Area college student scores Shark Tank win

University of Tampa's Shirah Benarde now aims to keep competitors at bay.

Courtesy/Copyright American Broadcasting Cos. Inc. Shirah Benarde and her brother Michael appeared on ABC TV's Shark Tank in February to pitch Nightcap.
Courtesy/Copyright American Broadcasting Cos. Inc. Shirah Benarde and her brother Michael appeared on ABC TV's Shark Tank in February to pitch Nightcap.
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The idea first came to Shirah Benarde in a dream. She had heard about drink spiking from friends who were in college, and while dozing one night, she came up with a solution.

 

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