Sarasota Exotic Car Fest - February 22nd - 24th

[Larry Chanin]

The Sarasota Exotic Car Fest.

Its a three-day James Bond 007 themed event starting Friday evening February 22nd and ending on Sunday, February 24th. Its rather pricey costing $835 for a couple for the entire event, or you can go to individual events.

The first event on Friday evening February 22nd is a Luxury Lifestyle Jetport Reception at the Rectrix Aerodrome Center at SRQ Airport. ($175/person)

On Saturday, February 23rd from 10:00AM - 4:00PM there is Exotics on St. Armands Circle where you can display your car for a registration fee of $60.
I haven't checked to see if registrations are still open.

On Saturday evening, February 23rd, Sunset Cocktails and Dinner at "Casino Royale" at Michaels on East. ($200/person)

On Sunday, February 24th, Road Rally and Closing Brunch at the Founders Club. ($60/person)

My wife and I are still debating whether to attend the Jet Port Reception on Friday. Maybe if I knew some club members were attending it would induce me to spend the money.:redface:

Proceeds support United Cerebal Palsy of Southwest Florida.

Larry

 

[ClearwaterBchSteve]

Wow! I'm a lifelong James Bond fan and our silver Model S looks like his car. The schedule is full, but maybe we can make one of the events. We have two next weekend!

 

[Larry Chanin]

Wow! I'm a lifelong James Bond fan and our silver Model S looks like his car. The schedule is full, but maybe we can make one of the events. We have two next weekend!

Steve,

If you and Robin can make it that would be great. I sent you an email.

Larry

 

[Larry Chanin]

Mary Ellen and I along with Steve and Robin had a fantastic time at the Luxury Lifestyle Jetport Reception at the Rectrix Aerodrome Center last night!

Bond Girls

Larry and some Model S admirers

Mary Ellen and Bond...James Bond

More Model S admirers

Not all Sarasotans are on Medicare

You'd smile too
Robin, Steve and a Golden Girl


Larry

 

[Larry Chanin]

Oh, did I mention there were exotic cars at the event? :wink:

Robin, Steve, Mary Ellen, Larry and 007

This guy brought way over a million dollars worth of Aston Martins
Here we have an animated discussion of the merits of electric vehicles over gasoline vehicles

Some exotics on the tarmac

Another exotic, oh and some cars.

McLaren. This car had a fantastic paint job even if it does run on gas.

RED interior anyone? An Aston Martin

Larry the Jet Setter
Care for a ride? Its only $3400/hour

Did I mention they had a lot of scantily clad girls?

As the temperatures drops at the Jetport Robin makes a point on her Model S

Larry's next bike?

Mary Ellen next convertible?
You can buy 5 fully loaded Model Ss for the price


Larry

 

[Larry Chanin]

Today while I was attempting to sober up we continued our exotic car fest at St. Armands circle. Parking was challenging for ICE vehicles.

We were fortunate to get some charger parking.
Robin, Steve and Larry were dressed a little more casually today.

I found out later that another local club member had to wait for a spot.
Sorry Gary I hope you didn't have to wait too long.

Larry on the Circle. He can't seem to find the frunk.

Lots of exotics

There were over 125 exotics on the Circle today at St. Armands


Larry

 

[TampaLiam]

Fun photos! Thanks for sharing!

 

[Larry Chanin]

Fun photos! Thanks for sharing!

Thanks.

We wish you and Kim could have been there.

We're saving our pennies for next year.

Larry

 

[TampaLiam]

This looks like a similar (identical?) event... car show, fancy stuff, jet port reception.

Would you recommend it? Is it worth the $$ for a nice night out?

St. Petersburg at Festivals of Speed Elegance

 

[Larry Chanin]

This looks like a similar (identical?) event... car show, fancy stuff, jet port reception.

Would you recommend it? Is it worth the $$ for a nice night out?

St. Petersburg at Festivals of Speed Elegance

Hi Liam,

Yes, it does look similar, but not identical.

This jet port reception is less expensive at $200 per couple versus $350, but for us we would need to book a hotel room. The Marriot Renaissance Vinoy has reduced rates at $279, and I believe there is a charger available in the garage and nearby at the marina.

I'm not used to spending this kind of money on a reception, and my wife thought I was crazy... until we went. Afterwards I asked her if she felt it was worth the expense. Now she has put this on our calender for next year.

Larry