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I hope everyone had a great Christmas and Happy New Year! We here at Full Throttle Are very excited for 2019. We have a ton of events coming up in the next few months and the calendar is filling up quickly! In 2019 we are going to start another huge weekly bike night and the plans are already in the works, stay tuned for more information on that. We are also looking forward to the next couple events like Gibtown Bike Fest, Our Annual Key West Poker Run, Bike Week in Daytona Beach, Thunder by The Bay and of Course, The Florida Motorcycle Expo and Bike Builder Invitational February 7th – 10th at the new Bert’s Barracuda Harley-Davidson Property across the Street from the Lube! Now, Let’s Talk about the Florida Motorcycle Expo & Bike Builder Invitational! This is a 4-day FREE PARTY AND CONCERT welcome to everyone! Free Bike Parking inside the Expo on the Property, National Bands every Day, Beer, Food Trucks, tons of great vendors and the $20,000 Bike Builder Invitational! You will not want to miss this great event! Thursday night we added Le Teaze Burlesque Groupe to perform on the main stage before Brian Howe, Former Lead Singer of Bad Company, takes the stage! We will be giving away $100 and hour during the event, Custom bikes will be on display from all over the United States competing for the Bike Builder Invitational. Multiple dealerships will be on site with great motorcycle offers for anyone looking to buy a new bike or trike. Saturday between the bands will be the Miss Full Throttle Bikini Contest. We are looking for our Miss Full Throttle for 2019 who will

be out at events, have a poster made and show up for signings and pictures all throughout the year. Something new this year is we will be doing a poker walk that the top 10 people will come on stage and pick an envelope for a chance to win money and prizes! We do still have spaces available if you are a vendor looking to set up and sell your products. Please look in this month’s issue for the schedule of events and all the information on the 2019 Florida Motorcycle Expo and Bike Builder Invitational or feel free to call us at 727-935-4875 or visit our website at www.FloridaFullThrottle.com The Key West Poker Run is Saturday January 12th! Who needs another reason to go to the Keys! Except for a chance to win a motorcycle or $5,000 CASH!!!! That’s Right, the winner of the poker run will win $5,000 CASH or a motorcycle from K&G Cycles in Florida City! You will be able to start at any location along the Keys, as long as you get all the stops done and turn them into the last stop, The Sandbar in Key West by 8pm on Saturday. We will pick the top 5 hands to stand on stage and hand them 5 cards each, 1 at a time to see who will end up with the best poker hand and win to top prize! There will be numerous other prizes handed out to the other 4 winners and we always like to pick out of the “NON-WINNERS” pile and give prizes away also! Poker hands are $20 each or 3 hands for $40, anyone who buys 3 hands for $40 will also receive a FREE Full Throttle t-shirt at the end stop when they turn in their poker hands! For info call 727-935-4875 Would you like to have a bike night at your location, bar, restaurant, lounge, pool hall, etc. but don’t know how to set it up? Full Throttle can help you with everything from ad design, Facebook promotion, bands, entertainment, sponsors, trophies and much more! Contact Full Throttle if you would like to start a Bike Night! I would like to wish Michela a Happy Birthday and hope everyone keeps to those New Years Resolutions, at least for the first few weeks in January! Be Safe, Be Smart, don’t drink and ride and I’ll see you soon!

JANUARY 3RD - BROWN BOXER BIKE NIGHT MADERIA BEACH - New monthly Bike Night The Brown Boxer Pub & Grille on Madeira Beach with Custom Bike Show trophies from J-Sizzle Concepts. FREE VENDORS, and 2-4-1 Drink specials. Every 1st Thursday of the month. Sponsored by the Law Offices of Fran M. Haasch 866-LAW-FRAN or www. LAWFRAN.com JANUARY 6TH - TWINKIE'S AROUND THE BAY POKER RUN W/ FULL THROTTLE MAGAZINE - This poker run is 100+ miles around all of Tampa Bay avoiding most of the highways and then across the Sunshine Skyway Bridge for the last stop. Cohosted by Florida Full Throttle Magazine 727-9354875. Stop #1 - Meetup at Corner Bar & Grill at 2116 E Bay Dr, Largo, FL 33771 10am-12pm. Stop #2 - Hennessy's Bar & Grille, 3980 Tampa Rd, Oldsmar, FL 34677 11am-1pm. Stop #3 - Rivers Edge Bar & Grill, 6226 Ohio Ave, Gibsonton, FL 33534 12pm2pm. Stop #4 - Peggy's Corral, 9274, 4511 US-41, Palmetto, FL 34221 1pm-3pm. Stop #5 - Richard's Grille & Bar, 7570 Starkey Rd, Suite J, Seminole, Fl 33777 2pm-5pm JANUARY 10TH - THROTTLE THURSDAY AT NEW PORT RICHEY HARLEY-DAVIDSON - The Second Thursday of every month. Biker Games, Bike Show, Bikini Bike Wash, food, beer, bikes, girls, live music and much more! Sponsored by the Fran Haasch Law Group 866-LAW-FRAN or LAWFRAN. com. To become a vendor or for more information please contact 727-935-4875. JANUARY 10TH - 13TH - GIBTOWN BIKE FEST Gibtown Bike Fest takes place January 10-13, 2019 located at the International Independent Showmen’s Association in Gibsonton, Florida. Dubbed at “Florida’s Most Entertaining Bike Week”, Gibtown Bike Fest is packed with vendors selling apparel, bike accessories, all the food that you can imagine, plenty to drink, and much more. Bike Fest is sure to wow you with an impressive lineup of musical entertainment featuring DeMarco and Great White. Other acts include thrill shows such as the high flying motorcycle daredevil show. It's the cant miss event of the year! Ohh, and did we mention, ADMISSION and PARKING are FREE!

SATURDAY JANUARY 12TH - KEY WEST POKER RUN - Register at any stop along the route. Must return hand to Sandbar by 8pm on Saturday. $20 hands or 3 hands for $40, FREE T-shirt for anyone who buys 3 hands. Best hand wins $5,000 or a motorcycle. Awards & Party At 8pm @ Sandbar. Ends at Sandbar Sports Grill (2pm - 6pm) Double Tree Hilton Key West Contact Resort For Reservations 305-293-1818. For event info call 727-9354875 JANUARY 12TH - ATHLETES FOR HEARTS: CRUISE W/ THE OCC CREW - Join Paul Tuetel Sr. and the crew from OCC on a charity ride for Athletes for Hearts. We’ll be filming the reveal of custom bike builds that you’ll be able to rent at TradeWinds Island Resorts. It’s going to be a party. Don’t miss your chance to get a custom collectible OCC event shirt and to hang out with the cast of American Chopper from OCC. $10 entry fee includes: a custom collectible OCC tee shirt, the chance to be part of a televised custom bike reveal and meet Paul Sr., after-party at Quaker Steak and Lube, live music and more. JANUARY 15TH - JT'S ROADHOUSE BIKE NIGHT - On top of killer food and drink specials, the folks from Florida Full Throttle Magazine will be hosting the bike show, biker games, and contests!! Bike night is from 7:00-11:00!! It’s a good time with good people......come on out!! JANUARY 16TH - BOOTLEGGERS BIKE NIGHT - Vendors, bike show and a good time in Downtown New Port Richey! Bootleggers Bar and Grill. 5748 Main Street, New Port Richey, Florida 34652 JANUARY 17TH - BRANDON HARLEY BIKE NIGHT - Join us, Florida Full Throttle Magazine and Law Offices of Fran M. Haasch for our Monthly Bike Nights! We will always have Live Music by the best bands, Vendors galore, Giveaways and much more! Every month is different, so make sure you come out and see what;s going on this month! Ride On! Brandon Harley-Davidson 9841 E Adamo Dr, Tampa, Florida 33619 JANUARY 17TH - LET'S RIDE BIKE NIGHT - Vendors, bike show, patches and embroidery come see our store, meet our staff and have a fun night !!7422 State Rd. 52 Bayonet Point, FL. 727-815-1900

JANUARY 19TH - TAMMY'S RIDE POKER RUN Starts and ends at East Side Loungs 7924 East Broadway Ave. Tampa Fl. Registration from 10am till 12noon. $10 per hand or 3 hands for $20. Cash Prize for best hand. 50/50, raffle baskets silent auction and $5 BBQ plates. Tammy is fighting Stage 4 Pancreatic Cancer, her and her family need our help!. For info call 813445-2504 JANUARY 25TH - FINAL FRIDAY BIKE NIGHT AT TAMPA HARLEY - Come out to the best bike night in Tampa. Tampa Harley really does it right. Live Music the last Friday of every month, Cold Beer and your dream bike just waiting for you. SEE YOU THERE. Harley-Davidson of Tampa 6920 N. Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, Florida 33614 JANUARY 26TH - DANIA BEACH VINTAGE MOTORCYCLE SHOW - Mark your calendars for the biggest Vintage Motorcycle show in South Florida! Over 400 antique bikes will be judged under the trees at beautiful Frost Park in Dania Beach. There will be live music, vendors, bike parts swap meet, food, dealer exhibits, motorcycle field games, Roller Derby Girls, vintage bicycle display, kiddy play area and more! The event is FREE to the public with a fee to enter bikes. Proceeds benefit K9S For Warriors, Southeastern Guide Dogs and Dania Beach Lions Club. So bring the whole family for a day of sun and fun!!! If you have any questions about this event or would like to become a sponsor OR a vendor email daniabikeshow@ yahoo.com. You may also contact Clive Taylor at 954.830.8855 or Clare Frost at 305-924-4682 JANUARY 29th - KICKIN WINGZ BIKE NIGHT - The Last Tuesday of Eveery Month kicking off the new year with the Bearded Brothers Band, vendors, great food and a beautiful friendly staff! One of the biggest bike nights in Pasco County! 8702 SR-52 Hudson, Florida Call (727) 233-3369 FEBRUARY 7TH - 10TH - FLORIDA MOTORCYCLE EXPO & BIKE BUILDER INVITATIONAL - BIGGEST PARTY IN THE STATE!!! = 4 Days! 10 Acres! At the New Location for Bert's Barracuda Harley-Davidson 10525 49th St N, Clearwater, FL 33762. Directly across the Street from The Lube on 49th street. Est. 40,000, over the weekend, in attendance over the past 8 years! Over 200 vendor spaces available & food trucks available! Covered Bars and tents to eat and drink! FREE ADMISSION AND FREE BIKE PARKING! For info call 727-935-4875 or visit www.floridafullthrottle.com

SWAP-O-RAMA (WEBSTER) First Sunday, 630am- 4pm, Cycle and Auto Swap Meet and Show, Car and Bike Show, Vendor Booths available. See Website for Details: CYCLEMEET.COM GATOR - HARLEY-DAVIDSON Take a ride to Gator Harley-Davidson's Bike Night's right here at the dealership every 1st Saturday of the month! MUSIC, VENDORS, BEER & FULL BAR, BLIND DRAW CORNHOLE TOURNAMENT, LOUDEST PIPE AND LOUDEST SYSTEM COMPETITION, SLOW RACE COMPETITION ROAD KILL COMPETITION. Follow us over to the Copperhead Lodge for Gator H-D'S AFTER PARTY! TARPON SPRINGS FIRST FRIDAY First Friday, 6-10pm, Historic Downtown Tarpon Springs, vendors, food, music, beer and wine and a different theme each month! 111 East Tarpon Ave, Tarpon Springs, FL 34689.

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not quite as good as Harley touring bikes in that respect. Why is that, you may ask? Simple physics. The Indians have a longer wheelbase and rake, slightly less of a lean angle, and the handlebars run out of lock, sooner.

Indian-Harley Wars are Alive and Well Recently, on my YouTube channel, I featured an Indian Chieftain. As the Indian rider at my class rode through one of the exercises, I narrated, explaining what the rider was doing. I also mentioned that while the Indian wasn't quite as nimble as the Harley touring bikes, it had no problem maneuvering through the course as long as the rider knows the proper techniques. Little did I know I'd opened Pandora's Box. "Indians handle way better than Harleys" one rider stated. "Harleys have too high a center of gravity to handle better than an Indian", was another statement. "How much is Harley paying you to make up BS like this", and on it went. Of course, I was simply stating a fact based on physics and my own experience. I'm familiar with both Indians and Harley touring bikes. In fact, I recently made a video called "Ride Like a Pro on Your Indian". In this video, I rode the entire line of Indian motorcycles through the exact course I've ridden Harley's through and I can say without hesitation, Harley touring bikes are more maneuverable than Indian touring bikes. This doesn't mean Indian are bad at low speed maneuvers, just that they are

As an aside, metric cruisers like the Kawasaki Voyager and the new Yamaha tourer, as well as these manufacturers cruisers, are much less maneuverable than the Indian because those bikes have longer rakes and wheelbases than the Indian and less lean angles before hard parts start hitting the ground. Now, if you never test your bike's limits at low speeds, and you tend to duck-walk your bike through U-turns and all low speed maneuvers, you probably wouldn't notice the difference. However, that doesn't change the fact that the longer the wheelbase is, and the more raked out the fork is and the less lean angle a bike has, the greater the turning radius will be. Indian makes a fine motorcycle as does Harley. To say one is better than the other is just a matter of opinion. Is low speed handling and maneuverability a priority for you? If the answer is yes, than I suggest you take both for a ride and see which motorcycle you like better. It's as simple as that. If you'd like to get in on the action via my YouTube channel, just type in Ride Like a Pro, Jerry Palladino to subscribe so you can receive my weekly tips. I have over 675 video clips on my channel of my safety tips and clips from my Ride Like a Pro rider classes, for FREE. If you don't have my videos or book, you can save yourself some money at my website's store, www. ridelikeapro.com

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All right!! Now that the Holiday Season is behind us, hope that everyone made it safe and sound! Looks like it’s going to be a great year here at Full Throttle Magazine as we have plenty of events lined up, some are local and some stretch the entire state (and then some!). Let’s get the ball roling in January with our Key West Poker Ride, Buddy has been putting in some work getting everything together, and I know that I can’t wait to get down there. Check the magazine/ social media for info on this 2nd Annual Poker Ride, K&G Cycles is giving away either $5,000 or a motorcycle to the winner. AMAZING! Right after that is the 21st Annual Florida Motorcycle Expo and Bike Builder Invitational, 7-10 February, we work all year long putting this one together and are expecting it to be the biggest party we have ever thrown. Food trucks, Bikini Contest, 7 national Acts, 200+ vendors, FREE Bike Parking, FREE admission and did I mention we’re giving away a custom HD Road Glide on that Sunday? You won’t want to miss out on this event. Following that (no rest for the weary) we roll over to the East

Coast for Daytona Beach Bike Week, 9 bike shows in 8 days (Deland, Grandview Live, Hard Rock Hotel, Boardwalk and the Daytona International Speedway to name a few) … going to be busy to say the least. Wow, all that is just in the first 3 months.. We have a lot more planned following that as we get into late spring and summer. Have a safe and Happy New Year! On a side note, Congrats to my fellow Chief Petty Officers Matt R. who retires in January after 22.5 years of Naval Service and Buddy Lee who finally got his request approved to retire next year. Fair winds and following seas fellas! The Veterans Crisis Line connects Veterans in crisis and their families and friends with qualified, caring Department of Veterans Affairs responders through a confidential toll-free hotline, online chat, or text. Veterans and their loved ones can call 1-800-273-8255 and Press 1, chat online, or send a text message to 838255 to receive confidential support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

Hey y’all! Happy New Years! With the opening of the new year, I have looked back at 2018, and remember all of the amazing events such as the toy run. I want to say a special thank you to all of those who had attended and helped give toys to the children at St. Josephs hospital. It was wonderful to have to have everyone’s support. Welcoming 2019, we have events that are dear to my heart such as Tammy’s ride. Tammy’s ride is January 19th at Eastside Lounge. The event is to help Tammy and her family raise money for future costs. Tammy was diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer. She has a tumor too close

to the Aorta and the doctor’s are refusing to do surgery. The event will include a poker run with 4 stops, 50/50 raffles, gift baskets, food, music and lots of fun! I would love to see everyone there on the 19th! Tammy will be leading this ride as long as she is feeling up to it. Have you heard about the Bike Builder Invitational Build-off expo? My Stilettos on Steel sisters will be volunteering their time for this amazing event with great band line-ups. I, myself, cannot wait to see, Lita Ford. Sponsorships are still available and don’t forget to get your VIP tickets. If you see me out and want to purchase your tickets, I can help. I hope y’all have a wonderful new year and I am excited to ride with everyone. Live, laugh, cake. Tracy

Happy New Year everyone. Can't believe 2019 is here all ready. Which means one thing. Expo Time. We have worked hard all year to bring you the biggest bike event ever held on the west coast of Florida. 7 national acts over 250 vendors along with a huge food court. You can even buy a new bike from Bert's Harley, I Motor Sports, Mora Moto, Cycle Springs or even Indian. We have them all. Take a test drive on all the different brands. Our bar tenders will be slinging cold drinks along with the mixers we all love. Did I mention cheap beer? Come early and stay late. You want to miss a single

thing. With 10 acers to play with there is a lot to do like a burlesque Show on Thursday night before Brian Howe of Bad Company, tons of bands, Bikini contest on Saturday, The Bikes in the Bike Builder Invitational or even the Poker Walk. We have something for everyone! See you there. Feb the 6th through the 10th. Les Tolliver- Sales Manager and Event Organizer 727-534-4447 - Cell Les.FullThrottleMagazine@Gmail.com

I personally want to thank the Biker Community YOU GUYS & GALS ROCK. Big thanks for coming out and supporting Full Throttle events. Looking forward to seeing everyone at the upcoming events. Don't forget to check out Full Throttle Magazine and all of our social media and email blast for new Bike Nights and Events happening in the Tampa Bay Area. Here we go It's almost hard to believe the new year is here already. What an exciting 2018 it was, lots of changes good and bad mostly good though, lots of successes along with a few setbacks. Had great opportunities and met a lot of awesome people at all the different Florida Full Throttle events, even got the chance to briefly meet up with an Army Light fighter Brother I haven't seen or talked to in over twenty years. What a Blast 2018 was. Looking forward to the upcoming 2019-year great things are in the works, you'll have to tune-in to Florida Full Throttle Magazine and social media to know when & where it's all happening. I can tell you one thing the events are going

to be awesome. Some new idea's, new venue's, even possible changes to a few of the usual shows. Best of all looking forward to seeing and meeting everyone in the biker community once again. On a different note I really need everyone's help on this one request for the 2019 year and that is to take care of each other, we've loss way too many Veterans and First Responders to suicide the pass year 2018. The stat for Veterans is about 22 a day I think that's 22 a day to many so I'm asking for the entire Biker Community to help me in lowering that number to 0. If you are a Veteran or First Responder YOU ARE NOT ALONE, please reach out and get help even if it's contacting me here at Florida Full Throttle Magazine, in case you are not aware I am a Army Veteran of many years as well. LETâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S MAKE 2019 THE YEAR OF ZERO VETERAN AND FIRST RESPONDER SUICIDES. Until Then KEEP THE RUBBER ON THE ROADS FLUFFY Call Me if you are interested in Advertising with Full Throttle, The #1 Motorcycle Magazine in the State of Florida Fluffy -727-657-5482

What’s shaking everybody? It’s your boy JC hoping that everyone had a wonderful & safe holiday season. I know mine was filled with loved ones, friends & staying close to home. On The morning of December 15th, I found myself traveling north bound on an old road that I’ve traveled my whole life but this time this road would take me on a different kind of ride. A ride with Thoughts of love one’s past. A ride with thoughts of freedom. A ride with pride, strength & honor. A ride for thanks. See, off this old road lies The Florida National Cemetery. A resting place for men and women that served and fought for our beautiful country and a stop for “Wreaths Across America”. Loved ones & Volunteers from all over come out, rain or shine, to remember our fallen US Veterans, honor those who served & to teach our children the value of Freedom. For me though, it was a day to remember my grandfather

and everything he ever taught me. As I placed his wreath upon his niche the emotional roller coaster began. From when he taught me how to shuck an oyster and throw a cast net at the age of 4 to when I was 6 and got to steer our John boat down the Hillsborough river. (Man stuff ). As I sat there with him in the quiet I realized how lucky I really was to be there. Not just because of everyone who fought for us but for everyone who is still fighting for us now. I cannot thank y’all enough for everything you do for our country and its freedom. When it was time to go, I stood up proud, wiping away tears of joy, knowing that my papa was still watching over me and my family. If you missed this beautiful event this year make sure to check their website for other dates or to volunteer. Hope everyone has a wonderful new year.

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HAPPY NEW YEAR... Welcome to the first Back Yard of 2019. Hope everyone had a wonderful holiday season. 2019 is loaded with great events but none bigger then the 21st Annual Florida Full Throttle Motorcycle Expo February 7th through the 10th at the New Bert’s Barracuda Harley Davidson location in Pinellas Park. The largest headliner event that has been to the Tampa Bay area in years with 7 national acts with Lita Ford, Winger, Jack Russell’s Great White, Autograph, Brian Howe Bad Co, Vixen and Jasmine Cain. It’s all free admission so grab your lawn chairs and come on out. See all the events adds in this month’s Full Throttle. Then as soon as we done there the very next weekend down in Sarasota

it’s the Annual Thunder by The Bay, and just a week later we are off to Daytona for Bike week. Full Throttle has loads of great things that are going on but, on the Wednesday, join me at the Famous Main Street Station on Main for Full Throttle Night with Blandini and Saliva bands, 2019 is loaded with great events such as Sturgis at Buffalo Chip, Biketoberfest, Leesburg and loads more. Full Throttle is your one stop shop for all the happenings in the motorcycle community. Well that’s about it from the Back Yard. Ride safe everyone and remember Always Keep Your Stick on The Ice. MONGO

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FROM WALL STREET TO MAIN STREET WALL STREET RIDES Invest Smart | Ride Safe Michelle Osborne www.fromwallstreettomainstreet.com mosborne@capesecurities.com Office: 754-MONEYAM /754-666-3926 Cell 727-459-4875 Office 727-290-2762 HAPPY NEW YEAR At this time of year, we reflect on the previous year’s events and begin to plan for a New Year. If December left you baffled as to where do we go from here, then sound restructuring may be your answer. This year may be your year of retirement, a change in your family situation, complete your estate plan, face a capital gains situation, get a settlement from an accident or create steady income. This may leave you bewildered about what to do about many financial situations. No matter what your situation, taking a helicopter approach and an overall view is your best hedge against any risk. We have certainly seen some great times and a few ugly ones in the markets the last twelve months but remember the rule…buy low sell high. I know the most recent downturn in the markets and in the economy has been affecting the psyche of most people. Just like when you hit the road for a ride, you look at potential good or bad roads along the way. Those potholes or missed roads aren’t fun and can do damage to even the most stable bike or get you lost. It is the same with your money. Always look and be prepared just like you are when you ride. One thing that holds true is pay attention and never over concentrate your money in any one area of anything. You have heard it before…diversify…diversify. That is a lot said unless you are watching the markets like I do all the time. That is why we are here to help you navigate those unfamiliar roads. With economic factors what they are you must pay attention to every detail. Most people either are not in tune with their investment or don’t know all the facts that are entailed with their financial situation. In all the years of advising people about their investments, retirement income, estate structure etc., the one thing that holds true is that I have seen a lot of people make the mistake of letting

their emotions control their reactions to volatile markets, tax planning and estate planning. It is critical to get sound third party advice when making any decision about your financial future. This is an economics and consumer sentiment based business. It almost always repeats history when it comes to market and economic moves. The one caveat to that statement is economic facts or unforeseen events that need to be watched closely. Let’s take a look at those. With positive economics, it is usually unforeseen events that cause extreme volatility. First is the tax situation. During the current administration we have enjoyed the lowering of tax brackets by 4% personally and corporations have had their tax liability reduced from 36% down to 21%. That in itself is a very positive move for the economy as a whole, because of reinvesting back in to the monetary cycles. It feeds all that money back in to the economy in the way of corporate expansion and personal spending. The markets have already taken a lot of these factors in to consideration for the upcoming New Year and you can’t help but have a potential outlook of good economics/markets. However you always need to be prepared for the exception. Personal spending is up and oil price per barrel is down. The FMOC has predicted to raise rates approximately .25 basis points 2 quarters. The market has taken these factors in to consideration and financial markets like to know what can be ahead, just like you do. If you were left wondering what was going on the end of 2018 with so much extreme volatility or you have procrastinated doing your overall risk management planning such as creditor or estate protection, then it is more important than ever to get sound advice. Give me a call and let us put our experience to work for you.

Michelle Osborne is a Registered Representative offering securities through Cape Securities, Member FINRA/MSRB/SIPC. 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. McDonough, GA 30253. Phone: 678-583-1120. Neither Cape Securities nor Michelle Osborne is a tax advisor. You should consult your tax attorney or accountant for tax advice. Investing involves risks, including possible loss of principal. Please consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses of any security carefully before investing.

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Hi Everyone ! What a great event month- A lot of Holiday festivities going on around town- Happy Holidays to everyone- Hope its a Safe & Happy & Healthy New Year for you all! Our Big Event for December was the Annual SFPC Toys in the Sun Run where thousands of Motorcycles caravan down the road for charity, presented by Rick Case Automotive group.! This is a full Police escorted ride and Local Law enforcement closes parts of 595 & Rt 84 for several hours to accommodate the 30,000 plus motorcycles that parade from the starting spot, Pompano beach to final destination , Markham park in Davie- Weston area. The 24 mile route takes approx. 1-2 hours depending on amount of bikes entered which was estimated around 35,000-40,000 riders this year- Wow - great turnout! A lot of bikers dressed in Santa attire with Christmas gifts strapped onto their Bikes! The event, now in its 31st year, is put on by SFPC (South Fl. Presidents council) an organization of 32 local motorcycle clubs and associations. The event raises money and toys for Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital in Hollywood and James Jr. Fund in Davie. The entry fee is $20.00 cash & unwrapped toy per person. For riders who want a coveted spot toward the front of parade,however VIP tickets are available at Alligator Alley HD in Sunrise- $100.00 per rider and $150.00 for rider & passenger. Also on hand were many Vendors and Great live music from local bands (Hired Gunz & Soulicide) to Bret Michaels performing his many popular rockin' songs! This is supposedly the world's largest motorcycle parade and benefits go to a great cause - So thank you to all those who make this possible! Also happening were many Pre-Events to the Toy Run, the biggest is the Annual Biker Bash held at the Hardrock Casino in Hollywood Fl. The Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County presented the 20th annual Alligator Alley HD Bikers bash. BGCBC celebrated 20 years of this great event by honoring event founders Rick & Rita case

and the iconic Bruce Rossmeyer. The Bikers Bash has helped to raise mission critical dollars for the youths that have attended the B.& G. club over the years in Broward County. The events started on Thursday at Alligator Alley HD, which included a police escorted ride to Two Georges at the Cove. Live & silent auctions were held at the Hardrock Casino on Fri. eve. along with Live entertainment by Rough Shot. Saturday was a tour of the Rick & Rita Case Club and Airboat rides at the Sawgrass Rec. Prk., and the wknd. culminated on Sun. w. Toy Run-Wow - a full 4-day schedule of events! Recognized as one of he largest Boys & Girls Clubs in the country - this event is paramount in providing funds for great programs for our youths! Thanks again to all in our Biker community that support this important mission! There are many upcoming events taking place in Jan, starting with the * Full Throttle Key West Poker Run Jan 12th, sponsored by K & G Cycles in Fl. City * W.O.G. Biker Appreciation day at Alligator Alley HD Jan 13th * American Legion Motorcycle Event Post 36 Jan 20th * Dania Beach Vintage Motorcycle Show - Frost Park Jan.26 Come on out & support our local community events - the weather is cooler - so get sum' good riding in- Hope to see you all there at our local events! That's all for nowmore from KJ's Korner next month! Let's enjoy the ride and keep the rubber on the road! *** If you would like to advertise please contact me at KJFullThrottleMag@gmail.com

I would like to start off by thanking Tony and the Full Throttle family for giving me an opportunity to become part of the FT family. Being part of this family has allowed me to not only work within the biker community, but to learn what being a member of this community means. While many folks think that being a part of this community is being a hooligan troublemaker, or some guy/gal who rides a bike with obnoxious pipes this is truly not what it is all about. Being part of this community is enjoying the road, friends, and giving back to your community. There nothing like hanging out with other bikers at a bike night event, riding together on a poker run, making new friends, and most importantly giving a gift of a smile to an ill or needy child. The biker community shows up in mass numbers when it comes to giving to the children, and if this does not speak for the kind of people bikers are, then I do not know what to say. As exciting as this first year with the Full Throttle crew has

been, I cannot wait to see what 2019 has to offer. I am personally looking forward to starting off the new year with the Key West Poker Run. This will be a first-time experience for me. Not only will this start the year off with a bang, Full Throttle will host the Florida Motorcycle Expo February 7-10 at Bert's Barracuda in Clearwater. I would like to thank all of the vendors who have continually supported our Full Throttle events, as well as those who will join us in the new year. We look forward to seeing you at the many bike nights, poker runs, and other events throughout 2019. Lastly, I will leave you with this, "If you find a job that you love, you will never work a day". This is what life is with the Full Throttle family. eRock, OUT!

Denise Markham is more than just a Harley Rider; she is an entrepreneur, business owner, trendsetter, role model and mother to her son Chicken Hawk. Being in love with motorcycles her whole life, Denise started riding 30 years ago. She started out riding dirt bikes and four wheelers. As a teen, Denise was a bit of a Tomboy. She would later challenge some of the best riders in her community in street races. Denise joined MC scene, in 2003, and became known as Baby Girl. As a member of the famed All Female club, Queens Together Motorcycle Club, she traveled around the US on her then custom Suzuki GSXR 1000. During her 11-year tenure with the QT’s she acted in various roles including President, Vice President and Road Captain with a group of amazing women rider philanthropist. Their charitable efforts supported local Battered Women’s Shelter. Baby Girl rocked the MC and Custom Bike scene and slowly began to gain a fan base. Her entrepreneur and charitable spirit led to her opening a group Home for At Risk teens in 2004. Her group homes provided a safe and therapeutic place for teen girls in need. The girls learnt skills such as college prep, life skills, and career planning as well as worked towards achieving their individual therapeutic goals. In 2011, she launched TomBoy Motorsports and Transportation. She worked very hard to build her brand and Businesses.

Intrigued by the evolvement of the custom motorcycle parts, she began customizing her own rides in 2005. Her current ride is a 2009 Ultra Classic that Kory owner of Kory Souza Originals converted into a custom Road Glide in 2017. Denise asked Kory to make sure her custom bagger had a wide end with feminine curves throughout. She trusted Kory’s Team with her vision and they did not disappoint. Big Baby’s metallic gold, pink, purple and chrome style amazed everyone on the MC scene. After a small run in with a soccer mom and her minivan, Big Baby went back into the KSO lab. Big Baby the Remix was reborn and unveiled at the 2018 Daytona Bike Week Baddest Bagger. When asked why she trusted Kory so much, Baby Girl responded “He’s not just my builder; he’s my friend.” While Big Baby the Remix is her pride and joy on two wheels, her biggest accomplishment is her son. Noah aka Chicken Hawk is her 11-year-old son who like his mom loves to the ride. If you were at Daytona Bike Week this year, you may have seen him cruising down Main Street with his Mom and the KSO crew. That’s right, this cool biker Mom purchased and KSO customized a Honda Ruckus for Chicken Hawk. He enjoys the attention he gets from fellow bikers. As if her extensive resume needed any new skill sets, Baby Girl joined the Florida Full Throttle team in December 2018. She will soon be releasing her 2019 itinerary. Stay tuned to Florida Full Throttle for full coverage. You can also follow her on Instagram and Facebook as @BabyGilr_Florida and Twitter as @BabyGirl_FL. I am not sure how she does it all, but I can’t wait to see what she does next!

Wow! Where did 2018 go? Out with the old and in with the new! We hope everyone had a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. And we also hope that you aren’t too holiday broke to come down and see us this month! Don’t forget January 12th is the Second Annual Full Throttle Key West Poker Run! The show starts at K&G Cycles in Florida City followed by Gilbert’s Last resort, then Islamorada Fish Company, Boondocks and finally DeLunas Bar and Grill on Stock Island. This is the first time Stock Rock, as we affectionately refer to it, will have so many bikes rumbling in. During the final stop there will be music, food drink and a Biker Babe contest. Like us on Facebook at Stock Island Poker Run for details on the DeLuna’s stop. After the final stop meet us at Sandbar on Greene Street in Key West for the final party and awards. Christy and I will be at both locations, and we are stoked to meet everyone, so say hi when you see us! If you book with the hotel we are offering, (limited rooms available) we are having a farewell pool party with music and food available the morning of the 13th. I won’t delve into the rest of the details because you can get them all here in the magazine or visit Florida Full Throttle.com, or listen to

any IHeartRadio station in Miami and south of it. I will say this, it will be great to have the Full Throttle Family come down to our little slice of paradise and enjoy the winter weather of the Florida Keys and Key West! Of course there are other things do see and do should you choose to stay longer or come back at all in January. The 13th and 27th Higgs Beach is hosting the Key West Artisan Market. Art, food, craft beer, shopping and entertainment. Admission is free! Make sure you stop by The Pickle Baron booth and visit John and Dustin and sample the Wicked Hot Pickles, the 2016 Scovie Award Winner for hottest and spiciest pickles. Also, January 29th is the Second Annual Mile 0 Festival. This new music festivals big shows take place at the new and beautiful Truman Waterfront Park Amphitheatre, with other great bands at various locations at the small theaters and bars around Old Town. SO, Bikers! Ride safe and take your time enjoying our breathtaking scenery on your way down here. WE in The Conch Republic hope to see you soon!

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