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THUNDER BY THE BAY - 2009

SARASOTA FLORIDA JANUARY 9, 10, 11

NEWF SAID – “LORD THUNDERIN’ ME SON, IT WAS ONE HOT GOOD TIME, NUTTIN SURER DAN DAT. GOOD TING IT WAS BY DA WADER”

The Florida Center for Child and Family Development is a nationally accredited community-based agency that provides quality programs and services dedicated to the development of young children,

their families, and our communities.
The Florida Center provides early childhood education and developmental services (speech, occupational, and physical therapy), mental health services for young children and families, fetal alcohol diagnosis and intervention services, prevention and parent education services.

Lots of people from all age groups enjoyed the custom bikes on display along with some stick to your ribs food.

This couple drove down from Lakeland on their 2007 Harley Ultra Glide Classic. Great color, it looks like camo.

The Diablo Chopper Team’s Freaky Tiki drew a lot of attention.

Steel City Choppers Steve Peffer and Lindsay Greatsmile drove his bikes down to Key West from Pittsburgh PA and back.

I liked the skulls on this 1947 Knuclehead Top end and it has a 1958 Panhead Bottom end. Steel City Choppers Pittsburgh PA.

Is that a Gator?

Nope, it’s a fire breathing Dragon.

Great detail work, especially on the gas tank and rear fender.

Santiago Chopper

THE SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Friday – January 9, 2009

“Born to be Wild” Kick-off Party
Dress is “Biker Attire”.

Saturday - January 10, 2009
“Bikes, Bands & BBQ” Event at Payne Park Downtown SRQ

Payne Park in Downtown Sarasota
Noon until Dark - Free Admission

Test Ride a New Harley Davidson at the
Dealer Demo Event

Food, Vendors, Live Demonstrations and More!
All Bikers Welcome

Sunday - January 11, 2009
“Thunder By The Bay” Motorcycle Poker Run

Registration: 9 – 11 a.m.
Centennial Park Sarasota Bay

Sunday - January 11, 2009
Downtown Festival and Bike Show

11am – 5pm
Main Street - Downtown Sarasota

BIKE SHOW CLASSES

Sponsored by Rosister’s Harley-Davidson & Manatee River Harley-Davidson

Metric Classes Sponsored by Haps Honda

Bike Show Official to Determine Your Class $15 Entry Fee

There will be CA$H Prizes for the Top 3 Hands.

Wild Cards May Be Purchased This Year

Sunday on Main Street 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.

"Tikes and Bikes" Contest
Dress up your children in "biker attire" and bring them to the Downtown Festival on Sunday. Open to toddlers up to children 10 years of age. Register at the Rossiter's Harley-Davidson tent that day. Judging will be approx. 2:15 p.m. on stage. All children who participate will receive a prize. Best outfit will be judged by applause for the Grand Prize. Sponsored by Rossiter's Harley-Davidson and Manatee River Harley-Davidson - be sure to stop by for all your clothing and accessory needs.

“THUNDER BY THE BAY”
Sarasota Rocks as Thunder Rolls
BIKE FEST SCHEDULE
Festival Hotline: 941-371-8820 ext. 1800

Thunder By The Bay Committee

Julie Brown - Steering Committee
Tom Houser - Steering Committee
Bonnie Jackson - Vendor Chair
Chief Julius Halas - Steering Committee
Scott Kessler - Bike Show Chair
Dan Kriwitsky - Website Administrator
Lucy Nicandri - Festival Director
Trish Payne - Poker Run Registration Chair
Sy Rabins - Poker Run Chair
Rick Rossiter - Steering Committee
Lori Sinclair - Steering Committee
Cheryl Smith - Volunteer Coordinator
Gretchen Speranza - Auction Chair
Mike Welch - Steering Committee

200 volunteers help make this Festival a success each year.

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January 31, 2009 - Hamish