Tampa Bay's
favorite
on-the-go stop.

CANDY CORN SHAKE⁣
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(by the way, all ice cream or yogurt-based shakes are now back in stock post-Milton as supply chains get back on the road again!)⁣
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Candy Corn may be a polarizing morsel, but whether you adore or despise that little tricolor kernel, you’ll likely love the Candy Corn shake. ⁣
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Toss some Lotus in if you want it caffeinated. Make it espresso if that’s your vibe (but know it will be all brown then, heh, no colorful fade). Skip ‘em both and order as-is if you just want a tasty treat without the caffeine. ⁣
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IT’S SPOOKTOBER, DUCKS. ENJOY! ...

GLOW IN THE DARK OCT STICKERS ARE IN⁣
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We’ve also made sure both stands are stocked up with the standard October sticker too (Moog and 19 was out for a few days!)⁣
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There are a bunch of GLOWING sugar skull duckies in stock at both stands now, $4! ($3.5 for the standard October sticker). ⁣
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STOP BY AND PICK UP YOURS! It’s kinda the perfect sticker for glow in the dark. ...

DUCKS IN A ROW⁣
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that’s what we call it when the drinks are all lined up waiting for you to roll up to the window and get yours! ⁣
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Our third Core Value (of 5) is We are Fast, and we take it seriously. Always working on that balance of speed, accuracy, quality, and conversation. Hopefully you feel that when you come through! ⁣
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Note since you’re gonna ask... Little and Ridge is not yet open. We needed the water meter before Helene, and county workers have been backlogged or off basically Helene to Milton. Should be getting it this week, then landscaping and training. Then we open! ⁣
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Only reason we’re not sharing dates is timing on the county stuff (inspections, meter) is largely out of our control. ⁣
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Promise we want that stand open more than you do (and we know you really want it open - thank you!!) 😊 ...

OK WE FINISHED THOSE HURRICANES SO LET’S RELEASE SOME MORE SPOOKTOBER DRINKS⁣
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left to right, y’all:⁣
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ZOMBIE LATTE⁣
Green dripping chocolate sauce in a Bourbon Caramel and Irish Cream latte. Enough flavorful vibes to wake the undead. ⁣
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ELIXIR LOTUS⁣
A smooth pineapple potion with magical powers to transform that frown upside down. 🙃 ⁣
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BEETLEJUICE LOTUS⁣
Just don’t say it three times. A flavor impossible to describe, but let us tell you - it’s a wild ride. ⁣
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BEETLEJUICE MACCHIATO⁣
More green drizzle in a nutty macchiato. Darkness. Irreverence. Fun. ⁣
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ALL AVAILABLE RIGHT NOW, come get it! ...

ARE WE SO BACK?! (Open normal hours today, Sunday, btw)⁣
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How y’all feeling? 54 is finally unblocked. Seeing short lines at gas stations (which have gas!). Fuel tankers are out on the road. Lights are on. ⁣
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Starting to see a semblance of typical life post-Milton. We know many are still reeling from damages, and starting to see life come back can help that feeling lessen a tiny bit. Baby steps. ⁣
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We’re here until 7p at both stands, and won’t post Milton hours updates going forward. Back to normal for White Duck schedules. ⁣
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Definitely made some adjustments to the storm-prep list with this one! Hope yall are good - it’s been so encouraging to chat with you and spend time over the last few days. You all are great. 🤩⁣
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(Also Blaze says hi) ...

SATURDAY HOURS: OPEN!⁣
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We are here and open normal hours, ready to sling some drinks and treats your way!⁣
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Just like the last couple days, we expect lines to be longer than normal with many homes and businesses still without power. And we’ll be thrilled to see you, and speeding through these lines! We’re working to make sure we’ve got stock for everything, and if there’s anything we run out of we’ll let you know in line. So far so good. 😊
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It’s been so encouraging to see the patience and kindness y’all have had with each other and our team - it’s good to be together. ⁣
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We’ve heard gas stations are slowly being restocked, and should be more and more today as power has been restored at Port Tampa Bay’s fuel terminals. Flooding has also gone down there enough for tankers to get in. ⁣
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Power is starting to come in for those who’ve lost it, although many of our team are still without - 3 nights of no power now. We may be tired and worn out, but we’re safe and healthy and that’s a beautiful thing!⁣
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See you soon, friends. All our love!!! ...

MOOG AND 19 OPEN 1P - 7P TODAY, Thursday.
Lutz will be closed until we get power back.⁣
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How are you?! Milton has passed, and it was rough for many. Our hearts are with you. Many friends had a lot of damage, and we know it was a wild evening. Many are without power. ⁣
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Our Moog and 19 (Holiday/NPR) stand WILL BE OPEN TODAY from just before 1 until our normal 7PM close. Come share your stories with us. We’ve got power and caffeine!⁣
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Please be kind and considerate over the next few days as you drive and interact with our community. Many people are feeling loss, and anxiety from the aftermath of two hurricanes in a row. This is when we ramp up the patience and kindness, and be good to each other. It’s encouraging to see. ⁣
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All our love - see you at NPR today! ...

OFFICIALLY CLOSED FOR WEDNESDAY.⁣
We will re-open either tomorrow (Thursday) afternoon or Friday morning, depending on Milton’s repercussions and power availability. ⁣
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This Lutz crew (Conner, Melisa, Blaze, and Neesa) rocked a wild 6a - 11a Hurricane Milton shift this morning with lines down to the car wash. These four are some real heroes, and we adore them.⁣
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We are also SO grateful for each of y’all who came out, had patience, and were so kind. Not many places were open, so the line was insane, but pretty much every person had smiles and stories to share. ⁣
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Our policy is to be open when we safely can, and throughout the years it’s been an honor to see y’all on days like today. There’s a feeling of camaraderie getting to talk with all of you as we prepare, and in celebrating (we’re open holidays as well, even Christmas Day, with shorter shifts).⁣
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Special occasion shifts are always at will (no one HAS to come in on a weather day or holiday), and we truly love to share moments with you when stuff is going on in our community. It’s good to be with you. ⁣
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Hopefully you’re prepped, evacuated if necessary, and relaxing as much as you can while we wait. All our love to everyone reading this - see you on the other side of Milton. ⁣
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#randomdinosaur 🦖 ...

WEDNESDAY HOURS:⁣
Van Dyke / Lutz, OPEN 6a - 11a. ⁣
Moog and 19 / NPR, CLOSED all day. ⁣
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We’re prepped and ready for Milton, and our Van Dyke and Dale Mabry store will be OPEN tomorrow (Wednesday) from 6a - 11a. Come get your storm drinks and snacks! (Hi from Zayne and Munirah, by the way). ⁣
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We are CLOSING the OG stand (Moog and 19) tomorrow for safety and preparation. Most of the NPR team lives in mandatory evacuation zones and have already bounced to safer spaces. ⁣
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Milton looks like it’ll start blowing on us Wednesday evening, and make landfall around 1 or 2am Thursday. The track continues to nudge south, which seems better for our area, but terrible for our friends in Sarasota. Our hearts are with all of West Florida ahead of the second storm in as many weeks. ⁣
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No promises on re-opening, but we’ll let you know here when we know. If Milton goes past quick, we may re-open Thursday late in the day. If it’s slower, more likely Friday (if there’s power). We’ll play it by ear and open back up when it’s safe for our team to do so!⁣
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We’re right here with y’all, same as every storm. We’ve got this. Keep checking @denisphillipsabcweather and enjoy your storm snacks and hunker down time. All our love to ya, friends. See ya soon. ⁣
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(and yes, maybe there was a giant half n half in the foreground of the photo so we Photoshopped in that cup. maybe.) ...

TUESDAY HOURS:⁣
Van Dyke / Lutz, normal hours. 5a - 7p. ⁣
Moog and 19 / NPR, 5a - 12:30p. ⁣
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Milton is currently slated to make landfall Thursday morning, with a track continually nudging slightly south of Tampa. ⁣
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Our Lutz location will be open normal hours today (Tuesday). Sam says hi. 👋
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Our NPR / Moog and 19 location will close at 12:30p today, as many of the team are in mandatory evacuation zones and need time to get ready and prepped. Safety first!⁣
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We’ll update you on Wednesday hours here later. We expect to be closed at NPR for Wed, possibly reopening Thursday afternoon. Lutz will likely be open tomorrow, possibly closing early. We keep watching the weather same as you. 🌧️🌀
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Back to back hurricanes is brutal - many of our loved ones are still putting lives back together from Helene, and here we go again. Our hearts are with you all. We’re a strong community. ⁣
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We’ll be here to caffeinate you as long as we safely can! ...

THERE’S A HURRICANE COMING⁣
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Ok first: this cute lil drink is a Witches of Eastlick Macchiato, like a caffeinated chocolate covered raspberry in a cup. ⁣
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We’re open normal hours today! ⁣
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We will open at the normal time tomorrow as well, and will update here if we adjust hours. Our policy is to remain open when it’s safe for our team (and you!) to do so, and we watch the weather closely to adjust as needed. (Shifts during storms are always at will!)⁣
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Y’all are probably already checking @denisphillipsabcweather for updates, but if you’re not - give him a follow. The best. ⁣
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GET PREPPED, STAY SAFE, KNOW YOU’RE CARED FOR! 🌧️ 💨 ...

LAKE EERIE LOTUS⁣
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Spooky drinks are so in this month. This one swaps the murky depths of a creepy lake, with darkness on top and a shimmery green below.⁣
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The flavors are less scary: a smooth citrusy kiwi taste will bring a smile to counteract the eeeeeerie vibes. ⁣
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Fun fact: Lake Erie, from which this drink’s name gets inspiration, was once called a dead lake, back in the 60s. (1972’s Clean Water Act helped it a lot, and it’s no longer called that.)⁣
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HAPPY SUNDAY SPOOKY PEOPLE ...

RUNNING THE LINE⁣
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One of our favorite parts of White Duck is running the line. There’s lots of energy, and it’s always a ton of fun to see you and chat a bit while grabbing your order. ⁣
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Here’s Anna hanging with one of y’all, sending your drinks and food desires into the bar for the team to have it ready for you at the window. ⁣
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Don’t let the lines scare you - we’re fast, often under a minute per car. SPEED, ACCURACY, AND CARE. We’ve got it all. ⁣
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Roll on through, flock. We’re here for ya. 🤩 ...

CANDY CORN + HIRING BACK OF HOUSE AT BOTH STANDS⁣
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Candy Corn is our featured flavor of the month for October! Get it in the Candy Corn Shake, or try a Candy Corn Latte or Lotus. ⁣
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It’s also pretty good in a Lotus with cream (tastes like those strawberry candies grandma always had for you). Or just ask for a Candy Corn surprise (Lotus or Latte)!⁣
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ALSO WE ARE HIRING A BACK OF HOUSE POSITION FOR BOTH STANDS. (no this is not about Little and Ridge, no update there yet). Apply at whiteduck.es/join. ⁣
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Back of House is our entry position, and pays $16.50/hr. It’s full time, Thursday through Monday. Must be able to work all those days each week. :)⁣
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Come work with us!!! Be ready for a fast-paced environment with fun folks working hard. We stay busy! ⁣
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JUMP IN THE CREW BY APPLYING AT WHITEDUCK.ES/JOIN! ...

MEET DUCKY. Story time!⁣
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When the storm was wildin’, we moved all the cold goods from the OG stand over to our new Little and Ridge stand (which never lost power and has all its equipment inside ready for us to open oh so soon). When we moved it all back close to midnight on Friday night, we heard lil mews from the bushes. Search as we could, no cat appeared. ⁣
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BUT THEN MONDAY NIGHT the closers still heard tiny cries from the bushes in the pharmacy next to us. Hero Jess was able to coax this scraggly kitty out with treats, and he was looking pretty bedraggled and starving. ⁣
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The cat distribution system at work, we took him in and have been getting him back to health. He’s now named Ducky, and is a playful fellow who’s fitting right in and oh-so-fluffy and cuddly. ⁣
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THE DUCK HAS A CAT. 🐱 ...

HERE COME THE SPOOKY SEASON DRINKS⁣
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oh yall already KNOW we love when Spooktober hits and we bust out some fun drinks. Here’s what we’re bringing back today:⁣
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- WITCHES OF EASTLICK MACCHIATO. Two types of chocolate mixed with Red Raspberry, for a deliciously scary espresso drink. Named with love for our roasting partners, @eastlickcoffee. ⁣
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- CANDY CORN SHAKE. New and improved recipe from previous years: BETTER CANDY CORN FLAVOR. Tip: add Lotus if you want this thing caffeinated. ⁣
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ALSO! Candy Corn is our Flavor of the Month, so add it to any drink you want! Candy Corn Lattes sound pretty tasty… if you’re a fan of the corn…⁣
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- HOCUS POCUS LOTUS. Not only is it fun to say, it’s a pleasure to imbibe. Like a shimmery tart purple watermelon, with coconut milk. You love it. Boo!⁣
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- LAKE EERIE LOTUS. Mellowed kiwi topped with a citrusy darkness? OK YES PLZ.  ⁣
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MORE ARE COMING, but we’ll start here!!! IT’S OCTOBER!!!! ...

OCTOBER STICKERS ARE IN! ⁣
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Ok, so we know Dia de los Muertos is TECHNICALLY the start of November, but we’re rocking this sugar skull duck for the October sticker nonetheless ⁣
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Hand drawn by our buddy Dan, this is a colorful skeleduck with deep purple and vibrant accents adorning the afterlife rubber ducky. ⁣
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Melting candles are slowly letting their smoke curl into a familiar bunch of letters. ⁣
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GRAB ‘EM NOW AT BOTH STANDS! Online store (whiteduckmerch.com) will be updated in the next hour! ...

How’s everybody doing after the hurricane? ⁣
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It’s been so encouraging to see the community helping so much. We’ve been helping some of our team who need it, and have seen such an outpouring of work and support.⁣
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Strangers driving down roads in golf cars handing out food and water. Power and rescue crews working day and night assisting. Restoration crews ripping out drywall and carpets - and already rebuilding.⁣
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Lines of houses with giant stacks of belongings outside in the yard, with county personnel (and regular ol’ civilians!) driving around taking trash to the dumps. People’s whole lives, sitting on the lawn. ⁣
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It’s enough to bring tears regularly, and simultaneously beautiful to see the community act like one. Coming around each other and lifting up where it’s needed. Tired people doing what they can to help other tired people. ⁣
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Thanks, everyone. It’s a sight to see. Proud to be with you - we’re stronger together. ...

BOTH STANDS OPEN SATURDAY NORMAL HOURS, 6A - 7P⁣
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Livia is giving how excited we are! ⁣
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Power was restored late Friday for our Holiday/NPR store (huge thanks to those Duke crews), and we stocked everything back up and got home at midnight. ⁣Van Dyke is and has been good to go. ⁣
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Our hearts are with everyone who was hit hard by this storm - the flooding was bad. 4 of our team members’ homes are no longer livable from flooding (they’re all ok). We’re working with them to get things back to good asap - please be patient with each other and us over the next week as we all put life back together. ⁣
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It was terrible to see the destruction, but so encouraging to see crews, friends, family, and strangers all helping out all day. People driving around handing out water, folks helping move debris, delivering food and in general being a community. We are stronger together. ⁣
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All the love, flock. ⁣
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BOTH STANDS ARE OPEN SATURDAY FROM 6A - 7P. Come get your drink on with us! ⁣
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Oh and Livia’s drinks are all extolling the virtues of Cucumber as a flavor. ⁣
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Yellow - Cucumber Lemon⁣
Green - Cucumber Kiwi⁣
Pink / Red - Strawberry Watermelon Cucumber ...