Plantation, Florida (January 22, 2026) – Rita Case, president and CEO of Rick Case Automotive Group, has generously gifted one million dollars to Baptist Health Foundation to benefit microsurgery research and technology at Baptist Health Orthopedic Care. The gift was recently recognized with the naming of the Rick Case Parking Garage at the Baptist Health Medical Center.
“Research and technology are paramount to the future of healthcare,” said Case. “One of our most important philanthropic pillars is healthcare, and Baptist Health provides us with extraordinary care, life-saving technology and high-quality services throughout South Florida. We join Baptist Health in continuing to build a healthier community.”
The gift will support best-in-class technology, staff, equipment, education, research and other infrastructure related to microsurgery and biomechanics for orthopedic and nerve treatment, helping Baptist Health orthopedic surgeons and researchers restore mobility, function and quality of life for patients with hand injuries and disabilities.
“Rick loved to be surrounded by cars and now he will be with his name on a 1,000-space parking garage,” Case added. “It’s fitting that we are here in Plantation. It was 40 years ago that we opened the first Acura and Hyundai dealerships in the U.S. in Plantation.”
“We thank Rita for her vision, generosity and trust as we pursue our mission to deliver compassionate, world class care,” said Alex Villoch, CEO of Baptist Health Foundation. “Baptist Health is extraordinary because it is powered by remarkable individuals like her, whose leadership and heart make transformative care possible.”
About The Rick Case Automotive Group
Founded in 1962, the Rick Case Automotive Group has been honored by Automotive News as the National All-Star Dealer and President and CEO Rita Case was named the 2024 TIME Dealer of the Year. Rick Case Automotive Group is the nation’s largest female owned and operated automotive dealer group in America, offering Honda, Hyundai, Genesis, Ioniq, Volkswagen, Kia, Acura, Audi, Mazda, Maserati, Fiat, Alfa Romeo, Honda Motorcycles and E-Z-Go golf carts. Celebrating more than 60 years in business, the Rick Case Automotive Group has 12 dealerships in South Florida and Georgia. The South Florida dealerships are known for holding national sales records, consistently ranking among the top performers in markets they serve. Rick Case Automotive Group is headquartered at 14500 W. Sunrise Blvd. in Sunrise, Florida. For more information, visit www.RickCase.com.
