Purpose
To promote fellowship among people with a
similar interest in Cadillac and LaSalle
automobiles and to preserve and promote the restoration and enjoyment of such.
Our meetings are held on the
2nd Saturday of each month at 2pm at
Po Folks Restaurant
2001 34th Street North (US19)
We have other events during each month.
Happy New Year everyone! On New Year’s Day a song came to mind, one that Nina Simone once made famous in 1965 and many others have recorded since.
Birds flyin' high you know how I feel
Sun in the sky you know how I feel
Breeze driftin' on by you know how I feel
Its a new dawn, its a new day, its a new life for me
yeah, its a new dawn its a new day its a new life for me ooooooooh
AND I'M FEELING GOOD
It is a new year and I hope we are all looking forward to a bright outlook with positive changes. We certainly have seen many positive changes since 1965 but just remember it is a new dawn, a new day… I hope we are all feeling good.
Here in Florida we surely can see the birds flyin high and the sun in the sky. In our Cadillac & LaSalle Club we look for ways to get out in our cars and enjoy the sun and sky. We will be planning a variety of events in many corners of our beautiful state that we hope our members will want to mark their calendars and join in the fun.
We hope you will want to watch your mail box for the most up to date news from your monthly Caddy Corner newsletter as we try to bring news of events coming and our plans for our Grand National in June of 2012.
Here is something new for 2011 that you might want to check out…
The Florida Suncoast Region Cadillac & LaSalle Club is trying to keep up with the latest in technology. A blogspot has been created for our members and friends to enjoy.
It is a hope that we can keep our members and friends informed of what is happening in the Florida Suncoast Region in multiple formats. As time goes by this blog may become a good resource and a great way to stay connected
Activities Director's Corner
Hello again!
Our region closed out the year with our Holiday Party at the home of Tony and Mam Cefaratti in Wesley Chapel on December 18. The Cefarattis opened their home to many members and friends, and there was plenty of food to keep everyone happy. Many members brought their "Pride and Joys", including Paul Simcock, with his brand new 2011 Cadillac CTS Coupe. Paul's car was the catalyst for an impromptu discussion of Cadillacs of today, compared to Cadillacs of the past. After the party, a few members accepted Rich and Marge Fedor's invitation to stop by to see Rich's collection of cars, both full size and models. Since the Fedors live just around the corner, it was a quick trip to the Fedor estate. Among the collection, Rich has a 1960 Eldorado Seville which is in the process of being fully restored. To show his spirit of bipartisanship, Rich also has a 1958 Lincoln Continental convertible. One of his
more unusual cars is a 1984 Fiero Indy Pace Car, which he has owned since new. The 1984 Pontiac Fiero is among the most unique cars ever to pace the Indy 500. It is the only mid-engine car ever to pace the 500, as well as the shortest car to ever hold the honor. It is also one of very few 4-cylinder cars to pace at Indy. Rich finished the tour showing us his 600+ model cars! Yes 600+! Rich has most of them displayed in individual cases, in one room. It’s quite the impressive display to see.
Sadly, due to future commitments, this will be the last year that the Cefarattis will be able to host the annual Holiday Party. While we will miss going to the Cefaratti’s for the Holiday, I am happy to report that George and Ruth Meyer, stepped up to the plate to volunteer to have the party at their home next year. The Meyers have already hosted a couple of events for the region, and they have always been very successful. A big thank-you to both the Cefarattis and the Meyers!
Sunday, January 30, 2011 from 8 AM to 3 PM is the date and time of the Annual Devereaux-Kaiser Collector Car Meet. Over 1500 vehicles, vintage 1986 and older, from all over Florida and neighboring states will be on display. There is no entry fee for cars and no judging. The public is welcome to this FREE event.We invite you to escape, if only for a short while,to a time when things seemed simpler. Take a stroll down memory lane and view cars that are truly works of art. This is the largest show of its kind in Florida. We usually get a good turn out from our Region, and at the end of the show get-together at a nearby restaurant for dinner. This is a great opportunity for members close to the Sarasota area that sometimes can't attend the other events throughout the year to get together with other members. If you plan on attending, look for other members wearing the club badges and introduce yourself.
In the year to come, the region is going to "take the show on the road" and hold an overnight event in Palm Beach for the Barrett-Jackson Auction. The auction will be held at the Americraft Expo Center at the South Florida Fairgrounds. The club will be maintaining a booth at the event, and hopefully we can have many members from the Palm Beach area stop by and say hello. If you have never been to a classic car auction, I can guarantee you that they are really great events to attend even if you don't have a car to place on the auction block or want to do any bidding. They are car shows and car flea markets all wrapped into one venue. Make plans now to attend and circle April 8th & 9th on your calendar. There will be more information as the event draws closer.
