CAR SHOWS/CRUISE-INS

                            Sept                     Oct                         Nov             Dec

MAY 1: SECOND ANNUAL OLD PALM HARBOR CAR SHOW FOR BREAST CANCER; sponsored by Days Collision; historic district of Palm Harbor will once again be lined with cars; also, music, prizes given away all day and 50/50 drawing; 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. registration with show from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and awards presented at 3:30 p.m.; pre-registration is $20, day of show $25; for more information, call Suzann Painter at (727) 458-9452 or visit  www.palmharborcarshow.com

MAY 1: DADE CITY CRUISE-IN; in historic downtown Dade city; 3 to 8 p.m.; organized by the Greater Dade City Chamber of Commerce; music, games, vendors, T-shirts and close to 300 cars; car clubs welcome; for information, call the chamber at (352) 567-3769, e-mail info@dadecitychamber.org or visit www.dadecitychamber.org.

MAY 1: RONNIE SETSER'S BEST OF THE BEST CAR AND TRUCK SHOW; 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

MAY 1: BIKE FEST; presented by the Greater Plant City Chamber of Commerce; starts at 5 p.m.; historic Plant City; open to the public; more than eight classes of bike show; vendors, food, live music, 50/50 drawing; for more information, call (813) 754-3707 or visit www.plantcity.org

MAY 1: CAR SHOW; Hooters, Old Gulf Gate Mall on U.S. 41, Sarasota; 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

MAY 2: 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

MAY 2: 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

MAY 2: 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 

MAY 4: RONNIE SETSER’S CAR & TRUCK SHOW; 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

MAY 5: ROAMIN’ OLDIES CLASSIC CAR CLUB CRUISE-IN; 6 to 9 p.m.; Cherry's, 6186 U.S. 41 N., Apollo Beach; free; classic, modern and specialty cars, live entertainment; for more information, call (813) 633-7966. 

MAY 6-8: CRUISE INTO HISTORY III PT CRUISER SHOW; in St. Augustine; hosted by First Coast PT Cruisers; on Thursday, there will be a cruise and show on the Black Raven pirate ship; next day will be PT Cruiser’s 10^th birthday celebration and parade of lights neon competition; then on Saturday, the PT Cruiser show with awards given for numerous classes; DJ, vendors, door prizes, silent auction, 50/50 drawings; for more information, including hotel accommodations, e-mail updates@cruiseintohistory.com or visit www.cruiseintohistory.com

MAY 7: LAKELAND CRUISE-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

MAY 7: CAR SHOW; Denny’s, (Old Mel’s), U.S. 41 in the Lowes 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

MAY 8: 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

MAY 8: 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

MAY 8: 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 information, call (813) 780-1414, e-mail mszi@verizon.net or visit  www.mainstreetzephyrhills.org

MAY 9: 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.

MAY 9: 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

MAY 14: 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

MAY 15: 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.

MAY 15: CAR SHOW; Highland Pines Rehabilitation & Nursing Center, 1111 S. Highland Ave., Clearwater; 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.; $5 registration; trophies, door prizes, poker hand, lucky card, 50/50 drawing; proceeds to benefit nursing home; for information, call Richard Gormont at (727) 331-9684.

MAY 15: 21^ST ANNUAL JUDGED SHOW AND SWAP MEET; organized by Westcoast Mopar Club to celebrate grand opening of North Tampa Chrysler/Jeep/Dodge dealership at 10909 N. Florida Ave., Tampa; $15 pre-registration by May 5 or $20 day of show; for more information, call Westcoast Mopar Club President Frank Borza at (727) 584-1210 or e-mail president@westcoastmopar.org or visit www.westcoastmopar.org

MAY 15: 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

MAY 15: NORTHPOINTE VILLAGE CLASSIC CAR SHOW; hosted by Let’s Roll promotions; Northpointe Village, 16506 Point Village Drive, Lutz; 5 to 8 p.m.; live music, door prizes, 50/50; no entry fee; 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.

MAY 15: JAN’S CRUIZ-IN ANTIQUE, CLASSIC CAR & TRUCK SHOW; Leisure Lanes, 12529 U.S. 19, New Port Richey (1/2-mile north of State Road 52); registration from 9:30 a.m. to noon with trophies awarded at 3:30 p.m.; dash plaques for first 80 registered cars; $15 donation; free burgers and hot dogs for registered cars with purchase of soft drink; hosted by Jan; for more information, call Jan at (727) 841-9122 or e-mail janscruizin@yahoo.com

MAY 15: FIRST ANNUAL DOG AND PONY CAR SHOW; organized by the Stang Gang and Suncoast Ford; all proceeds benefits Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA); Suncoast Ford, 10715 U.S. 19, Port Richey; $15 registration from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. with the show from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and trophies awarded between 2 and 3; dogs and cats welcome and also will be available for adoption; open to all makes and model vehicles; for more information, visit www.thestanggang.com

MAY 15: 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

MAY 16: 25^TH ANNIVERSARY CAR SHOW; organized by Biff Burger’s; $15 pre-registration or $20 day of show; registration opens at 10 a.m. with free pig roast from 1 to 3 p.m. and trophies, including Top 25, 20 best of show classes and Cruiser of the Year, awarded at 4 p.m.; proceeds to benefit Breast Cancer 3-Day for the Cure; Biff Burger’s, 3939 49^th St. N., St. Petersburg; for information, call 9727) 244-8159, e-mail troy@biffburgers.com or visit www.biffburgers.com

MAY 21: 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

MAY 22: RIDES IV; presented by Newsome Future Farmers of America; Newsome High School parking lot, 16550 Fishhawk Blvd., Lithia; noon to 4 p.m.; antique, classic, imports, custom cars, trucks, tractors, motorcycles and buggies to participate; concessions and barbecue dinners, vendors, silent auction and door prizes on the agenda; $20 exhibitor entry fee but free admission to the public; $2 parking donation; proceeds to benefit Newsome FFA and St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital; for more information, call Kelley Ware at (813) 740-4600, Ext. 604

MAY 22: CAR SHOW; Sarasota Classic Car Museum, 5500 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; trophies, door prizes, 50/50 jackpot; for more information, call Lance at (941) 371-1061, e-mail collectorcarsTV@comcast.net or visit www.collectorcarstv.com

MAY 22: 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

MAY 22: OPEN CAR & TRUCK SHOW; The Pier, 800 Second Ave. N.E., St. Petersburg; 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.; benefits All Children’s Hospital; $15 pre-registration or $20 day of show; door prizes, lucky card, poker hand, 50/50 drawing, trophies; for more information, call Richard Gormont at (727) 331-9684.

MAY 23: HOOTERS AND HOT RODS CAR CRUISE; Hooters of Sanford, 550 Towne Center Circle, Sanford; 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.; hosted by The Orlando Bowtie Club, which welcomes all makes, models and years of cars, trucks and bikes; DJ Don will play the best mix of classic rock ’n’ roll and memorable 1950s and 1960s hits; free public event; for more information, call Tara at (407) 617-4201 or e-mail tarasnova@yahoo.com

MAY 27: 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

MAY 28: 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

MAY 29: 1^ST ANNUAL JASSIC CAR SHOW; Boston’s Restaurant & Sports Bar, 9316 Anderson Road, Tampa; organized by Diassis of Jassics.com; sponsored by ZDocs; Jassics is a social network for the classic Japanese car enthusiast; for more information, e-mail Brenda.jassics@gmail.com, call (336) 899-4883 or (336) 885-9984 or visit www.jassics.ning.com

MAY 29: QUAKER STEAK & LUBE CAR & TRUCK SHOW; Quaker Steak & Lube, 10400 49^th St. (at U.S. 19), Clearwater; 4 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

MAY 30: HOOTERS AND HOT RODS CAR CRUISE; Hooters of Casselberry, 2699 Cassel Creek Blvd., Casselberry; 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.; hosted by The Orlando Bowtie Club, which welcomes all makes, models and years of cars, trucks and bikes; DJ Don will play the best mix of classic rock ’n’ roll and memorable 1950s and 1960s hits; free public event; for more information, call Tara at (407) 617-4201 or e-mail tarasnova@yahoo.com

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