Congratulations to 3 of our high school Littles who were awarded scholarships through the Coke Florida Refreshing Minds Scholarship program! These scholars are a testament to what’s possible when our community comes together to invest in youth potential. Raise a big, tall glass of Coke to Coca-Cola Beverages Florida, LLC for their continued support of education and empowerment.
Our scholars from left to right: Ba’kierra Henry, Kaliyah Preston, and Camila Suarez, recipients of a 2 year, 4 year, and 2 year scholarship, respectively.
About Coke Florida
Coca-Cola Beverages Florida, LLC is a family-owned Coca-Cola bottler. Founded in 2015, the company is the sixth largest Coca-Cola bottler in the United States. In 2025, Coke Florida was named a U.S. Best Managed Company Gold Winner by Deloitte Private and The Wall Street Journal, following four consecutive years of recognition. The designation recognizes outstanding U.S. private companies and the achievements of their management teams in four key areas: strategy, ability to execute, corporate culture, and governance/financial performance. Coke Florida operates 18 sales and distribution territories and four manufacturing facilities across the state—in Jacksonville, Miami, Orlando, and Tampa. Each facility holds a GreenCircle Zero Waste to Landfill certification, which evaluates all waste leaving the site, including packaging and manufacturing waste generated prior to products reaching retail shelves. The designation acknowledges that 100 percent of the waste produced at the facility is recycled, repaired, reused, or converted into energy, demonstrating a commitment to preventing pollution and protecting the environment. Coke Florida is committed to the communities it serves and focuses on three (3) primary pillars: Sustainability, Economic Empowerment, and Education.
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