PepsiCo, CELSIUS donates to Lani Kai Island Resort and Salty Sam's Marina – Fort Myers Seashore Discuss

Salty Sam’s Marina, picture by Nathan Mayberg

Beverage corporations PepsiCo and CELSIUS introduced a $200,000 funding to assist companies impacted by Hurricane Ian. The “Save the Shore” program will support 30 companies, together with the Lani Kai Island Resort and Salty Sam’s Marina in Fort Myers Seashore. Companies as distant as Daytona Seashore may even obtain support.

The donations will profit worker aid funds in addition to support in re-opening events. Some companies may even obtain free product, in keeping with an announcement from the businesses.

There may even be a donation to the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Affiliation on behalf of every enterprise.

Melissa Schneider, advertising director for the Lani Kai Island Resort, stated the resort acquired a $30,000 donation from PepsiCo. for its restoration efforts “and all we’ve been placing in to rebuild off of our structurally-sound Outdated Florida buildings.”

Schneider referred to as the gesture by PepsiCo. “an exceptional, kind-hearted donation that can actually assist our restoration efforts.”

Salty Sam’s Marina, Fort Myers Seashore, picture by Nathan Mayberg

She stated part of that donation is from Pepsi will go to its grand reopening celebration subsequent yr.

“Our Lani Kai crew, no matter division they’d work in whereas we’re open, whether or not managers, kitchen employees, housekeeping, entrance desk, barista, bartender, has been working day-after-day to clear and prep our property for the following phases of our full and full renovation. We’re following within the footsteps of Bob Conidaris, who initially opened the Lani Kai in a number of phases, and his household is proud to proceed his legacy and observe in his path. We now have many steps forward of us, however little by little, we’re getting there,” Schneider stated.

“Being headquartered in Florida, it’s our duty to step up for the communities we serve. At PepsiCo, we took fast motion to funnel our assets to handle the harm left in Hurricane Ian’s wake,” stated Heather Hoytink, PepsiCo Drinks North America, President, South Division.

“Florida’s shoreline is stuffed with iconic companies that play an integral function for locals and guests alike. The ‘Save the Shore’ initiative particularly hits near residence with our model being based mostly in South Florida. With our partnership with PepsiCo for the ‘Save the Shore’ initiative, we hope to alleviate among the stress for these enterprise homeowners by serving to their institutions get again on observe, giving staff aid, and revitalizing the area for the brand new yr,” stated CELSIUS® Director of Human Sources & Administration Danielle Babich.

“We’re so grateful to our fantastic companions at PepsiCo and CELSIUS for his or her beneficiant donation immediately to those iconic FRLA Members who have been amongst many devastated by latest occasions,” stated Carol Dover, President and CEO of the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Affiliation (FRLA). “These funds will assist a lot as our eating places get better from Hurricanes Ian and Nicole. We’re proud to be part of this effort and also will proceed to help by way of the FRLA Catastrophe Reduction Fund as we rebuild our trade.”

Lani Kai, picture by Nathan Mayberg

PepsiCo plans to sponsor reopening events on the Lani Kai Island Resort and Salty Sam’s Marina as properly its varied companies together with Parrot Key Caribbean Grill, The Authentic Shrimp Dock Bar & Grill, Salty Sam’s Pirate Cruise and Sight Sea-R Dolphin and Sundown Cruises. The occasions will honor and have fun native first responders who performed an integral function throughout Hurricane Ian and within the wake of its aftermath.