My suggestion is setting up a local event. I know what you are talking about when a community isn't united as one. From my own personal experience, when the Mazda Rx-8 first came out, people between the Rx-7's and 8's all felt a bit stand-offish towards each other. However as of late, a few local events have brought the Tampa Bay area enthusiasts together as one. We had a BBQ. We are setting up another BBQ in the near future and some other Mazda owners have inquired as to whether or not it is a Rotary only event. I embrace all of my Mazda brethren and so do the rest. I am hoping we will have some 6's, Mx-5's and hopefully some 323's coming out as well because we have found within ourselves that all of our awesome cars have been created by one great manufacturer (Ford's 30% as of 1995 is a different topic ).

Coming here from a well established club must be a bit unerring as it appears from your post the Tampa Bay area has not united under the SRT-4 Banner. You are now building a pyramid and you are laying the foundation. Pick a date at the end of January or beginning of February (Enough time for people to request off and make plans) and have a meet. Have it at a restaurant in close proximity to everyone, or choose a park and have everyone bring something for a BBQ. Take time to appreciate other people's cars and their choices in modifications. It all starts with you. Have fun!

~James