Members of the Shark Tooth Sports Car Club (STSCC) and Target Masters came together for a heartwarming evening filled with hugs, warm smiles, and lively conversation at their annual joint event held at Plantation Golf & Country Club.
Since 2023, the two clubs have partnered each year to award $1,000 scholarships to two deserving seniors from Venice High School (VHS), a reflection of their shared commitment to giving back to the community. As Ken Maher, President of both clubs, put it: “For most of our lives, we’ve been taking out. Now we’re at a stage and age where we like to give back.”
The STSCC’s Benevolent Committee and Target Masters each select one scholarship recipient: a student pursuing a career in the automotive field and another in criminal justice. This year, in collaboration with the Venice Rotary Club, the Benevolent Committee chose Riley Sullivan, who is graduating with a 4.90 GPA. Sullivan plans to study Civil Engineering at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University this fall. “She is excited to see where her education will take her in life,” the committee shared.
Target Masters awarded its scholarship to Jason Sherrier, who graduated with a 4.57 GPA. He will attend the University of South Florida to major in Criminology, participate in NROTC with the Marine Option, and hopes to commission as a Marine Corps officer.
Maher, once a Criminal Justice major himself, offered heartfelt advice to both students: make informed decisions, seek guidance, and take pride in your work through sincere effort and attention to detail. “Whatever you do, take into account all aspects of what you do,” he said.
Target Masters is primarily made up of veterans and retired law enforcement officers who bond over shared values and interests, including firearm safety, shooting activities, and regular gatherings. The group donates 100 percent of its annual dues to community causes, contributing this year to the South County Food Pantry, Southwest Florida Honor Flight, and $550 worth of Girl Scout Cookies to local first responders.
The Shark Tooth Sports Car Club is a couples' club that currently boasts 24 memberships and 37 primary cars. It holds monthly meetings, social events, and pop-up outings. “It’s the cars that bring us together in the beginning, but it’s the friendships that keep this thing going,” said Social Events Coordinator Mary Bimonte.
The evening concluded with STSCC Vice President Dave Love sharing a unique Corvette observation—pointing out that the side detail on the Z06 model resembled a shark tooth. The discovery was met with laughter and cheers, a perfect ending to a night filled with camaraderie, generosity, and club pride.