{"id":51603,"date":"2025-11-18T19:48:41","date_gmt":"2025-11-18T19:48:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/51603\/"},"modified":"2025-11-18T19:48:41","modified_gmt":"2025-11-18T19:48:41","slug":"doc-fords-boosts-casas-outreach-with-specialty-drinks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/51603\/","title":{"rendered":"Doc Ford\u2019s Boosts CASA’s Outreach With Specialty Drinks"},"content":{"rendered":"

November 18, 2025 by Trei Johnson<\/p>\n

\"Purple\"Purple To raise money for CASA, Doc Ford\u2019s sold 182 purple-tinted specialty drinks called the CASA Coolers.
Photo courtesy of Doc Ford\u2019s<\/p>\n

Doc Ford\u2019s Rum Bar & Grille amplified CASA\u2019s outreach efforts this October. Rallying staff and customers to support the organization during National Domestic Violence Awareness Month.\u00a0<\/p>\n

During the month of October, the restaurant increased visibility for CASA\u2019s mission and helped expand local awareness. They sold 182 purple-tinted specialty drinks called the CASA Coolers.\u00a0<\/p>\n

CASA (Community Action Stops Abuse) is a nonprofit that serves as the certified domestic violence center for Pinellas and Marion counties.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Doc Ford\u2019s Raises Money for CASA During National Domestic Violence Awareness Month\"A\"A Doc Ford\u2019s six-person team raised funds and raced around downtown looking for clues. All proceeds went to CASA.
Photo courtesy of Doc Ford\u2019s<\/p>\n

Doc Ford\u2019s St. Pete Pier location was also a stop on an Oct. 25 scavenger hunt. They fielded a six-person team who raised funds and raced around downtown looking for clues. Their determination and sales paid off to the tune of $500 for CASA.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis is the second year Doc Ford\u2019s has stood as a partner with CASA in ending domestic violence,\u201d said Meredith Rickards, general manager of Doc Ford\u2019s at the St. Pete Pier in a media release. \u201cWe support the organization\u2019s important work and successes throughout our community.\u201d<\/p>\n

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