and was the summer retreat for Edison and Ford’s friends, family and many of the early industrial entrepreneurs. Together with the beautiful historic houses of Edison and Ford, the estate houses a large museum and theatre, which provides hours of insight into the minds and lives of these two great inventors and industrialists. For those interested in a ‘Holiday Walking Light Tour’, the Edison & Ford Estate has a holiday light display scheduled from November 28th through December 30th. We were fortunate to see all the houses and p r o p e r t y a l r e a d y decorated for what looks to be a beautiful e v e n i n g viewing event.Following the Edison & Ford tour we walked over to Pincher’s Restaurant, which overlooks the Caloosahatchee River for a great lunch and fellowship.By the time we boarded the bus back to Venice, everyone was ready for a well-deserved Florida nap.Remember to support your clubs many events in 2019, the events committee has planned many to choose from!!

Owner’s ManualDECEMBER 2018

Volume 32 • Issue 12

The day started as a typical fall Florida morning, cool, clear and sunny skies! A group of our members started off the day with breakfast at IHOP before boarding our All Around Motor Coach. Our driver, George, provided VIP service and care from beginning to end. Twenty-one AACA Venice Region members and guests took part in the clubs November tour of

the Edison & Ford Estate in Ft. Myers. We were greeted by our private tour guide, Dan, who spent the next two and a half hours providing the group with all the history and behind the scene glimpses into the lives of Thomas Edison, Henry Ford and the history of the estate. The estate, a true garden paradise, referred to as Edison’s jungle is located on the shores of the Gulf. The estate houses Thomas Edison’s experimental labs where he developed many of his 1093 patents

submitted by Rich Albrecht

THE VENICE REGIONAL CHAPTER of the ANTIQUE AUTO-MOBILE CLUB of AMERICA is an autonomous chapter of the An-tique Automobile Club of America. The Owner’s Manual is the offi-cial publication of the Venice Regional Chapter (Club) and is provid-ed to all advertisers and members in good standing. All material pre-sented in the publication shall remain the property of the Club. The material presented herein may be used in other AACA affiliated pub-lications. We ask that the Owner’s Manual and the article’s author be given proper credit. This newsletter and its contents are, and shall remain, the property of the Club and the information contained herein is provided for members information. The ideas, sugges-tions and opinions expressed in articles are those of the individual authors and no Club authentication is implied. The Club assumes no liability for any of the information contained herein. All photos herein are the property of Club members unless noted.

George Nubile 941-240-2428

Diane Henderson 941-484-1184

Reggie Foote 941-492-5331

Fred Noren

Gary FelkerChuck Duke

Jim McCarthyChuck Ford

Richard Albrecht

Chuck Ford

Wyatt Rinker

Rod Dimon

As I write this message our Christmas party is only three weeks away and Thanksgiving is two days away! This year has sure been a blur.We had a pretty eventful month in November. The board meeting on the 6th saw Mr. Fred Noren being voted on to be our new Treasurer. Welcome Fred & Annette. Also, the Board decided to update our newsletter software from the Model “T” to the new Adobe / Acrobat

version which will be in perpetuity and will be updated as demanded by user. Our monthly meeting had fifty-eight members in attendance and a few visitors.It appears as though our winter members are returning. Member Frank Royer put on our evening program about his “Honor Flight” to Washington D.C. What an honor to have bestowed upon our veterans. Any veteran who has an interest in learning more about this opportunity should talk with Frank. About 24-25 members attended the Social Dinner Hour at Abby’s on Miami and all raved about their wonderful meals. Sounds like a repeat performance may be coming?The new Car Show Committee Chairman & Co-Chairman were introduced and outlined what they hoped to accomplish between now and January 1st. They have about a dozen sub-committees, that will need volunteers to aid them in the organizing and arrangement of the various jobs needing to be filled. We met with the City of Venice and have secured our date of March 31, 2019 for the show. Should you wish to volunteer please call or text: Dennis Nubile 413-531-9762 or Rich Albrecht 941-497-6452.On the 17th we did our bus tour to Edison & Ford Museum in Ft. Myers. We had a docent led tour of about 24-25 attractions. Very interesting. Then a very relaxing lunch at Pinchers Restaurant a stones throw away from the grounds. We returned to Venice about 3pm that day. Nice job, Rich Albrecht, on putting together another nice tour.We have two events coming in December. The Elks Car Show at Knights Trail Road off of Laurel Rd. in Venice on 12/1/18 Saturday 11:00 – 2:00. (need a good showing). Our Christmas Party December 10, Monday 5:00pm at Beyond the Sea Restaurant in Englewood. We guaranteed them 80 people. They are usually closed that day BUT are opening just for our party. We currently have 64 people coming. The price of $25.00 per person includes meal, gratuity, tax and entertainment. Our final commitment day is December 5th. Please call Bunny Nubile 941-240-2428 for your reservations or mail your check with FORM in this newsletter.May you all have a very Merry Christmas & Happy New Year.

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Abarth offered their Type 750 derivative of the Fiat 600 both with the original (“Berlina”) bodywork and with more slippery bodywork from others. Most famous is the aerodynamic Zagato-bodied range of Abarth 750 cars. Appearing in early 1956, Abarth’s 750 Gran Turismo Derivazione was the first Abarth product to use the standard Fiat bodywork. Fiat delivered these cars incomplete, to make it easier and more cost effective for Abarth to carry out their performance modifications. The engine displacement was enlarged thanks to a wider bore and a longer stroke. Sharper cams, lighter flywheel, a bigger carburetor, and a myriad other traditional tuning tricks were employed; as a result the power output nearly doubled. The aerodynamic 750 Zagato was offered in a more luxurious variant for export (called the “America”, as it was almost strictly meant for the United States) and a stripped down model with lower, uncovered headlamps and smaller taillights for the domestic Italian market. There was also this very rare Zagato Roadster version produced, only between two and four examples are believed to have been built. Photos courtesy of Auta 5P.

ManufacturerModelProduction YearBody TypeDoorsSeatsEngine PositionDriveFuelConfigurationCoolingCapacityBoreStrokeCompressionValve TrainValvesCarburetorAspirationMax PowerMax TorqueTransmissionWheelbaseFront TrackRear TrackLengthWidthHeightWeightMax Speed0-60MPH

Abarth750 Zagato1960Roadster22RearRear WheelGasolineInline 4Liquid45.4 cu. in.2.4 in.2.52 in.9.8 / 1OHV81 / WeberNormal45 hp at 5800 rpm40ft-lb at 4000 rpmManual 4 speed78.7 in.??128 in.54.3 in.47.2 in.1250 lb.87 mph17.5 sec.

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COMMUNICATION & PUBLIC AWARENESS Reggie Foote, Chair: Media

941-492-5331 Mona Hynch, Chair: Information Distribution

941-966-0324 Rod Dimon, Chair: Membership Welfare

941-662-9389

CAR SHOW Dennis Nubile, Chair

413-531-9762Rich Albrecht, Co-Chair

941-497-6452

SOCIAL EVENTS & PROGRAMS Diane Henderson, Chair

941-484-1184

BUDGET & FINANCE Chair, TBD

Jim McCarthy, Co-Chair 941-445-4531

ADVISORY Fred Noren, Chair

941-882-4543

MEMBERSHIP Diane Henderson, Chair

941-484-1184, Mona Hynch, Co-Chair

941-966-0324

WEBSITE Chuck Ford, Chair

941-228-0384

CHARITABLEChuck Duke, Chair

Sylvia Duke, Jim and Cindy McCarthy Tom & Diane Henderson

In Memory

OfKen Obeshaw

Robert & Kathy Albers 12/3Dave & Babe Lanning 12/19Bill & Barb Leitner 12/22Norman & Lois Sinclair 12/24Gerald & Leanna 12/27John & Margie Mancini 12/28Bob & Patti Shibley 12/31John & Genice Sullivan 12/31Dave & Sandy Williamson 12/31

Jon Buono 12/1Bob Burkhardt 12/5John Magine 12/9Elizabeth Boyle 12/10Bob Kiedrowski 12/11Eleanor Vick 12/12William Salmeri 12/16Fred Jenness 12/16Sharon Thomas 12/17Carol Burkhardt 12/18Joy McDonald 12/19Carole Goolden 12/20Paul Redline 12/22Deb Rauch 12/27Carol Alexandratos 12/28Dennis Nubile 12/29Ken Jorden 12/31Duane Whitehurst 12/31

Privacy Statement: When you included your Anniversary and Birthday on your member-ship application, it was understood that you gave permission to publish the month and day in the Owner’s Manual. If you would like to have your dates removed from the newsletter, please contact Membership Committee Chairman, Diane Henderson.

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INFORMATION

AACA: Venice Region Inc. General Meeting Minutes - November 14, 2018Submitted by Secretary, Reggie Foote

Location: Venice Community Center – Room G Meeting start time: 7:00pm Salute to flag: All Attendees: 57 Members & 3 GuestsInvocation/Prayer: Rod Dimon

• Presidents Comments: Changes in Board and Treasurer.• Special thanks to Fred Noren who has stepped up and volunteered to fill the position of Treasurer. Fred joins the Board of 9. Fred provided his first Treasurer’s Report, in print, to the membership.• Wyatt Rinker, Owner’s Manual Newsletter Editor, provided an update on the purchase of new InDesign by Adobe software to assist him with a more up-to-date software package and move him into the 21st Century. This system is also used by our Printer, Steve and his Assistant, Evelyn Nelson.• Bunny Nubile, provided update on the Club’s Annual Christmas Party which will be held at the Beyond The Sea Restaurant. At time of this General Meeting, 50 have signed up of the 80 guaranteed the restaurant. Music by Eddie and the Edsel’s. No gift exchange this year. Price per person is $25.00 with choice of three entrees.• Vice President, Diane Henderson, provided membership update with a total of 138 AACA National registered members with a grand total of 246 members/spouses/others. Membership encouraged to renew by check. Deadline of end of February.• The monthly luncheon for October was held at Pelican Pointe and was a resounding success. PP will be considered for future functions.• Director, Jim McCarthy, provided his update and information of Club Shirts availability and how to obtain. Jim maintains available stock supply.• The 2019 Election Nominating Committee of Dave Lanning, Tom Accardi and JackSullivan. There are 4 seats on the Board of 9 up for either re-election or for new nominees that wish to fill those positions of President, Secretary and two Directors. Ballots will be provided entire membership.• Director, Chuck Duke, handles the ordering and delivery of name badges. Anyone wanting one, should contact Chuck.• Director, Rich Albrecht updated the Club on the upcoming Ford-Edison visit.• The main program of the evening was provided and narrated in slide form by member Frank Royer on his trip to Washington D.C. On the National Honor Flight. A very special trip for an exceptional Veteran.• Director, Gary Felker, provided update on upcoming events. There will be a paid event (to Club) at the Elks Club on Knight’s Trail on December 1st, 11:30 to 2:30pm.. This will be the second show held there. All members encouraged to bring their beauties for Show and Tell.• Car Show Co-Chair, Dennis Nubile, provided update on progress of the March 31, 2019 Venice AACA 31st Annual Car Show. He’s looking for 45-50 members to volunteer to enable the show to be a success. Anyone wanting to volunteer, should contact Dennis, Fred Noren, Jan Nubile or Rich Albrecht. A recent meeting with the City Of Venice concurs the reconstruction of the Downtown streets and infrastructure will be finished, enabling our Club to enjoy the use of Centennial Park as in past years. There will be a meeting at end of January for all those to attend that volunteer to help at the Annual Car show.• The Club’s new EVENT SPONSORSHIP FORM was unveiled to all. It consists of 8 individual pages in brochure form with a plethora of information.• The Club’s new Owner’s Manual NEWSLETTER AD ORDER form was also presented. The form is 4X6” in postcard form.• The November luncheon will be held on November 28th at the Eggs-Traordinary Restaurant in Nokomis.• The $102.00 50/50 was won by member, Sue Felker. $51.00 to each, Sue and Club.s Meeting adjourned at 8:15PM

UPCOMING MEETINGSBoard Meeting • Tuesday, December 4, 2018 @ 2PM • At Myrtle TraceBoard Meeting • Tuesday, January 2, 2019 @ 2PM • At Myrtle Trace

Quorum: Yes October minutes approved: Yes Introduction Of Board Members: by President, George Nubile Minutes recorded: by Secretary, Reggie Foote Agenda provided: by President, George Nubile

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Post Office Box 1064 • Venice, Florida 34284

MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL APPLICATION

Dues are payable on or before December 31st. Dues must be received prior to the First of February or you will be subject to a $12.00 Re-application Fee and be dropped from Membership Rolls.

Newsletters will not be mailed or emailed until dues are paid in full.If you joined after October 1st, your dues are considered paid for the remainder of that year

and all of the following year. This is consistent with AACA National Practices. Venice Regional AACA Membership dues are $30.00 per year, billed annually.

There is no pro-rating of fees for late membership.Please make checks payable to: Venice Regional AACA.

Mail this application with payment to:Diane Henderson

137 Areca Palm CourtVenice, FL 34293

Rev. 11/18

All local members MUST also belong to the AACA National Club. The Annual Dues are $40.00. You are responsible for submitting your national Application for Membership to:

The Antique Automobile Club of AmericaPO Box 417

Hershey, PA 17033

Date of Application:

Print Name of Renewing Applicant:

Address:

City:

Home Phone:

Email:

Florida Residency: q Full time q Seasonal

National Membership Number:

State:

Cell Phone:

Spouse’s Name:

Zip:

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1940 Plymouth P-10 Woodie WagonOwned for 44 years. I am 2nd owner.Ground up restoration in 2000 w/NOS & OOS parts. Engine rebuilt at 69,000 w/hardened valves/cylinders, etc.79,000 miles. Regal maroon with 80% original wood $69,000 Serious inquiries, pleaseContact: George Nubile941-240-2428 or georgenubile@comcast.net

2007 Shelby GT500 Convertible6 speed. 1 of 30. Marti report verified.Rarest color combination Shelby made in 2007. Stored in temp controlled showroom from new.6 original miles. NEVER been registered.$51,500 OBO Factory plastic still on seats.Contact: Bill Salmeri518-390-3414 or 1996mebe@gmail.com

1937 Jaguar SS100 (Replica)2.8 V-64 speed manual Recently restored. Excellent condition6,600 miles$19,000 OBOContact: Ken Bagge207-423-0275 or westbagge@aol.com

1937 Cadillac Series 60Flat Head V8

Completely restored$79,000

Contact: Keith Lewis305-345-0031

1964 1/2 Ford Mustang ConvertibleV8 w/3 speed transmission, PS, PT, About 95% original

Repainted original Poppy Red in 200259,000 documented miles, orig. invoice & manual

plus maintenance records$34,000 Looks & drives great.

Contact: Lee Goolden941-485-4940

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HAZELTINE NURSERIESANNUAL FALL FESTIVAL CAR SHOWOctober 27, 2018

Pelican Pointe golf and country club

MONTHLY LUNCHEONOctober 28, 2018

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November 17, 2018

Thanks to everyone that shared your photos. Please continue to submit your hi-resolution photos of club events for all to enjoy.

Pelican Pointe golf and country club

MONTHLY LUNCHEONOctober 28, 2018

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D E C E M B E R

Important Club activities that we encourage you to attend

J A N U A R Y

Venice - Nokomis Elks Holiday Bazaar Car Show1021 Discovery Way, N. VeniceCorner of Knights TrailPlease try to attend as this is a “PAID” show.

1SAT

11:30AM - 2:30PM

1SAT

4PM -8PM

8SAT

9AM - 1PM

Downtown Englewood CruiseDearborn Street, Englewood

Cruise-InIdeal Classic Cars, VeniceLance’s Cruisin’ to the Hop

10MON5PM

17MON5PM

13THU7PM

Annual Car Club Christmas PartyBeyond The Sea Restaurant3555 S. Access Rd., EnglewoodSee flier on next page for details.No regular club meeting in December.

12th Annual Holiday Tour of Christmas LightsMeet behind Bonefish Grill, VeniceSee page 12 for details.

La Casa Christmas Lights TourLa Casa Mobile Home Park, North PortLeave at 5:30. Tour 6PM - 8PMCall Diane Henderson 941-484-1184for information & reservations.

Merry Christmasto all of our members and friends!

26WED

Monthly Club LunchCancelled for December

28FRI

5PM - 8PM

Advanced Auto Car ShowBird Bay Plaza, Venice615 US Hwy 41 Bypass N.Lance’s Cruisin’ to the Hop

Happy New Yearto all of our members and friends!

5SAT

4PM -8PM

Downtown Englewood CruiseDearborn Street, Englewood

14MON7PM

Club Membership MeetingVenice Community Center326 Nokomis Ave., Venice, Room GDoors open at 6:30PMProgram to be determined.D Dinner at 5PM before meetingBurgundy’s Restaurant227 Miami Ave., W. on Venice Island

19SAT

10AM -2PM

Annual Rotary Art Fest Car ShowVenice Airport FairgroundsPlease try to attend as this is a “PAID” show.

19SAT8AM

Car Show Tour: Hermann’s Royal Lipizzan Stallions Horse ShowEnjoy the show in Myakka City then have lunch at Stottlemeyer’s Smokehouse Restaurant while we put on our own car show. See page 12 for details. Please try to attend as this is a “PAID” show.

23WED1PM

Monthly Club LunchD Shamrock Cafe759 Shamrock Blvd., Venice 34293

25FRI

5PM - 8PM

Advanced Auto Car ShowBird Bay Plaza, Venice615 US Hwy 41 Bypass N.Lance’s Cruisin’ to the Hop

To the members that generously shared their photos of the events for all to enjoy. This month’s

contribution photographers are:Rich Albrecht, Ray Sherman, Fred Jenness

and George Nubile.

D If attending events marked with this symbol, contact Karen Errico for reservations 941-497-3824 or klze61@aol.com

NOTE: Ater the Monthly Club Meetings, some mebers gather at Perkins Restaurant at 1331 US Hwy 41 Bypass S., Venice. If you plan to attend, please notify Gary Felker prior to the meeting so he can give them a head count.

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EVENTS & ACTIVITIES

YES! I/we would like to attend.

 WHERE: Beyond the Sea Restaurant. 3555 S. Access Rd., Englewood

WHEN: 5:00PM Social Cocktail Hour in the dining room. Cocktails available all evening. 6:15PM Dinner

WHAT: All meals are served with potatoes, in-season vegetables, choice of coffee or iced tea (sweetened or unsweetened) and a piece of Christmas marble sheet cake with white butter cream frosting. • Roast Beef: sliced with mushroom gravy • Chicken Marsala • Salmon: with dill sauce

COST: $25.00 per person - includes tax, gratuity and music.

RSVP: By December 1st

Please make checks payable to Venice FL Region AACA and mail with this form to: Bunny Nubile, 8540 Eagle Bay Ct., North Port, FL 34287. DUE BY DEC 3RD.

PRINT NAME(S) TOTAL $

ROAST BEEF: CHICKEN MARSALA: SALMON:

Please indicate how many of each meal you are ordering.

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EVENTS & ACTIVITIES

MEET: 8AM, depart at 8:30AM from McDonalds corner of Laurel Rd. & Pinebrook Rd. NokomisEVENT: 32755 Singletary Rd., Myakka City Enjoy watching these graceful horses perform.NEXT: 12:30PM-3:30PM Lunch and our own car show at Stottlemeyer’s Smokehouse Restaurant

The AACA is being paid to show our cars at this new restaurant. It is an open air, “old Florida” tiki bar establishment with live music that is owned by new sponsors for AACA, friends of members, Dave and Babe Lanning. We expect a great turnout for this event. Directions to the show will be given when we meet at McDonalds.

WHEN: 7PM for departure at 7:15PMWHERE: Lot behind Bonefish Grill in VeniceABOUT: 1 1/4 hours. This is a Club highlight. We will see wonderful light displays at Blalock Park, City Hall, Venice Mansion, Park & Venice Avenues, Bay Indies. Grand finale at Fantasyland in Mission Valley.NEXT: 9PM Perkins Restaurant, 1331 US41 Bypass S., Venice Enjoy our popular late evening get-together for dessert, snacks, breakfast, whatever your heart desires.RSVP: December 10th to Bill Trier 941-223-1556 We will be placed in an easy to follow, small, guided group.

Bring a carload! If you have a collector vehicle but are not a member, please join us as our Club Tour guest.

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Fred Noren was born in Massachusetts but at an early age his family moved to Florida. Since he grew up in St. Pete, he has always considered himself a Floridian or “from Florida”, no matter where he was. His wife Annette is a Florida native who was born in St. Pete. His first car was a ’52 Buick, his second car was a ’55 Pontiac and his third car was a ’60 Chevy – all in the space of 2 years. If only he still had just one of those today. Today his classic car is a ’72 Chevy Monte Carlo. It was purchased new by Annette’s mother who owned it for 21 years. Fred has now owned the car for 25 years but inside the family it will always be known as “Betty’s Car”.

FRED NOREN ~ TREASURER

During the Viet Nam era Fred enlisted in the Air Force and spent 3 years in Alaska. Halfway through his tour of duty he and Annette were married. He brought her to Fairbanks in January. She had never seen snow. The temperature was 8 below zero. Welcome to Alaska! After his enlistment was up Fred began his career as a draftsman for Florida Power. A few years later he missed the mountains so he moved his family west and ended up in Denver for most of his career. As an Electrical Designer he designed electrical and control systems for power plants, oil and gas plants and nuclear facilities. A couple of times he even found himself back in Alaska working for Arco on the North Slope. While living in Denver, Fred and Annette became involved in a new church-plant that was started by the church they were attending. His detailed engineering background came in handy as he served as Treasurer and Financial Secretary for six years, setting up the system and keeping track of all of the church finances. When it came time to retire Annette said – “You’ve had your mountains, now we’re going back to my beaches”. And here they are.

AACA MUSEUM IN HERSHEY, PAClub members, Paul and Deb

Rauch, share their photos from when they stopped by the AACA Museum. They even got a special

tour of the storage building!

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Venice Region AACA 2018 Car Show Festival Sponsors

Suncoast NAPA Auto Parts1261 US41 Bypass S., Venice

941.485.9616 • napaonline.comFraternal Order of Police

Lodge #45, Venicefoplodge45.com

Vintage Motors of Sarasota & Sarasota Classic Car Museum5500 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota

941.355.6500 • vintagemotorssarasota.comPremier Community Bank

901 Venetia Bay Blvd. #100, Venice 941.441.4210 • pcb-florida.bank

Accardi & Associates Real Estate1978 Tamiami Trail S., Venice

941.234.9411 • accardiassociates.comAquatech Pools

503 Laurel Rd. E., Nokomis941.488.3990 • aquatechpoolsgc.com

Affordable Golf Cars902 S. Tamiami Trail, Nokomis

941.484.8059 • affordablegolfcars.netAmberjack Sanitation

941.473.5419 • amberjack-inc.netAnchor Realty Associates

127 Tampa Ave. E., #3, Venice941.786.9912

anchorrealtyassociates.comKaren Montgomery, owner

Dorsett Signs258 S. Grove St., Venice

941.484.4877 • dorsettsigns.comGemini Apparel & Accessories

105 Triple Diamond Blvd., N. Venice 941.488.7447 • geminiapparel.com

Hydro-E-Lectric5530 Independence Ct., Punta Gorda

941.639.0437 • hydroe.comMary Petty, Agent AAA

2100 S. Tamiami Trail, Venice 941.493.2100 Ext. 2255 • aaasouth.com

Royal Coachman RV Resort1070 Laurel Road, Nokomis

800.548.8678

Paradise Grill1097 Tamiami Trail, Nokomis

941.786.1524 • paradisegrillfl.comPit Stop Auto Repair Shops1843 S. Tamiami Trail, Venice

941.497.2000ronald-pitstopautorepair@comcast.net

Seymour Buick/GMC1455 S. Tamiami Trail, Venice

941.488.3667nsalerno@seymourbuickgmc.com

Stefano’s Family Restaurant401 S. Indiana Ave., Englewood941.475.0868 • stefanosfl.com

McDonalds Restaurants of Englewood & Venice

mcdonalds.com

Kimal Lumber Company941.484.3996 • kimallumber.com

Ideal Classic Cars2224 S. Tamiami Trail, Venice

941.966.1900 • idealclassiccars.netHazeltine Nurseries

2401 N. River Road, Venice941.485.1272 • hazeltinenurseries.com

Venice Gondolier Sun venicegondoliersun.com

Andrade Ohana Automotive, LLC228 Warfield Ave., Venice

941.375-8166 andradeohanaautomotive.com

PO Box 1064Venice, FL 34284

AACA.com

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