The Wandering Disciple

Extreme airshow pilot Skip Stewart pushes his aircraft "Prometheus" to the limits as he races at speeds over 200 miles per hour in front of the Wall of Fire at the Florida International Air Show. (Photo: March 30, 2014)

The US Air Force Thunderbirds scream past the packed crowd at the Florida International Airshow. The Thunderbirds were the headline act of the 34th annual show at Punta Gorda Airport. (Photo: March 30, 2014)

Punta Gorda, Florida:   After Mother Nature stole the show on Saturday, the Florida International Air Show bounced back with a phenomenal performance under sunny skies on Sunday.  The thirty fourth annual show did not disappoint as world class aviation acts wowed the large crowd that gathered to witness some amazing performances.  While many were on hand for the main act, the US Air Force Thunderbirds, every act was at the top of their game for the crowd. The show kicked off with a large collection of static aircraft.  Many aircraft such as the DC-3 Flagship Detroit, C-54 Skymaster "Spirit of Freedom", AC-47 "Spooky" made a return to the show.  But with them were some new faces such as some modern fighters from Draken International, B-17 Flying Fortress "Texas Raiders, C-46 Commando "Tinker Belle" and many more stopped by Punta Gorda for the first time. The aerial show started with a demonstration by the R/C Fliers Club.  Then the US Special O...

Rising tall over the old drill fields at Forsyth Park is the Confederate War Memorial. Built in memory of the confederate soldiers who served the Confederate State of America, this monument features a soldier standing guard watching his enemy to the north. The monument was built in Canada and shipped to Savannah via boat so it did not have to touch any “Yankee” soil. (Photo: March 14, 2014)

We are just one day away from the Florida International Airshow featuring the US Air Force Thunderbirds. The show is March 29-30 at Punta Gorda Airport. The Thunderbirds, pictured here at Homestead, are the acts finale for both days. (Photo: November 3, 2012)

JetBlue's Airbus A320 "Blue Bravest" departs Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport. "Blue Bravest" has been dedicated to the New York City Fire Department and shows JetBlue's support of the FDNY Foundation. (Photo: March 17, 2014)

Englewood, Florida: The minors division continued their season with a Wednesday night game between Porter Contracting and Kimberling Roofing. Porter jumped out to an early lead, but a big inning put Kimberling in the lead. Porter rallied late but fell short as they lost 10-6. Click on the photo above for photos from the game .