CAR SHOWS/CRUISE-INS

FEB. 7: CAR SHOW; Buffalo Wings & Rings; Price and Toledo Blade Boulevard, North Port; 4 to 8 p.m.; trophies, door prizes and 50/50 jackpot; for more information, call Lance at (941) 371-1061, e-mail collectorcarsTV@comcast.net or visit www.collectorcarstv.com

FEB. 7: SUMTER SWAP MEET; 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

FEB. 7: WEBSTER AUTO SWAP; 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 

FEB. 12-14, 2010: WINTER EXTRAVAGANZA AT SUMTER SWAP MEET; Sumter County Fairgrounds, 7620 State Road 471, Bushnell (2½ miles north of Webster Flea Market); car corral and car show, Antique Toy 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

FEB. 12: CAR SHOW; Downtown Arcadia (on Oak Street and Polk Avenue); 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.; trophies, door prizes and 50/50 jackpot; for more information, call Lance at (941) 371-1061, e-mail collectorcarsTV@comcast.net or visit www.collectorcarstv.com

FEB. 13: SARASOTA EXOTIC CAR FEST; 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.; St. Armands Circle Park, Sarasota; organized by the Ferrari Owners Club-Florida region; more than 80 exotic cars will compete for the coveted “Best of Show”; cars will be on display starting at 10 a.m. until 3 p.m.; trophies awarded at 2 p.m.; benefits The Children Protection Center Inc.; for more information, visit http://www.FerrarisAndExotics.com

FEB. 13: AUTO CAFÉ; early morning car meet that is open to all makes and models; hosted by Vortex Motorsport and Sound Designs; 5217 W. Hillsborough Ave. (directly across from the airport and behind Freedmans Furniture); for details, visit www.vortexmotorsport.com and www.sounddesignsinc.com

FEB. 13: STREET HEAT; Sunshine Dragstrip, 4500 126th Ave. N., St Petersburg; $10 or watch; gates open at 9 p.m.; racing form 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.; for information, call (727) 573-9700 or visit www.sunshinedragstrip.com

FEB. 13: B.O.P.C. (BUICK/OLDS/PONTIAC/CADILLAC) RACING CAR SHOW & SWAP MEET; Gainesville Raceway, 11211 N. County Road 225, Gainesville; awards, goody bags, door prizes, peer judging for car show; Combo Bracket Racing will include Pro/Super Pro (electronics) and Sportsman Street Combo (non-electronics); Muscle Car Racing will include Muscle Car Eliminator for all makes and models as well as Test ’n Tune; Swap Meet: open space will be available for swap and cars for sale; for more information, e-mail Pete at pete_castell@hotmail.com or visit www.bopcracing.com

FEB. 13: CAR SHOW; Joey D’s Pizza, U.S. 41 and Cortez Road, Bradenton; 5 to 9 p.m.; trophies, door prizes and 50/50 jackpot; for more information, call Lance at (941) 371-1061, e-mail collectorcarsTV@comcast.net or visit www.collectorcarstv.com

FEB. 13: CAR SHOW; Murray's Speed and Custom, 5801 S. Dale Mabry Highway; 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.; open to all classic cars, antiques, hot rods, street rods, muscle cars and customs; free hot dog and drink for the cruisers, cool oldies music and 50/50 drawings; for information, call Paul Figoni at (813) 468-0277 or e-mail figfam4@verizon.net

FEB. 13: THE SHOPS AT WIREGRASS SUMMER SERIES CAR & TRUCK SHOW; The Shops at Wiregrass, 28211 Paseo Drive, Wesley Chapel; pre-register for $15 or $20 day of show; 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. registration, judging starts at 11 a.m. and awards presented at 3 p.m.; 142 trophies awarded; to pre-register or for information, visit www.premiumcarshows.com or call (727) 547-8082.

FEB. 13: MUSIC AND MOTORCYCLES ZEPHYRHILLS EVENT; presented by Main Street Zephyrhills Inc.; 5224 Seventh St., Zephyrhills; 4 to 9 p.m.; merchandise vendors, live music, food court and entertainment; with trophies and cash prizes; entry fee $10 per bike; registration is from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.; professional judging by Rev. Jim; entertainment by Orlando Harley-DavidsonPrecision Drill Team; 12 class ride in bike show; for more information, call (813) 780-1414, e-mail mszi@verizon.net or visit  www.mainstreetzephyrhills.org

FEB. 14: SECOND ANNUAL “LOVE BUG” VW SHOW; the Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks; bring your sweetheart and your appetites and show support for the local businesses that allow VW owners to invade the docks; for information, call Chris Kuster at (727) 244-5325, e-mail TarponVWnews@yahoo.com or visit
www.myspace.com/TarponSpringsVWnews

FEB. 14: CAR & MOTORCYCLE SHOW AND SWAP MEET; 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.; USA Flea Market, 11721 U.S. 19, Port Richey (200 yards south of State Road 52); registration is $10; vendor space is $4; for more information, call (727) 868-2143.

FEB. 14: CAR SHOW; Perkins, U.S. 41 and South Salford Boulevard, North Port; 4 to 8 p.m.; trophies, door prizes and 50/50 jackpot; for more information, call Lance at (941) 371-1061, e-mail collectorcarsTV@comcast.net or visit www.collectorcarstv.com

FEB. 18-21: WINTERJAM WEEKEND 2010; four-day VW, surf, skate and music lifestyle festival encompasses 14 events held at seven venues in and around Daytona Beach; there also will be motor sports (autocross, burnouts and dyno competition), hot VWs OldSpeed Experience, Ms. WinterJam Swimsuit Contest presented by Hooters and live bands and DJs; for more information, visit www.daytonawinterjam.com

FEB. 18-21: 36^TH ANNUAL ZEPHYRHILLS WINTER AUTOFEST; collector car auction, swap meet and car corral, vintage auto racing, car and truck show; open at 8 a.m. daily; free public parking; $8 admission Thursday and Friday; $10 on Saturday and Sunday; children ages 12 and younger are admitted free with a paying adult; multi-day discounted passes; on-site camping spaces available; for details, call (813) 258-6726, e-mail zephcarsho@aol.com or visit www.zephyrhillsauction.com

FEB. 19-20: TRUCK AND TRACTOR PULLING; presented by Brooksville Pulling Association; Hernando County Fairgrounds, 6436 Broad St., Brooksville (on U.S. 41, 1/2-mile south of State Road 50); trucks include gas and diesel, 2WD and 4WD, street, modified, outlaw and heavy classes; tractors include farm stock, super antique, open gear, V-8 car motor, turbo, garden tractors and mini rods; for more information, call Richard Klimas at (352) 585-1062, e-mail richardklimas@brooksvillepulling.com or visit www.brooksvillepulling.com

FEB. 19: SECOND ANNUAL CLASSIC CAR AND MOTORCYCLE SHOW; Westbrooke Manor Assisted Living, 6701 Dairy Road, Zephyrhills; 6 to 8 p.m.; 1950s and 1960s music, hot dogs, chips and soda; for information, call (813) 782-4417.

FEB. 19: CAR SHOW; Albertsons, on U.S. 41 across from Kmart Plaza, Venice; 5 to 9 p.m.; trophies, door prizes and 50/50 jackpot; for more information, call Lance at (941) 371-1061, e-mail collectorcarsTV@comcast.net or visit www.collectorcarstv.com

FEB. 20: CAR SHOW; Wendy’s, U.S. 41 and Sumter Boulevard, North Port; 5 to 9 p.m.; trophies, door prizes and 50/50 jackpot; for more information, call Lance at (941) 371-1061, e-mail collectorcarsTV@comcast.net or visit www.collectorcarstv.com

FEB. 20: CAR SHOW; 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.

FEB. 20: PLANT CITY STRAWBERRY CLASSIC CAR SHOW; 4 to 9 p.m.; McCall Park in historic downtown Plant City; free registration and admission; pre-1984 and older cars and trucks as well as antiques, hot rods, customs and classics; for information, call (813) 754-3707 or 1-800-760-2315 or visit www.plantcity.org

FEB. 20: NORTHPOINTE VILLAGE CHRISTMAS SPECIAL CLASSIC CAR SHOW; hosted by Let’s Roll promotions with U.S. Marines Toys for Tots and Motoring Tampa Bay (www.motoringtampabay.com); Northpointe Village, 16506 Point Village Drive, Lutz; 5 to 8 p.m.; live music, door prizes, 50/50; no entry fee; just bring an unwrapped toy or a $10 donation; open to all classic and muscle cars, street rods, hot rods and customs; for more information or to sponsor, call Paul Figoni at (813) 468-0277.

FEB. 20: TRACTOR DRIVE THROUGH THE GROVES; organized by Florida Flywheelers Antique Engine Club, which promotes interest in restoring, preserving and exhibiting antique internal combustion engines, steam engines, antique tractors and autos from bygone years; antique cars; Parades of Power; tractors and agricultural equipment; tractor pulls; sawmill demonstrations; 1914 snow engine; Model T put-together; live demonstrations of antique engines and motors; $7 adult, children are free; Flywheeler Park, 7000 Avon Park Cutoff Road, Fort Meade, FL 33841; for information, call (863) 638-3800, e-mail deeretrader2@aol.com, or J. Stewart Paquette at stewsstuff@gmail.com or visit www.floridaflywheelers.org

FEB. 20: 23^RD ANNUAL MUSTANG FORD ROUNDUP; Waterford Lakes at 413 N Alafia Trail, Orlando; once again, Mustangs and Ford vehicles will be lined up along the boulevard at Waterford Lakes; $25 pre-registration; dash plaques to be awarded to first 300 registrants; vendor spaces available; for registration form or more information, visit http://www.midfloridamustangclub.com/shows/2010/2010WaterfordFlyer.pdf or

www.midfloridamustangclub.com

FEB. 20: BILLETPROOF; 1964 and prior traditional hot rods, customs, jalopies, choppers and sleds; $25 pre-registration till Feb. 1 or $30 at gate; registration from 8 a.m. to noon; show from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Swap Meet, model car show, pinstriper panel jam, live bands; for more information, call (916) 207-4645 or e-mail alan@billetproof.com

FEB. 21: SUPERCRUISE USA; Charlotte County Fairgrounds; 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; for more information, call Lance at (941) 371-1061, e-mail collectorcarsTV@comcast.net or visit www.collectorcarstv.com

FEB. 24: CAR SHOW; organized by Wheels & Accessories; O’Brien’s Irish Pub, 1010 W. Brandon Blvd., Brandon; registration starts at 7 p.m. with judging at 9 p.m.; for more information, call (813) 654-4595.

FEB. 24-27: 18^th ANNUAL ANTIQUE ENGINE & TRACTOR SHOW; organized by Florida Flywheelers Antique Engine Club, which promotes interest in restoring, preserving and exhibiting antique internal combustion engines, steam engines, antique tractors and autos from bygone years; antique cars; Parades of Power; tractors and agricultural equipment; tractor pulls; sawmill demonstrations; 1914 snow engine; Model T put-together; live demonstrations of antique engines and motors; $7 adult, children are free; Flywheeler Park, 7000 Avon Park Cutoff Road, Fort Meade, FL 33841; for information, call (863) 638-3800, e-mail deeretrader2@aol.com, or J. Stewart Paquette at stewsstuff@gmail.com or visit www.floridaflywheelers.org

FEB. 25: CAR SHOW; Applebee’s, 4301 Cortez Road, Bradenton; 5 to 9 p.m.; trophies, door prizes and 50/50 jackpot; for more information, call Lance at (941) 371-1061, e-mail collectorcarsTV@comcast.net or visit www.collectorcarstv.com

FEB. 26: CAR SHOW; Stefano’s Family Restaurant, State Road 776, Englewood; 5 to 9 p.m.; trophies, door prizes and 50/50 jackpot; for more information, call Lance at (941) 371-1061, e-mail collectorcarsTV@comcast.net or visit www.collectorcarstv.com

FEB. 27-28: WINTER NATIONALS #2 – PISTON VS. ROTOR; Lakeland Motorsports Park (Interstate 4 exit 38, turn north on U.S. 33); $15 general admission on Saturday and $20 on Sunday; for more information, call (305) 896-3580 or visit www.lakelandmotorsportspark.com

FEB. 27: 18TH ANNUAL WIDE TRACK WARRIORS PONTIAC SHOW; Old Town, State Road 192, Kissimmee; Proceeds to benefit Pet Rescue by Judy; pre-registration is $20 per vehicle by Feb. 1 with discount of special merchandise with pre-registration; free for swap vendors and day of show $25 per vehicle with first 100 cars receive a free dash plaque; for more information, e-mail info@orlandowtw.com or visit www.orlandowtw.com/carshow.html

FEB. 27: CAR SHOW; Hooters, 4908 14th St. W., Bradenton; 5 to 9 p.m.; trophies, door prizes and 50/50 jackpot; for more information, call Lance at (941) 371-1061, e-mail collectorcarsTV@comcast.net or visit www.collectorcarstv.com

FEB. 27: FIFTH ANNUAL BAYLIFE CHURCH CAR SHOW; 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Bay Life Church, 1017 Kingsway Road, Brandon (2 miles north of State Road 60); classics, hot rods, muscle cars, trucks, exotics; numerous trophies to be given; free registration; 50/50 drawing, door prizes, food, soft drinks; for information, call (813) 661-8397 or visit www.baylifecarshow.com

FEB. 27: SMOKING CAR ROUND-UP & GOLDEN HORSESHOE CAR SHOW; 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.; Smokinest ride wins a $25 Smokin A’s gift certificate; 50/50 raffle; all makes and models invited, old or new; sponsored by and at Smokin A's BBQ, 3643 W Waters Ave. (corner of Dale Mabry Highway and Humphrey Street); for details, call (813) 933-7665 or visit www.smokinasbbq.com

FEB. 27: ZEPHYRHILLS SATURDAY NIGHT CRUISE-IN; food, music, 50/50 raffle and lots of cars in the heart of downtown Zephyrhills (at U.S. 301 and State Road 54 west on Fifth Avenue); no entry fee; 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.; for information, call (813) 780-1414, visit www.mainstreetzephyrhills.org or e-mail mszi@verizon.net

FEB. 27: 2010 VINTAGE AND CUSTOM CAR SHOW AND SUPER CAR CORRAL; produced by The Villages Vintage Car Club; held at the Market of Marion, 12888 S.E. U.S. 441, Belleview (12 miles south of Ocala); $12 pre-registration or $20 day of show; for more information, call Alan Stone at (352) 750-1169 or e-mail astone1947@embarqmail.com

FEB. 28: CUSTOM CAR SHOW AND AUDIO SOUND OFF; registration from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Advance Auto Parts, 16209 N. Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa; music, food, giveaway and 30 trophies to be awarded; for more information, call (813) 356-9969.

FEB. 28: ANTIQUE, CLASSIC CAR & TRUCK SHOW HOSTED BY JAN’S CRUIZ-IN; Saimira European Grill, 38501 U.S. 19, Palm Harbor (in Cornnel Square at U.S. 19 and Klosterman Road behind the Old Red Rabbit gas station); registration from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. with trophies awarded at 3; $15 donation; early birds free coffee and pastry; registered cars get 20 percent off meals; live entertainment, door prizes, money giveaway, $50 for club participation, Top 40 plus 10 Best of Show in classes, dash plaques to the first 80 vehicles; for more information, call Jan at (727) 841-9122, e-mail janscruizin@yahoo.com or visit www.janscruizin.com

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