Yep, there are gators. Just don't wear flip flops or sandles. Rocks and glass may be a hazard. Most of us out there are a bunch of nerds and we take pictures and film. We don't bite. Gators and snakes do. Worst you will see in the crowd is the locals who step out and have a full on tail gate party. Beer please?
Pretty safe area with a great view of launches. Lot of people there are also very helpful and full of good information about launches. Take bug spray for the no-see-ums
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