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On November 25, 2019, Dimmitt Automotive Group participated in the Salvation Army’s Turkey Giveaway. Dimmitt employees went to the Joy Center in Clearwater where they helped distribute Thanksgiving dinners. These dinners feed over 40,000 people! There were 10,000 turkeys distributed along with all the classic Thanksgiving sides. All of these turkeys and sides created Thanksgiving meals for thousands of people. The Turkey Giveaway is only possible due to donations and volunteers. This Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway is just one of the many things the Salvation Army does for the community during the holidays. Their motto being, “Doing the most good,” The Salvation Army does all that they can to help the community in times of need. Dimmitt is proud to volunteer with a company that does so much good for our community. Thank you to our Tampa Bay community for the generosity. Thank you to all the volunteers who spent time distributing the meals. Thank you to our Clearwater Police who helped direct traffic. The Turkey distribution event could not happen without all of you. Thank you for giving to our Tampa Bay community this holiday season. [gallery size="full" columns="2" link="none" ids="307439,307440"]

On Thursday, November 21, 2019, the Dimmitt Automotive Group was a sponsor at this year’s  Charity Works Golf Tournament. The tournament took place at Belleair Country Club and benefitted underprivileged families and children through a program called Give Hope USA®. “The main goal of the program is to strengthen the outreach efforts of others who are responsible for implementing programs and activities that promote health, hope and happiness. The program provides various personal hygiene kits, packs and special gifts at no charge to those who are eligible and agree to participate.” You can learn more about Give Hope USA® here. Dimmitt is proud to be a part of an event that does so much for our community. It is programs like Give Hope USA® that make our community stronger.

It was the perfect day for a car show. Visitors gathered Sunday, November 10 to enjoy a stunning display of vintage and classic vehicles on the waterfront of St. Petersburg. Hosted by the St. Petersburg Yacht Club, the annual Vintage Motor Classic did not disappoint. Dimmitt Automotive Group was a proud sponsor of the event. Grouped by era and by origin, the vehicles on the lawn of the yacht club could have driven right out of a classic film. Domestics and exotics alike impressed onlookers. Judges remarked to one another on the owners’ attention to detail. [gallery size="full" ids="307346,307347,307345"] All for Some Great Causes But the day wasn’t just about the vehicles. The annual Vintage Motor Classic is also one of the yacht club’s most popular fundraising events. While the crowd enjoyed the fair weather and the gorgeous display, the St. Petersburg Yacht Club sold tickets and t-shirts in an effort to raise funds for their supported charities, Pet Pal Animal Shelter and Music Sweet Music. [gallery size="full" columns="2" ids="307343,307342"] Pet Pal Animal Shelter Located in St. Petersburg, Pet Pal Animal Shelter (formerly known as “Pet Pal Rescue”) was founded by two driven women who wanted to decrease the number of animals being euthanized due to overpopulation and neglect. Pet Pal has grown from a two-women operation to a multi-tier organization and expanded to include a veterinary clinic and thrift store. And while they’ve grown to meet the needs of an overpopulated pet population, the organization has stayed true to their mission. Pet Pal Animal Shelter is a no-kill shelter which will only euthanize an animal in the event of terminal illness or uncorrectable aggression. [gallery size="full" ids="307340,307341,307348"] Music Sweet Music, Inc. Music Sweet Music, Inc. is a nonprofit organization founded in 2001 which seeks to bring music therapy to children and adults with illnesses, diseases and disorders. They use music therapy to address physical, emotional, cognitive, and social needs in individuals. Currently, Music Sweet Music, Inc. runs programs in several hospitals, including Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital, St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital, and Shriners’ Children’s Hospital, among others. Board certified music therapists bring calm joy to patients battling serious illness. Thank you to everyone who came out to see some truly remarkable vehicles and to support these wonderful local charities. We can’t wait until the 2020 Vintage Motor Classic!

On Monday, November 11, 2019, the Dimmitt Automotive Group celebrated Veterans Day in a special way. Veterans in the Tampa Bay area were invited to stop by the Clearwater or St. Pete showrooms for our annual luncheon. Veterans and guests enjoyed a catered lunch of delicious barbeque by Jones Catering. The luncheon provided an opportunity for guests to mingle and show support to each other. Some of the veterans that attended served our country during the Vietnam War, World War II, and more. In addition to the guest veterans, some our own Dimmitt employees are veterans as well. Dimmitt is honored to serve those who have served us. We would like to extend our thanks and deepest gratitude for those who served our country. [gallery columns="2" link="none" size="full" ids="307335,307336"] Additionally, we extend a huge thank you to everyone who attended our luncheon. We are proud to have had the opportunity to serve our local veterans. We look forward to our next Veterans Day luncheon.

This past Saturday, November 11, 2019, the Dimmitt Automotive Group hosted the Rally for Hope - Jeeps vs. Cars, a cruise for Autism Awareness benefitting the organization Autism Speaks. Starting outside of the Dimmitt Ultra Luxury Showroom, cars and Jeeps lined up before the start of the rally. The morning began with a brunch in the showroom, followed by free time to take photos and check out the vehicles up-close. The kids were able to take a quick ride in some of the cars before they took off for their cruise for Autism Awareness. The Dimmitt Automotive Group is grateful to have been given the opportunity to work with Autism Speaks. “Autism Speaks is dedicated to promoting solutions, across the spectrum and throughout the lifespan, for the needs of individuals with autism and their families through advocacy and support; increasing understanding and acceptance of people with autism spectrum disorder; and advancing research into causes and better interventions for autism spectrum disorder and related conditions.” They aim to do the most good for the most people impacted by autism. You can learn more about them on their website. Dimmitt is thankful to have worked closely with an organization that is continuously making a positive impact. Thank you to all who joined us! We hope everyone had as great of a time as we did.

On Wednesday, October 16, 2019, the Dimmitt Automotive Group was honored to be part of the Perfect Bond event. It was a wonderful night full of live music, treats, and, of course, ultra luxury cars. The event took place in our Aston Martin Showroom and benefitted a local organization, My Hope Chest. My Hope Chest funds reconstruction for breast cancer survivors. “My Hope Chest was founded by Alisa Savoretti in the fall of 2003. A breast cancer survivor and Las Vegas Showgirl, she was 38 and without insurance at the time of her diagnosis.” You can learn more about My Hope Chest on their website, “ https://www.myhopechest.org/” This is the only organization nationally that funds the final stage of breast cancer treatment: breast reconstruction. As something that is so important to the survivor, this organization makes it their mission to make women whole again. The Perfect Bond featured delicious treats, a catered dinner, and more. There was lovely jewelry and shirts available to purchase, each unique and beautiful. There was a silent auction with incredible baskets- all proceeds benefitting My Hope Chest. To add to the amazing night, there was even some live music. The Tampa Tones, the University of Tampa’s competitive A cappella group, joined and provided two breathtaking songs. The live music featured left everyone speechless and added that much more to the night. [gallery size="full" link="none" ids="307292,307289,307290"] This incredible organization does so much for breast cancer survivors, in addition to educating the community. The Dimmitt Automotive Group was proud to host an event with My Hope Chest. Thank you to all who joined us and made the night such a success. [gallery link="none" size="full" ids="307294,307292,307288"]

A team of Dimmitt Automotive Group Associates volunteered at the Humane Society of Pinellas County with painting the “meet and greet” rooms for the animals. These “meet and greet” rooms are the room where people spend time getting to know an animal before they adopt. The Humane Society of Pinellas County is Pinellas’ “leading resource for animal advocacy and the largest no-kill organization.” The mission of the Humane Society of Pinellas County is to prevent animal homelessness in our community and provide care and assistance to animals in need. HSP achieves their goal every day in rescuing animals and finding forever homes for them. Each animal gets the individualized care they need to heal. You can learn more about The Humane Society of Pinellas County at their website, http://www.humanesocietyofpinellas.org/. We are proud to have the opportunity to work with an organization that does so many good things for our community. It is an organization like HSP that helps to shape our community and make it a better place.

On Monday, October 7 2019, the Dimmitt Automotive Group had the opportunity to attend the Holes for Hope Golf Tournament. This golf tournament took place at Lake Jovita Golf and Country Club. It’s the seventh year of the successful fundraiser, benefitting the Sunrise of Pasco City. Sunrise of Pasco City is a Domestic & Sexual Violence Center. “Sunrise is a catalyst for change that empowers residents of Pasco County to save lives, educates the community and changes lives through domestic and sexual violence intervention and prevention services.” To learn more about Sunrise of Pasco City check out their website, “ https://www.sunrisepasco.org/” This is the second year in a row the Dimmitt Automotive Group had the opportunity to sponsor a hole. The Dimmitt Automotive Group had a few vehicles on display at the Golf and Country Club, including two new Audi vehicles. The Dimmitt Automotive Group is honored to be a sponsor at this wonderful event. Sunrise of Pasco does so much to benefit the community and we are thankful to be able to work with such an impactful organization.

This Saturday, Dimmitt Automotive had the opportunity to support the Exotic Car Festival presented by the Ferrari Drivers Group Sarasota. The Exotic Car Festival was held at Saint Armands Circle in Sarasota, FL. This event benefits  "Flight to the North Pole" which is a local charity by the Manatee Sheriff's Office for terminally ill children The mission of Flight to the North Pole, Inc. is to bring joy to terminally ill children during the holiday season. By partnering with various agencies within the community, Flight to the North Pole is able to transport “Santa” via helicopter to events to interact with kids. At these events Santa presents them with gifts, lunch, and entertainment. The circle was full of exotic cars and people enjoying them. We were thrilled to be able to showcase some of our cars, as well! Thank you so much to everyone in the community who came out to enjoy a day of exotic cars and a great cause.

The Dimmitt Automotive Group employees came together to work with We Care Food Pantry  as part of our Community Values Day. The mission of We Care Food Pantry is to support our neighbors in need in every way we can . We Care Food Pantry is a major contributor of local hunger relief. The organization focuses on delivering groceries three days a week, as well as household items such as laundry detergents and personal hygiene products. We Care Food Pantry goes beyond fighting hunger in the area to fight the plight of poverty. Poverty ravages many homes in Citrus County, and We Care Food Pantry works tirelessly to help relieve some of these issues. [gallery size="full" ids="306007,306008,306006"] The Dimmitt Automotive Group was proud to work with We Care Food Pantry for the day. We take pride in helping our community as well as having the opportunity to volunteer with a company that does so many good things. We believe it is important to help our neighbor in any way possible, which is one reason we started our Community Values Day. During our Community Values Day, we spend time volunteering with an organization that makes a difference in our community. We look forward to this opportunity and are always excited to jump in and volunteer. For this Community Cares Day, nine employees from our Dimmitt Automotive Homosassa location were able to work with We Care Food Pantry and helped to fight hunger and poverty. We are proud of the work we were able to do with We Care Food Pantry for our community. [gallery size="large" columns="2" ids="306009,306010"]

80 luxury vehicles left Dimmitt Automotive as part of the Corsa America rally this morning. Sports cars and ultra-luxury vehicles met at Dimmitt Automotive and took off towards their next locations as part of the modern road rally, Corsa 19: Florida. Corsa 19: Florida is one of several events created by Corsa America, the largest exotic sports car rally in the United States. These rallies bring car enthusiasts together and offer events and excursions as you travel across North America and Europe. Those who participate create friendships and have the adventure of a lifetime. There was tons of excitement as the cars left Dimmitt Automotive. The rally will be traveling to Key Biscayne for two nights before finishing the trip in Orlando. From a McLaren 720s MSO to a  Corve tte Z06, the cars were jaw dropping. The community was invited to watch the cars head to the next location of the rally. It was great to see so many members of our community come and enjoy these exotic vehicles. [gallery size="medium" link="file" ids="305959,305956,305955"] Along with creating the memories of a lifetime, those participating in the rally were invited to bring a toy to help kick off this year’s Dimmitt Automotive’s Toys for Tots campaign. Between the participants and the members of the community, there was an abundance of toys! We are so thankful for those donations; we could not have asked for a better kickoff for this year’s campaign! The exotic cars filled the streets of Pinellas Park while the police escorted them down Gandy Boulevard to I-275 southbound and over the Sunshine Skyway Bridge and I-75 South. One supercar after another heading through the street was a pure joy to watch. It was a sight unlike any other and we hope those who watched it enjoyed. [gallery size="medium" link="file" ids="305960,305961,305954"]

Dimmitt Automotive Group was a proud sponsor of the Eighth Annual Abe Brown Legacy Golf Tournament. The annual tournament returned to Innisbrook’s Copperhead Course on Saturday, June 1. All proceeds of this tournament benefitted those who served through the programs of the Abe Brown Ministries. This annual tournament was hosted by two-time Super Bowl champion and ESPN Monday Night Football analyst Anthony “Booger” McFarlamd. Dimmitt Automotive Group brought Cadillacs to the tournament for the delight of the golfers and attendees. The tournament included breakfast and lunch, an awards ceremony, and premium golf gifts. Dimmitt Automotive Group is proud to sponsor an event hosted by an organization that is responsible for so much positive work in the community. “The goal of Abe Brown Ministries is to demonstrate the love and compassion of Jesus Christ by helping offenders, ex-offenders, and their families achieve productive and fulfilling lives” as stated on their website. Established in 1976, the organization works diligently to achieve their goals and has a stable reputation in the Tampa Bay area. In the 2013-2014 fiscal year Hillsborough County was ranked the second highest in the state for inmates admitted to prison. The Abe Brown Ministries is a vital organization because of these statistics. These ex-offenders often return to the community where lived prior to their conviction. [gallery size="large" link="file" columns="2" ids="305772,305773"] Abe Brown Ministries is aware of this and work hard to find agencies, churches, and organizations in the community that can help these ex-offenders. These establishments help with housing, basic needs, healthcare, employment, legal assistance, education, and discipleship. Abe Brown Ministries seeks to bring a smooth transition back to the community for these ex-offenders and their families. Some other services include emergency food assistance, family reunification (which is an opportunity for children to participate in video visitation with their parents), a food pantry staffed by volunteers, and transitional living which inspires and motivates ex-offenders to commit to changing their life. A specific service provided by Abe Brown Ministries includes crusades, which consists of traveling to prisons in the Hillsborough area to share the Word of God. Abe Brown Ministries understands the battles these inmates have encountered, and believe by helping to establish or reestablish their relationship with Christ, ABM plays an integral role in the inmates’ lives. This role attests to the relationship with the inmates, thus creating the desire for a strong and authentic transition back into the community. The core of Abe Brown Ministries vision is Discipleship. The organization believes this is a fundamental component in continuing service to others, accountability, and spiritual growth. Abe Brown Ministries makes a difference in our community and the lives of our neighbors. This is only possible because of the generous help of others.