This is an annual open Car Show, that is completely free! There were 349 registered Collector Cars on site last year. It is 100% charitable! The show is completely funded by DNA Restomods and six patrons. Show gives out 40 show favorite Awards, plus 12 Special Awards. The 50/50 winner received $1,138. There is a big item Auction, with items donated by local merchants. Suncoast Blood Bank had 38 pints of blood donated, Manatee Food Bank 768 lbs. of non-perishable food donated, Parrish Arts Council made over $500 from their Bake Sale, over $3,400 was donated to our charity, the UMC Parrish. The Florida Highway Partrol is on site handing out free candy to all the children. The Parrish Fire Department has equipment and Fire Fighters on site. They set up a bounce house for the children. There is a horn player and a professionally trained singer perform the National Anthem. DJ Joe Ferrante spinning toons. There are immaculate indoor bathrooms, A big Gazebo with lots of tables for dining, plenty of shade, 5 food vendors. A huge, manicured lawn, that can accommodate 400 plus collector cars, plus plenty of spectator parking. This is a high visibility location that gets lots of spectators. It has become the largest Collector Car Show in Manatee Co. 100% of everything donated goes to non-profit organizations. It's all about having a wonderful time and giving back to the Collector Car Community and charity.

Pre register at: mpolito64@gmail.com

To those interested:

   For those going to the Lake Mirror Classic Car Show in Lakeland on Saturday October 18th, there is a meet up at the South State Bank in Parrish, 12215 US Hwy 301 N. Be there by 6:30 AM as the caravan will be heading out at that time. The group will be divided up into those participating in the show and those parking in general admission.

    Our fearless leader Bob Moran is the wagon train master for this even.

Regular club meeting, Monday October 6th - 7:00 PM. We will be less than 2 months away from the car show so this will be a key topic. You can pick up show flyers and order show shirts. Also, we will cover club activities.

Location: State College of Florida - Bradenton - 5840 26th St W. Bradenton

Bring your parking pass!

Plan is to ride the Murder Mystery Dinner Train located in Ft Myers.

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Here are the details:  

Drive to Ft. Myers Saturday afternoon. There are some options here depending on personal preference.  Take your Mustang, drive your everyday car or car pool.  We'll sort that out closer to the date. For reference the drive time is approximately 1 ½ hrs. starting at SR 70 and I-75.

Train boarding starts at 5:45 PM. Train departure is 6:30.PM Train station is located at 2805 Colonial Blvd Ft Myers. 

Price per ticket is $143 including tax but excluding gratuity.  Alcohol is available for separate purchase.

There is a package they call the Getaway Package which includes 1 night stay at the nearby Courtyard by Marriott approximately 1.1 miles from the station.  The room rate is ~ $110.

If you'd like to join in, go to the website above. (You are buying the tickets specifically for your party.) Select the date of 9/20/2025. Choose the number of passengers then click reserve now.  Now is when you choose if you want to stay overnight or not.  If you click select Courtyard, you will be able to make a 1-night reservation and have it all booked and charged at one time.  If you don't want to stay over, simply click continue without Getaway Package.

Next you will be directed to the details page. Middle of this page you will see a box which says "Accompanying Party".   Very important here-- enter Mustang Club.

This will ensure that you get seated in the same area as the rest of the club.

Please let me know if you have purchased your tickets so I have a general idea of how many folks are going.

Note this meeting is the 2nd Monday of the month due to Labor Day being on the 1st Monday.

We’ll get updates on Car preparations, club activities, and general business.

Bring your parking pass or see Tony Gambino if you haven’t gotten one.

A cruise to and dine at The Hanger Restaurant in St. Pete at Albert Whitted Airport. We have done this in the past and always enjoyed the outing.

Sunday August 24th

Meet up between 10:30 and 10:45 at the Publix at 9520 Buffalo Rd, Palmetto

( this is off of Moccasin Wallow Rd exit of I-75 )

Depart at 10:45 for the restaurant. This route will include going over the Skyway Bridge.

Arrive approximately 11:30. NOTE the restaurant does not take reservations. We'll call ahead to let them know we are coming and with how many. This has helped in the past.

Bob Moran will be on point. ( Thanks Bob )

Hope you can make it. We have always enjoyed this outing in the past.

Please let us know if you plan to attend.

Regular club meeting to discuss upcoming car show, activities and other club items of interest. Bring your parking pass for SCF or if you haven’t received one see Tony Gambino.

General meeting to update on car show planning and update on summer proposed club activities

Building 25 room 101. Bring your parking pass or see Tony to get yours.

Outing is to check out the final weekend of the Coquina Beach Market on Coquina Beach. Meeting site will be Bealls @ 4920 Cortez Rd W at 9:30 AM. Travel to the market and check it out. Leave the beach around 11:30 and travel a short distance to Swordfish Grill at 4628 119th St W, Cortez for lunch.

Come to Desoto Palms Assited Living for a casual car display. The intent is to put a simile on the faces of those living at the facility. Bob Moran is trying to encourage other car clubs to show up as well

Regular club meeting to dicuss general club items such as car show committee report outs, planned activities and misc. items.

We will be back to the regular room... building 25 room 101

Bring your parking pass or see Tony Gambino if you don't have one yet.

We will once again participate in the Memorial weekend flag placement at Sarasota National Cemetery on Saturday 5/24. Plan is to meet up at Chick-fil-A located at 5330 Clark Rd, Sarasota at 6:45 AM. (restaurant opens at 6:30) We will depart for the cemetery no later than 7:00 for a 7:15 arrival at the cemetery. After the flags are placed we will head over to Toasted Mango Cafe located at 6621 Midnight Pass Rd, Sarasota for breakfast.

For the flag placement, it is suggested to bring a long handle phillips screw driver and rubber mallet to make holes for the flag.

 The May meeting is scheduled for Monday May 5th. This happens to be Cinco de Mayo as well. Please let us know if that will impact your ability to attend the meeting. ( I expect I'll get some interesting comments back on that!)

Regular club items will be discussed. Please try to attend.

Location: State College of Florida -- 5840 26th St W, Bradenton, FL Building 25A, room 117

Remember your parking pass !!

Additional note: remember that you can get up to date information and interact with fellow club members if you belong to our private Facebook group. Look up MCWCF on FB and ask to join if you are interested. Answer 3 simple questions and you're in!

Plan to meet up at the Publix just off of I-75 north of the I-275 ramp. (Publix, 9520 Buffalo Rd, Palmetto) at 7:45 AM. We’ll depart at 8:00 AM to the show site at 16505 Pointe Village Dr., Lutz

Please go to www.mustangcluboftamp.com to register.

Our annual club picnic hosted once again at Larry and Debbie Brunatti's house. Bring your Mustang and show it off. Club will supply meats and accessories. Please bring a covered dish to share.

Monthly club meeting. We'll be discussing the progress of the various committees and talking upcoming club events.

There will be a guest speaker - Chris Moneuse of Lithium Marine to talk to us about the latest in Lithium batteries and applications including vehicles. Web site is: https://lithium-marine.com/products/

Meeting spot is building 25 room 101

Bring your parking pass or see Tony Gambino if you not already gotten one.

Club outing to Big Top Brewry on Fruitvill Rd at 11:30 for lunch. Then off to The Big Cat Habitat for an afternoon of awe!

SPECIAL NOTE: Our March meeting is Monday March 10th . Not the first Monday of the month. The campus is closed that week for spring break. We will also be meeting in a larger room. Building 25 room 101. Access is easiest on the west end of the building - breezeway.

Meeting will continue with the officer transition process. Club activities etc.

Bring your parking permit !

Please plan on attending the February meeting. We will be electing President and Vice Presidents. Also we will be presenting our charities the proceeds from the Ponies Under the Palms car show. As usual we’ll dicuss upcoming activities and the output of the new activities committee.

REMEMBER TO BRING YOUR PARKING PERMIT!

Firs meeting of the new year. Election of officers for 2025 is key item. Review of recent car show results. Discuss and plan upcoming club activities.

Meeting is in building 25, room 135. REMEMBER TO BRING YOUR PARKING PASS

Our club’s annual Christmas/Holiday Party

Note the Dress Code:

Casual Country Club attire is acceptable for regular dining.   Acceptable Casual Country Club Attire includes blouses for women, collared shirts for men, golf shirts, knit tops, khaki pants or walking shorts, slacks or skirts.

Jeans are discouraged. 

Unacceptable attire includes cutoffs, short shorts, gym or running shorts,sweat or jogging suits, ripped, torn or ragged clothing, tee shirts or tank tops.

Gentlemen must remove their hats when in the dining room, after 5:00PM in the bar, and on Sunday all day. 
Tee Shirts and hats are allowed at the Tiki Bar.

December club meeting to recap to date the Ponies Under the Palms Car show. Discuss the Christmas Party and other club business.

The Clubs annual charity car show

Car show happening during the Mod Nationals Drag racing competition the weekend of 11/8 - 11/10. Our club along with other Mustang Clubs will be helping with the car show.

Last meeting before our annual car show. Also cover general club information.

Monthly Club meeting. Will be discussing the fast approaching Ponies Under the Palms Charity Car Show and other club items.

Regular monthly club meeting. Will be updating on the upcoming events and activities.

NOTE: this is the second Monday of the month due to Labor Day Holiday

A social get together at 3 Keys Brewing. Food, beverage and conversation !!

Back to the regular monthly club meetings. Discuss potential club outings, general club stuff and the upcoming Ponies Under the Palms car show.

Regular Club meeting to discuss future activities and future car show. There will be no July meeting.