Florida Meetups

[Adventures of Maldo]

Hey everyone!

I'm in Tampa and just getting into that #overlandlife. Are there any regular meetups or events going on nearby? I'd love to meet my local Overland Bounders. Cheers!

-Maldo

 

[Rubicajon]

I can meet up in Panama City Beach any time you would like. That is where you will find the BEST Cajun restaurant.

 

[Stepsride]

I am in Palm Harbor and newer into the Overland thing. I am pretty well versed in Off road driving. I like this hobby it gets me off the grid.

 

[Adventures of Maldo]

Panama City is a good drive but I would be down if we got a group together.


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[Rubicajon]

Its about 5 to 6 hours for us but we go about every 5 to 6 weeks to visit family

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[Adventures of Maldo]

Stepsride, Palm harbor is pretty close we could get something going. I'm thinking a meet up at a local brewery or coffee place. Just to meet the people that live close by face to face.


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[Adventures of Maldo]

Rubicajon, are there any good trails around that area? Would have to make it a weekend trip.


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[Rubicajon]

I haven't found anything yet. They dont even let you drive on the beach.

 

[Adventures of Maldo]

I haven't found anything yet. They dont even let you drive on the beach.

Lol. Yeah I think there's a spot to camp on the beach but it's further south.


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[Rubicajon]

Would that be on the dry tortugas national park. That far south.

 

[Adventures of Maldo]

I think its called Shired Island. I haven't been yet but I think you can drive and camp on the beach there. It's still on the Gulf side maybe midway between St Pete and Tallahassee area.


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[Rubicajon]

I will check into it. We should be back in that area befor Thanksgiving. I'll post up what i find.

 

[AdventureWithDanan]

Hey Guys!

Let's set up a meet and greet! I'm in the Tampa Bay area.

For Tampa Area Meetups:

Dunedin Causeway beach - You can drive straight up to the water there and the kids/adults can swim.
Taco Bus - A lunch or dinner meet up. Good tacos and such.
Courtney Campbell Causeway beach - You can drive up to the water there as well

Local Trail meet ups:

Ocala National Forest - about
Around Croom Motorcycle Park. Croom is about 1.5 hours from Tampa
There are some random trails here behind the Anclote Power Plant: 28°10'49.4"N 82°46'28.6"W

I'm personally only able to do local things at this time, but I'll help you all set up whatever you want. But these are some immediate ideas that I have. What do you guys think?

 

[Adventures of Maldo]

Thanks Dananc! All of these options sound good to me. For max participation, I think an evening meet up would probably work best. I'm down for Taco Bus or one of the beach options. [emoji895]

-Maldo


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[Stepsride]

I am good for all the above. Just about 15 to 20minutes longer up the road from croom is Citrus. The next 2 weekends are not good for me but after that I am good.

 

[AdventureWithDanan]

Alright,

So if we do an evening meeting, how do you guys feel about a Saturday night around 17:00 at Taco Bus. That way we make it a dinner and people can hang and eat.

By the way the Taco Bus I'm referring to is the original one located here:
27°59'44.7"N 82°27'00.8"W

 

[Stepsride]

The Real Taco Bus! That works for me. Friday nights or Sunday nights work better for the next 3 weekends

STEP

 

[Chicken Helmet]

I just got back from a dual sport event in Holt, Fl. Theres Blackwater State Forest and I hear Eglin is a great spot but you need a permit since its a military base. Lots of great riding for motorcycles and 4wd’s.

 

[Adventures of Maldo]

I'm good with Taco Bus. Fridays and Sundays would probably be doable for me but weekdays would work too.


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[AdventureWithDanan]

Okay so let’s change it to Friday night since that seems to be better for the majority that have provided days.

I will not be available until about 8 pm.

Lemme know if that works for you guys.




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