SARASOTA, Fla. — Daiquiri Deck, a worldwide leader in frozen drink innovation and restaurant with five locations that delivers a quality experience, great times, good vibes and the best frozen daiquiris around, recently partnered with Southeastern Guide Dogs with a goal to raise $50,000 for National Guide Dog Month in September through its Daiquiris for Dogs program.
Launching Sept. 1 and running through the end of the month, patrons that visit any of the five Daiquiri Deck locations will have the option to round up their checks to donate to Southeastern Guide Dogs. A QR code will also be available so guests can donate a custom amount of their own.
Throughout the month of September, Daiquiri Deck will also offer a drink special to coincide with the Daiquiris for Dogs program, which includes a $3 Teremana Tooter to compliment any daiquiri. Several events will also be held throughout the month to benefit Southeastern Guide Dogs, and dogs are encouraged to visit the various Daiquiri Deck locations.
“Our hope is to raise $10,000 at each of our five locations for a grand total of $50,000,” said Matt Grover, co-owner of Daiquiri Deck. “We are grateful for the opportunity to work with Southeastern Guide Dogs, and our team is working hard to help spread awareness to support the amazing work they do in our community and beyond.”
The top donor of the month, nicknamed the Top Dog, will receive a VIP tour of the Southeastern Guide Dog facility in Palmetto, a photo opportunity with a puppy in training and a meet and greet session with a recipient of a guide dog.
“When we receive support from local businesses and our own community, it’s always a rewarding venture for everyone involved,” said Andy Kramer, vice president of philanthropy for Southeastern Guide Dogs. “These dogs change lives — and so do our supporters. The work we do at Southeastern Guide Dogs transcends the Tampa Bay area and even the state of Florida. This fundraiser will help people across the entire United States, and we are grateful to Daiquiri Deck and their patrons for supporting our mission. This partnership is about bringing hope and freedom to the people who need it most.”
Earlier this year, Daiquiri Deck sponsored the 2022 Southeastern Guide Dogs Suncoast Walkathon with a $2,500 donation. During the event, the restaurant offered attendees the opportunity to play giant Jenga, cornhole, or spin the prize wheel for a sticker, Tervis tumbler or coolie cup. The team also passed out Pup Coladas, a frozen treat made of ice and coconut water, to the dogs.
About Southeastern Guide Dogs
Southeastern Guide Dogs transforms lives by creating and nurturing extraordinary partnerships between people and dogs. Our organization operates the most advanced training facilities of any service dog organization in the world. Our experts breed, raise, and train elite working dogs—including guide dogs, service dogs, and skilled companion dogs—and provide life-changing services for people with vision loss, veterans with disabilities, and children with significant challenges such as vision loss or the loss of a parent in the military. Southeastern Guide Dogs has successfully created thousands of guide dog and service dog teams throughout the United States since our inception in 1982, and currently oversees the well-being of over 1,200 puppies and dogs.
All of our services—which include state-of-the-art research on canine health and development; selective breeding; expert dog training; comprehensive on-campus student instruction; and the most robust alumni support program in North America—are provided at no cost to our clients. Donations sustain our mission and give freedom and hope to people who need it most. Southeastern Guide Dogs has the distinction of being dually accredited by the two premier global accreditation bodies: the International Guide Dog Federation and Assistance Dogs International. Learn more at www.GuideDogs.org.
About Daiquiri Deck
With five locations in Sarasota, Venice and Bradenton Beach, Daiquiri Deck is an iconic bar and casual restaurant that delivers a quality experience, great times, good vibes and the best frozen daiquiris around.
Freshly out of college in 1991, Troy Syprett, partner owner of Daiquiri Deck, returned to Sarasota to spend the summer lifeguarding for Sarasota County. Syprett was inspired to create a fun and entertaining venue that sold daiquiris along with great food in Sarasota, resulting in the Daiquiri Deck concept being born.
Since opening the first location in Siesta Key Village in 1993, Daiquiri Deck has grown to be a favorite among locals and a genuine treat for visitors. Over the years, the restaurant’s focus has continued to be providing customers with the best daiquiris and food in an atmosphere that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. For more information, visit DaiquiriDeck.com.
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For more information, please contact:
Amber Halt
Ahalt@daiquirideck.net
941-586-8098