Calling All Floridians: Join The Petition To Make The Flip Flop The Official Shoe Of Florida

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May 31, 2012, 09:00 ET

DESTIN, Fla., May 31, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The flip flop has long been the unofficial footwear for the Sunshine State. And, with more beaches than any other state nationwide, it's time for Florida to stand up and stake its claim by petitioning Governor Scott to make the flip flop the official shoe for the state.

One of the oldest forms of footwear still being worn, the flip flop dates back to the post-World War II era in America. Today, Floridians proudly display their flip flop finest on a daily basis and the distinctive "slapping" noise has become part of the state's culture.

To join the movement to make the flip flop the official shoe of Florida, sign the online petition here: http://www.change.org/petitions/florida-governor-rick-scott-make-the-flip-flop-the-official-shoe-for-the-state-of-florida

The Florida Flip Flop movement was started by Tropical Smoothie Cafe, a Destin-based quick service restaurant company with more than 300 franchised locations nationwide. Tropical Smoothie Cafe loves flip flops so much they created a holiday to celebrate them – National Flip Flop Day.

During this year's 6th Annual National Flip Flop Day on June 15, Tropical Smoothie Cafe will celebrate by giving away free 24-oz Jetty Punch Smoothies to customers who come into cafes between 2 pm and 7 pm wearing flip flops. Donations sponsor families from around the nation. Located in Casco, Maine, Camp Sunshine is the only retreat in the nation whose mission is focused solely on addressing the effects of a life threatening illness on every member of the immediate family—the ill child, the parents, and the siblings. For more information on National Flip Flop Day, please visit please visit www.nationalflipflopday.com.

About Tropical Smoothie Cafe
Founded in Destin, Fla., in 1997, Tropical Smoothie Cafe is in a niche category of the quick service restaurant industry providing diners with healthier food with a tropical twist. Tropical Smoothie franchised locations offer made-to-order toasted wraps, flatbreads, sandwiches and gourmet salads, while continuing to provide consumers with a variety of high-quality real fruit smoothies. Tropical Smoothie Cafe includes dine-in, take-out and catering menu options for breakfast, lunch and dinner, available through online ordering. For more information on Tropical Smoothie Cafe, please visit www.tropicalsmoothiecafe.com, www.facebook.com/tropicalsmoothiecafe or call 888-292-2522.

National Flip Flop Day
In 2008, Tropical Smoothie Cafe joined fundraising efforts with its national charity partner Camp Sunshine, which established a retreat in Casco, Maine approximately 28 years ago for children with life-threatening illnesses and their families from around the nation. Tropical Smoothie Cafe created the holiday, National Flip Flop Day, on the third Friday of each June to raise awareness of Camp Sunshine. Loyal Tropical Smoothie customers are rewarded with a free Jetty Punch on this day with all donations received benefiting Tropical Smoothie's national charity partner. To date, Tropical Smoothie Cafe has donated more than $1 million to Camp Sunshine. Nationwide, Tropical Smoothie's franchisees start community fundraising events prior to National Flip Flop Day and donations are collected year-round at www.NationalFlipFlopDay.com.

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SOURCE Tropical Smoothie Cafe