JC Correa & Fernando Arellano

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tep One Automotive Group celebrated their Grand Opening 
of Buick GMC Cadillac Fort Walton Beach on September 27 
at the dealership’s location on Miracle Strip Parkway in Fort 
Walton Beach.  

The event marked the offi cial formal opening of the recently 

acquired car dealership, previously named Sam Taylor Buick GMC 
Cadillac, which was purchased from the Hudson family in May 
2018. The new dealership brings 60 new jobs to the market and adds 
to the 200 plus families that Step One Automotive Group already 
employs.

“The celebration is an opportunity for us to offi cially welcome the 

General Motors brands to the Step One Automotive Group family,” 
said Step One Automotive Group managing director, Fernando 
Arellano.

During the grand opening celebration, guests enjoyed heavy hors 

d’oeuvres from Signature Catering of 30A along with sushi rolled 
on-site by Harbor Docks’ award-winning sushi chef, Yoshi Eddings. 
Upon arrival, guests were welcomed with complimentary valet, 
a glass of champagne, and performances by Sinfonia Gulf Coast 
musicians as they entered the Buick GMC Cadillac dealership.

photos & story by

 

Zhalman Harris 

   VIP Destin at Buick GMC Cadillac Fort Walton Beach 

Junior Johnson, Mike Sullivan, Jeff McKasson & Kyle Barker

Buick GMC Cadillac

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