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Check out some cool cars at Hooters. Cruise into Hooters of Bradenton on Saturday, May 9 from 5 pm to 8pm for a classic car show. Enjoy a night filled with classic cars, trophies, prizes plus more during the “Lance’s Cruzin to the Hop Car Show”. To register your car for the show please email Lance@collectorcarstv@<a href="https://gmail.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">gmail.com</a>. 

Hooters of Bradenton is located at 4908 14th Street West in Bradenton. “We look forward to seeing all the classic cars at Bradenton Hooters on the second Saturday of the month. It is always a fun night at the restaurant,” said Bradenton Hooters Managing Partner Brian Commo. 

Hooters of South Florida, owns and operates 15 locations. For more information about South Florida Hooters please visit <a href="https://www.hootersflorida.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.HootersFlorida.com</a> or follow us at Instagram @SouthFLHooters, TikTok @southflhooters and Facebook <a href="https://www.facebook.com/hootersflorida/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.facebook.com/hootersflorida/</a>.

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Get ready, guitar lovers—Florida’s most exciting guitar event is back!
 The 2026 Sarasota Guitar and Amp Show returns June 6th–7th at the legendary Robarts Arena, bringing together players, collectors, builders, and gear fanatics for an entire weekend dedicated to guitars and tone. Quickly becoming recognized as the premiere guitar show in Florida, the Sarasota Guitar and Amp Show is the place where vintage history meets modern innovation. 
Whether you’re a working guitarist, a serious collector, a tone chaser, or simply someone who appreciates the craftsmanship of great instruments, this event offers a rare opportunity to see and experience an incredible range of new and vintage guitars, amplifiers, effects, hard to find parts and gear all in one place. Thousands of instruments will be on display from dealers, collectors, boutique builders, and gear companies from across the country. Attendees will find everything from rare vintage guitars and classic American instruments to modern boutique builds, custom shop models, and unique one-off creations in all price ranges. 
For vintage enthusiasts, the show floor will feature coveted instruments from the golden eras of guitar manufacturing—pieces that shaped the sound of rock, blues, country, and beyond. Amplifier lovers and tone purists will also have plenty to explore. Expect a huge selection of vintage tube amps, boutique amplifier builders, and modern designs pushing the limits of guitar tone. From low-watt studio amps to stage-ready powerhouses, players will have the opportunity to hear, compare, and experience some of the finest amplifiers available today. 
Top Dealers are looking to BUY or TRADE for your Gear, so turn your gear into cash or trade up for your Dream Guitar or Amp.
 Make sure your here for the Custom Guitar Giveaway Awesome Raffles, Food concessions,&nbsp; Plenty of Free parking&nbsp;
Kids 12yrs and under get in with Adults, so bring the whole family for an amazing time. Doors open at 10am Early bird tickets are available now Dealer space is going fast&nbsp; Contact us for Sponsorships opportunities For tickets and dealer info

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