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Gator Country Managing Editor Franz Beard speaks during the third stop of the Gator Country Caravan, prior to Friday Night Lights / Gator Country photo by Tim Casey

Friday Night Lights is a one-day football camp at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. The Gator Country Caravan is stopping around the Southeast this summer, mixing loyal subscribers, new members and the Gator Country staff for an evening of inside information about the Florida athletics program.

Executive Editor Buddy Martin, GC Publisher/Owner Raymond Hines III, Managing Editor Franz Beard, Recruiting Coordinator Hollywood Bob Redman, Gator Country Radio Show Host & Senior Columnist Mark McLeod, reporter Cody Jones and sales manager James Irvine were on hand to meet and greet Gator fans prior to the event at the Swamp.

Adam’s Rib Co., the best barbecue restaurant in town, provided an excellent buffet that satisfied a hungry crowd.

“The Gator Connection” radio show, hosted by Keith Kaczorowski and former Florida defensive back Fred Weary, did a live remote broadcast, while the Gator Country internet radio show made its debut.

Ocala Trinity Catholic head coach John Brantley was on hand, as well and current Gators Johnny Brantley, Javier Estopinan, Jonathan Phillips and former Gator lineman Drew Miller.

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Tim Casey

Tim Casey covered the 2007 BCS Championship Game, 2007 Final Four, 2005 College World Series and 2008 Women's College World Series. He’s had photos published in Sporting News magazine, GQ magazine, SI.com, ESPN.com and nearly every newspaper in the state of Florida. Now he's home as Gator Country's Photography Editor.

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