They greet just about every passing car with a nod or a wave. That's the kind of town it is. Mayo spreads in four directions around the town's lone traffic light, at the intersection of U.S. 27 and Florida Hwy. The Suwannee River rolls by to the northeast. The land is dotted with dairy farms, including more than 1,300 acres belonging to the Perrys.
Shirtless kids play in yards.
Old-timers sit on porches and watch traffic go by. Perry has played baseball all over America. He never seriously has considered a permanent address outside of the 32066 ZIP code. He and his wife, Sheila, are raising their two sons there. It brings back good memories for Perry, who loved his childhood.