Carl Black Of Sarasota News/Events Blog

Sunday October 26, 2008
Join Carl Black GMC at Petco on 41 from 1 p.m. until 4 p.m.

Signature Sarasota, Inc Presents
“Touch A Truck”
A Day of Halloween Family Fun!!
PETCO together with The Honor Sanctuary Org. would like to invite the whole family out for a day of Halloween Family Fun. This day will include trucks of all kinds for children to touch and explore. Mcgruff the Crime dog will be there to say hello and help parents with their kid’s total identification System. Also attending, the brave people whom protect and serve our community. You can have your face painted, enjoy food, listen to great music, grab some Halloween Candy and most of all participate in The Halloween Costume Contest for the children and pets! Kix Country 92.9 will be live broadcasting the event and announcing the winners on the radio! We also have the participation of all stores in Paradise Plaza, helping make it a safe wa y for kids to “Trick or Treat” through out the Plaza. So whether you are feeling a little bewitching, somewhat spooky or similar to a super hero, please come join us. All proceeds will be donated to The Honor Sanctuary Org., a non-profit organization that saves abandoned and abused animals and helps place them up for adoption. Donations: www.honorsanctuary.org
When: October, 26, 2008
Where: The Parking lot of PETCO
3800 S. Tamiami Trail Sarasota
Time: 1:00—4:00 P.M.
Costume Contest: 1:30 - 2:30
Cost Of Event: $5.00 per family
Contact info: Kimberly B. Wolf
www.signaturesarasota.com
Kim@signaturesarasota.com

October 31st & November 1st, come down to Carl Black wearing your Halloween costume and receive an additional $100 off any vehicle purchase! Look for the ghost in selected vehicles and score even more in savings! We will be cooking up some ghoulish treats along with special Halloween goodies for the kids!

Planning on coming to Carl Black October 17th and 18th. Support your favorite sports team and come dressed in their gear. As always, free hotdogs and hamburgers for everyone!

Come down to Carl Black October 10th and 11th wearing your country best and join us for some good food. Shrimp, sausage, potatoes, corn…ummmm ummm good! Hey, you might even find a new or pre-owned vehicle to take for a spin. 

October 3rd & 4th

Wear your favorite Rays gear to support them making history for their first playoff games. We will be cooking out and listening to the games on the radio.

Drop By Home Depot on Cattlemen Friday (October 3rd) or Saturday (October 4th) and see displays on a variety of energy effcient items. Carl Blacks Energy Efficient, Yukon Hybrid will be on display, along with information about the vehicle. 

Register here for your chance to win the Opry Month Celebration Trip- October 24-25, 2008.

Trip Includes:
• Airfare for two to Nashville on Southwest Airlines, Proud Partner of the Grand Ole Opry

• VIP admission for two to see the show that made country music famous, the Grand Ole Opry, Saturday, October 25 during Opry Month – a celebration of the Opry’s 83rd Birthday. Artists scheduled to appear include Craig Morgan, Chuck Wicks, Rodney Atkins, and more. Chuck Wicks will also be signing autographs in the Opry Shop from 5:30-6:30 pm before the show.

• Lunch for two at the Wildhorse Saloon

• Two tickets to tour the Ryman Auditorium

• Two-night accommodations at the Gaylord Opryland Resort October 24 & 25

Blues Fest Tickets on Sale now at Carl Black GMC
$20 in Advance * Cash Only

The 18th Annual Carl Black GMC Sarasota Blues Fest will be held Saturday, November 1st at Ed Smith Stadium. Come join thousands with a full day of fun with good music, great food and refreshemnets. Blues Hall of Famer, Bobby Rush will be headlining.

Join thousands of Sarasota music fans as they gather at Ed Smith Stadium Complex for the 2008 Sarasota Blues Fest.

Featuring
3 Time 2008 Blues Music Award Winner
& Blues Hall Of Famer
Bobby Rush
JJ Grey & Mofro
2008 Blues Music Award Winner “ Best Guitarist “
Steady Rollin’ Bob Margolin
2008 Blues Music Award Winner
“Best New Artist Debut”
Diunna Greenleaf
Jason Ricci and New Blood
The All Stars

Wyatt Garey Band

Blankets and Lawn Chairs welcome- no coolers. Come early, gates open at 11am. For more information call 941-922-1543 or go to www.sarasotabluesfest.com. 

12th Anniversary Sarasota Sportsmens Banquet
7:30PM * October 2, 2008 * Robarts Arena

Join us for a fun night while raising money for a good cause. The Sarasota Sportsmen’s Association exists to raise and employ local funds for local outdoor sportsman events and causes. The mission is to educate our youth regarding fish, game, outdoor activites, laws, sportsmanship and safe practices while promoting the use, conservation and management of our local natural resourses.

The banquet will consist of a sit down steak dinner followed by tons of great raffles, drawings, silent and live auctions.

Advanced Tickets are $65 and $80 at the door. Please contact Dustin Pointer to purchase tickets at 941-809-3981. More information on www.sarasotasportsmen.com. 

September 26-27, 2008
End of the Month Blowout sale and COLLEGE Football Weekend. Come down to Carl Black this weekend and support your favorite team! Come dressed to impress with your favorite teams apparel. We will cook up some good ole American hotdogs and hamburgers. And of course, giving discounts only Florida’s #1 GMC Dealer can do! Help us make September the best sales month this year!