St. Pete – Ocala – Daytona Beach

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Day 1: Check in at the Hanger Restaurant and Flight Lounge overlooking the Albert Whitted Airport. Our rally kicked off with an exhilarating police escort through St. Pete, shutting down I-275 for a high-energy sendoff. We arrived at Tampa Bay Sporting Clays for a thrilling clay shooting experience before heading to a five-star equestrian hotel in Ocala. The evening featured a private dinner in Downtown Ocala, with a party bus, open bar, fine dining, and premium cigars to cap off the night.

Day 2: The day began with breakfast on the terrace and a drivers' meeting before setting off for Clermont National, where participants enjoyed an hour on the golf range and lunch. A quick stop at Lakeridge Winery was followed by a scenic drive through Ocala National Forest, including a bathroom and photo stop at a local firehouse. After a visit to the legendary Buc-ee’s, we arrived at Daytona Grande Oceanfront, where private underground parking was reserved for our group.

Day 3: We kicked off the morning with a spirited drive through the Ormond Loop, followed by a gas station takeover. The final stretch took us to Andretti Indoor Karting in Orlando for some high-speed fun. The rally concluded with a celebratory Korean BBQ lunch, where we awarded trophies to commemorate an unforgettable ride.

St. Pete – Marco Island – Ft. Lauderdale

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Day 1: The rally began at Tampa Auto Gallery, where participants checked in and applied their decals while enjoying a custom coffee truck from a local roastery. A police escort over the iconic Skyway Bridge set the tone for an unforgettable journey. The first stop was Myakka Elephant Ranch, where attendees experienced a 40-minute educational session about elephant conservation, followed by up-close interactions and photos with these gentle giants. From there, we embarked on a curated route through Myakka, complete with gas station takeovers. Lunch was hosted at Naples Ferrari, featuring a private food truck and viewing of their collection. The day concluded at the JW Marriott Marco Island, where guests enjoyed rooftop happy hour drinks before a private beachfront dinner with an open bar.

Day 2: After the drivers' meeting, we made a surprise stop at the Skunk Ape Research Headquarters, where a local Native American guide provided a private viewing of this unique roadside attraction. The drive continued along scenic backroads toward Key Largo, including a gas station takeover. Lunch was at the famous Robbie’s in Key Largo, where guests enjoyed a semi-private patio experience and tarpon feeding. The final stretch led to the Four Seasons Fort Lauderdale, where attendees had the afternoon to relax before the grand finale—a private celebratory dinner with an open bar and trophy ceremony at Sun Surf Sand Restaurant.

Day 3: After a light morning bagel breakfast, we set off for the last gas station takeover, followed by a thrilling drive to Lion Country Safari. As a group, we took a safari drive through the zoo, with exotic cars weaving through the wildlife for a truly unforgettable experience.

St. Pete – St Augustine – Palm Beach

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Day 1: We kicked things off in St. Pete with a start at St. Pete Distillery, followed by a police escort out toward Tampa. Our first stop was a private autocross and lunch at Leadfoot City in Brooksville, then we hit scenic backroads through Ocala with gas station takeovers along the way. The evening wrapped up in St. Augustine at the Renaissance Hotel with a happy hour at Bin 39, a private trolley tour, and a private dinner and open bar at Columbia Restaurant.

Day 2: Day two began with breakfast and coffee at the Classic Car Museum of St. Augustine before heading to a Buc-ee’s takeover. From there, we had a private shooting range experience with unlimited ammo and lunch, then cruised down to the Four Seasons Palm Beach. The night ended with a private dinner, trophy ceremony, and our own event space featuring poker, cigars, indoor and outdoor lounges, and an open bar that kept the energy going late into the night.

Day 3: Relax, Unwind and Soak in the sun around the pool at the Four Seasons with a late check out. 

2026 PALM BREEZE RALLY RECAP

October 8–12, 2026 | Tampa → Ocala → Amelia Island

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8 | PRE-RALLY PARTY

European Exotic Center | Tampa, FL

We kicked off the rally with our official pre-rally party featuring vehicle decal installations, detailing, food, drinks, and a chance for everyone to connect before hitting the road!

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9 | TAMPA → CEDAR KEY → OCALA

Our starting grid took over the historic J.C. Newman Cigar Factory in Ybor City before a police-escorted departure through Tampa. We cruised the winding roads of Ozello Trail for a waterfront lunch at Peck's Old Port Cove, then headed to Cedar Key for an island-wide golf cart scavenger hunt!

The day ended at the luxurious Equestrian Hotel in Ocala with a sponsored happy hour, open bar, live music, and group dinner.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10 | OCALA → THE FIRM → AMELIA ISLAND

We started the morning at GoldMark Farm with a fully catered breakfast, fresh smoothies, specialty coffees, and a private equestrain farm tour.

Next stop: The FIRM Racetrack-Our private track day featured on-track driving, professional rally car ride-alongs, a full BBQ spread, and our very own ice cream truck.

We wrapped up the evening at Omni Amelia Island Resort with a cocktail hour, live mentalist entertainment, an upscale steakhouse dinner, and open bar!

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 11 | AMELIA ISLAND RELAXATION DAY

After an action-packed rally, it was time to unwind! Guests enjoyed an optional extended stay at Omni Amelia Island Resort, soaking up the sunshine, relaxing by the pools, enjoying the beach and resort bars, and making the most of a beautiful day on the island.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 12 | UNTIL NEXT TIME!

Our extended-stay guests checked out and headed home, wrapping up another unforgettable Ballyhoo Rally!

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