Dimmitt Chevrolet to host blood drive for people, pets

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Date: Aug. 10, 2015 Media Contact: James Judge Tel: 813.279.8335 Cell: 727.463.1295 Email: jpjudge@judgepr.com

CLEARWATER, Fla. – You’ve probably never attended a blood drive like this one – it’s designed to save the lives of both people and pets.

Dimmitt Chevrolet, OneBlood and BluePearl Veterinary Partners are teaming up to host this unusual event. It will be held from 11:35 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Aug. 25 at Dimmitt Chevrolet in Clearwater.

People who show up can donate at OneBlood’s Big Red Bus, which will be on site with plenty of team members.

But this event is also about dogs and cats. Your pets will not be asked to donate blood on site, but representatives from BluePearl will be on hand to explain how they can do so in the future.

“Many people aren’t aware that dogs and cats can donate blood, just like humans do,” said Dr. Dee Ann Dugger, a senior clinician who runs the blood bank at BluePearl. “But our generous donors help save the lives of animals throughout Tampa Bay and beyond.”

All donors must be 16 years of age or older, weigh at least 110 pounds and be healthy. People who plan on donating blood at the drive should eat a light meal and drink plenty of water prior to donating. Also, donors need to bring a photo ID, a list of any medication they are taking and it is suggested that they wear a short sleeved shirt.

All donors will receive a T-shirt and a wellness checkup, including blood pressure, temperature, iron count and cholesterol screening.  

According to OneBlood, every two seconds, someone needs blood and one in three people will need a blood transfusion at some point in their lifetime.

For more information visit: (INSERT Dimmitt Link), (INSERT One Blood Link), or http://bluepearlvet.com/medical-services/blood-bank/.

Dimmitt Chevrolet is located at 25485 U.S. Highway 19 North in Clearwater, Florida.

Pets can donate blood at all BluePearl hospitals in the Tampa Bay area, including the Tampa, Brandon and Clearwater locations.

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5 Super Summer Road Trips near Clearwater/Tampa Bay

Summer time means vacation time. Floridians everywhere are packing their bags, leaving their worries behind, and hitting the road in search of the perfect summer getaway or unique vacation adventure. So what are your summer road trip plans? If you’re still not sure where to set out for this summer, we here at Dimmitt Chevrolet, your preferred Chevy dealership in Clearwater, Florida, have put together a list of five super summer road trip destinations that will expand your horizons and accelerate your fun.

Visit Tarpon Springs, a tiny fishing community proud of its Greek heritage. Photo credit: Floridatravellife.com

It’s all Greek to Me in Tarpon Springs – Just up the road from Clearwater is a great place to start your summer road trip adventure. Tarpon Springs is truly proud of its Greek heritage, which can be seen just about everywhere in this quaint fishing community. Greek immigrants came here in the early 1900s to dive for sponges, resulting in the development of a vibrant Greek community. Enjoy the historic Ashley’s Victorian Haven, a visit to the Greek Sponge Docks, and a bevy of restaurants serving traditional Greek cuisine. Opa!

Dimmitt is a 2015 Top Workplace in the Tampa Bay Area

Dimmitt Chevrolet, your hometown Chevy dealership in Clearwater, Florida, is proud to have been ranked by the Tampa Bay Times as one of the 100 best companies for which to work in the Tampa/St. Petersburg area for 2015.

A recent survey conducted by the Tampa Bay Times asked local residents to name their top places of employment. Dimmitt Chevrolet placed in the top five among small companies as one of the Top 100 Places to Work in Tampa Bay. The dealership credits its longstanding philosophy of “hiring for attitude and training for skill” as one of the major reasons why employees give it such high marks in terms of workplace satisfaction.

Everyday Hero at Dimmitt Chevrolet

The Chevrolet Everyday Hero All Star Award is a great achievement and honor. Our very own Christopher Nance was one of only five people in the nation to earn this distinction. This is his story...

A few months ago a young couple broke down on the service road out front of the dealership just before closing. They were driving a GMC Sierra pick-up truck loaded with furniture and belongings. Sales consultant, Chris Nance went out to greet the couple to ask them if they needed help. Politely they said they were ok.  After closing the store Chris, drove over to the couple in his truck and offered assistance again. They were borrowing the vehicle from a family friend to help them move to the area. They stated that they could not reach the friend for assistance. Chris checked under their vehicle for a spare tire but unfortunately there was none. Chris proceeded to take the spare tire off of his personal truck and changed the flat tire for them.

The next day, Chris had their tire patched for them. When the gentleman came to pick up the tire he was very surprised and thankful.

Chris has now been named a Chevrolet Everyday Hero All Star!   He is truly embracing the principles of the Everyday Hero Program!  His recognition reflects well on all of us at Dimmitt Chevrolet.  Chris will be traveling to Las Vegas in June to participate in the 2015 Find New Roads Experience as one of only 5 winners in the country!  Congratulations Chris!

 

 

 

 Christopher Nance, at the Everyday Hero Awards, in Las Vegas with Kid Rock and Michelle Damouni before the VIP concert.

Dimmitt Chevrolet goes to bat for Countryside Little League

CLEARWATER, Fla. – Dimmitt Chevrolet donated funds, new equipment, invitations to instructional clinics and a test-drive fundraising opportunity to Countryside Little League in Clearwater this April as a part of Chevrolet Youth Baseball.

The equipment included bags, batting tees, catcher’s gear, water bottles, bases and home plates.

“Baseball is a sport that I absolutely love and believe in as a valuable tool to develop leadership and team-building skills,” said Scott Collore, general manager of Dimmitt Chevrolet. “I hope with this donation, these children will experience some of those same valuable lessons many of us have learned through such an enjoyable game.” 

In addition to the gear, the sponsorship also includes youth clinics featuring current and former MLB and MiLB players, coaches and instructors from Ripken Baseball and the Major League Baseball Players Alumni Association.

Countryside Little League also received a $500 contribution from Dimmitt and the opportunity to raise more funds with a test-drive fundraiser.

Chevrolet Youth Baseball was established 10 years ago and has helped aid more than 3.5 million young people in communities where Chevrolet’s customers live, work and play. In 2014, more than 1,600 Chevrolet dealers participated in the program across the country.

Chevrolet is the Official Vehicle of Major League Baseball.

About Dimmitt Chevrolet

Dimmitt Chevrolet was founded in 1924 by Lawrence Dimmitt Jr., in downtown Clearwater, Florida. Today, both Lawrence Dimmitt III and Lawrence Dimmitt IV work at the dealership and oversee the daily operations. In 1985, the dealership was moved to 25485 U.S. Highway 19 North and the Dimmitt family has been there providing quality automobiles and quality service, ever since. For more information, visit dimmittchev.com.

About Chevrolet
Founded in 1911 in Detroit, Chevrolet is now one of the world's largest car brands, doing business in more than 140 countries and selling 4.8 million cars and trucks a year. Chevrolet provides customers with fuel-efficient vehicles that feature engaging performance, design that makes the heart beat, passive and active safety features and easy-to-use technology, all at a value. More information on Chevrolet models can be found at chevrolet.com.

12 Tips for Spring Cleaning Your Garage and Your Chevy

Now that spring is here, it’s time to tackle that time-honored and cherished tradition: Spring Cleaning. And what better place to start than with your garage? Oh joy.

Photo Credit: Elisa Self (Flickr)

If you open your garage door and face an apocalypse of junk that’s piled up over the years, like that old “faux leather” recliner your brother-in-law told you would look much better in your “man cave” than in his living room. Or those piles of LIFE magazines you are convinced will someday fetch a fortune on “Antiques Roadshow.” We can understand why the mere thought of tackling that Mount Doom of mess in your garage leaves you with a desire to binge-watch episodes of “Duck Dynasty” and “American Pickers” on the History Channel until the urge to clean goes away.

Believe it or not, you can make order out of that much chaos with a well-conceived plan of attack. Think of yourself as George S. Patton crossing the Rhine, or Luke Skywalker blowing up the Death Star. You can do this, with a little help from your friends.

Congrats to Masters Champion Jordan Spieth

Jordan Spieth at the 2015 Valspar Championship. Photo Credit: SBNation

We at Dimmitt Chevrolet would like to congratulate Jordan Spieth on his incredible victory at the Masters, becoming the second youngest player (at just 21 years old) to win the legendary major championship. Spieth gained momentum for the Masters (and many local fans) by winning the Valspar Championship in a 3-hole playoff at Innisbrook in Palm Harbor just a month ago. Congratulations Jordan!

Source and Photo Credit: http://www.sbnation.com/golf/2015/3/15/8219795/jordan-spieth-wins-valspar-championship-2015-results-scores