FORT WALTON BEACH, Fla. (October 22, 2018) – Step One Automotive Group celebrated the grand opening of their recently acquired car dealership on Thursday, September 27. The celebration officially welcomed the General Motors brands to the Step One Automotive Group family while also raising $2,000 for local beneficiaries, The Northwest Florida Ballet and Sinfonia Gulf Coast.

The celebration was hosted at the new dealership, located at 329 Miracle Strip Pkwy, and was transformed into a dazzling event space by Showtime Events and Alyce’s Floral Design. Guests reveled in heavy hors d’oeuvres and signature cocktails from Signature Catering of 30A throughout the evening, along with sushi rolled on-site by Harbor Docks’ award-winning sushi chef, Yoshi Eddings.

Event goers had the opportunity to enter into a raffle drawing for an extravagant grand prize package featuring a two-night stay at The Henderson Beach Resort and Spa, complimentary dining and spa services, and a free rental of a brand-new Cadillac. The raffle ended up raising $1,000 to benefit The Northwest Florida Ballet and Sinfonia Gulf Coast, with Step One Automotive Group matching the overall donation made.

Step One Automotive Group would also like to thank the community partners who made the grand opening party possible, including 30A Valet, Destin Area Chamber, Alyce’s Floral Design, Epic Photo Booth Co., Greater Fort Walton Beach Chamber of Commerce, Harbor Docks, Northwest Florida Ballet, Showtime Events, Signature Catering 30A, Sinfonia Gulf Coast, and The Walton Area Chamber.