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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
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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

 

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