20's
Open for Business
Gilbert’s Oil Company becomes Okeechobee’s trusted fuel provider.
30's
Gilbert’s Commitment Grows
Launch of Gilbert Chevrolet and The Gilbert Theater.
40's
A Christmas Tradition
The Gilbert Theater’s Christmas party becomes an annual event.
50's
Gilbert Outdoors Emerges
Gilbert’s Snapper delivers top-notch products and service.
70's
Gilbert Realty Group Established
Gilbert’s Family of Companies embarks in a new venture.
80's
New Chevrolet Location
Groundbreaking ceremony.
2000's
75 Years of Service
Gilbert Chevrolet celebrates its anniversary.
2010's
Gilbert Ford Joins the Family
Becomes South Florida’s fastest-growing Ford dealership.
2020's
Continuing Legacy
Serving Okeechobee, building trust and lasting relationships.
For over a century, we’ve been a proud part of Florida’s Heartland, right here in Okeechobee. Since 1924, we’ve been dedicated to serving our community with quality and care. We’re proud of our deep roots and the strong connections we’ve built with our customers, our amazing team, and everyone around us.
Gilbert’s Family of Companies has grown into a diverse group of businesses, all focused on bringing you the best products and services. You’ll find we cover a lot of ground! From our automotive expertise, including Gilbert Chevrolet (serving you since 1933!) and Gilbert Ford (proudly named the 2021-2022 Farm Bureau Advantage Ford Dealer of the Year!), to essential services like Gilbert Oil Company (serving the community since 1924), and outdoor solutions with Gilbert Outdoors and Gilbert LINE-X, we’ve got you covered. Plus, our real estate and marketing teams at Gilbert Realty Group and Gilbert Experience are ready to help you find your perfect place and grow your business.
This website is your easy way to explore all our different businesses and see what we’re all about. Whether you’re a long-time customer or simply curious, we invite you to take a look around and see why everyone says, ‘Gilbert Has It!’
The conduct of our company and employees must be pursued in a manner that is socially responsible and commands the respect for its integrity. Do not compromise the company or your integrity to anyone or anything
Our most important goal is customer satisfaction. Customers are the most important people in the world. Without the customer, we would not be here. Remember, customers are the life blood of our business!
It is essential to value and utilize each other’s individual strengths to accomplish our mission and do so with respect and enthusiasm for one another.
Working together to protect the heritage we have built as a company with high ethical standards depends on YOUR commitment to truth in everything we do. When in doubt, ask yourself one question… “What is the RIGHT thing to do?”
We strive to be the most qualified in our fields by staying ahead of the curve with ongoing industry related skills training.
Through a multitude of individual and team efforts within our organization we contribute not only monetary donations, but valuable time and effort to many non-profit organizations within our community. We value where we live and understand the partnership between business and community is enriched by giving back.
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Here in Okeechobee,
we want to continue to expand what my dad started in 1924 to make Okeechobee even, better than it is today."
I think it's unusual,
for a family business to be in business 100 years. It something to be very proud of.”
When you are part of a legacy,
there’s a lot to it. There’s a lot of standards you put upon yourself and your company.”
We've been here for 100 years.
We want to be here for the next hundred years. We're going to take care of the customers. We're going to treat you right. That's what we do.”
They have just continued to grow.
They have continued to invest in our community, throughout the years. And it's just amazing to see how successful they've been. But I think it's because of their, you know, the integrity of the family, their, their commitment to the community and I think that shows in everything they do.”
