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This annual event
will be held for the ninth time in the large, air conditioned Cocoa
Expo Sports Center Arena, a 25,000 square foot facility. It is one of the larger orchid shows
held each year in the state of
Florida.
The Show has been enormously successful and this year promises to be
even better.
Last year there were substantial problems with the air conditioning, which has been remedied this year by the installation of new air conditioning units!
Commercial growers in attendance will have
thousands of orchid plants for sale to the general public. Some of the growers are from the
immediate area, while others are from throughout Florida, elsewhere on the East Coast,
Hawaii
& Venezuela. The Orchid Society will have a large
potting booth available to divide and repot orchids for a very nominal
fee. A courtesy booth will be
staffed by members of the Society to dispense orchid growing
information in addition to providing advice and assistance to the
attending public. There will be
frequent drawings for beautiful orchid plants and other prizes
throughout the duration of the Show.
A wide range of orchid growing supplies will also be available
for sale to the public.
The Platinum Coast Orchid Society is pleased to announce that a
portion of the proceeds will benefit The Candlelighters of Brevard,
Inc. This is a non-profit
organization dedicated to providing emotional and financial support to
children with cancer and their families. The Society considers it a distinct
honor and privilege to assist this worthy cause and sincerely hopes the
public will attend this beautiful orchid show and help make the event a
tremendous success.
Last year, President Jim Adamson presented a check for $3000 to
Carrie McCarthy of the Candlelighters.
A list of orchid vendors will be announced at a later date.
Should additional information be desired,
please call 321-632-2847.
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