Tervis, Publix and Tropicana make list of Florida’s most beloved homegrown brands

Ron Jon Surf Shop and Gatorade also make the Sunshine State top 5.

Tropicana was founded in 1947 in Bradenton.
Tropicana was founded in 1947 in Bradenton.
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A sip of a sports drink, a piece of cake, a glass of orange juice, a surfboard and a plastic cup seemingly have little in common. 

 

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