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BRANDON -  William Craig Bryson CHARITY Event.  6-12 at Uncle Mikes Smokehouse, 9847 E. Adamo Dr (inside Brandon H-D), ph 813-644-6888.   MAP   Fellow Harley-Davidson rider, William Craig Bryson, age 23, was involved in a horrible motorcycle accident on Jan. 23, 2012 where he remains in ICU at Tampa General Hospital.  We hope you will join us at a fundraising event to help Craig with the medical bills. Fundraiser will be loaded at Uncle Mikes Smokehouse in Brandon.  Raffle items, 50/50 and more!  Craig is the brother of the fireman who responded to his call.  Please forward this event to everyone you know, info Tommy Bryson, Tbryson117@hotmail.com.    www.UncleMikesGrill.com.

LAKELAND -  Stuntjam.  Starts on 2/3/2012 and ends on 2/5/2012.   Friday 9:00am Gates open for practice at Lakeland Motorsports Park, 8100 US 33 N, (I-4, exit #38), ph 863-984-1145.   MAP  StuntJam the ultimate stunt rider! Street bike competitions: longest coaster, pro individual freestyle, longest stoppie, armature individual freestyle and female freestyle. Bring the whole family to be part of the action! Team FMX Freestyle, helicopter rides, ball of steel, wrestling matches and Live Entertainment. Saturday is qualifiers - gates open at 9:00am, starts at noon. Tickets $10.00 online www.stuntjam.com or at the door.  Sunday Main Event - Gates open at 9:00am, competition starts at noon, $20 at the door, $15 online, 10yrs & under are free.  Tons of food, vendors and excitement., info 727-776-4544.   www.StuntJam.com. 

LAKELAND -  Stuntjam.  Starts on 2/3/2012 and ends on 2/5/2012.   Friday 9:00am Gates open for practice at Lakeland Motorsports Park, 8100 US 33 N, (I-4, exit #38), ph 863-984-1145.   MAP     StuntJam the ultimate stunt rider! Street bike competitions: longest coaster, pro individual freestyle, longest stoppie, armature individual freestyle and female freestyle. Bring the whole family to be part of the action! Team FMX Freestyle, helicopter rides, ball of steel, wrestling matches and Live Entertainment. Saturday is qualifiers - gates open at 9:00am, starts at noon. Tickets $10.00 online www.stuntjam.com or at the door.  Sunday Main Event - Gates open at 9:00am, competition starts at noon, $20.00 at the door, $15.00 online, 10yrs & under are free.  Tons of food, vendors and excitement., info 727-776-4544.   www.StuntJam.com.

LEESBURG -  Red Hot Biker Bash.  10am-3pm at Gator Harley-Davidson,  1745 US Hwy 441, ph 352-787-8050    Rock with us, Bassville Park Band, Free Food & Beer til gone, enter to win a $500 shopping spree (must be present to win) on Harley-Davidson licensed products!  Free earrings with qualified purchase. We have lots of gift ideas for your Valentine, visit our website and see!  Try out our Harley-Davidson dyno jumpstart. Proceeds will support the Central Florida Health Alliance. Please Drink Responsibly.  Keep updated, join our email list. Add us at Facebook, Myspace and Twitter, info 352-787-8050, gatorharleyevents@gmail.com.  www.gatorharley.com.


PLANT CITY -  Plant City Bike Fest.  5-9pm in Historic Downtown Plant City, 102 N. Palmer St.  MAP  Held the first Saturday of every month.  Featuring live music, food & vendors, 50/50 drawing, & a great opportunity to visit the Downtown shops with the whole family, emceed by Radical Randy & Wendy Bob.  For attendees admission & parking is FREE.  For show participants entry fee is only $5.00 for each category entered, register bike between 5pm-7pm, info 813-754-3707.   www.PlantCity.org.  FLYER  Next Bike Fest March 3, 2012.

BRADENTON -  American Legion Kirby Stewart Post #24 Biker Breakfast.  8-11am At American Legion Kirby Stewart Post 24,  2000 75th St. W, ph 941-794-3489.   MAP    The American Legion Riders host a breakfast every third Sunday of the month for $5.00,  home fries, scrambled eggs, pancakes, grits, bacon, sausage, biscuits & gray, toast, coffee & tea, info Diane dianemcarthur46@yahoo.com or office 941-794-3489.  www.KirbyStewartPost24.org.  

LAKELAND -  Stuntjam.  Starts on 2/3/2012 and ends on 2/5/2012.   Friday 9:00am Gates open for practice at Lakeland Motorsports Park, 8100 US 33 N, (I-4, exit #38), ph 863-984-1145.   MAP     StuntJam the ultimate stunt rider! Street bike competitions: longest coaster, pro individual freestyle, longest stoppie, armature individual freestyle and female freestyle. Bring the whole family to be part of the action! Team FMX Freestyle, helicopter rides, ball of steel, wrestling matches and Live Entertainment. Saturday is qualifiers - gates open at 9:00am, starts at noon. Tickets $10.00 online www.stuntjam.com or at the door.  Sunday Main Event - Gates open at 9:00am, competition starts at noon, $20.00 at the door, $15.00 online, 10yrs & under are free.  Tons of food, vendors and excitement., info 727-776-4544.   www.StuntJam.com.

SARASOTA -  Frosty Blue Balls Poker Run.  10:30am-12pm Registration at Richardson Park,  5151 Richardson Rd, ph 941-704-4336.  MAP  $10/hand; $20/3. Hands available at first and last stop. There will be a membership drive and safety awareness on site at the end point. Live Entertainment, 6 big screen TV’s, Surround Sound, Food & Beverages, and much more! Get Ready for the Cold Ride!  Poker Run going to 4 Parks then ends at a party location. Ride is over 180 miles. If you really ride, then this is for you.  4pm Last bike in at Stragglers, 5580 Swift Rd, Sarasota, info Jim Gladstone, 941-704-4336 or Events@westcoast.abateflorida.com.  Website:   www.westcoast.abateflorida.com.    FLYER.

WEBSTER -  Webster Monthly Swap Meet, Bike & Car Show.  8am-11:30am at The Webster West Side Flea Market, 516 NW 3rd. Street, ph 352-793-9877.  MAP  This show is held the first Sunday of every month year round. Gates are open 8am-3pm.  Admission is $5.00, children under 14 are free.  Show & Corral (for sale by owner) registration is $10.00. ($5.00 driver admission fee + $5.00 vehicle registration).  Club/Organization participation award (10 or more vehicles registered). Vendors are welcome: Outside 15x30 $18.00; Covered 10x10 $10.00.  ATM on site, info Becky 352-793-9877.  www.CycleMeet.com 

CLEARWATER -  Quaker Steak and Lube Bike Night .  5-10pm at Quaker Steak and Lube, 10400 49th St. North, 727-572-9464.  MAP     Probably the biggest bike night in the state, live bands, hosted by Radical Randy, Question of the week.  All Bikes Welcome! Vendors wanted, info 727-572-9464. Website: www.TheLube.com.

ST PETE BEACH -  Crime Stoppers "Coast Riders" Police Escorted Motorcycle Run Kick Off Party.  7pm Drink specials start at the Postcard Inn, 6300 Gulf Boulevard, ph 727-367-2711.  MAP  Motorcycle run registration and kick-off celebration with live music, Jack Daniels and Sailor Jerry drink specials.  The resort's signature restaurant Beachwood BBQ & Burger specializes in regional American BBQ, seafood favorites and specialty items,  info Laurie, email Laurie@bayshoremarketinggroup.com, ph 727-744-5992.  www.CrimeStoppersCoastRiders.com.   FLYER .

CLEARWATER -  2nd Annual Mardi BRA Party & Fund Raiser.  2-10pm at Quaker Steak and Lube, 10400 49th St. North, 727-572-9464.  MAP   A unique Mardi Gras BRA contest, plus 50/50, Prizes, and Poker Walk. Registration starts at 3-9 pm.  Top 3 hands get great prizes! Winners announced at end of night. Live Music 6-10 pm, Vendor & Craft Fair, Contests. Vendors and sponsors call Kimberly at 727-642-3067. Brought to you by The Lube and BRA Bikers Raising Awareness® to benefit local breast cancer patients.  www.BikersRaisingAwareness.org.   FLYER

SPRING HILL -  Rookies Rockin Biker Bash.  12:00-6:00pm at Rookies Sports Bar and Grill, 3095 Anderson Snow Road, ph 352-593-4114.   MAP   Ok Kids, Rookies is the "NEW" Hot Spot in Hernando, ALWAYS Biker Friendly. Come on down on Feburay 11th for one Hell of a Party, The Roy Sites Band will be playing. I will be your MC for the Day. We are having a 5 class Bike Show sponsored by Universal Ground Services, Vendors, Great Food & Drink Speacials, Raffles, Give-a-ways and more... They won't know what hit them... Gulf Coast Harely-Davidson is going to be a sponsor of this event, with give-a-ways and more... Chicks's In The Wind will be set up with raffles, info DJ Patti 727-204-0885, pattiandfatdaddi@aol.com. 

TIERRA VERDE / ST PETERSBURG to CLEARWATER -  1st Annual  Crime Stoppers "Coast Riders" Police Escorted Motorcycle Run.  8am Registration starts, 10:30am Kickstands up from Tierra Verde Resort Marina, 200 Madonna Blvd, ph 727-867-8611.  MAP   $25 Rider, $10 Passenger (Veterans and Police no charge for passengers), on line registration recommended.  Helmets Required.  Giving away a 2012 Harley-Davidson FXDC, see how to enter.  Police escorted 31 mile non-stop motorcycle run up the beaches ending celebration at Coachman Park in Clearwater.  Celebration open to the public, noon-4pm Up The Creek band, entertainment, sponsor exhibits, food & beer. Presented by Mandelbaum Trichler Law Center and benefits Crime Stoppers of Pinellas County, info Laurie ph 727-744-5992, email Laurie@bayshoremarketinggroup.com.   www.CrimeStoppersCoastRiders.com.   FLYER

CLEARWATER -   Rolling Thunder Paws For Patriots Benefit Ride and Rally.  9:30-11:30am Registration at four locations Harley-Davidson of New Port Richey, Manatee River Harley-Davidson, Veterans Memorial Park & Museum in Tampa and Jim’s Harley-Davidson ending Quaker Steak and Lube, 10400 49th St. North, 727-572-9464.  MAP   Registration $15 rider / $10 passenger. Riders coming from all directions to rally at Quaker Steak and Lube, Pinellas Park to benefit Paws For Patriots, providing a guide dog to visually impaired veterans. Opening Ceremony Rally at 1:00 PM, followed by music of Modern Mayhem, special appearance by international singer/songwriter Theresa Sareo, classic car show, military vehicles & displays, Guide Dog puppies, vendors with special $100 prize vendor cash walk, raffles, 50/50, club challenge and more still in the planning stages, info Fran, 727-742-9473, paws4patriots@rollingthunderfl11.com.  Website: www.faharrison.com/paws.html.   FLYER

GAINESVILLE -  Gainesville Harley-Davidson 19th Birthday Bash.  Noon-4pm  at Gainesville Harley-Davidson, 4125 NW 97th Blvd, ph 352-331-6363.   MAP  Benefits the Honor Flight Network, food, drinks, live music, prizes, emceed by Hunter Wind from classic rock Wind-FM, info  ph 352-331-6363.  www.GainesvilleHarley.com.  FLYER

RIVERVIEW -  First Annual Dart Run.  9-10:30am Registration at American Legion Post 148, 7240 Hwy 301.  MAP   Cost is $10.00 or $15.00 for rider and passenger.  Prize will be $100 for top hand and $50.00 for second highest.  No Cards to draw just throw 3 darts at each stop and highest points wins.  Food will be available along with drink specials. Bring your car, bike or scooter. Rain or Shine this event will go out. First Annual Dart Run to replenish funds which used exclusively toward Veteran's assistance programs such as Haley House, Veterans Memorial Park, needy Veteran/Military personnel and their families, info Howie,superglide918@aol.com.

RUSKIN -   Chili & Wings Cook-Off Flea Market & Car / Motorcycle Show.  Starts on 2/25/2012 and ends on 2/26/2012.   9am at E.G. Simmons Park, 2401 19th Avenue, N.W. off US 41 in S. Hillsborough County), Ruskin, FL 33570.   MAP   Saturday Feb 25th:  9am-4pm Chili Cook-off & Car Show.  Sunday Feb 26th:  9am-4pm Wings Cook-off & Bike Show.   Flea Market all weekend.  $2.00 County Park entry fee per car - up to 8 people, info E G Simmons Park 813-671-7655.

RUSKIN -   Chili & Wings Cook-Off Flea Market & Car / Motorcycle Show.  Starts on 2/25/2012 and ends on 2/26/2012.   9am at E.G. Simmons Park, 2401 19th Avenue, N.W. off US 41 in S. Hillsborough County), Ruskin, FL 33570.   MAP   Saturday Feb 25th:  9am-4pm Chili Cook-off & Car Show.  Sunday Feb 26th:  9am-4pm Wings Cook-off & Bike Show.   Flea Market all weekend.  $2.00 County Park entry fee per car - up to 8 people, info E G Simmons Park 813-671-7655.

TAMPA -  Tampa Crossroads VAC 1st Annual Poker Run.   8:30-10:00am at Veteran's Memorial Park in Tampa, 3602 N US Highway 301 Tampa, FL 33619.  MAP  All proceeds will benefit our veterans and their families. The fees are: $15 per rider and $5 for passenger. There will be raffles, 50/50 and auctions. The event will start at Veteran's Memorial Park in Tampa & continue on to VFW Post #8154 in Zephyrhills, on to The Neon Cowboy in Dade City and then to Baldomero Lopez State Veterans Nursing Home in Land-O-Lakes with the final stop at Rick's on The River in Tampa. CARS are also welcome. vendors will be at last stop, info Thomas "T-Man" Brown 727-667-6029.

TREASURE ISLAND - Power Fest at the Pass.   11am-5pm at Gator's Cafe and Saloon, 12754 Kingfish Drive, Treasure Island, FL 33706, ph . MAP   Ride in Bike Show and Classic Car Show at one place and all at one time!  Radical Randy emcee, top 25 invitational car show, music by recording artists Dive Bar Stalkers, food and drink specials, affordable vendor space.  There is plenty of parking at Gator's!  Benefits Safe Teen Driver Program a 501 C 3 Corporation, vendor and show info ph 727-504-3138, e-mail  preacherscycles@aol.com.     www.PreachersMotorcyclePromotions.com.   FLYER