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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
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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.

 

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