- May 2, 2024
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David Camire of Lakewood Ranch with his 2010 final edition Viper and David Poelke of Sarasota with his 2005 commemorative edition Viper.
Bill Prater and John Lee of Rosedale check out a 1967 Chevy Chevelle.
Jennifer Craig, community resources director, and Craig Waters, Big Brother
Jim Sturgis of Tara Preserve is the proud owner of this 1984 Porsche DP Kremer 935 K2. It is one of six models made by Kremer Brothers Racing, a German racing company, for use off the track and on the road.
David Wellette of Parrish bought this antique drive-in tray for his 1994 Corvette.
Trevor, Shelby and Cora Kovatch of Lakewood Ranch said this 2008 Lotus Elise was their favorite car at the show.
Gracie, John and Matthew Vajanyi of Lakewood Ranch admire a 1971 Pontiac Firebird.
Zack, Mona and Adam Bell and James Beckley of Lakewood Ranch peer into the window of a Ford Mustang.
1967 Chevy Chevelle
George Mielke of Palmetto has two hobbies: his 1941 Ford Sedan and handcrafting painted sharks.
Hila Reichman and Josh and Ilan Podietz of New York regard a 1956 Triumph TR3.
1959 Chevy Corvette Roadster
David Camire of Lakewood Ranch and David Poelke of Sarasota would never have met if it weren't for their mutual love of Dodge Vipers.
The two Viper enthusiasts are members of the Viper Club of America and started seeing each other at events and local car shows. Now, they attend car shows together with their respective Vipers. They're going on their seventh or eighth show together — but they've lost count.
Camire and Poelke attend the Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Suncoast’s annual “BIG” Car Show every year.
“It’s one of the nicest shows we go to,” they said.
The 4th annual BIG show was held for the first time on Lakewood Ranch Main Street Saturday, Feb. 13. Jennifer Craig, community resources director for Manatee County, and Craig Waters, a Big Brother and a Viper enthusiast, organized the event. About 115 cars lined Main Street.
“All the services we provide are free to the kids,” Craig said. “We rely on these events to fund those services.”
