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The 2014 Snooty's Gala, Shaken Not Stirred, was held on Saturday, November 1st. This black tie event was held at the South Florida Museum and featured a Surf & Turf dinner by Michael’s On East. Guests bid on various vacation getaways, gorgeous jewelry and sports tickets. The Gala was hosted to raise funds for the South Florida Museum. Dimmitt Automotive Group would like to extend a thank you to all the businesses that helped support this event. Visit their website to learn how you can get involved with their organization: http://www.southfloridamuseum.org/

This past weekend, the Junior League of Clearwater-Dunedin held it's 51st 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. Dimmitt Automotive Group would like to thank the Junior League of Clearwater-Dunedin for their positive influence on the community. We encourage everyone to visit their website and learn how to get involved: http://www.jlcd.org/ [gallery link="file" ids="286568,286570,286569,286563,286564,286562,286565,286566"]

On Saturday, October 18th, golfers took to the course at the Belleview Biltmore Golf Club in Belleair, Florida for the annual Friends of Raymond James Golf Tournament. Dimmitt Automotive Group is delighted to be apart of this great event. We support Friends of Raymond James and encourage everyone to get involved with this charity. Friends of Raymond James has been assisting Raymond James associates in coping with unexpected hardships for nearly two decades – from helping with unforeseen medical expenses to covering housing costs after the sudden death of a spouse. Because our nonprofit organization is not affiliated with Raymond James or any of its subsidiaries, we rely on the generosity of private donors to help us provide relief for associates in need. I n 2013, we assisted 23 individuals with contributions totaling over $92,000. Since we began our fundraising efforts in 1997, we have disbursed in excess of $700,000 to over 170 associates. To learn how you can get involved, visit their website at: http://www.friendsofraymondjames.org/

On Friday, October 24th, Morton Plant Mease Foundation hosted a golf tournament, reception and auction. Guests enjoyed a beautiful day of golf followed by a delicious southern style buffet and charity auction. Dimmitt Automotive Group is a proud sponsor of this event and continues to support Morton Plant Mease Foundation in their efforts of serving the community. "Your involvement will help us educate the most qualified nursing students and ensure all of our patients receive the highest level of care. Our program provides a stipend for our nursing students to relieve pressures created by the need to work full-time, go to school, and provide for their families. Over the past decade, overwhelming support from our community has contributed to the success of 210 registered nurses, 170 licensed practical nurses, 378 patient care techs, and 11 Master's prepared clinical nurse leaders." - Morton Plant Mease Foundation We would like to thank Morton Plant Mease Foundation for all that they do and we would like to encourage everyone to get involved. Visit their website for more information: http://mpmfoundation.org/ [gallery link="file" ids="286554,286553"]

Dimmitt Automotive Group was a proud sponsor of the Friend 4 Cures Charity event that was held in St Petersburg, Florida. Our associates are dedicated to making a difference in the community, which fulfills Dimmitt Automotive Group's mission statement. "To improve the quality of life for our associates, our guests, and the community through service, excellence and innovation." Interested in joining the Dimmitt Automotive Group team? Visit dimmitt.com/careers for more information. [gallery link="file" ids="286547,286549,286548"]

On October 20th, the annual Bogies & Stogies Golf Tournament was held at the Renaissance Vinoy Resort & Golf Club in St Petersburg, Florida. The players were treated to an enjoyable day of golf followed by cocktails, dinner, auction and awards presentation. 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. Visit their website for more information: http://www.fine-arts.org/ [gallery link="file" ids="286520,286521"]

On Friday, October 10th, The 16th Annual Otis C. Green Memorial Golf Tournament was held at Belleair Country Club. Dimmitt Automotive Group sponsored the event and displayed cars on green. This tournament was held to raise funds for the Homeless Emergency Project (HEP). HEP is a registered 501(c)(3) charitable organization. Since 1986, their mission has been to provide homeless and very low-income individuals and families with housing, food, clothing and support services necessary to obtain self-sufficiency and improved quality of life. HEP's Goal "is to break the cycle of homelessness and be the last homeless shelter an individual or family ever has to access. HEP monitors its programs to measure progress against stated goals and to make necessary refinements. Program outcomes and data such as the number of clients who secure and remain in housing, and other measures indicating success and effectiveness are rigorously tracked and analyzed to inform the design of new programs and provide an evidence base to HEP’s policy views." Dimmitt Automotive Group would like to thank those who were involved with the Golf Tournament help HEP in their noble cause. Visit their website to learn how you can get involved: http://www.ethep.org/ [gallery link="file" ids="286485,286486,286487,286488,286489,286490,286491"]

The 9th Annual Key to the Cure was held at Saks Fifth Avenue at the newly opened University Town Center in Sarasota, Florida. The event benefits the women's cancer programs at Sarasota Memorial Hospital. This hospital specializes in diagnosis and treatment for women who are uninsured or underinsured. Over the past years, the Key to the Cure fundraiser has raised $840,000. This year the goal is to raise a million. Shop at Saks Fifth Avenue this weekend and a portion of all sales will go to Key to the Cure. Visit their Facebook page for more information: www.facebook.com/keytothecuresarasota

Dimmitt Automotive Group was a proud sponsor of the 62nd Annual St. Anthony’s Hospital Auxiliary Luncheon and Fashion Show, “Passport to Fashion.” The event was held at Treasure Island and social hour was held aboard the SS St. Anthony. Guests were treated to lunch and beautiful fashions presented by White House/Black Market and Sacino’s. This annual luncheon and fashion show benefits the programs and services at St. Anthony’s Hospital. St. Anthony’s Hospital is a 395-bed hospital founded in 1931 as a ministry of the Franciscan Sisters of Allegany and was the first faith-based hospital in Pinellas County. St. Anthony’s celebrated its 80th anniversary in 2011,and the hospital continues its rich history dedicated to improving the health of the community by providing high-quality, innovative and compassionate care. St. Anthony’s has received the 2013 American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Get With The Guidelines Stroke Gold Plus Performance Achievement award. St. Anthony’s Susan Sheppard McGillicuddy Breast Center received accreditation from both the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers and the American College of Radiology. For superior energy efficiency, St. Anthony’s earned the EPA’s ENERGY STAR three consecutive times. St. Anthony’s Hospital is currently the only hospital in Pinellas County to have both the full Heart Failure Accreditation and the Chest Pain Center Accreditation from the Society of Cardiovascular Patient Care (SCPC). Visit www.stanthonys.com for more information on St. Anthony's Hospital. Dimmitt Automotive Group would like to thank St. Anthony's for their dedication to the community. [gallery link="file" ids="286472,286470,286471"]

The 2014 Gentile Foundation Classic, A Liberty Mutual Insurance Invitational Event, hosted by Gary Koch, was held on Friday, October 3rd, at Innisbrook Resort and Golf Club on the famed Copperhead Course. The tournament raised money for The Gift of Adoption Fund & The Shelton Quarles IMPACT FOUNDATION. Participants enjoyed the Innisbrook Resort and Golf Club which famously hosts the PGA’s Valspar Championship. The winning team was invited to play in the Liberty Mutual Invitational National Finals held at TPC Sawgrass in March. The Gentile Family Foundation host this tournament annually with the proceeds going to support local charities that provide assistance and financial support to children in need within the State of Florida. By playing in The Gentile Foundation Classic, players had the chance to win over $40,000 in gifts and prizes. Dimmitt Automotive Group was a proud sponsor of this event and would like to thank all who were involved with making this tournament a success. Visit their website for information on next year's event: http://www.birdeasepro.com/golfclassic [gallery columns="4" link="file" ids="286453,286454,286455,286456"]

On Saturday, September 20th, Drive Electric was held at city hall in Oldsmar, Florida. This event celebrated the use of electric vehicles in the Tampa Bay area. Featuring sustainable food vendors, interactive exhibits for children and guest appearances, it proved to be a very fun and successful event. Thousands of people learned about the benefits of owning an electric car. Dimmitt Automotive Group displayed the Cadillac ELR, which is the hugely popular electric vehicle produced by Cadillac. For information on getting involved in next year's event, please visit their website here: http://www.driveelectb.com/

Today, the Dimmitt family provided Flu Shots for all associates. As the first part of Dimmitt Automotive Group's mission statement suggests, the Dimmitt family cares for their associates so that they can care for the guests. Visit dimmitt.com/careers to view our current job openings.