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The entire staff of Village Toyota would like to extend their warmest holiday greetings to you and your family. We've put together a Christmas list of twelve reasons to love Toyota to help you get in the Christmas spirit and hopefully give you Christmas gift ideas your loved one's will love. 1) 2018 Toyota Camry The 2018 Toyota Camry's beautiful sweeping curves and strong, powerful lines will announce your arrival with prestige and authority. Featuring an aggressive design, the Camry offers optional 19-inch rims and a dual exhaust with quad chrome tips, which give the sedan a sporty sound to match its pristine looks. Make a lasting impression by browsing our current selection of new Toyota Camry cars for sale in Homosassa. more 2) The Toyota Warranty All new Toyota vehicles have a 36-month/36,000-mile warranty that covers all components. Additional powertrain coverage of 60 months or 60,000 miles is also included when purchasing a Toyota. Hybrid vehicles share the same warranty with the addition of eight years or 100,000-mile coverage for hybrid-related components. All Toyotas are also protected from rust and corrosion for five years. Review more Toyota warranty information here. 3) 2018 Toyota Sienna With a bold, modern look, the 2018 Toyota Sienna will make you the life of the party. Whether you are dropping off kids or heading out for a night on the town, the Sienna ensures that you arrive in style and attract plenty of attention. Families will find no better minivan than the Sienna, which is available for sale and lease right now at our Homosassa Toyota dealership. Photo: Toyota.com 4) Car Accessories Toyota has a full line of accessories to help you personalize and customize the look of your vehicle. Add a rear spoiler to give your car an even sportier look. Add mudguards and door edge guards to protect the finish of your SUV. Whatever car accessory floats your boat, we can order and install it for you! 5) 2018 Toyota Tundra Manufactured in Toyota's San Antonio facility, the 2018 Tundra offers bold styling along with a handsome and functional interior. The full-size truck comes with a standard 310-hp, 4.6-liter V8 (or an optional 381-hp, 5.7-liter V8). Built to lead, the Tundra has a towing capacity of 10,500 pounds and a maximum payload of 2,060 pounds. Grab the reins of any project with this fantastic Toyota truck. 6) Truck Accessories Toyota truck accessories such as a truck bed net, upgraded tailgate step, or bed extender can increase the versatility of your pickup, while fog lights, chrome step rails, or a chrome-tipped exhaust will make your truck look like a Rockstar. Check out our Toyota accessory specials to get an unbeatable price on a holiday gift. 7) IIHS Top Safety Pick Winners The IIHS evaluates vehicle safety by testing crash-worthiness, or how well a vehicle protects front occupants in a crash, as well as safety features and the ability to mitigate collisions. To qualify as a Top Safety Pick, a vehicle must earn a good rating in five crash tests and an advanced or superior rating for front crash prevention. The Toyota Yaris iA has received the IIHS TSP. Give yourself a pat on the back, iA! 8) IIHS Top Safety Pick+ Winners In addition to the TSP, the IIHS also hands out TSP+ awards that. Toyota has eight models that have obtained this ranking, including the Camry, Corolla, Avalon, RAV4, and Highlander. Also making this list are models such as the Toyota Prius, Prius Prime, and Prius v. Click here to view all the other IIHS safety ratings. Photo: Toyota.com 9) 2018 Toyota RAV4 The 2018 RAV4 is the perfect vehicle to get you off the beaten path. Fashionable and entirely capable of tackling an adventure, the RAV4 is ideal for a night out and rugged enough to take you on the road less traveled. Weekend escape, anyone? View our inventory of 2018 Toyota RAV4 SUVs for sale. 10) SUV & Crossover Accessories Crossovers & SUVs have become some of the most popular people-movers to ever hit the roads. At Village Toyota, we offer loads of options to customize the look of your Toyota SUV, such as roof rails, body side moldings, and cargo organizers. You can increase the comfort and functionality of your vehicle by adding cargo nets, all-season floor mats, and even wireless headphones. Yippee! 11) Toyota Hybrids Toyota has been manufacturing and expanding its line of hybrid vehicles since the introduction of the Prius in 1997. Today, Toyota offers a full range of hybrid vehicles, including the Prius Prime, which offers impressive fuel economy of up to 133 highway MPG. Toyota Camry, Highlander, and RAV4 models are also available as hybrids. Save the planet. Save your wallet. It’s the only way to drive nowadays. 12) Amazing Holiday Deals The biggest reason to love Toyota is the incredible holiday deals that are being offered this Christmas season. Through the end of the year, Village Toyota is offering car specials by the truckload, including cash-back incentives, 0% financing options, and Toyota lease deals. It’s time to celebrate with a new Toyota, isn’t it? Contact our Toyota sales team at (352) 628-5100 or stop by our Homosassa dealership at 2431 S Suncoast Blvd to shop for a new ride in person. Sources: https://www.toyota.com https://www.toyota.com/rav4/ http://www.iihs.org/iihs/ratings

November is finally here, and with it comes everyone’s favorite family holiday: Thanksgiving. If you're one of the many who will be preparing a meal for friends and family, you'll want a game plan to create a succulent feast. Although we’re a Homosassa Toyota dealer, we've proudly put together a list of tasty Thanksgiving recipes that will surely make your meal a hit! Main Course & Side Dishes Rosemary Lemon Roasted Turkey While the traditional slow-roasted turkey with pan-dripping gravy is a great way to celebrate Thanksgiving, this Rosemary Lemon Roasted Turkey gives your meal a flavorful twist. The rosemary and lemon offer both herby and citrusy hints that enhance this main dish. The list of ingredients is simple and prep time is minimal. Roasting time takes a few hours and you should stay close by, as the recipe calls for a temperature change and some periodic basting. This is also a great recipe if you like to make your stuffing inside the turkey. Overall, this is an easy and uncomplicated recipe to change up an old favorite. more Slow-Cooker Green Beans Green beans and casserole are two words typically combined at a Thanksgiving meal. This recipe keeps the beans but ditches the casserole in favor of a slow-cooker and bacon. Combined with onions and thyme, these beans take approximately twenty minutes to prep, but then you can forget about them while you prepare the rest of your menu. Pour them into your slow-cooker, cover them with some chicken stock, and let them go for the next three hours. Viola! A fun twist on your traditional veggie dish. Honey-Glazed Spiced Carrots Are you wanting to forgo the traditional sweet potato casserole, but still crave a sweet side dish? These Honey-Glazed Spiced Carrots can be a great substitute. This recipe is super easy to prepare and only takes thirty minutes to cook. A mixture of honey, brown sugar, butter, cinnamon, and nutmeg give you the same sweet and spicy flavors you love without the starchy potato. Just pour the mixture over your pan of carrots and bake. Garnish with chives, and you're ready to serve. Cinnamon-Apple Cranberry Sauce Do you cringe at the thought of wiggly-jiggly canned cranberry sauce? Do you find standard cranberries a bit too tart? Then this Cinnamon-Apple Cranberry Sauce is for you! This recipe uses fresh cranberries mixed with another autumn favorite: apples. Combine them with brown sugar, apple cider, and a few spices, and you've got a sweet remake on your hands. From prep to cook time, the entire process takes only twenty minutes and gives you a tasty addition to your meal. Photo: spicysouthernkitchen.com Dessert No Thanksgiving dinner would be complete without dessert! And with so many scrumptious options to choose from, we couldn't pick just one. Salted Caramel Pecan Pie Could any Thanksgiving meal be a meal without pie? This recipe for Salted Caramel Pecan Pie gives a nod to its traditional cousin, while also enhancing everything you love about pie. Make the caramel by boiling sugar, water, and corn syrup. When ready, add butter, cream, and sea salt, giving it that sweet and salty flavor. Once you stir in the pecans, just add it to your pie shell and bake. While preparing the caramel is a bit labor intensive, this pecan pie is mouth-wateringly worth it. Pumpkin Pie Coffee Cake Having Thanksgiving without pumpkin pie is like having Christmas without Santa. However, we've mixed things up a bit with the Pumpkin Pie Coffee Cake. This cake combines the much-loved flavors of pumpkin and pie spices with the texture of a coffee cake. Simply prepare your cake batter, pour half into the pan, then cover with pumpkin filling. Pour the remaining cake batter on top. For an amusing twist, use a knife to create a marbled pattern through the cake. Sprinkle your premade crumble topping over the entire pan and bake. Now you can have your pumpkin pie and cake too! Don't Forget to Give Back Thanksgiving is a time when most of us gather with friends and family to offer thanks. However, it is also important to remember there are many people who don't have this opportunity. One of the best ways to stay grateful for what you have is by giving to others. Here are some great local Spring Hill places to volunteer at this Thanksgiving: Salvation Army The Salvation Army provides many opportunities to volunteer, including food pantries and soup kitchens. To find a location close to you, fill out a volunteer form at their website or conduct a search for the office nearest you. Daystar Life Center Daystar Life Center operates numerous food pantries and soup kitchens throughout Hernando County. It is through their volunteers that these pantries are staffed and those in need are served. Contact them to find Florida volunteering locations this Thanksgiving. Annie W. Johnson Service Center The Annie W. Johnson Service Center is located in Dunnellon. In addition to their thrift store, they also offer meals to those in need, including the shut-ins throughout Citrus County. You can learn more about them on their Facebook page. To find ways you can volunteer, contact their office. Celebrate Thanksgiving in Village Toyota Fashion Enjoy our favorite Thanksgiving recipes and then take some time to express your gratitude by helping others. As your proud Toyota dealer near Dunnellon, we are so thankful for our customers. Allow us to show you with our great deals on new and used cars, quality Toyota service, and authentic auto accessories. Contact our Toyota sales team at (352) 628-5100 or visit our Homosassa car dealership at 2431 S Suncoast Blvd. Happy Thanksgiving! 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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and that means more than just pinning pink ribbons to your lapel. At Village Toyota, we believe in serving our community. That is why we have gathered a list of resources and local Florida events to help you support the fight against breast cancer. Making Strides of Tampa - Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino of Tampa hosts the annual Making Strides of Tampa walk. The event takes place on October 28 th, 2017 at Amelie Arena and check-in begins at 7:30 am. The walk will begin at 9:00 am and will be followed by entertainment. Join the walk or donate/volunteer at acsevents.org. more Baskets for Breast Cancer - USLI is hosting their third annual online auction for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Last year the auction included sporting event tickets, an Xbox One, and many other prizes. The event raised $52,000 last year and hopes to beat that number for 2017 with proceeds benefitting breastcancer.org. The online auction runs October 11 th through 18 th, so get on the list now at pink.usli.com! Photo: pink.usli.com Komen Florida Suncoast Race for the Cure - The Susan G. Komen Foundation will host their Suncoast Race for the Cure on October 7 th at the Albert Whitted Park in St. Pete. The event will include a Kids for the Cure race at 6:00 pm, a 5k race at 7:00 pm, and a one-mile walk at 8:00 pm. Opening ceremonies begin at 5:30 pm, with proceeds going to the Susan G. Komen Foundation. This year’s event will also offer a yoga and Zumba class on Saturday morning, so sign up before September ends at http://suncoast.info-komen.org. If you can't make it to any of these local Florida events, there are many other ways to support the cause. A pink ribbon decal would be a worthy Toyota accessory to ensure you’re fighting the good fight. And if you’re a woman over the age of 50, don't forget to stop by your local clinic for a breast cancer screening. Make Breast Cancer a Thing of the Past Show your support during Breast Cancer Awareness Month alongside our Toyota dealership in Homosassa, FL. With your help, we can stop this disease in its tracks! View our special October Toyota deals on new Toyota models and used cars.   Sources & Photos: http://main.acsevents.org/site/TR/MakingStridesAgainstBreastCancer/MSABCCY17FL?pg=entry&fr_id=84691 http://pink.usli.com/auction/ http://suncoast.info-komen.org/site/TR?fr_id=6982&pg=entry&_ga=2.263245004.1709233325.1502544618-2045700494.1502544618