Everglades Region of The Year 2024

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

Cars & Coffee - Porsche Fort Myers
2024-10-05 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.

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.

Wheels & Espresso - Shoppes at Vanderbilt
2024-10-27 08:30 - 10:30, 2024-11-24 08:30 - 10:30, 2024-12-22 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.

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.

Third Thursday on Third - Ridgway Bar & Grill
2024-12-19 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 is Ridgway Bar and Grill. They are always happy to host us and do a great job supporting us.

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.

Car & Coffee - Porsche Fort Myers
2025-01-04 08:30 - 10:30
Come and welcome 2025 by spending time in the new Gen5 Porsche Fort Myers building!
8:30 am – 10:30 am
The new Porsche Fort Myers center, spanning 80,000 square feet is open and they are again hosting our monthly Cars & Coffee events.

Be sure to come and take a look at this building crafted to surpass your Porsche expectations and spend time with your fellow Porschephiles.

Evenings on 5th - January 2025
2025-01-09 17:30 - 21:30
Evenings on Fifth

January 9, 2024

6:30-9:30 pm

Hosted, Sponsored & Fueled By

PORSCHE NAPLES

A great evening to share with fellow Porsche lovers!

Porsche Naples has reserved exclusive parking for the Everglades Region PCA 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!

At 6:30 pm Porsche Naples has reserved for us 40 seats for dinner at Hob Nob 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

Turbo Thursday - Aqua - North Naples
2025-01-16 17:30 - 20:30
Everglades Region members, come join us at a new restaurant for Turbo Thursday at a new restaurant, Aqua.

2348 Immokalee Rd, North Naples 34110
5:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Check out the menu below:

January 25 / 26 Rolex 24 at Daytona
2025-01-25 08:00 - 17:00
Here is a Florida race event coming up in 2025, with an opportunity to connect with fellow Everglades & PCA members.
The opening round of the IMSA Weathertec Sportscar Championship. Race starts at 1:30pm on Saturday featuring four classes of racing action. Tickets are available at The Rolex 24 Website. Book your hotel rooms now.

January 25 / 26 Rolex 24 at Daytona
2025-01-26 08:00 - 17:00
Here is a Florida race event coming up in 2025, with an opportunity to connect with fellow Everglades & PCA members.
January 25 / 26 Rolex 24 at Daytona
The opening round of the IMSA Weathertec Sportscar Championship. Race starts at 1:30pm on Saturday featuring four classes of racing action. Tickets are available at The Rolex 24 Website. Book your hotel rooms now.

Wheels & Espresso - Naples
2025-01-26 09:00 - 11:00
Join us from 9:00 to 11:00 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.

January 30 / February 2 - 48 Hours at Sebring
2025-01-30 08:00 - 17:00
This is the 32nd annual race weekend organized by our PCA neighbors in Suncoast and Gold Coast Regions. Enjoy PCA Club Racing at its finest. Spectator entrance free for PCA members.

Detailed event schedule pending. Volunteer opportunities are available.
Questions, email evergladesregionpca12@gmail.com

January 30 - February 2 - 48 Hours at Sebring
2025-01-31 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-02-01 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-02-02 08:00 - 17:00

Cars & Coffee - Porsche Fort Myers
2025-02-01 08:30 - 10:30
Come and join in the fun spending time in the new Gen5 Porsche Fort Myers building!
8:30 am – 10:30 am
The new Porsche Fort Myers center, spanning 80,000 square feet is open and they are again hosting our monthly Cars & Coffee events.

Be sure to come and take a look at this building crafted to surpass your Porsche expectations and spend time with your fellow Porschephiles.

Porsches & Pints - Bone Hook Brewing Company
2025-02-02 08:30 - 15:00
“PORSCHES & PINTS”
Hosted by Bone Hook Brewing & Everglades Region Porsche Club of America
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Join us for a Porsche-Filled Day of Fun!
Date: Sunday, February 2, 2025
Time: 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM (Lunch begins at Noon)
Location: Bone Hook Brewing Company
1514 Immokalee Rd #106, Naples, FL
The start to the day – a drive to and through Ave Maria! Meet at Porsche Naples at 8:30 am to sign waivers and have the driver’s meeting. Be prepared to leave at 9:00 so we can arrive at Bone Hook Brewing as close to 11:00 as possible. More information regarding driving groups to come.
What to Expect at Bone Hook Brewing:

Music: Enjoy live tunes.
Prizes: Concours Awards for “Peoples Choice” Porsche categories: 911, 718, 4-door, ”Best in Show”
Craft Beer: Your first beer is free! ​
(Courtesy of Diamond Custom Homes and DG Perry CPAs + Advisors)
Lunch: Delicious food from the Bone Hook Brewing menu available starting at 12:00 PM.
Special Guests: Porsche of Naples will be showcasing stunning Porsche models along with PCA members

RSVP Now!
Robert Drew Vigorito: vigorman@comcast.net OR 443-980-8433
Space is limited—register early!
