CAR SHOWS/CRUISE-INS

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MONTHLY: OPEN CAR SHOW; third Sunday of every month; 10 a.m. to 2 pm.; awards, 50/50, $5 off food and drink card; $10 registration to benefit charity; Gators Café & Saloon, 12754 Kingfish Drive, St. Petersburg; for more information, call Larry Clem at (727) 423-7631.

MONTHLY: CAR SHOW; first Friday of every month; 5 to 8 p.m.; Hot Dog 66, 4000 Ulmerton Road, Clearwater (across from Cracker Barrel and next to Starbucks); trophies, door prizes, lucky card, high poker hand, 50/50 drawing, cruiser special; for more information, call Richard Gormont at (727) 331-9684.

MONTHLY: CAR SHOW; fourth Saturday of every month; Tijuana Flats & Burrito Co., 180 S. Belcher Road, Largo; noon to 4 p.m.; trophies, door prizes, lucky card, high poker hand, 50/50 drawing; for more information, call Richard Gormont at (727) 331-9684.  

MONTHLY: REEVES MOTORSPORTS GATHERING; first Saturday of every month; 7 a.m. to 9 a.m.; car owners and enthusiasts can showcase their classic, exotic, luxury and super cars; enjoy coffee, bagels, muffins and esprit de corps; Reeves Import Motorcars, 11333 N. Florida Ave., Tampa (enter from Florida Avenue between Hummer and Subaru); for more information or directions, e-mail Jeff Wisz at jwisz@drivereeves.com, call (813) 933-2811 or visit www.drivereeves.com

MONTHLY: CRUISIN ROUTE 46; first Sunday of every month from 4 to 8 p.m.; free; Route 46 Entertainment District, 4316 W. State Road 46, Sanford; the District is home to The Smokehouse, Monroe’s, The Saloon and The Garage Bar, all built around a classic car theme; hosted by The Orlando Bowtie Club, which welcomes all makes, models and years of cars, trucks and bikes; customs, hot rods, pro streets, classics and muscle cars will be on display for the free public event; DJ Don will play the most memorable classic hits, Top 40 and old school rock; door prizes for participating car owners; for more information, call Tara at (407) 617-4201, e-mail tarasnova@yahoo.com or visit www.Route-46.com

MONTHLY: RONNIE SETSER'S BEST OF THE BEST CAR AND TRUCK SHOW; first Saturday of every month; Days Inn, 2522 N. Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa; 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.; registration is $10; 6-foot trophy awarded along with top trophies, and Specialty 1st, 2nd, 3rd in each class; if awarded the 6-foot trophy, winner will be eligible for the 10-foot trophy at the end of the year; goody bags, raffle, lots of children’s games, hula-hoop contest, model car contest; ’50s through ’90s music and country music; for more information, call Ronnie or Kim Setser at (813) 879-1616 or visit www.ronniesetser.com

MONTHLY: RONNIE SETSER’S CAR & TRUCK SHOW; first Tuesday of every month; 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.; Perkins Restaurant & Bakery, 612 N. Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa; 1974 and older vehicles; free registration; free food certificate for car show participants; trophies awards; children’s games, hula hoop contest, raffle; for information, call Ronnie Setser at (813) 879-1616, e-mail ssrods1@yahoo.com or visit www.ronniesetser.com

MONTHLY: CRUISE-IN HAINES CITY; third Saturday of every month; 5 to 9 p.m.; downtown Haines City; 100 percent raffle drawing, cruiser games, door prizes; sponsored by Haines City Parks & Recreation Department; for information, call (863) 421-3700.

MONTHLY: CRUISE-IN DOWNTOWN DAVENPORT; second Saturday of every month; 4 to 8 p.m.; at 17-92 Highway and Bay street in downtown; hosted by Butch Johnston of WJBJ; music of the 1950s and 1960s; for information, call (863) 419-3300.

MONTHLY: CRUISIN’ THE PARKS; first Saturday of every month; 5 to 8:30 p.m.; Winter Haven; door prizes, 50/50 drawing; cruise down the streets of the city at 8:30 p.m.; music by Cruisin’ with the Classics WJBJ (www.musicbyWJBJ.com); for information, call (863) 207-2498.

MONTHLY: DOWNTOWN WINTER GARDEN; third Saturday of every month; 4 to 8:30 p.m.; door prizes, cash drawings; music by Cruisin’ with the Classics WJBJ (www.musicbyWJBJ.com); for information, call (863) 207-2498.

MONTHLY: EUSTIS DOWNTOWN CRUISE-IN; fourth Saturday of every month; 5 to 9 p.m.; at Magnolia Avenue in downtown Eustis; free; registration one ticket per car; cash prizes, 50/50 drawing, door prizes, music and DJ; for information, call Eustis Main Street at (352) 357-8555 or visit www.eustismainstreet.org

MONTHLY: SANS (SPECIAL AND NEW STANGS); meets the fourth Thursday of every month in south Lakeland; a Mustang club for owners of 1999 and newer models; 7:30 p.m.; members gather on weekends and cruise to car shows throughout Central Florida and do special events, including a cruise to Silver Horse Racing in Melbourne; new members are always welcome; for more information, email specialstangclub@yahoo.com

MONTHLY: GATOR'S DOCKSIDE CAR CRUISE; meets the last Saturday of every month; free cruise-in open to all makes and years of cars, trucks and bikes from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.; custom hot rods, pro-streets, classics and muscle cars will be on display for a free public car event; upbeat music such as new rock, 1980s hair bands, pop, plus the 1950s classics will be mixed by DJ Don Musica; door prizes and food discounts for participating car owners; plenty of parking; Gators’s Dockside, 4349 W. Lake Mary Blvd., Lake Mary; for details, contact Tara at (407) 617-4201 or e-mail tarasnova@yahoo.com

MONTHLY: CAR SHOW; third Saturday of every month from 5 to 8 p.m.; Advance Auto Parts, 8317 Rustic Drive, Tampa (off Waters Ave across from the Wal-Mart near Hanley Road); open to all classic cars, antiques, hot rods, street rods, muscle cars and customs; free hot dog and drink for the cruiser, door prizes, cool oldies music and 50/50; for information, call Paul Figoni at (813) 468-0277.

MONTHLY: CAR SHOW; first Saturday of every month from 5 to 8 p.m.; Courtside Grille, 13901 Nine Eagles Drive, Tampa (at Race Track Road and Nine Eagles/Countryway Boulevard on the northwest corner); open to all classic cars, antiques, hot rods, street rods, muscle cars and customs; free food buffet with soft drinks for the cruisers; trophies, T-shirts and gift certificates; this is a “sports grill,” so there are plenty of televisions to watch games; also an outside covered deck if you prefer to “chill by the grill;” for more information, call Paul Figoni at (813) 468-0277.

MONTHLY: CITRUS COUNTY CORVETTE CLUB; meets the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m.; ABC Pizza Restaurant, 2010 S.E. U.S. 19, Crystal River; for more information, visit www.citruscorvettes.com

MONTHLY: NATURE COAST CORVETTE CLUB; meets the first Wednesday of every month; 6:30 p.m.; Kally-K’s Steakery & Fishery, 3383 Commercial Way, Spring Hill; for information, visit www.ncvette.com

MONTHLY: SUMTER SWAP MEET; first Sunday of every month; Sumter County Fairgrounds, 7620 State Road 471, Bushnell (2 ½ miles north of Webster Flea Market); car corral and car show, hourly door prizes; presented by Craig and Joann; 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.; for information, call 1-800-438-8559 or visit www.floridaswapmeets.net

MONTHLY: NORTHPOINTE VILLAGE CLASSIC CAR SHOW; every third Saturday of the month; 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.; Northpointe Village Shopping Center, off State Road 589, exit 19 (on State Road 54, just east of S.R. 589 on the southeast corner; open to all classic cars, antiques, muscle cars, hot rods, street rods and customs; door prizes to include restaurant gift certificates, plus cool oldies music and 50/50 drawing; for information, call Paul Figoni at (813) 468-0277 or e-mail figfam4@verizon.net                           Photo Courtesy of Ronnie Setser (www.ronniesetser.com)
 

MONTHLY: BIKE NIGHT; last Wednesday of every month; trophies; Biff Burger, 3939 49^th St. N., St. Petersburg; free registration; DJ music; $350 cash giveaway; for information, call (727) 527-5297 or visit www.biffburgers.com

MONTHLY: WEBSTER AUTO SWAP; held on the first Sunday of every month; 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.; admission is $4 and children under 14 years of age are free; Top 50 (trophy and cash) Car Show, swap meet vendors with car related items; for sale by owner; corral-cycles or cars, trailers, anything with wheels; Webster Westside Flea Market, 516 N.W. Third St., Webster (at County Road 478 and Third Street); for information, visit http://websterautoswap.net

MONTHLY: LAKELAND CRUISE-IN; held on the first Friday of every month; in downtown Lakeland; features live music, door prizes and raffle tickets; for information, call “Starvin Darvin” of Klassix Tunes at (863) 665-1071 or visit www.lakelandcruisein.com

MONTHLY: PEPBOYS CAR SHOW; held on the third Friday of every month; 5:30 to 9 p.m.; parking lot of PepBoys, 4405 Highway 98 N., Lakeland; open to all cars and pickups; sponsored by PepBoys automotive super center; for information, call “Starvin Darvin” of Klassix Tunes at (863) 665-1071 or visit www.lakelandcruisein.com

MONTHLY CRUISE-IN: IMPERIAL MUSTANGS OF POLK COUNTY (group of Mustang enthusiasts that plan road rallies, picnics, car shows, cruises); meets fourth Saturday of every month; 6 p.m.; Burger King, 3590 Harden Blvd., Lakeland; for information, e-mail president@imperialmustangclub.com or vicepresident@imperialmustangclub.org or visit www.imperialmustangclub.org

MONTHLY: HISTORIC DOWNTOWN ARCADIA CAR NIGHT CRUISE; third Saturday of every month; 5 to 8 p.m.; Oak Street, Arcadia; antique and classic cars on display; prizes up to $100 and trophies awarded; organized by downtown Arcadia merchants; for more information, call (863) 494-6633 or visit www.arcadiaflantiques.com

MONTHLY: HAINES CITY CLASSIC CAR SHOW; meets second Saturday of every month; 5 to 9 p.m.; Railroad Park, Sixth St., Haines City; stroll through the park to take a peek at classic cars; vendors and DJ; for more information, call (863) 421-3700.

MONTHLY: 350Z CLUB OF FLORIDA; member meeting second Friday of each month; service department guest room of Autoway Nissan of Brandon, 9920 Adamo Drive; for more information, e-mail info@350Zclubofflorida.net or webmaster@350Zclubofflorida.net or visit www.350zclubofflorida.net

MONTHLY: CITRUS COUNTY CRUISERS; meets at 7 p.m. on the second Thursday of each month; ABC Pizza Restaurant, 2010 S.E. U.S. 19, Crystal River; for more information, call Jim Moran at (352) 527-0024 or visit www.citruscountycruisers.com

MONTHLY: SUNCOAST FIEROS CLUB; meets at 10 a.m. on the second Saturday of each month; Dave’s Fiero Farm, 4402 Gallagher Road, Plant City, FL 33565; club was founded by Dave Connelly and Galen Smith; holds picnics, tech. sessions, day trips, weekend trips to other clubs and car shows; for more information, Ron at tellron@tampabay.rr.com or Kevin at fierolinks@hotmail.com

MONTHLY: CADILLAC LASALLE CLUB (FLORIDA SUNCOAST REGION); meets the second Saturday of each month; 2 p.m.; Po Folks Restaurant, 2001 34^th St. N. (U.S. 19), St. Petersburg; annual membership fee is $25; for more information, call Club President David Chestnut at (727) 328-2215 or Gordon Koncelick at (727) 530-5850, email cadillacfloridasuncoastregion@yahoo.com or visit www.freewebs.com/cadillacfloridasuncoastregion

Photo Courtesy of Ronnie Setser (www.ronniesetser.com)

MONTHLY: SAAB CLUB OF TAMPA; meets the first Tuesday of each month; 7 p.m. at Angelino’s, 33180 U.S. 19 N. (Tampa Road); annual membership dues at $20; club meetings are open to all members and non-members; for more information, e-mail Bobby Keen at bobbykeen@verizon.net or Alan Fein at alanmfein@aol.com or visit www.saabcluboftampabay.com