to one.
Wants 24–135mm at f/2.8 or faster, 1/250s, moderate ISO for stage spotlight
Camera policy not published — check the venue before you pack. SeatGeek score 11/100 (theater). The under-the-radar inventory lane — smaller venues mean closer working distance and cleaner sightlines than arena shows.
the venue, not this eventJosh Hallett from Winter Haven, FL, USA · CC BY-SA 2.0Cirque du Soleil: Drawn to LifeWalt Disney World · 46 min · drone check — stadium TFR likelyDec 31in 3 monthsFires when repeat Cirque du Soleil date, same access considerations
Next Thu, Dec 31 — the published start time. Moon dates come from a mean lunar month and can be a day out; check before you commit a four-hour drive to one.
Wants 70–200mm at f/2.8 or faster, fast shutter, high ISO for stage lighting
Arts & Theatre event in Orlando. Camera policy not published — check the venue before you pack. Big-venue coverage is gig-lead territory more than print territory; stadium TFRs ground the drone on game days.
When the conditions are not there, this says watch, not go — and names what is missing. A wrong moon or a front that never arrived is worth more to you than a confident guess.
The region274 spots
Everything within two hours of Lakeland.
- wildlife
- night skies
- water
- weather
- events
- blooms
- out of season
Ocala to Sarasota, coast to coast. The shaded ground is a two-hour drive from Lakeland on real roads, not a radius — generalised to about a mile for drawing. Dashed rings are 30, 60 and 90 minutes. Coastline from Natural Earth, served from a file in this repository: no tile vendor, no key, and nobody outside this site learns where you shoot.
