Edge of America: Florida Pictures

“On my first try, I used duct tape to keep the gator’s mouth shut. Then we ripped the tape off. Game on.” – Geoff Edgers

“The roller derby girls gave me a skating lesson before the event. The sequence got cut, which disappointed me because some of my falls were ingenious.” – Geoff Edgers

“This may look like fun, but I'm drowning inside.” – Geoff Edgers

“They call this ‘derby stance.’ I call it ‘prepare to be knocked down.’” – Geoff Edgers

“These ‘practice’ gators scared me more than the big ones.” – Geoff Edgers

“Pensacolans dressed in white shirts and red bandanas filled the streets. Then it was time to run.” – Geoff Edgers

“This man gave me permission to throw on my fin.” – Geoff Edgers

“Weeki Wachi Springs is also a water park, but I was there for the mermaids.” – Geoff Edgers

“The derby girls, like angry bulls, were kept behind the fence until it was time.” – Geoff Edgers

“I’ve had some pretty unpleasant interviews during my reporting years, but no source was quite as threatening as this guy.” – Geoff Edgers

“The night before the running, I led a series of toasts: to the roller derby girls, to Florida, to the death of Jimmy Buffett. The first 2 drew cheer. The latter elicited awkward glances.” – Geoff Edgers

“Sometimes, I can’t turn off the cool. It’s just who I am.” – Geoff Edgers

“The roller derby girls filled the street, and after beating us down, filled the club to celebrate.” – Geoff Edgers