A quarterly publication from the Suncoast Chapter of the BMW Car Club of America

OCTOBER - DECEMBER 2016

Die Sonnenküeste

Photo Credit: bmwism.com

ADMINISTRATIONCurrent Officers

PresidentStan Dale

(305) 218-1104 president@fscbmwcca.com

Vice-PresidentFrank Mann

(727) 254-9723 vicepres@fscbmwcca.com

TreasurerSandy Cunnagin (813) 968-7252

treasurer@fscbmwcca.com Secretary

Carol Villar (813) 568-3572

secretary@fscbmwcca.com

Current Board Members Michael Clark

Not Listed bod1@fscbmwcca.com

Christopher Gandees Not Listed

bod2@fscbmwcca.com

Dennis Johnston Not Listed

bod4@fscbmwcca.com

Russell Garvey (813) 230-5705

bod5@fscbmwcca.com

Administrative Staff Motorsport Coordinator

Barry Miller (Past President) (813) 498-9095

motorsport@fscbmwcca.com Newsletter EditorMichael Sackett Jr.

newsletter@fscbmwcca.com (214) 864-3765

WebmasterCarol Villar

webmeister@fscbmwcca.com (813) 586-3572

The Fine Print Die Sonnenküeste is the official newsletter of the BMW Car Club of America, Suncoast chapter. It is a quarterly publication intended to serve as a primary means of communication highlighting the events and members of the chapter. No portion in part or whole may be reproduced without the written permission of the Suncoast BMW CCA Board of Directors.

All submissions are subject to editing for space constraints, style, editorial consistency, and must include name and phone number for consideration.

All photos, articles and letter should be submitted to the Newsletter Editor at newsletter@fscbmwcca.com

Any address or e-mail changes should be submitted to the Suncoast BMW CCA Vice-president to ensure timely delivery.

Mailing AddressFlorida Suncoast Chapter BMWCCA, Inc.

13014 N. Dale Mabry Hwy,Suite #135

Tampa, FL 33618

Social Media Website

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Twitter@fscbmwcca

BMWCCA National Officers President

Steve Johnson Exec Vice President

Eddy Funahashi South Atlantic Region VP

J. Dwayne Mosley

COVER PAGE PROFILE

Aged BMW emblem on a BMW 501

This month’s cover page profile doesn’t aim to highlight one of the many different versions of the BMW, but it focuses in on the actual logo of BMW or the roundel found on both the front and back ends of our cars.

This has been much speculation as to how the iconic design came about, but the fact remain that it is one of the most recognizable design marks ever. It was July 1917 that Franz Joseph Popp registered the name, “Bayerische Motoren

Werke” with the intention of separating from the prior Rapp Motorenwerke. The most common speculative story focuses in on the newly formed BMW advertising department had derived the design to highlight and increase sales of the new BMW radial engine intended for aircraft. Alternative stories indicate the blue and white focus on the heritage of the Bavarian state where BMW maintains its world headquarters.

The Roundel has evolved in its 100 years of use. What started out as a very simple flat design utilizing thin condensed text grew into a fully developed three-dimensional appearing logo through the use of light and shape. The letters even grew to a strong block appearance equally separated in the upper half of the outter black banner, but the overall design of the four-poster blue and white checkerboard pattern set inside a circular black border remains as icon and timeless today as it did in the early 1900s.

According to the website bmwism.com, the cover photograph displays an exceptionally aged Roundel found on an early 1950’s 501 sedan. It does have exceptional patina, but also reveals the detail and craftsmanship that went into the creation of the piece.

Photo Credit: Auto Evolution

PRESIDENTIAL POINTSQUARTERLY

FINANCIAL REPORT

Admin Annual Dinner AutoCross Events OVERALLCategory TOTAL

INCOMEAnnual Dinner Income 0.00 70.00 0.00 0.00 70.00AutoCross Income 0.00 0.00 913.80 0.00 913.80MemberShip Dues 12,546.03 0.00 0.00 0.00 12,546.03TOTAL INCOME 12,546.03 70.00 913.80 0.00 13,529.83

EXPENSESAnnual Dinner Expense 0.00 2,167.43 0.00 0.00 2,167.43AutoCross Expense

Food Expense 0.00 0.00 172.65 0.00 172.65Insurance 0.00 0.00 390.00 0.00 390.00Portolet Rental 0.00 0.00 29.37 0.00 29.37Supplies (Autocross) 0.00 0.00 29.95 0.00 29.95TOTAL AutoCross Expense 0.00 0.00 621.97 0.00 621.97

Group Events 0.00 0.00 0.00 124.91 124.91Insurance 215.57 0.00 0.00 0.00 215.57Licenses - SunBiz 70.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 70.00Meals & Entertainment 582.34 0.00 0.00 0.00 582.34Office Expenses 31.50 0.00 0.00 0.00 31.50

Bank Fees 47.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 47.00TOTAL Office Expenses 78.50 0.00 0.00 0.00 78.50

Postage and Delivery 278.20 0.00 0.00 0.00 278.20Software Costs 359.88 0.00 0.00 0.00 359.88Storage Unit 54.87 0.00 0.00 0.00 54.87TOTAL EXPENSES 1,639.36 2,167.43 621.97 124.91 4,553.67

OVERALL TOTAL 10,906.67 -2,097.43 291.83 -124.91 8,976.16

Profit and Loss Statement TAGGED 2/1/2016 through 11/30/2016 (Cash Basis)

12/1/2016 Page 1

As   I   sat   swapping   out   my   2016   Day-­‐Timer   for   the   new   2017  packet,  the  passage  of  time  sort  of  flooded  my  thoughts….where  has  the  time  gone?          

We   have   been   so   busy   this   year…I   have   a   thousand   notes   of  things  to  do,  things  to  look  into  and  things  we  want  to  consider….      

 

And  then  there’s  the  list  of  2016  FSC  Accomplishments:  

• Finalized  and  officially  rolled  out  the  new-­‐look  of  the  Website  • Implemented  the  “For  Sale”  section  on  the  website  • Implemented  transparency  in  reporting  Quarterly  Financials  • Arranged  and  conducted  Multiple  Garage  Tours  • Arranged  and  conducted  Roving  Monthly  dinners  to  reach  different  membership  

                         areas  in  Tampa,  St  Pete,  Clearwater  areas  • Arranged  and  conducted  “Bimmers  &  Burgers”  during  the  summer  months    

                           throughout  Naples,  Ft  Myers,  Punta  Gorda,  Port  Charlotte,  Leigh  High  and  Cape  Corral  Area  •  Posted  a  36%  increase  in  monthly  new  member  enrollment  •  Implemented  “Weekly  News  Blast”  via  Mail  Chimp  •  Held  the  most  successful  BMW/Porsche  Auto-­‐Cross  Challenge  •  Combined  Annual  Dinners  into  a  Destination  Event  central  to  membership.    And  then  there’s  the  list  of  2017  “Want-­‐to’s”:  • Conduct  more  road  tours  • Conduct  car  clinics  in  Ft  Myers/Naples  area  • Conduct  two  rallies  in  the  north  and  south  (Spring  &  Fall)  • Develop  the  Auto-­‐Cross  program.    Consider  alternate  location.  Ft  Myers?    Sarasota?  • Develop  a  combination  car  show/event  in  a  prime  area  that  is  revenue  producing    (Location  TBD)  

• Launch  the  “On-­‐Line”  Quarterly  Newsletter  • Increase  Social  Media  Presence  • Revive  Autocross  Program  –  New  central  location.    It’s  been  a  fun  year,  seeing  members  and  meeting  new  ones.    Come  on,  roll  up  your  sleeves  and  pass  me  that  socket  wrench….let’s  get  busy!

NEW MEMBERS

YOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED TO ATTEND EACH AND EVERY EVENT AND SHARE YOUR PASSION FOR ALL THINGS BMW AND EXPLORE

WHAT YOUR BMW CCA CLUB HAS TO OFFER.

M SQUARED = ACS M2

So you drive off the lot of your local BMW dealer in your new M2, and suddenly you realize that the adequate and sufficient 365 hp BMW provided is just simply just not enough. Oh what ever will you do now that such a dilemma has struck you? Will you continue motoring on merely living in such deplorable conditions? Thankfully, the mad scientists in Aachen, Germany at the venerable German tuner AC Schnitzer have the prescription to cure for your atrocities, and have created an amazing road-going monster!

The paint hadn’t even fully cured, before they got their hands on the new BMW M2 and slathered on a solid dose of carbon fiber in addition to adding another 50 ponies under the bonnet. Yep, that is a whopping 420 horsepower plied to a scant 3450 pound chassis, surely is a recipe for some boulevard hooliganism.

Many in the automotive journalism industry have harkened the stock M2 to what the E36/M3 should have evolved into, but with all that said even the E36 had it’s own demons to deal with. Many tuners were very keen to exercise those demons just as they have in the new Schnitzer M2.

The already aggressive front takes on a menacing angry look with a full carbon fiber chin spoiler and winglets going up the fascia. Behind the scenes Schnitzer added a charge cooler to optimize efficiency and performance in addition to extracting the additional grunt. Out back there is a distinctively stylish rear spoiler and a health dose of carbon fiber on the rear valance. Lastly a set of distinctively larger Schnitzer styled wheels are included to balance out the overall execution. This car reminds you of just how a great car can be made even better, and the ability to obtain a little exclusivity in a society where everything has become the same.

"420 horsepower plied to a scant 3450 pound chassis, surely is a recipe for some boulevard hooliganism."

Photo Credit: http://www.ac-schnitzer.de

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OK, so you’re not planning to be a race car driver. That’s no reason to miss this opportunity to dramatically improve your on-track driving skills, challenge your limits, and have a ton of fun doing it!

The BimmerWorld BMW CCA Club Racing School is a highly structured non-contact High Performance Driving Event (HPDE), and is limited to 30 participants. All events feature an experienced team of BMW CCA Club Racing instructors and professional drivers from the winning BimmerWorld IMSA race team.

The current 2017 schedule includes schools at the following circuits:• February 9-10 Road Atlanta. Hosted by American Endurance Racing (AER)• February 25-26 Buttonwillow Raceway Park, Hosted by San Diego Chapter, in partnership with the National Auto Sports Association (NASA)• April 6-7 Virginia International Raceway, Hosted by the Tarheel Chapter• April 29-30 Canadian Tire Motorsports Park, Hosted by the Trillium Chapter • May 13-14 Summit Point Motorsports Park, Hosted by the National Capital Chapter• December 7-8 Roebling Road Raceway, Hosted by the Tarheel Chapter

Register at: http://www.bmwccaclubracing.com/EventSchedule

For further information, contact Ron Checca, Director, BimmerWorld BMW CCA Racing School at ron.checca@us.

The BimmerWorld BMW CCA Club Racing School is open to advanced HPDE drivers, Time Trial drivers, HPDE instructors, non-licensed racers, and licensed racers who are looking to safely participate in new driving experiences that will take you to the next level. No special equipment is required. Your HPDE prepared street car, a helmet (SNELL 2010 or newer), and the drive to improve your skills is all your need to participate.

You will experience open corner passing, three-wide exercises, green-flag practice race starts, and participate in a simulated race experience along with an intensive classroom experience conducted by licensed racers. All this under the watchful eye of your on-track racing instructors. This event is intended to assist experienced drivers in getting a taste of what racing is all about, and qualify graduates to apply for a BMW CCA Club Racing license. The BMW CCA Club Racing License is typically recognized by many racing sanctioning bodies (NASA, AER, PCA, VARA and SCCA).

Are you ready to take your driving skills to the next level?

Special thanks to James Clay, and the entire BimmerWorld team for their continued support and assistance with the BMW CCA Racing school and driver development program.

FSC 2017 Ultimate Getaway & Annual Dinner

January 13-14 is fast approaching. FSC’s combined Naples/Tampa Annual Dinners will be presented as a single "Ultimate Getaway" event, and will take place at the Hyatt Regency located central to FSC membership in Sarasota, Florida.

Our Keynote Speaker will be Mike Miller, Technical Editor for the Roundel and Bimmer magazines. Mike will combine entertaining quips with elements of tech talk. Be prepared to experience live audience participation. Mike will also be attending the Friday evening reception, where members will have the opportunity to meet Mike personally. Mike looks forward to taking questions during dinner Saturday evening.

The weekend has several activities planned for members and guests beginning with a Private Poolside Reception on Friday evening. FSC will host a Show & Shine on Saturday morning beginning at 10am until noon. Trophies will be awarded during dinner Saturday night. There is no entry fee for the Show & Shine. Show format will be determined by participation and will be announced prior to the start of the show.

Want to have a little fun? Saturday afternoon promises to bring a ton of laughs as we roll out our own miniature autocross. Members will “drive” remote control BMW’s through a timed-autocross course. Should be fun…and you don’t have to worry about road rash!

Too much activity, then relax by the pool and take in a lazy Saturday afternoon while you work on that winter tan.

Dinner guests are invited to mix and mingle during the cocktail hour at the Boathouse beginning at 6 pm. Dinner will follow in the main room of the Boathouse. Members will enjoy sounds of the times with live music, while taking the beautiful views of the boat basin.

We’re looking forward to a great weekend. Space is limited and when we reach the maximum attendance RSVP’s will close. RSVP via Mortorsportreg.com AND RSVP for activities on the FSC webpage.

SARASOTA

Photo Credit: Hyatt Regency Sarasota

SEBRINGTHE FUTURE (OR FATE) OF THE BMW CORRAL

As we fast approach the new-year and we begin our annual bout with stir-craziness, our thoughts have already begun to lust for that annual trek out to Sebring to take-in the Twelve Hours of Sebring race.

For many this passage is an annual tradition dating back many years. We reminisce of times shared with friends, family and other car buffs from around the world. There’s just no other place like Sebring.

M e m b e r s may recall, in 2014 the Florida

Suncoast chapter was forced to stand-down on the underwriting and production of the Sebring BMW Corral. I use the word forced purely to illustrate the inability of FSC’s budget to withstand the goliath financial obligation the Corral has grown to become.

In July of this year, your Florida Suncoast Chapter convened a summit in Tampa to determine if we could garner sufficient financial support to produce a Corral for the upcoming 2017 Sebring race. Present for the “Sebring

Summit” were Presidents, Vice Presidents and/or Treasurers from all Florida BMW Chapters. In addition, Dwayne Mosley, Regional Vice President of the South-Atlantic region was invited and attended.

To be fair, I will attempt to explain the Himalayan roadblock the Sebring folks have placed in front of our efforts. To begin with the estimated budget to produce a BMW Sebring Corral comes in around $20,000. Yep, you read that right, $20k. Sebring has the costs structured so that all sales are revenue-advantaged for Sebring, but not for the underwriter. There is a significant and independent charge for each of the following: 1) space (land); 2) the tent, tables and chairs (vendor controlled by Sebring); 3) ticket price (access and price controlled). In addition, all food and concessions is vendor controlled by Sebring, as well as, Closed Circuit TV access, which is priced at a substantial fee per hook-up. Needless to say this budget far exceeds FSC’s annual dues income from BMW CCA.

IN THE NEWSThe 2017 BMW i8 is scheduled to stay in production until October 2017, so at that time it will have had a sixteen-month run. This also lends

credence to rumors of a facelifted i8 for model year 2018, which is also supposed to be the first model year for the i8 Roadster.

June 2017 will be the last month for production of all 2017 2 Series coupes and convertibles, including the M2. The 2 Series is due a Life Cycle Improvement (LCI) for model year 2018, so production for that series will start probably mid to late summer.

The model year 2017 3 Series will be in production until June, July, or October depending on the individual model, except for the 2017 BMW M3 that will cease production in February. Four plants are involved in making 3 Series Sedans: Munich, Regensburg, and Dingolfing in Germany and Rosslyn in South Africa.

Like the M3, the 2017 M4 production line will stop in February. In fact, all 4 Series production will stop in February. The 4 Series is also due for a Life Cycle Improvement, which observers believe will be 2018 models. However, March 2017 is pretty early for a 2018 model year LCI launch. Unknown at this time is if there will be a multi-month gap between model years.

Production is already underway on the new G30 5 Series 530i, 530xi, 540i, and 540xi in Dingolfing, and that will continue until June of 2017 when the 2018 model takes over. A holdover is the 5 Series Gran Turismo that will end production in February. The latest rumors have the 5 Series GT being converted to a 6 Series for the next model year, but since BMW is still testing what appears to be a camouflaged 6 Series GT, that particular model would probably appear as a 2018 model at the earliest.

All 2017 6 Series Coupes and Gran Coupes will end production in February, so we obviously expect 2018 models shortly thereafter.

The same appears to be true for 2017 BMW 7 Series Sedans, even for the recently launched M760i that just started production last month. It appears therefore that the 2017 M760i will have only a four-month run.

The 2017 iteration of littlest Sports Activity Vehicle, the BMW X1, will cease production in June.

Now for the Spartanburg family of X vehicles. By the time production ends for gasoline-powered versions of the 2017 BMW X3, they will have been coming off the line for 17 months, which is a very long run for a single model year. Production of the F48 will end in August, with the G01 2018 BMW X3 expected to launch sometime after that, possibly at the Frankfurt Auto Show in September. Other sources have pegged market availability of the next-generation X3 at around February or March of 2018.

The 2017 X4 Sports Activity Coupe will run until March, giving it a full twelve months of production.

Production of the F15 2017 X5 and F85 X5 M will proceed until August. These will have been in production for thirteen months except for the X5 35 diesel, for which start of production is delayed until January due to more extensive government testing resulting from the VW diesel scandal.

The 2017 X6 and X6 M will also be rolling out of Spartanburg until August.

The 2017 M550i xDrive and 530e iPerformance were not on the list presumably because they had not yet been market launched. They will be officially launched to the press at next month's North American International Auto Show in Detroit.

For a good look at the model year 2017 production schedule that also includes start dates, factory codes, production months, and manufacturing plants, check the link below to the document on Bimmerpost.com.— (Article Credit :Scott Blazey)

Photo Credit: motortrend.com

Photo Credit: Stan Dale

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Complete the Registration Form on Page 2 choosing your Class from this form and mail it with your check. 1

British Car Classes

Triumph Side Curtain (TR2 thru TR3B)

(4 cyl) # B 1

Triumph TR4 &TR4A

(4 cyl) # B 2

Triumph Spitfire &TR7

(4 cyl) # B 3

Triumph

Metal TR250, TR6

GT6 Bumpers &

(6 cyl) # B 4

The Fifth Annual B.I.G. European Sports and Collector Car Show (British, Italian & German)

Sunday, March 05, 2017 The final number of individual classes will be determined by number of cars Pre-registered by Feb 24, 2017. Two ormore cars of the same make and model that are pre-registered will be in their own class. Classes that have only one car registered in it will be moved into their B.I.G Other Class. First Place Trophies will be awarded to classes withtwo or three cars, four cars in a class will have two trophies and five or more cars will have three trophies. Kit Cars will be display only, not voted on.

TR6 1974 - 1976 Rubber Overriders

(6 cyl) # B 5

Triumph TR8 & Stag

(8 Cyl) # B 6

MG Midget

(4 cyl) # B 7

MG T-Series

(4 cyl) # B 8

MGA, MGB & GT with MetalBumpers (4 cyl) # B 9

MGB Rubber Bumper, (4 cyl)

# B 10

Jaguar XK (6 cyl)

# B 11

Jaguar XKE(6 cyl)

# B 12

Jaguar XJS (6 cyl)

# B 13

Jaguar XK & F(8 cyl)

# B 14

Jaguar XKE & XJS (12 cyl)

# B 15

Jaguar Sedans

cyl)(6, 8 & 12

# B 16

Austin Healey 100(4 cyl)

# B 17

Austin Healey 100 & 3000(6 cyl) # B 18

Austin Healey Sprite (4 cyl)

# B 19Lotus (4 cyl)

# B 20

Mini Cooper (3 & 4 cyl)

# B21

Morgan (4 & 8 cyl

# B22

Morse (4 cyl)

# B23

Other British

# B24 Italian Car Classes

Alfa Soft Top # I 1

Alfa Hard Top # I 2

Fiat & Lancia # I 3

Ferrari

# I 4

Other Italian

# I 5

Car German

Classes

Audi

# G 1

BMW

# G 2

Mercedes

# G 3 1998Porsche up to

# G 4

Porsche 1999 and newer # G 5

Volkswagen

# G 6

Other German # G 7

Modified Class (Not an original type engineblock)

AllModified B.I.G Cars

# M 1

2

The Fourth Annual B.I.G. European Sports and Collector Car Show(British, Italian & German)

Sunday, March 05, 2017

B.I.G. SHOW REGISTRATION FORM

REGISTRATION FEES: Pre-registration will end on Sunday February 24th. Pre-registered cars will be parked in their class and will receive goody-bags and dash plaques. After Feb. 24th there is no guarantee you will be parked with your class!!

Pre-Registration: First Car is $25.00. Additional Cars are $20.00 each. Car registered after Feb. 24th, are all $30.00.

Print Driver’s Name: _________________________________________ ____________________

Address: _______________________________________________________________________

Phone Number: ___________ E-Mail______________ Club Affiliation_______________________________

Year: ________ Make & Model: ___________________________________ Class: ______, Is a Kit Car_____

Year: ________ Make & Model: ___________________________________ Class: ______, Is a Kit Car_____

Year: ________ Make & Model: ___________________________________ Class: ______, Is a Kit Car_____

Drivers entering the show must agree to this Wavier of Liability by their signature and date below. Waiver of Liability: Neither I nor my heirs will hold the Triumphs of Southwest Florida or the City of Cape Coralliable for any injury, death or damage occurring while engaged in or traveling to or from this event.

Driver’s Signature: _____________________________________________ Date: _________________

This show is open to all B.I.G. European sports and collector cars, vintage and modern. This show is being held onSunday March 05, 2017 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm in Jaycee Park, Cape Coral, FL. Participating cars may enter theshow any time between 8:30 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. Voting is from 10:00 to 1:00 p.m. Trophies will be awarded at 2:00p.m.

Send Completed Show Registration Form and Check, Made Out To Triumphs of Southwest Florida To: Douglas Canfield

3299 Potomac Court, Naples, FL 34120

The candidates for office, through written nomination documents, are as follows:

President: Stan Dale (Estero)

Vice President: Frank Mann (Clearwater)

Treasurer: Stella Metz (Palm Harbor)

Secretary: Carol Villar (Cape Coral)

2017 Florida Suncoast Election/Affirmation of Officers

and Board of Directors

Treasurer Board of Director

The Election/Affirmation of the Florida Suncoast BMW CCA Officers and Board of Directors for 2017 is underway. The nomination process closed during the December regular monthly meeting in Tampa. A quorum was established as specified in chapter bylaws. Two open positions were presented for nominations, along with all currently occupied offices.

Two nominations were put forward for consideration and seconded from the floor. First open for nomination was the office of the Treasurer. Member in good standing Stella Metz was nominated. Ms. Metz consented and the nomination was seconded and ratified by a majority vote. Second, open for nomination was the office of the Board of Director for Naples area. Member in good standing Dave Uman was nominated. Mr. Uman placed his name for consideration during the regular monthly meeting in Ft Myers. The nomination was seconded and ratified by a majority vote.

A candidate for any Florida Suncoast BMW CCA office must be a Florida Suncoast BMW CCA member in good standing; potential candidates are strongly encouraged to view the FSC Bylaws for the qualification requirements and the election rules contained in the BMW CCA Operations Manual. Polling opened December 15th via Motorsportreg.com Polling will close January 11th, 2017. Members and Associate members in good standing are eligible to vote/affirm.

A ballot is attached to the back page of this publication, as prescribed in the bylaws, and may be used by all members and associate members to cast their vote/affirmation. If mailed, ballots must be postmarked by the close date and be received via the Chapters mailing address and will be collected by the out-going Treasurer, Sandy Cunnagin. Printed ballots will be available at the Annual dinner.

The results of the vote will be presented during the annual dinner on Saturday, January, 14th, 2017.

2016 FSC BALLOT

Florida Suncoast Chapter BMWCCA, Inc. 13014 N. Dale Mabry Hwy,Suite #135 Tampa, FL 33618

Member First and Last Name (Printed)

Membership ID Number (Printed)

Directors (5): Michael Clark (Palm Harbor)

Christopher Gandees (Wesley Chapel)

Russ Garvey (Sarasota)

Dennis Johnston (Clearwater)

David Uman (Punta Gorda)Select this box if you approve of all named candidates presented(No other boxes can be marked with this seleciton)

Florida Suncoast Chapter BMWCCA, Inc. 13014 N. Dale Mabry Hwy,Suite #135 Tampa, FL 33618

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