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On Monday, November 11th, Dimmitt Automotive Group held a BBQ for veterans and their families. The BBQ was held at our Clearwater and Pinellas Park locations. These veterans served our great country so that we may enjoy freedom. The lunch we provided was a small token of our gratitude for the many sacrifices they made. Thank you.

On November 4th, 2013, the Bogies & Stogies Golf Tournament was held at the Renaissance Vinoy Resort & Golf Club. Bogies & Stogies Golf Tournament benefits the Museum of Fine Arts in St. Petersburg, Florida. This years tournament featured over $20,000 in live auction prizes, gourmet barbeque, cigars, open bar and more! Dimmitt Automotive Group is a proud sponsor of the Museum of Fine Arts and appreciates their ongoing efforts in our community. The purpose of the Museum of Fine Arts is to increase and diffuse knowledge and appreciation of art, to collect and preserve objects of artistic interest and merit, to protect works of art, to provide facilities for research, and to offer instruction and opportunities for aesthetic enjoyment of art.

On November 1st, Dimmitt Automotive Group took part in the 2013 Night of Hope Gala at the Ritz-Carlton in Sarasota. The Night of Hope Gala is presented by The Center For Building Hope. This organization provides information and support for those and their families who are battling cancer. They also connect families with other families who are going through similar stages in treatment. Singer and songwriter, Margo Rey and comedian, Ron "Tater Salad" White were the honorary co-chairs for this years event. Visit The Center For Building Hope's website for more information on how you can support them. http://www.centerforbuildinghope.org/

On the weekend of November 2nd, the Junior League of Clearwater-Dunedin held it's 50th Annual Art Harvest in Highlander Park, Dunedin, Florida. Dimmitt Automotive Group was a proud sponsor of the event which proceeds benefits the local community. With over 200 artists from around the country and over 50,000 people from the Clearwater-Dunedin area, this is the largest autumn art show in the Tampa Bay area. The Junior League of Clearwater-Dunedin Inc, is a charitable and educational organization that allows women to grow to their potential and give back through volunteering. Visit their website for more information: http://www.jlcd.org/

Dimmitt Automotive Group is a proud sponsor of the Safety Harbor Wine Festival. Celebrating their 12th year, this event benefits local civic organizations and not-for-profits including Mattie Williams Neighborhood Family Center, Safety Harbor Kiwanis Club, Elena Tresh Foundation and the Safety Harbor Chamber of Commerce. Over 100 different wines can be sampled for $3 to $5 per glass. Beer, soda, water and food from local restaurants will be available. Musicians, artists and vendors will be setup throughout the streets of Downtown Safety Harbor.

Dimmitt Automotive Group was proud to sponsor the Otis C. Green Memorial Golf Tournament this past October. This tournament raises money for the returning Gulf War Veterans who suffer from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.

Dimmitt's business manager, Angelo Antoulinakis, and his wife recently celebrated the birth of their first child. Patrick Scott Antoulinakis Congrats Angelo and family!

Please take a look at this note worthy nomination for Mr. Dimmitt. The TIME Dealer of the Year award will be presented January 25, 2014 at the NADA Convention in New Orleans, LA! We are wishing the best for Mr. Dimmitt!!!

We had a great day working on a home for our Community Values Day project with Habitat for Humanity in Pinellas County. Our team members poured their hard work into this project and we are very proud to be giving back to the community. Thank you for allowing us to be part of such a wonderful cause. Here is a message from our Brand Development Executive, Mr. Tom McQueen regarding the Community Values Day project with Habitat for Humanity in Pinellas County: You know you’re getting older when things start impacting you more emotionally than in your younger years. When I saw the work that you were accomplishing today for Habitat for Humanity by building a home in Pinellas Park, it was a very moving experience for me. Moreover, to be able to meet and speak with the owner of the home and listen to the deep gratitude he felt for your contribution, it was truly a great day for the Dimmitt Automotive Group. Thank you so much for your contribution today as you supported those words of our mission statement that commit us to “improving the quality of life for our community” with your toil and sweat on a very demanding and rigorous project. I appreciate you. Tom McQueen Here is another heartfelt thank you from our COO, Scott Larguier: My sincere thanks to those of you that partook in this wonderful project. I wish I could been there with you. I am very proud of each of you. Thank you for representing us so selflessly. I would also like to thank those that stayed at the store and manned the posts/positions for those out. Most sincerely, Scott Larguier What a great day and a great team!

On Wednesday, July 24 th, ten associates of the Dimmitt Automotive Group will be of Pinellas County to build a home in the city of Clearwater. Habitat Pinellas has built more than 270 homes throughout their history and it’s our privilege to partner with them on their journey to get to house number 300! This project is part of the Dimmitt Automotive Group’s Community Values Day initiative where company associates are encouraged to contribute their time and talents to local charities. Our mission is to improve the quality of life for our associates, our guests, and the community through service, excellence and innovation,  and we’re excited about our association with Habitat for Humanity, the Homeless Emergency Project, the American Cancer Society and other organizations in the Tampa Bay area.

Le Mans, 18 June 2013 - Aston Martin Racing and Gulf have unveiled the winner of their livery design competition. The design, inspired by the change in atmosphere as day gives way to night during the 24 Hours of Le Mans, was created by Jonathan Wesley from Kettering in the UK and will adorn the #97 Vantage GTE throughout race week. Darren Turner (GB), Stefan Mücke (D) and Peter Dumbreck (GB), drivers of the #97 Vantage GTE, selected Jonathan’s design from the hundreds of entries received. He will now attend the race weekend as a VIP guest of Gulf to see his winning design compete in the 90th 24 Hours of Le Mans. "I have been excited ever since I got the news that my design had been chosen,” comments Jonathan. “I loved the chance of being able to design a Gulf Aston Martin, but it's already such a classic livery that I was wondering what I could do. “I was just sketching a few thoughts out and I liked the idea of the car being a different colour on both sides. I thought about the Gulf corporate colours – dark blue, light blue, orange and white – and I came up with the idea of ‘daylight to dusk’, which to me is the most exciting part of the race. “So it moves from the white with the broad orange stripe dividing things to the dark blue of the night. The orange and blue lines represent the streaks that you often see in photos of the cars at night and the whole design sort of summed up the essence of Le Mans to me." Gulf, which has partnered Aston Martin Racing for five years and has signed a further three-year deal, ran the livery competition to allow fans to participate in the team’s most ambitious Le Mans campaign, marking the centenary year of Aston Martin. Sam Cork, Global Brand Manager at Gulf explained: “Gulf has been responsible for some extremely iconic motorsport liveries and we wanted to give fans the opportunity to play their part. To design the livery for a Gulf Aston Martin, racing at Le Mans in the brand’s centenary year, is really something quite special.   “This livery will enter Gulf and Aston Martin Racing’s history books and Jonathan should be extremely proud to be the winner, as we had hundreds of entries from all over the world. The design is excellent. It is everything we hoped for. We can’t wait to see it take to the track for the most exciting endurance race of the year.” The #97 car is one of five Aston Martin Racing Vantage GTEs competing in the 24-hour race, but the only one to carry the competition-winning design. The car will first be seen on the Circuit de la Sarthe at the first free practice session on Wednesday 19 June at 16:00 hrs.

Dimmitt Automotive Group is excited to announce that our very own associate, Tracey Ringstaff, attended and contributed to The 27th Annual STARPOWER Celebrity Fashion Show on Friday, May 10th, 2013. It was a benefit for The Pinellas Auxiliary of The Children's Home. It was a New York style fashion extravaganza, showcasing local celebrities wearing designs by Georgette's Boutique & Shoe Salon. The Children's Home is a child- and family-centered organization that is positioned to care for struggling families and children seeking the comfort of a loving family. It was a pleasure to be involved in this event for Tracey and the Dimmitt Automotive Group.