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We had a blast showing off a beautiful lineup of ultra-luxury vehicles at Wine, Waves, and Wheels. It was a beautiful day for an event at Marine Max in Sarasota. Visitors gathered to sip champagne for a great cause and peruse luxury vehicles and yachts while strolling on a red carpet and participating in a silent auction. Proceeds benefited the Apple a Day Foundation, an amazing charity which strives to bring joy to pediatric cancer patients. Apple a Day donates tablets and smart phones to young cancer patients so that they might enjoy simple luxuries like engaging with friends, taking photos, text messaging, reading books, and keeping up with schoolwork while going through their treatments. Community is all about connection. Dimmitt Automotive Group is proud to engage locally and support keeping cancer patients involved and interacting with their friends, classmates, and the wider community. Thank you to everyone who came out to support such a great cause, and thank you for making the event a joy to attend! We can’t wait for next year!

Dimmitt Automotive Group was thrilled to participate in the 14 th annual Cars on 5 th event in Naples, Florida. We proudly represented McLaren to showcase our ultra-luxury supercars in the public. A New System In prior years, the event has been free to the public. This year, due to the overwhelming success of Cars on 5 th causing overcrowding along the historic 5 th Avenue in Naples, the event organizers decided to block off the streets and charge a $20 entrance fee. But the new entrance fee is neither selfish nor exclusionary. All monies received were donated to St. Matthew’s House, a local homeless shelter with a history of over three decades of service in the Naples community. And St. Matthew’s House had complimentary tickets for those who are less fortunate or who had large families. A Stunning Display Dimmitt Automotive group brought the new McLaren 720S Spider for the public to view and enjoy. And enjoy they did! Thank you to everyone who made it out to Naples to make this event a success. We can’t wait for the 15 th year of Cars on 5 th!

Galati Yacht Sales on Anna Maria Island hosted an all-day Open House event at the marina on January 12, 2019. Guests received a true luxury treatment with a red carpet that ran out onto the marina and a showcase of beautiful yachts, Icon aircraft, and luxury vehicles displayed by the Dimmitt Automotive Group. The Sarasota Studio brought an impressive array of ultra-luxury vehicles for guests to enjoy. And enjoy they did. Lasting all day, the Waves, Wings, & Wheels event drew quite the crowd. Enthusiasts, hobbyists, and locals came together to celebrate luxury and the ultimate in comfort and style. Thank you to everyone who came out to Galati Yacht Sales and made the event a success! To read more visit: https://www.galatiyachts.com/yachting-news/waves-wings-wheels-highlights/ Or on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=1&v=UE0VmgkSkkk

Most people are familiar with Toys for Tots. Run by the United States Marine Corps Reserve, the program distributes toys to the children of families who cannot afford to buy gifts for Christmas. In the spirit of giving back to the community, Dimmitt Automotive has participated in Toys for Tots every year for almost a decade. This year was no exception. Riders arrived from throughout the Tampa Bay to lend their vehicles to the cause. They brought unwrapped toys for children and stuffed trunks, backseats, and in one case, a spoiler with gifts. Dozens of beautiful cars lined up around the building. It was easily the most stylish parade in Tampa Bay. After a safety meeting hosted by the Sheriff’s Department of Hillsborough County, the drivers set out to their vehicles. They drove from the Dimmitt McLaren Showroom in St. Petersburg to Raymond James Stadium in Tampa. There, they unloaded hundreds of toys for children. Thank you to the deputies of the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Department for giving your time to a wonderful cause and for escorting our drivers through Tampa Bay safely. Thank you to the generous drivers and others who donated toys to the program. And thank you to everyone who came out and made the event a complete success. We can’t wait for next year!

A Night of Ultra Luxury It was a night of ultra luxury. Luxury, beauty, and rarity. Forevermark, the rarest of diamonds. Rolls-Royce, Aston Martin, Bentley, and McLaren; the finest automobiles. In the Dimmitt Automotive showroom, surrounded by the finest luxuries, invited guests arrived to the 5 th annual Carats and Cars event. They were given the red carpet treatment before being shown in to a display of pure beauty. A Rare Partnership The finest cars, the most dazzling jewels. Dimmitt Automotive and the International Diamond Center partnered yet again to bring together some of the rarest luxuries that the world has to offer. Rolls-Royce and Bentley vehicles displayed by Dimmitt Automotive represented the finest that the automotive world has to offer alongside Forevermark diamonds brought by the International Diamond Center. Beauty in Every Corner On one side, food and drink vendors served fine Italian cuisine while a saxophone player set the jazz mood. On the other side, a gallery of diamonds dazzled the crowd while a piano player serenaded the guests. They enjoyed their fill of gelato, champagne, and hand-rolled cigars if the mood took them. In between, guests mingled around a Rolls-Royce SUV and were treated to fine wines and cannoli. Serving Our Guests We at Dimmitt Automotive enjoy taking the opportunity to wine and dine our customers. We would like to take a moment to thank the International Diamond Center for partnering with us to treat our guests to a night of luxury. Thank you to the vendors who helped to make this event a success. And, most importantly, thank you to our honored guests. We look forward to another night of beautiful things next year. [gallery ids="304794,304793,304792,304791,304790,304789,304782,304783,304784,304785,304786,304787,304788,304781,304780,304779,304778,304777,304776,304775,304768,304769,304770,304771,304772,304773,304774,304767,304766,304765,304764,304763,304762,304761,304760"]

Audi Wesley Chapel had a great time attending the Academy at the Lakes Homecoming game on Friday, October 19 th! Wildcat supporters enjoyed a pre-game tailgate party with a variety of fun activities including BBQ, face painting, and performances by the Wildcats cheerleaders. Academy at the Lakes’ own Pep Band supplied the music to get everyone in the cheering mood. The Wildcats played a great game against Faith Christian Academy and won their 14 th game in a row. Of course, Audi brought some all-stars of their own to the festivities. Check out our gallery below to see samples of our stunning lineup. As always, we would like to say thank you to everyone who came out and made the night a success. Go Wildcats! [gallery ids="304677,304676,304675"]

Dimmitt Automotive Group had a blast supporting Heaven on Earth for Veterans at the sixth annual Tierra Verde Octoberfest this past Saturday. The festival took place October 20 th. Dimmitt Automotive, together with other local businesses, sponsored the event to benefit the nonprofit organization Heaven on Earth for Veterans, Inc. Based in St. Pete Beach, Heaven on Earth for Veterans, Inc. has provided living spaces for veterans in need since 2013. They pride themselves on being “a soft place for veterans in need to land.” For some, the transition from military life to civilian can prove difficult to manage. Heaven on Earth for Veterans has a long-term goal to assure that no veterans will be homeless. Along with a stunning display of Dimmitt inventory, Oktoberfest attendees enjoyed live music, a raffle, art market, dunk booth, and some great German food. Thanks to everyone who came out and made Tierra Verde’s Oktoberfest a success. [gallery ids="304597,304592,304593,304594,304595,304596"]

Audi Wesley Chapel had a great time sponsoring the 18th Annual Pasco Education Foundation Golf Classic on Friday, October 19 th! Golfers gathered at the beautiful Lake Jovita Golf Country Club to take part in the annual golf tournament (and, of course, to see some gorgeous Audi display vehicles brought out for the occasion). The Pasco Education Foundation has been serving the Pasco County public school system for almost 30 years. Thanks to a combined effort from committed individuals, businesses, organizations, and to events like the annual golf classic, the Pasco Education Foundation has been able to disburse nearly $1 million every year to Pasco public schools. The charity funds creative teaching grants, scholarships, staff development, and educational materials for students and staff of Pasco County Schools. Audi Wesley Chapel is happy to support our local school systems and the charities that make our future brighter. Thanks to everyone for coming out, and we’ll see you next time! [gallery link="file" columns="5" ids="304578,304579,304580,304581"]

Last Thursday, October 11, 2018, Dimmitt hosted Festival of Speed’s Wheels, Watches, and Whiskey event. A fabulous display of exotic cars, timepieces, and luxury brands such at Patek Philippe, Rolex, Breathing, Cartier, Panerai, and Omega were presented inside of our ultra-luxury showroom in St. Petersburg. Some of the incredible makes on display included Lamborghini, Rolls-Royce, Bentley, McLaren, Maserati, Ferrari, and Aston Martin. Everyone enjoyed a wine and spirit tasting featuring over 60 wines and spirits, and to add to the excitement, there was a live auction featuring different wines and luxury items. One-hundred percent of the auction’s proceeds went directly to Kids Beating Cancer, a charity that serves children diagnosed with leukemia, cancer, and 80 other malignant and non-malignant life threatening diseases. Removing barriers and burdens placed on families that limit their ability to access stem cell transplantation, the best and only hope for a cure for their child is the goal Kids Beating Cancer accomplishes every day. You can learn more on their site, www.kidsbeatingcancer.com. Dimmitt is extremely grateful for everyone who attended the event as well as those who supported the goals of Kids Beating Cancer! [gallery link="file" columns="5" ids="304489,304490,304491,304492,304493,304494,304495,304496,304497,304498,304499,304500,304501,304502,304503,304504,304505,304506,304507,304508,304509,304510,304511,304512,304513,304514,304515,304516,304517,304518,304519,304520,304521,304522,304523,304524,304525,304526,304527,304528,304529,304530,304531,304532,304533,304534,304535,304536,304537,304538,304539,304540,304541,304542,304543,304544,304545,304546,304547,304548,304549,304550,304551,304552,304553,304554,304555,304556,304557,304558,304559"]

It was the perfect day at the Sebring International Raceway for performance enthusiasts to gather together, unleash the raw power of their vehicles, and advance their skills as drivers — a purely fun experience for everyone! Coordinated by the Dimmitt team, drivers came together from across Florida for "Dimmitt's Day at Sebring.”  This event has become a regular occasion as part of Dimmitt's commitment to engage their client base and provide experiences that exceed expectations. Tracey Ringstaff, who organized the event, put it this way: "Our clients deserve events that enhance the experience of vehicle ownership. That’s why we continually seek to arrange days like this one.” Starting at 8am, participants signed in, were instructed on track rules, and enjoyed a light continental breakfast. Drivers were divided into three groups: beginner, intermediate and expert. Each group went in rotation in half hour increments with five rotations total.  Additional instructions were provided for those who were just entering the field. While the day was sponsored by McLaren Tampa Bay, a division of Dimmitt Automotive Group, it was open to all performance enthusiasts and their vehicles. In addition to the McLaren, vehicles like Porsche, Ferrari, Mercedes, Cadillac and more attended. Keep an eye out for future events brought to you by the Dimmitt Automotive Group Family of Dealerships. We’d love to see you there! Check out our full recap video: <span data-mce-type="bookmark" class="mce_SELRES_start"></span> [gallery link="file" ids="304378,304380,304386,304387,304388,304389,304390,304391,304392,304393,304394,304395,304396,304397,304398,304399,304400,304401,304402,304403,304404,304405,304406,304407"]

On Saturday, July 28th, Audi Wesley Chapel teamed up with Audi Sport of Tampa, an amazing group of Audi vehicle enthusiasts in and around the Tampa Bay area, for a barbeque as well as showroom and site tours, giving everyone involved an in-depth view into the workings of an Audi dealership. We had a wonderful time sharing good food and conversation with the members of Audi Sport of Tampa. Audi Sport of Tampa has over 500 members all around the Tampa Bay area, with some extending to Orlando, Naples, and Ocala. They focus on sharing their passion for the Audi brand while helping each other with knowledge, guidance, and DIY projects. It’s an incredible space for people with a love for Audi to come together and be part of a like-minded community. A big thanks for them for coming out and we hope to collaborate and network with them again in the near future! [gallery link="file" ids="304321,304322,304323,304324,304325,304326,304327,304328,304329,304330"]

Dimmitt Cadillac had a wonderful time unveiling the brand-new Cadillac XT4 a few weeks ago! The new crossover was first unveiled at our St. Pete showroom and then moved along to our Clearwater showroom the next day. The event was a huge success and we are extremely glad we were able to give our customers the first look at the new Cadillac. The night started off with the car being uncovered and then we let the customers ask our sales team any questions they had about the vehicle. The doors were open for anyone to sit in the car and get a feel of what it was like behind the wheel. Dimmitt is glad to announce that they are going to be selling the first ever Cadillac XT4 this coming fall. Built to Break Boundaries While the Cadillac brand has been known to be somewhat conservative, this XT4 crossover is built to turn heads and break boundaries. It is engineered with a five-door, five-passenger configuration that is generous on interior space. Outside, it has an aggressive stance and appearance with interesting elements like uniquely-styled LED headlamps, deeply sculpted body side panels, and Cadillac signature LED rear light blades. It is compact in size but big on features. You can choose from one of three trim packages: Luxury – Features included in this trim package include; Rear Park Assist and Rear Vision Camera, the Cadillac User Experience (CUE) infotainment system with rotary controller and eight-inchtouchscreen, selectable drive modes along with phone integration with Apple® CarPlay, and Android Auto compatibility. Premium Luxury – Step up to another layer of comfort and amenities that include everything in the Luxury trim package plus; Front and Rear Park Assist, leather seat surfaces, power lift-gate, ambient interior lighting, Rear Cross Traffic Alert and Lane Change Alert with Side Blind Zone Alert. Sport – The Sport trim package includes everything in the Luxury package plus features like; Stylish 18″ 10-spoke alloy wheels with a Diamond-Cut/Argent Metallic finish, Leatherette trim with Sport accents, a choice of carbon fiber or a wood interior trim, a Sport steering wheel along with a glossy black finish on the front grille, roof rails and window surrounds.