Everglades Region of The Year 2024

Cars & Coffee - Porsche Fort Myers
2024-08-03 08:30 - 10:30, 2024-10-05 08:30 - 10:30 (America/New_York)
Come and join us 8:30 to 10:30 AM. at the new Gen5 Porsche Fort Myers building!
The new Porsche Fort Myers center, spanning 80,000 square feet is now open and we are back on track for our monthly Cars & Coffee events.

Be sure to come and take a look at this building crafted to surpass your Porsche expectations.

Cars & Cryo - Postponed due to weather
2024-08-04 09:00 - 11:00

Summer Drive and Dine - unWined - Punta Gorda
2024-08-06 18:00 - 21:00
Everglades Region “Summer Dinner Series” makes a return to Punta Gorda on Tuesday August 6th.
The featured venue will be unWINEd Wine & Beer Bar.
Chef and Owner Luis Contreras began his culinary career in Miami at Le Cordon Bleau. Since opening in 2021, unWINEd has won Best of Charlotte and 1st place at The 16th Annual Taste of Punta Gorda. Spanish and Mediterranean tapas are a house specialty.
Learn More About unWINEd
Date – Tuesday August 6th
Time – 6:00pm to 9:00pm
Location – 320 Sullivan Street, Punta Gorda
To reserve your seats, send an email to dploetner2@hotmail.comwith the number in your party
Porsche parking on the street or top floor of the public parking garage located at 117 Herald Court

Sunrise with Aloha - Bad Ass Coffee
2024-08-11 08:30 - 10:30
Aloha! Join us for great coffee, great cars and great people. Bad Ass Coffee is an iconic place to spend the morning.
Come dressed in your finest Hawaiian outfit.
1307 3rd St S, Naples 3410

Third Thursday on Third - Ridgway Bar & Grill
2024-08-15 17:30 - 19:30
Everglades Region members, come join us for Third Thursdays on 3rd. We are having a great time exploring 3rd St. S. and dining at such fine restaurants.
Ridgway Bar & Grill – 1300 3rd St. S, Naples
Special thanks to Porsche Naples & 3rd Street merchants for hosting us.
Arrive early and secure a prime parking spot.
Please RSVP to Robert Vigorito – vigorman@comcast.net so that we can advise the restaurant of the number of attendees.

Summer Soiree Series - Bourbon Dinner at Sea Salt
2024-08-24 19:00 - 22:00
Join in for a new series of summer experiences. This first is a fresh and upscale dining event while sampling some of the most allocated, highly sought after bourbons from award winning distilleries.
This first dinner will be held at Sea Salt; 1186 Third St S, Naples, 34102

Into bourbon? Want to learn about bourbon? The menu provides for a five course pairing dinner, curated to harmonize with the distinctive flavors of fine bourbons.
Limited to 30 people; final numbers by August 19th.
$115.00 per person
RSVP to Sharon Jacques; sharadise992@gmail.com

Wheels & Espresso - Shoppes at Vanderbilt
2024-08-25 08:30 - 10:30, 2024-09-22 08:30 - 10:30, 2024-10-27 08:30 - 10:30, 2024-11-24 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.

Summer Drive and Dine - Estero
2024-09-03 17:00 - 20:00
The fourth and final evening in our “Summer Dinner Series” is coming up Tuesday September 3rd in Estero
Our featured restaurant is South Fork Grille located in Coconut Point Mall

The chef has prepared a three course menu with starter, entree and dessert choices. Price is $50++ per person.
Review South Fork Grille Menu
Southern Tide will host our pre-dinner reception featuring complimentary beverages and a gift with purchase. Southern Tide is located a short walk from South Fork in the Mall.

Date Tuesday September 3rd
Time Pre-dinner reception from 5-6pm / Dinner seating at 6pm
Location South Fork is located at 23161 Village Shops Way #113
Porsche Parking Use the public parking lot in front of South Fork
To secure your seats, reply to this email with your name and the number in your party. Limited to 30 diners.

Cars & Coffee - Porsche Fort Myers
2024-09-07 08:30 - 10:30
Come and join us 8:30 to 10:30 AM. at the new Gen5 Porsche Fort Myers building!
The new Porsche Fort Myers center, spanning 80,000 square feet is open and we are on track for our monthly Cars & Coffee events.

Be sure to come and take a look at this building crafted to surpass your Porsche expectations.

Drive and Dine - Boca Grande - Key Lime Bistro
2024-09-15 10:00 - 14:30
Come join in the fun. Drive to historic Boca Grande for lunch at the Key Lime Bistro.
Arrive at Porsche Fort Myers 10:00am. Sign waivers and driver’s meeting. Drive to Boca Grande expected about one hour. Lunch approximately noon.

RSVP – Robert Vigorito – vigorman@comcast.net

Third Thursday on Third - Campiello
2024-09-19 17:30 - 19:30
Everglades Region members, come join us for Third Thursdays on 3rd. We are having a great time exploring 3rd St. S. and dining at such fine restaurants. This month we will be at Campiello Ristorante & Bar; 1177 Third St. S, Naples. Seating at 6:00 pm.

Come early and enjoy Happy Hour at John Craig Mens Clothiers; 5:30 pm.
Special thanks to Porsche Naples & 3rd Street merchants for hosting us.
Arrive early and secure a prime parking spot.
Please RSVP to Robert Vigorito – vigorman@comcast.net so that we can advise the restaurant of the number of attendees.

Drive & Dine - Stones Throw, Cape Coral
2024-09-25 18:00 - 20:00
Come and enjoy a fun evening with Everglades friends. Full food and drink menu.
1339 Cape Coral Parkway E; Cape Coral 33904
Limited seating; dedicated parking.
RSVP to Scott Morgan – smorgan@bendbroadband.com

Summer Soiree Series - The London Club
2024-09-28 19:00 - 22:00
Join in for an upscale Saturday night for a fun time.
Bellasera Hotel; 221 9th St S., Naples FL 34102

Dinner is from the regular menu. Live music.
Limited to 24 seats.
RSVP to Sharon Jacques at sharadise992@gmail.com

Cars & Cryo - Restore Hyper Wellness - Naples
2024-09-29 09:00 - 11:00
Contact Robert Vigorito to RSVP – vigorman@comcast.net

Evenings on 5th - Naples - CANCELLED
2024-10-10 18:30 - 21:30
Sponsored by Porsche Naples, Thursday, October 10 – Evenings on 5th with special VIP access on Park Street, dinner reservations, live music and dancing on Sugden Plaza. Cocktails to start at 5:30 pm.

Contact Robert Vigorito to confirm attendance – vigorman@comcast.net

Third Thursday on Third - Sea Salt
2024-10-17 17:30
Join us once more for another great evening on Third St. S.
Sea Salt is welcoming us back again for dinner.

We’ve been having a great time exploring 3rd St. S. and dining at such fine restaurants.
Come early and enjoy Happy Hour at John Craig Mens Clothiers.
Special thanks to Porsche Naples & 3rd Street merchants for hosting us.

Arrive early and secure a prime parking spot.
Please RSVP to Robert Vigorito – vigorman@comcast.net so that we can advise the restaurant of the number of attendees.

Cars & Coffee Porsche Fort Myers
2024-11-02 08:30 - 10:30

Punta Gorda Air Show - CANCELLED
2024-11-03 09:00 - 17:00

Porsche Fort Myers & Everglades Region - November Golf Outing
2024-11-04 08:00 - 17:00
Details to follow.

Drive Tour to Secret Garden Winery
2024-11-10 09:00 - 14:30
We’re excited to announce our “Driving Tour To Secret Gardens Winery” coming up November 10th.
The first leg of the drive starts at Three Oaks Park in Fort Myers and travels the back roads to Secret Gardens Winery located southwest of Sebring.
The tour will break at the winery where participants will enjoy a select charcuterie board and wine tasting.
Learn More About Secret Gardens Winery

Then on to the second leg of the tour ending in Punta Gorda at UnWINEd where everyone is invited to stay for the post-tour social

Learn More About UnWINEd
Date Sunday November 10th
Time Arrive Three Oaks Park at 9:00am for check-in. Drivers meeting at 9:45am. First cars off by 10:00am.
The Start 1825 Three Oaks Parkway, Fort Myers
The Finish 320 Sullivan Street, Punta Gorda
Cost $40 per person includes the driving tour and charcuterie/tasting at the winery. All food and beverage at UnWINEd in Punta Gorda is for personal accounts.
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Event questions …… contact Don at dploetner2@hotmail.com

Drive & Dine - Capital Grille, Fort Myers
2024-11-12 17:00 - 20:00
Everglades Region members are invited to join in more evening fun at the Capital Grille, Bell Tower Shops; 13499 S Cleveland Ave, Fort Myers, Florida 33907

Cocktails 5-5:45 pm
Dinner 6-8 pm
This seating is limited to 30 guests in the private dining room.
There will be dedicated Porsche Parking in front of building.
Reservations are required. RSVP to JP Petracco at jpetracco@comcast.net. 239-464-7080

Evenings on 5th - Naples
2024-11-14 18:30 - 21:30
Evenings on Fifth
Nov 14, 2024
5:30-9:30 pm
Hosted, Sponsored & Fueled By
PORSCHE NAPLES

A great evening to share with fellow Porsche lovers!
Porsche Naples has reserved and paid for exclusive parking on Park S.t across from The Inn on Fifth.
The parking is first come, first served directly on Park Street facing the Inn on Fifth. We will have a welcome tent with lighting, music, and special surprises for all PCA members. We will park as many cars as we can on Park St. When filled we hope you will look to fill 5th Ave with Porsches!!
Be advised once parked on Park St., you and your car must remain until closing of the event at 9:30 p.
Porsche Naples will have a huge display in Sugden Plaza, and I encourage all of us to go and visit and thank Dan Kao and his team for their continued support for our Region. Raffles galore at both locations!
In addition, to further make the evening a special experience, Gulf Coast International Properties on 5th will host us for complimentary wine and cocktails from 5-6:30 pm. They are directly across from our setup.
At 6:30 pm Porsche Naples has reserved for us 40 seats for dinner at Vergina just down the street from us. We hope you will stay and meet and greet your fellow Porsche members.
A head count is required for cocktails and for dinner, so please advise me directly if you plan to attend both or just one and for how many persons.
Let’s make this one grand Holiday event, with our very special thanks to Porsche Naples for their unwavering support.
Register with Robert Vigorito:
vigorman@comcast.net
Mobile: 443-980-8433

Third Thursday on Third - Barbatella
2024-11-21 18:00 - 20:00
Everglades Region members, come join us for Third Thursdays on 3rd. We are having a great time exploring 3rd St. S. and dining at such fine restaurants. We have been to Barbatella previously and had a wonderful evening. Please join us. Seating is limited.
Barbatella

1290 3rd St. S., Naples 34102
Seating is 6:00 pm. Limited to 40.
Come early and enjoy Happy Hour at John Craig Mens Clothiers, 5:30 pm.
Special thanks to Porsche Naples & 3rd Street merchants for hosting us.
Arrive early and secure a prime parking spot.
Please RSVP to Robert Vigorito – vigorman@comcast.net so that we can advise the restaurant of the number of attendees.

Christmas on 5th - Naples
2024-12-06 17:00 - 2024-12-07 21:00
It’s time to light the Christmas Tree on 5th Avenue in Naples !

This traditional weekend in Naples is a wonderful opportunity to get into the spirit of the holidays
Powered by Porsche Naples, Everglades Region members are invited to display our Porsches in a showcase on 5th Avenue

We have room for 30 Porsches, so if you want to join in the fun don’t delay
For Friday evening December 6th, all Porsches must be in place on 5th Avenue by 3:00pm. The Christmas tree lighting will begin about 6:00pm. All Porsches remain in place until 10:00pm.
Saturday December 7th is a full day of festivities on 5th Avenue. All Porsches in place by 8:30am and depart no sooner than 10:00pm.
If you are thinking about displaying your Porsche both days, it can remain parked in place overnight. Security will be on duty.
To enter your Porsche in the showcase, contact Rob Vigorito – vigorman@comcast.net

Porsche & Friends Parade to Golisano Children's Hospital
2024-12-07 09:00 - 14:30
Join in the 8th Annual Porsche & Friends Parade to Golisano Children’s Hospital. Your support is the engine driving the creation of the Golisano Children’s Hospital Surgery Center! Members of the Everglades Region and other philanthropic car owners are in for a fun parade, led by the Iona McGregor Fire Department and the Lee County Sheriff’s Office to the Hospital. The children will be awaiting our arrival.
We gather at Glory Days Grille in Fort Myers at 9:00 am. 5056 Daniels Pkwy, Fort Myers 33912.
Registration is FREE but IS mandatory for car count for the police escort. Santa will be riding, not in his sleigh, but atop the Iona-McGregor fire truck, leading the way.
Once at Golisano, stay and support the fundraising effort to help build the Golisano Children’s Hospital Surgery Center. All Santa’s elves and even the Grinch will be there to support the fun and the fundraising effort!

$1.4 million has been raised over the last 5 years! Bring an unwrapped gift for a child, aged infant to teen. Let’s up that number this year.
You must register. Contact JP Petracco at 239-464-7080 or jpetracco@comcast.net.

Pistons & Props at Sebring Raceway
2024-12-08 08:00 - 19:00
Start the day at Porsche Fort Myers – 7:00 am for a fun, spirited drive to Sebring for the HSR (Historic Sportscar Racing) for the Classic 12 Hours – Pistons & Props at Sebring International Raceway.Come out for the final event for HSR in 2024!
You must register and complete waivers at Porsche Fort Myers.
Vintage airplanes and vintages car races.
Members will purchase entry at the gate. $20 per person.
There is stadium/bench seating in different areas. Food and beverages are available at the site. We should be able to all park together and then disburse to see all the various displays, etc. Members can stay as long as they like.
Classic 12-Hour Pistons & Props
Sebring Historics – WeatherTech Sprint Races
HSR Prototype Challenge Series, presented by IMSA
B.R.M Chornographes Endurance Challenge (V/GTC and H/P/GTM)
SascoSports Int’l/American Challenge
Global GT
The sixth and final event in the HSR Prototype Challenge in 2024 culminates in a 3-hour race for LMP3 prototypes.
Contact Scott Morgan at smorgan@bendbroadband.com to RSVP.
