The Panhandle Gator Club will be hosting Franz Beard, along with Buddy Martin and Carlton Reese, for an exclusive Panhandle book signing social.
The Golden Season
A detailed look at the National Championship Basketball season from the inside. An inside account of the 2024–2025 Florida Gators men's basketball team and their unforgettable journey to the national championship under Head Coach Todd Golden.
Beard’s book captures the grit, strategy, and heart behind one of the most historic seasons in Gator basketball history. From a 36-win record to cutting down the nets in San Antonio, The Golden Season is a tribute to leadership, perseverance, and Florida pride.
A limited number of books about Florida’s National Championship basketball season, authored by Franz Beard of GatorBait, will be available for this event. This is a special one-time occasion with Franz Beard making his only appearance in Northwest Florida.
Franz has been covering Gator basketball for 50 years and was with Todd Golden’s team every step of the way.
You won’t miss a beat through this beautifully illustrated book.
Event details:
- Date:December 18, 2025
- Time: Doors open at 6:30 pm and program begins at 7:00 pm
- Location:7104 Laird St, Panama City Beach, FL
- Conference room, follow signs
Beard, Martin and Reese will discuss the season, the Coach, the team and the book and take Q&Q, then sign books.
Whether you're a die-hard Gator fan, a lover of sports journalism, or simply curious about the magic behind the championship season, this is an event you won’t want to miss.
RSVP is required and there is no charge to attend.
However, a charge of $10 at the door without a RSVP.
Attendance does not require a book purchase.
Book purchase does require RSVP, prepayment and attendance. No shipping.
Signed books are $30, paid in advance. $35, if available, at the event.
Save shipping charges and pick one up.
A limited number of books have been printed so reserve your copy today!
Personalized copies available only at the event!
This book would be a great Christmas present!
RSVP by December 16th.
RSVP is required to attend.
Purchase books By PayPal or check ($30 each):
- Go to paypal.com to username: panhandlegc@gmail.com
Provide the attendee name in the note section.
- Send a check payable to the "Panhandle Gator Club"
TO:
Panhandle Gator Club
PO Box 1503,
Panama City, FL 32402.
Checks must be received no later than December 16, 2025.
Put the name of the person attending on the check.
Confirm RSVP by sending an email, whether buying a book or not, with the following information to: panhandlegatorclubevents@gmail.com
- Note it is for the “BOOK SIGNING”
- Name(s) of attendees
- An email for communications
- Number of books ordered
- PayPal transaction ID or check number and mailing date.
We look forward to seeing you there.
Any questions contact Rob Dotson at RDotson4@comcast.net
Go Gators!