Suncoast Region 2024 HPDE Dates
2024-03-22 08:00 - 2024-03-24 17:00 (America/New_York)
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.

Wheels & Espresso
2024-03-24 08:30 - 10:30, 2024-04-28 08:30 - 10:30, 2024-05-26 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.

Pan Florida Challenge - Bicycle Ride
2024-04-06 08:00 - 17:00
This is the 10th anniversary of this ride to raise funds to provide meals for children who are food insecure in SW Florida. The Pan Florida Challenge supports children in schools in 6 counties.
There is a need for support vehicles and drivers to drive the 3 routes, leading the riders out on the routes and providing sag support.
Check panfloridachallenge.org for more information about the ride and how you can help as a volunteer in many ways.
More information and contacts will be provided as we get closer to the date.

Cars & Coffee - Estero - Coconut Point Mall
2024-04-06 08:30 - 10:30
Recognizing that Porsche Fort Myers is in the midst of finishing the building of their new Gen 5 facility, the Everglades Region PCA Cars & Coffee is relocating to Coconut Point Mall, Estero. This is off Mediterranean Drive, across the street from Panera Bread and Starbucks.
The time is still the same and the fun will be the same. Please join in the fun and to say hello to your fellow members.
Watch for future announcements.

Porsches on Cinema Way - Coconut Point Mall
2024-04-09 17:00 - 20:30
Join your Everglades Region fellow members for “Porsches on Cinema Way”. This new event will allow for social time 5:00 – 6:00 and dinner to follow at any of the select restaurants in the mall.
There will be providing reserved parking on Cinema Way and the circle drive in front of the theater building
Watch for future announcements.

Third Thursday on 3rd St. - Naples
2024-04-18 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.
Special thanks to Porsche Naples & 3rd Street merchants for hosting us.
Porsche Preferred Parking and dinner is available at several restaurants in Old Naples, 3rd St., 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.

Sunday Drive - Fort Myers to Marco Island
2024-04-21 08:00 - 13:00
Join us Sunday April 21st for our “Marco Porsche, Marco Porsche” driving tour
This tour will feature a 100 mile drive from Fort Myers to Marco Island. Participation is open to all PCA members and their guests. All 2-door and 4-door Porsche’s are welcome.
The Start – the driving tour will start at Three Oaks Park located at 18251 Three Oaks Parkway, Fort Myers, 33912. Arrive by 8:00am for check-in. Drivers meeting at 8:45am.
The Tour – Following the drivers meeting, first cars will depart by 9:00am. Cars will be organized into drive groups based on the pace you request. Anticipate two hours of drive time.
The Finish – Tour will end at Pinchers restaurant on Marco Island where we can enjoy lunch together. All food and beverage is for individual accounts. ETA 11:00am.
ALSO ….. we have been in touch with an auto detailer who offer’s $40 premium car washes in the Pinchers parking lot. Get that road grime off for the drive home.
READ ABOUT PINCHERS
Registration – Although there is no cost to enter the tour, we do need to know if you are coming. To register, send an email to Don Ploetner at dploetner2@hotmail.com with the following information:
1) Names of participants
2) Porsche vehicle
3) Your preferred drive group ….. Traffic Pace or Spirited
4) Will you stay for lunch at Pinchers
5) Are you going to use the auto detailer
THIS TOUR IS LIMITED TO 40 VEHICLES

Treffen Wine Country - April 2024 - Registration - January 10, 3pm EDT
2024-04-21 08:00 - 2024-04-25 17:00
Treffen Wine Country will open for registration on January 10 at 3pm EDT. This event fills up very quickly (under 10 minutes) so if you are interested in attending, be sure to register right at 3:00. To read more about Treffen, and for registration: Treffen Wine Country. A lot of information can be found on the FAQ page of the Treffen website. Still have questions? Drop a note to oneporschegirl@gmail.com.

Social/Dinner - Terra Nostra Italian Ristorante
2024-04-30 17:00 - 20:00
Enjoy a delightful evening with fellow Everglades Region PCA members at Terra Nostra Italian Ristorante.

15880 San Carlos Blvd.
Fort Myers, FL 33908
5:00 – Cocktails
5:45 – Dinner – order off the menu.
Sign up early as this is limited to only 40 guests.
Please wear your Porsche apparel for photos.
RSVP to JP Petracco – jpetracco@comcast.net.

Cars & Coffee Coconut Point Mall
2024-05-04 08:30 - 10:30
Join in the fun for Cars & Coffee at Coconut Point Mall, Estero. This event has become a great place to meet and share car fun with others. We’ve had big turnouts and it continues to grow. This is off Mediterranean Drive, across the street from Panera Bread and Starbucks.
Be part of the fun.

Porsches on the Tarmac
2024-05-12 09:00 - 11:00
If you missed our 2023 “Porsches On The Tarmac” at the Naples Jet Center, here is your chance to make it up !

Join us Sunday May 12th for a special morning among the Porsches and beautiful jet aircraft
Enjoy a light breakfast inside the hanger with coffee, fruit juice, bagels and fresh fruit
Attendance will be limited to the first 40 cars
Date Sunday May 12th
Time 9:00am to 11:00am
Where Naples Jet Center, 377 Citation Point, Naples
Registration RSVP to Rob Vigorito at vigorman@comcast.net
Special shout out to member volunteer Scottie Yeager for laying the groundwork with Naples Jet Center.

Third Thursday on Third - Mediterrano
2024-05-16 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. and dining at such fine restaurants. This month is Mediterrano, 336 13th Ave S, Naples.
Pre-fixe menu – $55/person.
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.

Sunrise with Aloha - Bad Ass Coffee
2024-05-19 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.
1307 3rd St S, Naples 3410

Porsche Classic Restoration: The In’s & Out’s
2024-05-25 12:00 - 14:00
Everglades Region is excited to announce a “Porsche Classics Tech Session” hosted by Porsche Naples
This tech event is the first offering from Porsche Naples given the increased attention and demand for Porsche Classic restoration and preservation. Meet the Porsche Naples Classic Team lead by Vince Stephens, Service Manager and Bruce Alford, Porsche Certified Classic Technician.
If you own a Porsche classic, be it a 356, air-cooled 911, early water-cooled 911 or early vintage Boxster, Porsche Naples has a special offer for you. Be one of the first 4 Everglades Region members to register and your classic will qualify for a complimentary multi-point inspection. All PCA members will receive a special $200 /hr labor rate for Classic Porsches.
Attendance is limited to 40 participants
Date – Saturday, May 25th
Time – 12:00 noon to 2:00pm
Location – Porsche Naples, 3147 Davis Boulevard
Registration – Contact Rob Vigorito / vigorman@comcast.net
Registered participants will be entered in a raffle to win a Porsche Barrel Seat courtesy of Porsche Naples !

Cars & Coffee - Porsche Fort Myers
2024-06-01 08:30 - 10:30, 2024-07-06 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 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.

Summer Drive and Dine - Punta Gorda
2024-06-04 17:00 - 20:00
Join in a fun “summer” evening for our northern dinner/social.

Winesett House Punta Gorda
139 W. Marion Ave
Punta Gorda, FL 33950
941-637-9477
winesetthouse.com

Parking: Public Parking Garage
117 Herald Ct.
Punta Gorda, FL 33950

Parking will be on the top floor of the garage. We have had PCA Everglades cars and coffee events there before.

This event is capped out at 50 people. We need to have a finally count for the event no later than Sunday June 2nd.

RSVP: dploetner2@hotmail.com

68th Porsche Parade 2024 - Birmingham Alabama
2024-06-09 08:00 - 2024-06-15 17:00
Parade Registration: Phase I
Parade Registration: Phase I will open on Wednesday, January 31 (12:00 PM ET) at the following link: https://www.pca.org/pca-login/parade-registration.
At this time, you will have the ability to register for Parade. Once you have successfully registered for Parade, you will be sent a confirmation email to book your housing via ConferenceDirect. Please make sure to look over the room types on the website.
Parade Registration: Phase II and the ability to select banquets, tours, and events will open Wednesday, April 3 (12:00 PM ET) at the following link: https://www.pca.org/pca-login/parade-registration. A Step-By-Step Guide on how to register for Phase II can be found HERE.

CANCELLED! Destination Drive - South to North
2024-06-16 08:00 - 15:00
This drive has been cancelled. Another date and location will be determined in the future. Check back.

Third Thursday Social
2024-06-20 17:30 - 20:00
Everglades Region members, come join us for Third Thursdays Social.
J Alexander’s Restaurant
8860 Tamiami Trail N

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.

Wheels & Espresso - Shoppes at Vanderbilt
2024-06-23 08:30 - 10:30

Dinner at The Cave Bistro + Comedian Steve Trevino @ Off the Hook!
2024-06-26 08:00 - 17:00
There is still time to join our post 4th of July night on the town !
It’s all happening Saturday evening July 6th with dinner and a comedy show in Naples. There are three event options:
1) Dinner at The Cave Bistro & Wine Bar followed by comedian Steve Trevino at Off The Hook Comedy Club
2) Dinner only at The Cave Bistro & Wine Bar
3) Steve Trevino at Off The Hook Comedy Club only
LEARN MORE ABOUT THE CAVE BISTRO & WINE BAR
LEARN MORE ABOUT OFF THE HOOK COMEDY CLUB
LEARN MORE ABOUT COMEDIAN STEVE TREVINO
Date – Saturday July 6th
Time – Dinner at 5:30pm / Comedy Show at 8:00pm
Restaurant Location – 2343 Vanderbilt Beach Road, #604, Naples
Comedy Club Location – 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Road, #1100, Naples
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To Purchase Tickets For the Comedy Club
General Admission tickets for the 8:00pm Steve Trevino show are $30
CLICK HERE TO BUY STEVE TREVINO TICKETS
After you purchase tickets, be sure to email your names to sharjacq829@hotmail.com. Sharon will work with the club to secure Everglades Region group seating while it lasts.
To Reserve Seats For Dinner
Email the number in your party and names to sharjacq829@hotmail.com
Dinner is limited to 40 people.

Summer Drive and Dine - Estero
2024-07-02 17:30 - 19:30
Join us Tuesday July 2nd as the Everglades Region summer dinner series makes a return visit to Momma Anna Trattoria in Coconut Point Mall.
Enjoy preferred Porsche parking on the Cinema Way circle directly in front of Momma Anna.
Supported by Porsche Fort Myers
Open to all PCA members and guests
View Mamma Anna’s Menu
Date Tuesday July 2nd
Time Parking opens at 5:30pm with dinner seating at 6:00pm
Location 8201 Cinema Way, Estero 33928
RSVP Required Reply to this email with your name and the number in your party
Reserved indoor dining is limited to 40 participants

Everglades Region - Summer Dinner Series Comes To Estero
2024-07-02 17:30 - 19:30
Join us Tuesday July 2nd as the Everglades Region summer dinner series makes a return visit to Momma Anna Trattoria in Coconut Point Mall
Enjoy preferred Porsche parking on the Cinema Way circle directly in front of Momma Anna
Supported by Porsche Fort Myers
Open to all PCA members and guests
View Mamma Anna’s Menu
Date Tuesday July 2nd
Time Parking opens at 5:30pm with dinner seating at 6:00pm
Location 8201 Cinema Way, Estero 33928
RSVP Required Reply to this email with your name and the number in your party
Reserved indoor dining is limited to 40 participants

Wine and Laugh - Off The Hook Comedy Club
2024-07-06 17:30 - 22:00
Looking for an evening out after celebrating the nations birthday?

Join us Saturday evening July 6th for dinner and a comedy show in Naples. There are three event options:

1) Dinner at The Cave Bistro & Wine Bar followed by comedian Steve Trevino at Off The Hook Comedy Club

2) Dinner only at The Cave Bistro & Wine Bar

3) Steve Trevino at Off The Hook Comedy Club only

LEARN MORE ABOUT THE CAVE BISTRO & WINE BAR

LEARN MORE ABOUT OFF THE HOOK COMEDY CLUB

LEARN MORE ABOUT COMEDIAN STEVE TREVINO

Date – Saturday July 6th

Time – Dinner at 5:30pm / Comedy Show at 8:00pm

Restaurant Location – 2343 Vanderbilt Beach Road, #604, Naples

Comedy Club Location – 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Road, #1100, Naples

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To Purchase Tickets For the Comedy Club

General Admission tickets for the 8:00pm Steve Trevino show are $30

CLICK HERE TO BUY STEVE TREVINO TICKETS

After you purchase tickets, be sure to email your names to sharjacq829@hotmail.com. Sharon will work with the club to secure Everglades Region group seating while it lasts.

Seats are limited, so don’t delay!

To Reserve Seats For Dinner

Email the number in your party and names to sharjacq829@hotmail.com

Dinner is limited to 40 people.

Questions ….. email Sharon Jacques at sharjacq829@hotmail.com

Third Thursday on Third - The Bevy
2024-07-18 17:00 - 20:00
Everglades Region members, come join us for Third Thursdays on 3rd. This month we will again be at The Bevy. Last time it was a delightful experience.

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.

"Drive to the Sun" ...... Sunseeker Resort - Cancelled
2024-07-21 08:00 - 17:00
Unfortunately due to lower than expected summer participation, this event is cancelled. It will be rescheduled in the fall.

Joint Porsche Region Event - SpaceCoast & Everglades
2024-07-26 13:00 - 2024-07-27 11:00
Join members of the SpaceCoast Region for a fun couple of days.
Three individual events:
Friday: July 26…Meet with SpaceCoast members for REVS tour at 1 pm. This is a private tour like most times. You have to register with Club Reg , The fee is again $35.00.
Friday: July 26…After the REVS, join in a dinner cruise on the Naples Princess to the islands. Have to register at Club Reg, The fee is $100.
Saturday: July 27…Special Cars & Coffee at Porsche Naples for the Saturday breakfast. 8:00 am – 11:00 am.

Stay tuned for updates to the link for registration.
