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0:00It's April 18th. Tampa Bay News today starts now. AI powered and ready. The Sun and Fun Aerospace Expo is back for its 52nd year at Lakeland Linda Airport in Florida, filling the skies with jets and vintage. Warbirds while pulling in huge crowds all week. Attendance is already surging 25% ahead of last year, with fresh highlights like NASA's super guppy aircraft, open for public tours for the first time. Folks are loving the grassroots vibe, from high-speed jet teams to historic P-51s, calling it a standout event that feels like a friendly local. Fly in from decades ago. Families are making it an annual tradition, sparking kids' dreams of flying with acrobatic shows and pilot stories that hit close to home. This Expo pumps over $60 million into the local economy and funds year-round education at the Aerospace Center for Excellence, keeping the aviation passion alive through Sunday, April 19th.