The Buccaneers released an emotional Hurricane Ian video before their game on Sunday night. The Bucs wore “Florida Strong” t-shirts during their warmups on Sunday. Head coach, Todd Bowles, wore the shirt the entire game on the sidelines.
Check out the emotional Hurricane Ian video below.
Tonight, for all of Florida, raise the flags.#FloridaStrong | #GoBucs pic.twitter.com/hpa2c2pLYh
— Tampa Bay Buccaneers (@Buccaneers) October 3, 2022
The Buccaneers wrote on their twitter along with the video, “Tonight, for all of Florida, raise the flags.” The Bucs also released a video showing Bucs players giving words of encouragement for our friends in Southwest Florida.
Tampa Bay Businesses Donating Proceeds To Hurricane Ian Reflief
Multiple Tampa Bay businesses are donating proceeds to Hurricane Ian relief efforts. Many residents of Tampa Bay woke up feeling extremely grateful that the worst of Hurricane Ian missed them. But unfortunately the same cannot be said to our friends south of us. Every day we are discovering more catastrophic damage and casualties to the southwest coast. With the help of Creative Loafing, we made a list of local businesses that are using a portion of their sales to help others.
We know if the storm had kept moving in its original track, our neighboring communities would do the same. If you are unable to volunteer or donate to any Hurricane Ian relief efforts, consider visiting any of these Tampa Bay businesses and making a purchase that will ultimately help others. Here are the businesses that we know of (so far) that are donating all of or a portion of their weekend proceeds.
If you are able, please consider donating to the Red Cross Hurricane Ian relief efforts. Click here for more information.
Tampa Bay Restaurants
Astro Craft Ice Cream: Through Sunday, donating 10% of sales to American Red Cross. 1910 N Ola Ave., Tampa
Ato at Krate in Wesley Chapel: donating 10% of sales today through Sunday to the American Red Cross
Bake’n Babes: Accepting donations at both Bake’n Babes locations and working with a team to distribute them directly to families in need in the Venice, FL area.
If you bring in a donation to either location, they will say thank you with a free cookie.Zukku Sushi Tampa: Through Sunday, donating 10% of sales to American Red Cross. 1910 N Ola Ave., Tampa
Gulf Coast Sourdough Sandwich Shop – Seminole Heights: They are donating 25% of all cinnamon roll sales to the American Red Cross for Hurricane Ian relief! Located at 6703 N Florida Ave, Tampa, FL 33604
Cru Cellars – All locations: 10% of sales all weekend at all locations will be donated to World Central Kitchen, a non-profit currently on site providing emergency food relief to those affected in southwest Florida and throughout the state.
Big Storm Brewing Company: Big Storm Brewery will be delivering donations from the Starkey Market to SWFL. If you donate an item, you will receive 10% off your tab at Starkey Market. They will be collecting donations until Sunday, October 2nd but may extend that date!
Florida Avenue Brewing Company – Till Sunday, October 2nd, a portion of ALL DRAFT SALES in our taproom will go to The Florida Disaster Fund.
Palm Harbor House Of Beer: They are accepting hurricane supplies in exchange for a free beer all weekend long!
Nah Dogs Vegan Hot Dog Cart: The St. Pete vegan hot dog seller is popping up outside Good Intentions to debut a new special. Some bartenders will donate their tips to Shelter Farm Sanctuary. Sunday, Oct. 2, noon-4 p.m. 1900 1st Ave. S, St. Petersburg
Local Clothing Companies
Hazel & Dot: This weekend (Friday-Sunday) we’re donating 10% of all in-store sales to the American Red Cross.
1828 Goods: Starting Friday, Sept 30 until Monday Oct 3, we will donate 100% of the profits from the Sunshine State Love hat to Florida Disaster Fund
For The Bay Clothing Co.: According to their Instagram story, a percentage of all sales will go to the Florida Disaster Fund. Perfect time to pick up some new Bucs/Rays/Bolts gear!
Rose James Studio: Will be donating a portion of proceeds from all sales today through 10/7 to relief efforts for southwest Florida
Other Tampa Bay Businesses Helping The Cause
Yura Vine Brothers: A local plant shop is taking advantage of their grand opening on Waters St in Tampa to donate a portion of all sales to the Florida Disaster Relief Fund.
Botanica Design Studio: Starting Monday, they will be collecting any hurricane items or donations and shipping them down South. If you would like a list provided of more detailed needs, please email Zoë at ZGallina@botanicaflorist.com