6th Annual Anytime Fitness Golf Scramble
On June 7th, the 6th Annual Anytime Fitness Golf Scramble was held at Lansbrook Golf Club in Palm Harbor, Florida. Dimmitt Automotive Group was proud to sponsor this event. This year, over 100 golfers helped raise $12,000 for two great organizations. The Friedreich’s Ataxia Research Alliance, or FARA, and the Suncoast Animal League were the beneficiaries.
FARA’s mission is to marshal and focus the resources and relationships needed to cure FA by raising funds for research, promoting public awareness, and aligning scientists, patients, clinicians, government agencies, pharmaceutical companies and other organizations dedicated to curing FA and related diseases.
Suncoast Animal League is a non-profit, no-kill animal rescue agency that takes in abandoned, abused, homeless and unwanted animals. We provide medical treatment, shelter, socialization and plenty of love to the animals while they wait for their forever home. Additionally, we provide specialized services for animals traumatized from previous experiences and – in some cases – provide temporary foster care in a home setting for those animals in need of more intense, hands-on care. Suncoast Animal League also counsels existing pet owners in solving common pet problems so that more animals are not abandoned or taken to shelters.
For more information on the organizations and Golf Scramble, please visit their websites:
3rd Annual Live The Brown Legacy Golf Tournament
Dimmitt Automotive Group was proud to sponsor the 3rd Annual Live the Brown Legacy Golf Tournament, hosted by former Tampa Bay Buccaneer and Indianapolis Colt, Anthony “Booger” McFarland, at the Innisbrook Golf Course. We were honored to be a part of such a great event and we are happy we were able to bring out some of the lovely cars in the Cadillac line-up, including the 2015 Cadillac Escalade for the Cadillac Cup Hole-In-One. Players had the opportunity to aim for a hole-in-one on the 15th Hole and hope to make it and win a three year lease on a Cadillac of their choice.
Anthony McFarland is well-known around the area as a former fixture on the menacing defenses of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, a heralded defensive tackle who won a Super Bowl with the Bucs in 2003 and earned a second one with the Indianapolis Colts in 2007. Anthony hails from Winnsboro, La. and graduated from Louisiana State University in 1999 with a degree in business management. He was drafted that same year in the first round (15th pick overall) by the Bucs and played for legendary head coaches Tony Dungy and Jon Gruden in Tampa Bay, then was reunited with Dungy again in Indianapolis. After nine seasons in the NFL, he retired and transitioned into broadcasting. He co-hosted a player radio show with Steve Duemig from 2001-2003 on WDAE-620, and guest-hosted the Best Damn Sports Show, among other broadcasting stints.
For over 35 years, Abe Brown Ministries has been developing programs to enable people at risk, their spouses, and their children to achieve productive and spiritually fulfilling lives. They believe that people must be changed from the inside out becoming liberated from spiritual incarceration. When the individuals comprising the community and state are transformed, the community and state collectively will be transformed. Ultimately all residents, businesses, and others benefit from a safe, secure, and productive society.
Iconic Women of St. Petersburg 2014
The Iconic Women Vision Awards were held on Wednesday, May 19th, at the Hilton St. Petersburg Carillon Park. Dimmitt Automotive Group was proud to this event which highlighted women with vision in the community. The sold out event had many activities beyond the awards ceremony for attendees to take part in, including visiting the 35 business vendors that were present.
Dara Richardson, the Keynote Speaker who is known for her success in the business world, presented an interesting speech for everyone at the luncheon.
Kathleen Doyle-Gibson and Laura Hovland represented Dimmitt Cadillac and displayed two 2014 Cadillac’s. Kathleen and Laura answered questions and interacted with guests. Both enjoyed their time at the event and are excited for next year. Visit www.stpete.com/iconic2014 for information on the event.
On Thursday, May 15th, 2014, a group of volunteers from the Dimmitt Automotive Group volunteered at the Ronald McDonald House in Downtown St. Pete.
Led by our Captain, Crista Petruccelli, the Dimmitt Team arrived in the afternoon to prepare dinner and dessert for about 20 families. Kathleen Doyle-Gibson, Kelly Flynn, Marianne Vicari, Michelle Adkins, Andrea Wagner, Hal Dilworth and Tom McQueen all rallied together to serve dinner to the families that were staying at the Ronald McDonald house.
The Dimmitt team was given the opportunity to meet the families they served, which, proved to be an inspirational experience. “If we, for even one small moment, helped ease the pain of a parent, grandparent or sibling of a sick child,” said Marianne Vicari,”then everything we did was well worth it.”
Ronald McDonald House of Tampa Bay provides a “home-away-from-home” for families with children receiving medical treatment in bay area hospitals. In 2013 they cared for 1,683 families who came from over 35 states and 11 countries to stay an average of 8 days while their child received treatment in one of the bay area hospitals.
The Dimmitt Team will cherish their experience and are excited to return again soon.
For more information on the Ronald McDonald House and to find out how you can get involved please visit: www.rmhc.org/
Monopoly Night 2014
Guests enjoy monopoly with friends and family.
On Saturday, May 10th, the annual Monopoly Night was held at the Belleair Country Club. Filled with food, auctions, prizes and even a real ‘jail’, it proves to be a night to remember. Guest’s competed in a 90 minute monopoly game to be named the top player at their table and win some great prizes.
This event benefits Charity Works Inc which is a non-profit organization founded in 1996. Charity Works provides purchasing advisory services to numerous charities, schools and nonprofit entities. It also provides wellnes-medical aid packs to benefit at risk children and economically disadvantaged individuals as well as a job skills training program for displaced workers.
Dimmitt Automotive Group was proud to be apart of this great event. We would like to thank everyone involved as well as Charity Works Inc for improving our community. We would like to encourage everyone to visit Charity Work’s Website and get involved with their mission to help those in need. Visit their website here: http://www.charityworks.org/
21 Lives Saved by Dimmitt Associates
Last Friday, associates at Dimmitt Automotive Group’s Pinellas Park location donated seven pints of blood. These seven pints will help save the lives of 21 patients. In total, Dimmitt Automotive Group associate’s saved the lives of 63 patients in 2014. We recommend visit OneBlood and donating today!
The service of OneBlood includes the Tampa Bay area, and surrounding Florida counties. OneBlood currently serves more than 200 hospitals and health care facilities. Thank you to the staff of OneBlood for helping us make a difference in the lives of others. Visit their website for more information: http://www.oneblood.org/
St. Petersburg Earth Day Festival
On April 19th, 2014 at Straub Park in St. Petersburg, Florida, hundreds of people came out to commemorate the birth of the environmental movement that began in 1970. Dimmitt Automotive Group sponsored the event and showcased two Cadillac ELR’s. The ELR is a revolutionary new vehicle that is capable of 37 miles on electric power.
The Festival focused on educating the public about eco-friendly technology, research and products that help create healthy, sustainable communities. Visitors can met companies that are leading members of the green/sustainable movement and listened to speakers about topics affecting our Earth. This was the first Earth Day festival for St. Pete and was a great success. Dimmitt Automotive Group would like to thank everyone who was involved with the event.
Information on the event can be found here: http://stpeteearthday.com/
Festival of Speed St Pete 2014
On the weekend of April 5th, Festivals of Speed was held in St. Petersburg, Florida. The jetport reception was Friday night and featured delicious food, expensive alcohol, and unique cigars. Guest toured private jets, speed boats, and luxurious cars. The live music and elegant aurora made for an unforgettable evening.
On Sunday, the 11th Annual Festival of Speed display was held at Vinoy Park in downtown St. Pete. Dimmitt Automotive Group had one of the largest displays with over 30 cars ranging from Cadillac to Rolls-Royce. Friend’s were invited to enjoy a first class brunch and mingle with our associates. Dimmitt Automotive Group would like to thank everyone who was involved with Festival of Speed and everyone who stopped by to say hello.
Procedes to Festival of Speed went to the Pediatric Cancer Foundation. The Pediatric Cancer Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to funding research to eliminate childhood cancer. Their focus is to fund research to find less toxic, more targeted therapies by partnering with leading hospitals nationwide. Visit their website to find out how you can support their mission! http://fastercure.org/
22nd Annual Kettle Klassic Golf Tournament
The 22nd Annual Kettle Klassic Golf Tournament and Charity Auction took place on April 9, 2014 at the Belleair Country Club. The day began with lunch and registration, giving everyone a chance to mingle. At 1pm, with the “Shotgun Shamble” start, the golfers set off. Foursomes enjoyed a fun day of golf while raising money for a great cause. Following the golf, an auction was held that featured everything from days at the Spa to weekend rentals of luxury cars. The awards reception dinner provided a relaxing end for the golfers.
Proceeds from the tournament and auction benefit The Salvation Army in the Upper Pinellas County area. Dimmitt Automotive Group was proud to sponsor this event and support the Salvation Army in their efforts.
The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination. Visit their website to find out how you can get involved: http://www.salvationarmyusa.org/
Once Upon a Tea 2014
The Junior League of St. Petersburg recently held their annual Once Upon a Tea event on The Renaissance Vinoy Resort & Golf Club in Downtown St. Petersburg, FL. Dimmitt Automotive Group was proud to be a sponsor and attend this event. This event supports the Junior League’s readiness community projects. The Junior League is an organization of women committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women and to improving the community through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers.
Once Upon a Tea is a great way to learn more about the Junior League and their work in the St. Petersburg community. The Junior League of St. Petersburg is an organization of women who have worked to make our community a better place to live since 1931. This local group of women has 200+ Active members and 350+ Sustaining members. The Junior League of St. Petersburg is a member of the Association of Junior Leagues International (AJLI) which is made up of 293 Junior Leagues in four countries. Together, we are one of the largest, international volunteer organizations for women interested in making a positive impact in their communities.
The Junior League of St. Petersburg envisions a community where individuals and families have access to resources that assist in the development of healthy life skills. Visit their website and learn how you can join the cause. http://www.jlstpete.org/
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