Modelin' in Downtown

I'm used to seeing some interesting vehicles around downtown Sarasota. For example, earlier in the day, I saw a Rolls Royce cruisin' around the City Hall parking lot and a Ferrari zippin' down Second Street. But, it was this little old Ford parked along Main Street, pretty as you please, which grabbed my attention. Someone on Flickr speculated it's a 1928 or '29 Model A.  Very cool.

This tote bag was hanging inside, with little American flags that were so faded and weathered they could have been vintage with the car. I love it! Definitely something out of the norm here.  By the way, for the record, I also encounter a lot of Smart cars, buses and scooters downtown.

Rolling Patriotism

Spotted this bold, patriotic message in a parking lot. I didn't have my DSLR with me, but, fortunately, a SDP staff member was on hand to offer their phone camera. Hear! Hear!! Honk...clap...sing for America. Now, let's knuckle down and resolve the national debt issue.

Protective Pooch

This sign makes me smile every time I see it.  I've never seen the driver, or the guard poodle for that matter, but many afternoons I see this car parked near mine.  In my fantasy photographer world,  I would love to see a poodle hanging its head out the front passenger window (guarding the vehicle, of course), looking back at the 'Beware' sign.  Happy Saturday!

Ferraris on the Circle

St. Armands Circle was the place to be Saturday if you're into sports cars.  Specifically, Ferraris.  "Ferraris on the Circle" was the name of the event and lest there be any confusion....there were a a lot of Ferraris on the circle.  About two dozen members of the Tampa Bay Ferrari Club displayed their vehicles.  Not being a car person, I found it quite entertaining watching people express their car envy.  Someone told me one of them cost $240K.  Wow.