• Alternate Text
  • Loading

  • Valentine's Day Gift Guide
  • Health Observed
  • Crossword
  • Contests
  • Newsletters
  • e-Newspaper App
  • Longboat
    • News
    • Cops Corner
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Opinion
  • East County
    • News
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Schools
    • Sports
    • Opinion
  • Sarasota
    • News
    • Cops Corner
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Schools
    • Sports
    • Opinion
    • Siesta Key
  • Arts + Entertainment
    • Eat + Drink
    • Arts + Culture
    • Reviews
    • Things To Do
    • Black Tie
    • Spotlight Partners
  • Key Life
  • Galleries
  • More
    • Hurricane Season
    • Red Tide Map
    • Health Observed
    • Sand Bucket List
    • Calendar
    • Celebrations
    • Contests
    • Tributes
    • Submit a Celebration
    • Submit a Tribute
    • Public Notices
    • Classifieds
  • Longboat
    • Longboat
    • News
    • Cops Corner
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Opinion
  • East County
    • East County
    • News
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Schools
    • Sports
    • Opinion
  • Sarasota
    • Sarasota
    • News
    • Cops Corner
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Schools
    • Sports
    • Opinion
    • Siesta Key
  • Arts + Entertainment
    • Arts + Entertainment
    • Eat + Drink
    • Arts + Culture
    • Reviews
    • Things To Do
    • Black Tie
    • Spotlight Partners
  • Key Life
  • Galleries
  • More
    • More
    • Hurricane Season
    • Red Tide Map
    • Health Observed
    • Sand Bucket List
    • Calendar
    • Celebrations
    • Contests
    • Tributes
    • Submit a Celebration
    • Submit a Tribute
    • Public Notices
    • Classifieds
  • Valentine's Day Gift Guide
  • Health Observed
  • Crossword
  • Contests
  • Newsletters
  • e-Newspaper App

State Street welcomes Dimmitt Automotive Group

The Dimmitt Automotive group cut the ribbon for the new Sarasota Studio located on the ground floor of the State Street garage.


  • By Amanda Morales
  • | 3:30 p.m. January 29, 2016
  • Sarasota
  • Business
  • Share

For years the Dimmitt Automotive Group has been stopping in Sarasota for temporary exhibits to showcase and sell its cars.

Now the luxury dealership will have a permanent home downtown with the opening of the Sarasota Studio. Located on the ground floor of the State Street garage, the dealership will offer pre-owned luxury cars. 

Some of the pre-owned makes available through the Sarasota Studio include Bentley, Aston Martin, Rolls-Royce, McLaren and Lamborghini. 

"We look forward to being a part of this community," said Scott Larguier, Chief Operating Officer for Dimmitt Automotive Group. " The great advantage here is that we'll now be a permanent presence here in Sarasota and we'll be able to build a relationship with our customers."

The vehicles are competing with the art on the walls for attention. The dealership has partnered with neighboring art dealer State of the Arts Gallery to display artwork. 

"It's been really well received," said Liz Manes, Sales and Leasing with Dimmitt Automotive Group. "Our big, white walls are covered and we get to sell their art work. Overall we're here to sell"

There is still a space available for development on the ground level of the State Street garage. 

Dimmitt Automotive Group Co-President Peter Dimmitt and  Chief Operating Officer Scott Larguier
Dimmitt Automotive Group Co-President Peter Dimmitt and Chief Operating Officer Scott Larguier
Sarasota City Commissioners Shelli Freeland Eddie, Liz Alpert, Suzanne Atwell help Peter Dimmitt cut the ribbon to the new Dimmitt Automotive Sarasota Studio Friday, Jan. 29.
Sarasota City Commissioners Shelli Freeland Eddie, Liz Alpert, Suzanne Atwell help Peter Dimmitt cut the ribbon to the new Dimmitt Automotive Sarasota Studio Friday, Jan. 29.
The exterior of the Sarasota Studio is located below the State Street garage.
The exterior of the Sarasota Studio is located below the State Street garage.
Guests gathered at the Sarasota Studio for the Dimmitt Automotive Group Friday afternoon for the ribbon-cutting.
Guests gathered at the Sarasota Studio for the Dimmitt Automotive Group Friday afternoon for the ribbon-cutting.
Pieces from the neighboring gallery State of the Arts are on display and for sale within the Sarasota Studio.
Pieces from the neighboring gallery State of the Arts are on display and for sale within the Sarasota Studio.
Daniel Matusiak and Fred Krasne
Daniel Matusiak and Fred Krasne
Danny Bilyeu, Paul Thorpe and Bernadette Gottschalk
Danny Bilyeu, Paul Thorpe and Bernadette Gottschalk
Dr. Bob Leibold and Anya Keogh
Dr. Bob Leibold and Anya Keogh
Ernest Ritz and Sarasota Vice-Mayor Suzanne Atwell
Ernest Ritz and Sarasota Vice-Mayor Suzanne Atwell
Liz Manes and Sarasota City Commissioner Shelli Freeland Eddie
Liz Manes and Sarasota City Commissioner Shelli Freeland Eddie
Meredith Heading, Barbara Strauss and Allison Imre
Meredith Heading, Barbara Strauss and Allison Imre
Meredith Headings and Allison Imre check out a Lamborghini.
Meredith Headings and Allison Imre check out a Lamborghini.
Dimmitt Automotive Group Chief Operating Officer Scott Larguier welcomes guests to the opening.
Dimmitt Automotive Group Chief Operating Officer Scott Larguier welcomes guests to the opening.
Dimmitt Automotive Group Chief Operating Officer Scott Larguier and Wayne Ruben
Dimmitt Automotive Group Chief Operating Officer Scott Larguier and Wayne Ruben

 

Latest News

Capt. A.J. Grande operates a "six pack" fishing charter business who often picks up and drops off customers at Nora Patterson Park.
  • February 5, 2026
Permits will be required for charter boat operators using county parks
District 2 Commissioner Penny Gold walks in a parade in 2021.
  • February 5, 2026
Longboat commissioner appointed to National League of Cities committee
The house at 3638 San Remo Terrace overlooks the north Siesta Key bridge.
  • February 5, 2026
Rock star sells Sarasota estate for $7.5 million
Philip DiMaria says “there is a great opportunity here for St. Armands to evolve and become incredible again.”
  • February 5, 2026
Urban planner shares bold ideas to solve flooding on St. Armands

Sponsored Health Content

Sponsored Content

The best of Your Observer, delivered directly to your inbox

Get the latest in news, sports, schools, arts and things to do in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Longboat Key and East County.

Sign Up

Latest in Business

Chamber launches summertime internship program
  • February 4, 2026
Chamber launches summertime internship program
Sarah Firstenberger was named CEO of the Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce in June.
  • February 4, 2026
Siesta Key Chamber’s new leader takes the helm
Cinthia Peña is the new managing director of CreArte Latino.
  • February 2, 2026
CreArte Latino names new full-time managing director
The Original Hob Nob Drive-In will open this spring at 1701 N. Washington Blvd. in Sarasota.
  • January 23, 2026
Hob Nob to reopen in Sarasota with new owner
Capriotti's Sandwich Shop is at 6320 S. Tamiami Trail in Sarasota.
  • January 23, 2026
New sandwich shop opens in south Sarasota
Malia Price, co-owner of The Sarasota Style, held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Jan. 14 with the Sarasota Chamber of Commerce.
  • January 21, 2026
Lifestyle, clothing brand officially opens on St. Armands Circle

App

Download the Your Observer app

Stay in the know with the latest local news. Any device, anytime, anywhere.

DOWNLOAD NOW

Contact

  • 1970 Main St.
  • Third Floor
  • Sarasota, FL 34236
  • Phone: 941-366-3468
  • FPN Verified

Extra, Extra!

  • Newsletters
  • App
  • Crossword
  • Contests

more

  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Classifieds
  • Advertise
  • Rack Locations
  • Jobs
  • Privacy Policy
  • Accessibility Options

sister sites

  • Business Observer
  • Jax Daily Record
  • Orange Observer
  • Accessibility Options
  • Copyright © 2026 Observer Media Group Inc., All Rights Reserved
Sign Up for Daily Headlines

A daily dose of news from Longboat Key, East County, Sarasota and Siesta Key.

Sign Up for In Case You Missed It

A Saturday dose of the week's top stories from Sarasota, Longboat Key and East County.


The Your Observer App is Here!

Get local news you can trust — now on your phone, tablet or laptop. Fast. Free. Easy to Use.
Stay informed, wherever you are.

Download Now