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We had so much fun at the recent Epicurean wine tasting we decided to organize a weekend getaway! The Epicurean Weekend Getaway - A Special Package for Florida Tesla Enthusiasts! October 2–4, 2015 The Epicurean Hotel Tampa, Florida This weekend is limited to 20 rooms, so when they’re...

Car chargers in Ocala becoming more prominent A Tesla Model S is shown plugged into the Electric Car Charging Station on the Ocala Downtown Square in Ocala, Florida, on Friday, June 5, 2015. The charging station was installed by Pearson Nissan and the City of Ocala recently, but it is not in a...

The Florida Tesla Enthusiasts club will have a meet-up in beautiful Naples on June 27th at 1:00 PM. We will be in the private NAPA dining room at the Seasons 52 Restaurant, located at 8930 Tamiami Trail North, Naples, FL 34108. Please just let them know you are there for the Florida Tesla...

Just received this in the mail.

Any leads on good contractors and architects? Right now We have a 1,5 car garage. Been that way for 16 years since we bought the house. Now toying with the idea of buying a Tesla Model S, perfect time to put up a new garage. A guy on the next street over are doing the same and it turned into a...

Need to check out a Tesla Model S and pick owners brain before I order. Will trade for a ride in my electric boat on the river, refreshments included. The boat is on a private dock in the Citrus Isles, zip code 33315. Close to SR 84 and the Old Heidelberg Deli.

Can anyone ecommend a cover for beach front garage parked car with constant exposure to salt air. garage is ventilated by a fan at the beach end. I have seen everything on other special cars including the clear disposable plastic!

Looking to "visit" several Model S already tinted. Am in Palm Beach area but will travel a little. I am trying to choose between window tints and looking to see some installed. I have two miniature schnauzers and want to be able to leave them in the car with a/c running for an hour when...

Hi I am tall and long legged and its hard to get out on the driver side, I always had to move to seat all the way back and the wheel up. A fix is to make another driver, I called it (get out) I moved the seat all the way back and the wheel up and saved it to the get out driver and when I get...

I have a Model S 85D that was delivered earlier this month. If I start with a full charge in Ocala, any suggestions on routing and length of the charging stops? Also, I will need to tool around Savannah on arrival and eventually go to Macon. So I will need to get to the "Savannah" (airport)...

It has been some time since the NE FL owners have gotten together, and there are now many more of us. I will be moving to CA later this summer, and since am 'retired' for the next couple of months, have the time to try to arrange a NE FL gathering before we leave, if there is sufficient...

Click here. Pics were included in the article. Nothing earth shattering but nice to see some exposure.

Hi everyone, Does anyone live at SkyPoint in Tampa? Thinking about making the move but I want to know if anyone has had a NEMA 14-50 installed at that location (obviously paid for and metered by oneself, not the Condo) Any input is greatly appreciated!

This Wednesday from 1:30-3:30 PM Duke Energy and USFSP will be hosting a launch event for the newly installed 100 kW solar system on the roof of their parking garage. Some Teslas better show for support since the system has a Tesla Powerpack at its heart! I'm disappointed they decided to put a...

Finely its here, I pick up my red 85d May 19 in Tampa, I am going down Monday and bug them. I will be staying at the Hampton in Brandon so I can be there first light :biggrin:

Yesterday I drove from Miami to Santee, SC. Much to my amazement it turned out that there were four of us making that trip at the same time. They were an 85D which is almost identical in visuals with my P85D, a 60 and an 85. It became obvious that we were all traveling to similar destinations...

I have been extremely busy lately with a large wave of Teslas that came in thru our studios, both in Sarasota and Tampa. I am very grateful to all of those Tesla owners who placed their trust in me to properly enhance and protect their new automobile investment. I appreciate your patronage...

Save the date folks. Pinecrest Gardens is in the planning stages of hosting a tailgate party for Drive Electric Week on September 19th. More information to follow. Pinecrest Gardens is located in the Village of Pinecrest in Miami-Dade County. Google Maps The Village of Pinecrest is EV...

I was hired by the owners of this new P85D to perform our Ultimate New Car Prep Service which includes: - Window Tint with 3M Crystalline all around including windshield and panoramic roof - Full front paint protection with Xpel PPF aka Clear Bra (we wrapped the entire hood, fenders, bumper...

Florida Tesla Enthusiast Club Members, You’re invited to the Epicurean Hotel to Refresh and Recharge! The Epicurean has installed 2 Tesla High Power Wall Connectors! Meet Up in Bern’s Fine Wines & Spirits located in the Epicurean Hotel for an early evening of fabulous wines & hors d'oeuvres...

Hi all Driving down from boston. In an 85 is this route achievable if we leave with 100% charge from St Lucie? It's about 209 miles. West palm beach is not available after hours unfortunately.

I heard there was a charger put in at Streamsong Resort in Florida. I don't know anymore about it other than it might be an 80 amp charger. Does anyone know any more info than that? I'm headed up there to play some golf in a few weeks and there isn't a lot else around.

Hi I been trying to find out if we get the fog light or not, I finalized in Feb. 23 2015 and my tech package said it included fog lights. I take delivery May 19 in Tampa and I want the lights. I know they are not worth a flip but they are part of the trim. I here people are not getting them. has...

We will be having a Southwest Region meet-up at the Kona Grill at University Town Center (UTC) in Sarasota, Saturday, May 23rd from 9:00 am to 11:00 am. As you know UTC has 16 public chargers, 4 of which are Tesla High Power Wall connectors. The Kona general manager has arranged to give us the...

All, I'm having a home built in the Sarasota area along with my sister. The following provision was in the contract documents: According to my sister, none of the 841 homes in the community have solar panels. Can anyone familiar with Florida and/or the builder/community (Neal Homes...

There is a huge pothole at the East entrance to the supercharger. I was turning behind a line of cars and didn't see it. It's huge so otherwise it's hard to miss, but be careful! It chewed through my tire and took a small piece out of the wheel. :scared:

Saturday, October 17th, 2015 Ocala Elks Car Show 10:00 am - 2 pm. Organized and hosted by The Ocala Elks Club and the Corvette Club of Marian County (CCMC). There is a fee to register your car to compete in the Car Show. Proceeds go to The Elks Club and the Corvette Club of Marian County and...

Using the EPA efficiency stats for the Model S, you can derive the charging efficiency. If you do the simple math of calculating the Wh/mi by dividing the battery size by the range, you get 288 Wh/mi for the 60 kWh and 321 Wh/mi for the 85 kWh. Those figures make sense, and if you drive...

On Friday we went to the TESLA store on 17-92, and it was empty. Peter was there, but everything was being moved to the new store just off of I-4. Peter said that they hoped to have everything ready by Tuesday at the new store, and that they would be there on Monday, 4/27. He said it is much...

I was just at Universal Studios in Orlando, and noticed the Valet Parking has installed two HPWCs! They also have two J1772 connectors for other EVs. There are only two parking spaces, but 4 chargers. It isn't online yet, but it is fully installed. Here is a picture. You will have to pay...

Hello all, This is my first post on this forum. I thought I should share my recent experience with you all. I had the occasion last weekend to travel to Miami and back the same day from my residence in Winter Haven (a distance of 230 miles) in my 2015 model S 85. As the denizens of south Fla...

We are repeating our popular Weekend Get Away at the Club Med Sandpiper Bay Resort, 10 miles from the Port St Lucie Supercharger Station. It is all-inclusive, all meals and drinks, including alcoholic beverages, taxes and gratuities are included in the price. The resort caters to active families...

A job posting within the last 30 days for a part-time Product Specialist appears to indicate a new store will be opening at another Simon property, the St. Johns Town Center. No word on superchargers, but Simon has a link to EV charging stations at all its properties, with a separate column for...

This guy Vic just installed two NEMA 14-50 recepticles in my garage (yes, I am preparing for a second EV) and upgraded the main mires beween the garage and the main panel in the house at about 30% discount as compared to other electricians. I am getting 30 mi/hr charging at each outlet. Vic used...

Hello Tesla Family I live in Tampa, Florida and I just got my second Tesla car. I changed the rims on it and selling my tires and rim with only 40 miles on it let me know if someone is interested in buying from me$2300. Thank you Lamar Dula [email protected]

I got the 6.2 firmware yesterday, and started fooling around a bit with the trip planner feature. The timing couldn't be better, because I'm heading up to Gainesville for the Orange & Blue Debut on Friday. I live in SW Davie (practically Weston, I'm just west of I-75), and I plotted the course...

With Marathon and Plantation, now it looks like they'll just need Maine Superchargers to from the Keys to Canadian border.

During our recent event aboard the Wild Dolphin Catamaran Cruise several of our club members expressed an interest in a group cruise aboard a luxury cruise ship. Well, here it is the Allure of the Seas is the largest cruise ship in the world and it is a destination in itself. (No, you won't...

Got this in email just now. Anyone else going? I will probably go on 10th.

Hey Guys, I just ordered my Model S, the 85 KWH version which will be delivered to me in 2 weeks. In the meantime, I received information and calls from the Tesla recommended electricians to install my wall charger. Both guys are quoting me around 600USD to install the regular charger, this...

Hi, I am really thinking of getting a Tesla for the end of the year but I live in a condo and there are nothing in place to charge the car nor at my office. Are there any of you that live in a condo and have a Tesla ? I know some people had installed a 240V at their parking space but I...

My ms is not here yet, my corvette tag is NO TIN

Got word at a Pinecrest Gardens Advisory Committee Meeting that the Village of Pinecrest is close to installing two HPWCs. Going to stay on top of it to find out specific dates, but here are the two locations. Village Hall 12645 South Dixie Highway Pinecrest, FL 33156 12645 Pinecrest...

Anybody have 2 extra tickets? We drove down from St. Louis and I hadn't considered that they might sell out. :( Please call/text me at 314-368-8718.

*** Mod combine if needed or delete if needed **** I what to share this information. If you can't get to a Supercharger but need a charge in the city of Aventura. Here are the two locations that I know for sure that have Level 2 charging. *The North garage at Aventura Hospital. There is a...

Saturday, April 18th from 1:00pm to 5:00pm at the Sunset Cove Amphitheater 20405 Amphitheater Circle, Boca Raton, FL 33498. Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation in partnership with Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Department presents: “Car Tunes Classic Car Show”. There will be Classic Cars and a...

How did it go? That's where I'm scheduled to take delivery. Do they do weekend delivery?

I will be traveling thru Miami to Keys Thur 3/12. Could anyone loan/rent their adapter for a couple hours?I can leave a full deposit if needed.Thanks,Jay(919)749-9021

Saturday, April 25th at 7:30 am at the Phillipi Estate Park, 5500 S Tamiami Trial, Sarasota, FL 34231. This monthly Cars & Coffee type event is sponsored by SRQCars.com and is usually called "Caffeine & Gasoline". However, we hope that a large contingent of our local members will attend to...

THE FOLLOWING EVENT IS EXCLUSIVE TO FLORIDA TESLA ENTHUSIAST CLUB MEMBERS AND INVITATIONS HAVE BEEN SENT TO THE ENTIRE MEMBERSHIP. WE HAVE ALREADY RECEIVED RSVPs AND HAVE REACHED THE LIMIT OF 40 PEOPLE (MEMBERS PLUS THEIR GUESTS). HOWEVER, WE WILL PUT CLUB MEMBERS ON A WAITING LIST IN THE...