Everglades Region of The Year 2024

Third Thursday on 3rd - The Inaugural Event
2023-09-21 17:30 - 20:00 (America/New_York)
Everglades Region members, come join us for the Third Thursday on 3rd for the Inaugural Event.
Special thanks to Porsche Naples & 3rd Street for hosting us.
We are taking it to a new level with Porsche Preferred Parking and dinner at Ridgway Bar & Grill in Old Naples.
Arrive early and secure a prime parking spot. Look for the Porsche Naples and Everglades Region banners.

SRO Motorsports America; Sebring International Raceway
2023-09-22 08:00 - 2023-09-24 17:00
The weekend will feature over 140 sportscars in our Fanatec GT World Challenge America powered by AWS, GT America powered by AWS, Toyota North America GR Cup, Pirelli GT4 America and TC America powered by Skip Barber series.

More information to follow.

Wheels & Espresso - Naples (monthly) 4th Sunday
2023-09-24 08:30 - 10:30
Join us from 8:30 to 10:30 AM in Naples at Angelic Desserts in The Shoppes at Vanderbilt for Wheels & Espresso (AKA Cars and Coffee)! The event will feature a Street Concours Show. Only the exterior of the car will be judged, and all attendees will vote in two categories, 4 door cars, and two-door sports cars. Special gifts will be provided to the winners.

Social Dinner - TBD
2023-09-28 18:00 - 20:00
Waiting for information.

DCM Instructor School/HPDE – Event at Roebling Road Raceway sponsored by Florida Citrus Region
2023-10-06 08:00 - 2023-10-08 17:00
Florida Citrus Region is hosting another PCA/Motorsport Safety Foundation (MSF) instructor School and Advanced Solo Day on Friday October 6, followed by an HPDE Saturday and Sunday, October 7-8, sponsored by Drivers Choice Motors as a separate event. The event begins on Friday as an Instructor School and Advanced Solo Day. Successful candidates will be granted membership in the PCA Corps of instructors, as well as a Level 2 Certification in the Motorsport Safety Foundation. The registration fee for Instructor Candidates in the school includes registration for the HPDE. For more information, please go to Clubregistration.net. DCM HPDE Instructor School

Cars & Coffee - Porsche Fort Myers
2023-10-07 08:30 - 10:30, 2023-11-04 08:30 - 10:30
Join us 8:30 to 10:30 AM.

The Everglades Region will co-host Cars & Coffee at Porsche Fort Myers. All Porsche and exotic car owners are welcome. Donuts and coffee will be served.
Check out the progress of the new Gen5 building!

Fort Myers Social/Dinner
2023-10-11 17:00 - 20:00
Join us Wednesday, October 11th for cocktails and dinner at Mastello Ristorante & Steakhouse. 7890 Summerlin Lakes Drive, #101 Fort Myers.
This special event is limited to 30 participants, so don’t delay.

Supercars & Espresso - SOLD OUT!
2023-10-14 10:00 - 12:00
Join me in welcoming Lamborghini of Naples as the newest luxury super car and utility vehicle dealership to the neighborhood.

Everglades Region has already fostered a relationship with Lamborghini of Naples and we are working together to bring more events to our area. In that spirit, Lamborghini of Naples will be holding their first Supercars and Espresso event at their facility on October 14, 2023. The information for the event is listed at the bottom of this email.

Lamborghini is planning to have quite a few cars show up for their inaugural event, so parking will be limited. They have reseved an additional 12 parking spots for Evergaldes Region in the front of their facility. We will fill the spots on a first come first serve basis for those members who respond to this email. Please respond with your:
•first and last name
•phone number
•year/make/model of your vehicle

SUPERCARS AND ESPRESSO
Saturday, October 14, 2023
10 AM-12 PM

5154 Tamiami Trail E
Naples, FL 34113

Third Thursdays on 3rd - Barbatella
2023-10-19 17:30 - 20:00
Come join us for the next “Third Thursday On 3rd”
Special thanks to Porsche Naples & 3rd Street for hosting us
We’re taking it a new direction with Porsche Preferred Parking and dinner at Barbatella Ristorante in Naples. Barbatella has prepared a special $45 fixed price menu for members to choose.
Look for the Porsche Naples and Everglades Region banners. Arrive early and secure a prime parking spot.
When Thursday October 19th
Time 5:30pm to 8:00pm
Location 1290 3rd Street South, Naples
Questions Contact Rob Vigorito at vigorman@comcast.net
To reserve your spot at dinner, simply reply to this email with your name and the number in your party
All food and beverage is for individual accounts

Suncoast PCA DE at Sebring: October 20, 21 & 22 (Driver's Ed)
2023-10-20 - 2023-10-22
Here’s an opportunity to take part in a Zone 12 event. The Everglades Region is one of the regions within Zone 12.
Suncoast Region has many opportunities in 2023 to get out and do a HPDE (High Performance Driver’s Education) at Sebring. Registration will be on ClubReg. Below are the dates for 2023. If you have any questions, contact Debbie @ Debbiespee@gmail.com.
There are additional dates posted on our Everglades Region calendar.
See below for a brief description. For further information, see the information on www.clubregistration.net for detailed information.
Join members of other regions for a fun weekend at Sebring International Raceway. Open to Instructors, solo drivers, and students (novice and advanced). Pit stalls (garage space) will sell out quickly, they are on a “first come, first serve” basis. PCA membership is not required, but if run groups are nearing capacity, PCA members will be given priority over non-members. While the majority of participants will be driving Porsches, other car models are allowed. If you have not driven an HPDE event with Suncoast PCA before but have prior track experience you will be assigned a run group by our CTI. This may be a student group with an assigned instructor. You will be asked to provide a verifiable history if you are requesting to be in our solo group.

Wheels and Espresso
2023-10-22 08:30 - 10:30

Cars & Coffee - Punta Gorda
2023-10-28 08:30 - 10:30
Join us Saturday morning October 28th for “Porsches in Punta Gorda” a favorite Everglades Region cars & coffee event with a view of beautiful Charlotte Harbor.

Enjoy a cup of java with your PCA friends from the top deck of the Herald Court Centre parking garage in Downtown Punta Gorda.
Date – Saturday October 28th
Time – 8:30am to 10:30am
Where – 117 Herald Court, Punta Gorda 33950
Please RSVP to Moe Markabi at moe@markabitca.com if you plan to attend.

Porsches on Broadway - Inaugural Event
2023-11-02 17:30 - 21:00
We’re excited to announce a new Porsche gathering in downtown Fort Myers.
Join us for our inaugural “Porsches On Broadway” Thursday evening November 2nd.
This casual event will showcase our beautiful cars and offer members a chance to explore all that downtown Fort Myers has to offer. Enjoy reserved parking on Broadway. This event is open to all PCA members and Porsche owners.
Location 1520 Broadway #107, Fort Myers, 33901
Time 5:30pm to 9:00pm
Questions contact Rob Vigorito at vigorman@comcast.net

P Zero Experience Us
2023-11-04
Hello EGS members, we are super pleased to announce that in collaboration with Pirelli tires, we have negotiated a special discount for their upcoming Pirelli P Zero Experience Track day. Join us Saturday, November 4, 2023 at the brand new Motor Enclave Circuit in Tampa, FL for an unforgettable All-Day Experience filled with adrenaline.
At P Zero, they will have track time for you, hot laps/test drives with top OEMS on a 1.6 mile circuit, an off roading experience, all day Hospitality as well as the evening event with our speedboat partner Technorib.
Tickets include full hospitality from Pirelli Lounge, All Day Refreshments, Snacks, Lunch and exclusive collateral activities.
Driver

Open Pit Lane Format
Drive with your own supercar on track
Pirelli Product Traning
Pirelli 5 Star Hospitality (Pirelli Lounge) – Open bar and lunch
Tyre Check and Fitting Service
Price – $1000 / Discounted to $800 with immediate discount code OR Discounted to $700 with Pirelli VISA card mailed to participant after registering*.

Additional Driver

The Driver can share his/her car with a second person and by an addtional driver package

Open Pit Lane Format
Drive with your own supercar on track
Pirelli Product Traning
Pirelli 5 Star Hospitality (Pirelli Lounge) – Open bar and lunch
Tyre Check and Fitting Service
Price – $500

Companion

Pirelli Product Traning
Pirelli 5 Star Hospitality (Pirelli Lounge) – Open bar and lunch
Collateral Program: Additional activities dedicated to companions (up to 3 companions)
Price -$200
The guest agenda is available in the email sent to members.
*Discount is off the final total price of the package
Space is limited so grab your spot now. Reply to this email or send email to egsregion@icloud.com for more information on how to register.

Cars & Coffee - Marco Island
2023-11-11 08:30 - 10:30
Join us for Cars & Coffee, Marco Island! We will be at Pinchers Restaurant, 591 S. Collier Blvd., Naples.
This will be our second Cars & Coffee on Marco Island and the first was a hit! We filled the parking lot and everyone enjoyed the morning. For our southern most members, this will be closer for you, and we hope that everyone considers joining in the fun.
Hope to see you there.

Everglades Region Fall Driving Tour
2023-11-12 10:00 - 12:00
Start you engines for our Fall 2023 Driving Tour on Sunday November 12th.
This 80 mile drive will start in Fort Myers and finish with lunch in Clewiston.
If you are waiting on delivery of a new car or your Porsche is in the shop, bring your daily driver …. it’s the people not the cars!
The Start Porsche Fort Myers, 10064 Daniels Interstate Court, Fort Myers.
Time 10:00am check-in / 10:45am first group off.
Return Depart Clewiston on your own by 2:30pm.
Cars will be organized into drive groups (6-10 cars each) and based on the driving pace you request. Anticipate 1.5 hours driving time.
Although there is no registration fee, we do need to know if you are coming. To sign-up, simply reply to this email with the following information:
1) Participant names
2) Vehicle make / model
3) Preferred drive group ….. Traffic Pace or Spirited
Participation will be limited, so don’t delay.
Questions ….. contact Steve Noble at sgndiesel@gmail.com
Let’s have some fun, driving our Porsches together through rural Florida.

Third Thursday on 3rd - Mediterrano
2023-11-16 17:30 - 20:00
Everglades Region members, come join us for Third Thursdays on 3rd. We are having a great time exploring 3rd St. S. Let’s shine for this November event.
Special thanks to Porsche Naples & 3rd Street merchants for hosting us.
We are taking it to a new level with Porsche Preferred Parking and dinner at Mediterrano in Old Naples. Mediterrano is located at 336 13th Ave. S, Naples.
Arrive early and secure a prime parking spot. Look for the Porsche Naples and Everglades Region banners.
Please RSVP to Robert Vigorito – vigorman@comcast.net so that we can advise the restaurant of the number of attendees.

Suncoast PCA DE at Sebring: November 17, 18 & 19 (Driver's Ed)
2023-11-17 - 2023-11-19

Everglades Region - Benefit to Support The Pace Center for Girls, Immokalee
2023-11-17 14:00 - 18:30
Please join us for the inaugural Everglades Region – Porsche Women’s Team fundraiser to benefit the Pace Center for Girls in Immokalee.
Pace Center for Girls is the only non-residential, gender specific, juvenile delinquency intervention and prevention program for girls 12 to 18 in the country to reduce recidivism while improving school success, employment and self-sufficiency.
Your $30 per person donation will directly support the girls and it is your entry for exclusive VIP parking, complimentary dinner, two beverages and a $20 gaming certificate. All at the Seminole Casino Hotel.
When – Friday November 17th
Where – Start at Pace Center For Girls and finish at Seminole Casino Hotel
Time – Arrive Pace Center for Girls by 2:00pm
Pace Center Address – 160 North 1st Street, Immokalee
MAKE YOUR DONATION HERE
Please match your donation level to the number of people in your party.
On arrival at the Pace Center, we’ll dedicate 30 minutes to engage with and learn more about the girls. We hope to be an example that dreams can indeed materialize, even as future Porsche owners. Then a short drive to the Seminole Casino Hotel for our group dinner and a game or two of chance. Members are encouraged to stay as long as they wish and enjoy the evening.
If you have questions contact Sharon Vigorito at aloaloann@comcast.net

Wheels & Espresso
2023-11-26 08:30 - 10:30

Cars & Coffee - Porsche Fort Myers - December 2, 2023 Cancelled
2023-12-02 08:30 - 10:30
This event is being cancelled due to the Golisano Children’s Parade and the Porsche Fort Myers support being directed to the parade. We encourage you to join us in January.

7th Annual Porsche & Friends Parade to Golisano Children's Hospital
2023-12-02 09:00 - 12:00
We are excited to announce the 7th Annual Porsche & Friends Parade to Golisano Children’s Hospital on Saturday December 2nd
Thanks to John & Val Petracco for spearheading this Everglades Region tradition. Together we have raised over $1,000,000 to support the kids at Golisano. Let’s take it to a new level in 2023 !
We’ll gather at Glory Days Grill in Fort Myers at 9:30am and parade to the hospital. Thanks to Gulf Harbor Porsche Owners Group and Porsche Fort Myers for their unwavering support. And the Lee County Sheriff for escorting the amazing parade.
Don’t forget to bring an unwrapped toy
Register today by contacting John Petracco at 239-464-7080 or email.

3rd Thursday on Third - Sea Salt
2023-12-21 17:30 - 20:00
Come join in the fun for our monthly social on 3rd St. S at Sea Salt restaurant. It’s a very festive time for Naples, as well. There will be snow that evening!
Attendance is limited by the restaurant, so get in first!
RSVP to Robert Vigorito – vigorman@comcast.net.

Wheels & Espresso - Cancelled due to the holiday
2023-12-24 08:00 - 17:00
Join us from next month, January 28th, 8:30 – 10:30 for our monthly Wheels & Espresso (AKA Cars and Coffee) in Naples at Angelic Desserts in The Shoppes at Vanderbilt for ! The event will feature a Street Concours Show. Only the exterior of the car will be judged, and all attendees will vote in two categories, 4 door cars, and two-door sports cars. Special gifts will be provided to the winners.

Space Coast – Drive to Art of Speed - January 26 in Daytona
2024-01-06 08:00 - 17:00
Space Coast will be gathering to drive over to One Drive Daytona in Daytona Beach for the Art of Speed. The Art of Speed is hosted by a Space Coast PCA Member! For more information about the Art of Speed click Here. The drive will be on Club Registration shortly. Come out and join in the fun!!

Suncoast Region 2024 HPDE Dates
2024-01-06 08:00 - 2024-01-07 17:00
Suncoast Region has many opportunities in 2024 to get out and do a HPDE (High Performance Driver’s Education) at Sebring. More information is available on ClubRegistration. If you have any questions, contact Debbiespee@gmail.com

January 6, 7 Jan Registration
March 22, 23, 24
April 12, 13, 14
June 15, 16
July 13, 14
September 14, 15
October 18, 19, 20
November 22, 23, 24

Each event will be on the calendar individually.

Cars & Coffee - Fort Myers - Maverick Grille
2024-01-06 08:30 - 10:30
Join us 8:30 to 10:30 AM.
This month’s Cars & Coffee Fort Myers will be held at Maverick Grille; 4480 Fowler St.; Fort Myers 33901.

As we continue to support Porsche Fort Myers and allow them to focus on their construction, we will continue to hold our event, but in this alternate location. All Porsche and exotic car owners are welcome.
Maverick Grille will provide coffee and donuts.

10 Years of DasRennTreffen - South Miami
2024-01-14 08:00 - 2024-01-21 17:00
5 DAYS • 5 EVENTS
THOUSANDS OF PORSCHE AUTOMOBILES

Join us for DRTx the 10th Annual Das Renn Treffen, an unparalleled Porsche gathering and festival back at where it all began in South Miamiat the iconic Sunset Place.

Explore OVER 200K sqft of the INDOOR PORSCHE EXHIBIT
celebrating 75 YEARS OF PORSCHE EXCELLENCE & 60 YEARS
OF THE PORSCHE 911.

Encounter a diverse display of Porsche models from 1950 to 2024.

🎟️ TICKET PURCHASE & REGISTRATION 🎟️
We are thrilled to announce that registration for DRTX Das Renn Treffen 2024 will officially open on January 1, 2024 at 9:11 AM.
✨ Mark your calendars and set your alarms because you won’t want to miss the chance to be part of these exhilarating events
Visit www.drt-sofla.com for details.
Hours for events vary for each day. Check the link above for the specific details.

Car and Art Concours de Caractère
2024-01-14 09:00 - 15:00
The British Car Club of Southwest Florida is organizing this event.
At the Peace River Botanical & Sculpture Gaardens
5827 Riverside Dr., Punta Gorda, FL 33982
More to follow.
