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
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