• Alternate Text
  • Loading

  • Sand Bucket List
  • Health Observed
  • Crossword
  • Contests
  • Newsletters
  • e-Newspaper App
  • Longboat
    • News
    • Cops Corner
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Opinion
  • East County
    • News
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Schools
    • Sports
    • Opinion
  • Sarasota
    • News
    • Cops Corner
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Schools
    • Sports
    • Opinion
    • Siesta Key
  • Arts + Entertainment
    • Eat + Drink
    • Arts + Culture
    • Reviews
    • Things To Do
    • Black Tie
    • Spotlight Partners
  • Summer Fun Guide
  • Galleries
  • More
    • Hurricane Season
    • Red Tide Map
    • Health Observed
    • Sand Bucket List
    • Calendar
    • Celebrations
    • Contests
    • Tributes
    • Submit a Celebration
    • Submit a Tribute
    • Public Notices
    • Classifieds
  • Longboat
    • Longboat
    • News
    • Cops Corner
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Opinion
  • East County
    • East County
    • News
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Schools
    • Sports
    • Opinion
  • Sarasota
    • Sarasota
    • News
    • Cops Corner
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Schools
    • Sports
    • Opinion
    • Siesta Key
  • Arts + Entertainment
    • Arts + Entertainment
    • Eat + Drink
    • Arts + Culture
    • Reviews
    • Things To Do
    • Black Tie
    • Spotlight Partners
  • Summer Fun Guide
  • Galleries
  • More
    • More
    • Hurricane Season
    • Red Tide Map
    • Health Observed
    • Sand Bucket List
    • Calendar
    • Celebrations
    • Contests
    • Tributes
    • Submit a Celebration
    • Submit a Tribute
    • Public Notices
    • Classifieds
  • Sand Bucket List
  • Health Observed
  • Crossword
  • Contests
  • Newsletters
  • e-Newspaper App

Lakewood Ranch Main Street roars with Mustangs

Ponies Under the Palms featured a range of Mustang models and year.


  • By Amanda Sebastiano
  • | 6:00 a.m. November 23, 2015
  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • Share

Ponies Under the Palms showed what horsepower really means, Nov. 22 at Lakewood Ranch Main Street.

Ford Mustangs, ranging in color, model, year and condition lined the strip while enthusiasts chatted with car owners about the vehicles.

The 24th annual event featured more than 50 vehicles, cars and trucks, along with food and drink vendors and a D.J. A portion of the proceeds benefited two charities, TideWell Hospice and Southeastern Guide Dogs. 

Mike Otis, of Bradenton, shows off his 2013 Mustang GT California Special.
Mike Otis, of Bradenton, shows off his 2013 Mustang GT California Special.
Gregory and Adam King, of Bradenton, check out a '33 Roadster.
Gregory and Adam King, of Bradenton, check out a '33 Roadster.
Chris and Wioletta Stypula, of Bradenton, learn about Mustang history.
Chris and Wioletta Stypula, of Bradenton, learn about Mustang history.
Robert Wolf, of Lakewood Ranch, showed off his '59 Ranchero.
Robert Wolf, of Lakewood Ranch, showed off his '59 Ranchero.
Jack and JoAnn Schwab, of Lakewood Ranch, are Mustang enthusiasts.
Jack and JoAnn Schwab, of Lakewood Ranch, are Mustang enthusiasts.
Bonita Russell, of Palmetto, and her furry friend, Zeus, enjoy an afternoon of cars.
Bonita Russell, of Palmetto, and her furry friend, Zeus, enjoy an afternoon of cars.
Mustangs range in condition and year, such as this '71 Mustang.
Mustangs range in condition and year, such as this '71 Mustang.
Patsy and Randy Dwyer, of Tampa, show off their Mustang.
Patsy and Randy Dwyer, of Tampa, show off their Mustang.
A vintage take on a pickup truck, the 1950 F100 was one of the only trucks at the event.
A vintage take on a pickup truck, the 1950 F100 was one of the only trucks at the event.
Bob Lennox, of Lakewood Ranch, recently moved, with his Mustang, from New York.
Bob Lennox, of Lakewood Ranch, recently moved, with his Mustang, from New York.
Judy and Dennis Johnson, of Lakewood Ranch, lived in Detroit, or
Judy and Dennis Johnson, of Lakewood Ranch, lived in Detroit, or "Motor City.'"
Ray Crane, of Bradenton, and Annie, a guide dog in training, represent Southeastern Guide Dogs — one of the organizations that benefited from the event.
Ray Crane, of Bradenton, and Annie, a guide dog in training, represent Southeastern Guide Dogs — one of the organizations that benefited from the event.

 

Latest News

Bravo's Pizzeria & Italian Eatery at 1995 Main St. in Sarasota has closed.
  • March 31, 2026
Pizzeria closes on Main Street in Sarasota
From left, Drew Ferguson, Jason Creasy, Noah Green, Benjamin Newman, Olivia Ledwith and Eric Coley are the newest sworn officers of the Sarasota Police Department.
  • March 31, 2026
Sarasota Police Department swears in six new officers
Late Commissioner Carol Ann Felts will be honored April 18 at Crane Park.
  • March 31, 2026
Manatee County names Myakka preserve after late commissioner Carol Felts
The Coquina Beach parking lot has dozens of free spots for beachgoers. There were plenty of open spaces Monday, March 30 as rain began to fall.
  • March 31, 2026
Paid parking considered on Anna Maria Island

Sponsored Health Content

Sponsored Content

The best of Your Observer, delivered directly to your inbox

Get the latest in news, sports, schools, arts and things to do in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Longboat Key and East County.

Sign Up

Latest in Neighbors

Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance President and CEO Brittany Lamont and Board Chair Wayne Parrish are eager for members to hit the course for the Ranch Scramble.
  • March 30, 2026
Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance takes a swing at networking
Pam Yulke, modeling an outfit by J. McLaughlin at the "Lights, Camera, Legacy" fashion show, is a past president and has been in the University Park Women's Club for 23 years.
  • March 29, 2026
A fashionable event for the University Park Women's Club
Lakewood Ranch sisters Jade Lowrey, 5, and Hazel Lowrey, 3, had fun collecting eggs and getting their faces painted at Eggstravaganza.
  • March 28, 2026
It's no yoke! 600 children scoop 10,000 eggs at Eggstravaganza
  • March 26, 2026
View + Vision =
Lakewood Ranch guitarist Chuck Black plays with the Silver Thunder band April 3 at Music on Main.
  • March 25, 2026
A rock 'n' roll dream comes true in Lakewood Ranch
The Silverwings Choir, a Lakewood Ranch club of 40 members, gather at Lakewood Ranch Town Hall every Saturday and sing in Mandarin.
  • March 25, 2026
Silverwings Choir combines Chinese culture and music

App

Download the Your Observer app

Stay in the know with the latest local news. Any device, anytime, anywhere.

DOWNLOAD NOW

Contact

  • 1970 Main St.
  • Third Floor
  • Sarasota, FL 34236
  • Phone: 941-366-3468
  • FPN Verified

Extra, Extra!

  • Newsletters
  • App
  • Crossword
  • Contests

more

  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Classifieds
  • Advertise
  • Rack Locations
  • Jobs
  • Privacy Policy
  • Accessibility Options

sister sites

  • Business Observer
  • Jax Daily Record
  • Orange Observer
  • Accessibility Options
  • Copyright © 2026 Observer Media Group Inc., All Rights Reserved
Sign Up for Daily Headlines

A daily dose of news from Longboat Key, East County, Sarasota and Siesta Key.

Sign Up for In Case You Missed It

A Saturday dose of the week's top stories from Sarasota, Longboat Key and East County.


The Your Observer App is Here!

Get local news you can trust — now on your phone, tablet or laptop. Fast. Free. Easy to Use.
Stay informed, wherever you are.

Download Now