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Porsches drive crowd to St. Armands

The 12th annual Porsches in the Park was hosted by Suncoast Motorsports.


  • By Katie Johns
  • | 3:13 p.m. December 10, 2016
  • Longboat Key
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While live music played in the background, car enthusiasts admired Porsches of all years and models during the 12th annual Porsches in the Park.

The 12th annual event took place at St. Armands Circle Park on Dec. 10. Soul R Coaster provided live entertainment. The event was hosted by Suncoast Motorsports, “home to some of the most beautiful automobiles including Porsche, Volkswagen and the best selection of pre-owned high line vehicles in Sarasota Bradenton area,” a news release for the event said.

The cars came from all over Florida as owners flocked to the Circle for the event.

Car enthusiasts check out the Porsches on display in St. Armands Circle Park.
Car enthusiasts check out the Porsches on display in St. Armands Circle Park.
Porsches from all over Florida were on display for the 12th annual Porsches in the Park on Dec. 10.
Porsches from all over Florida were on display for the 12th annual Porsches in the Park on Dec. 10.
Tommy Bernstein checks out a Porsche on display during Porsches in the Park.
Tommy Bernstein checks out a Porsche on display during Porsches in the Park.
Tommy Bernstein and Hal Munter
Tommy Bernstein and Hal Munter
Porsches of various models and years were on display on St. Armands Circle Park.
Porsches of various models and years were on display on St. Armands Circle Park.
Howard Mintz, Bob Vanorden and Louis Vozza
Howard Mintz, Bob Vanorden and Louis Vozza
Robert and Joyce Tone with their 1958 Porsche
Robert and Joyce Tone with their 1958 Porsche
Kori and Lacey Kogan test out the Porsches on display.
Kori and Lacey Kogan test out the Porsches on display.
Brad Beardow, Victor Calderon and Marcus Williams
Brad Beardow, Victor Calderon and Marcus Williams
The engine of a 2010 Porsche
The engine of a 2010 Porsche
Steve Weiss with his 2010 Porsche
Steve Weiss with his 2010 Porsche
Stan and Molly Wydro
Stan and Molly Wydro
Porsches from all over Florida were on display for the 12th annual Porsches in the Park on Dec. 10.
Porsches from all over Florida were on display for the 12th annual Porsches in the Park on Dec. 10.
Porsches of various models and years were on display on St. Armands Circle Park.
Porsches of various models and years were on display on St. Armands Circle Park.
Porsches from all over Florida were on display for the 12th annual Porsches in the Park on Dec. 10.
Porsches from all over Florida were on display for the 12th annual Porsches in the Park on Dec. 10.
Barbara Strouse, Dapper and David Loss
Barbara Strouse, Dapper and David Loss

 

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