SunPubs, a dining and entertainment group that takes hospitality to the next level, is ending a year of significant donations to the communities that host its waterfront restaurants, including thousands of dollars in discounted meals to veterans and other local heroes. The company led various community initiatives in 2023, from supporting local heroes and military veterans to underprivileged families and young cancer patients.

SunPubs operates restaurants and entertainment venues in the Tampa-St. Petersburg area on Florida’s Gulf Coast, including MacDinton’s Irish Pub, Caddy’s Waterfront Restaurant, Sculley’s Waterfront Restaurant, Mad Beach Cantina and The Grove SoHo. Guests dine and socialize on the waterfront in laidback but sophisticated surroundings featuring high-quality buildouts, local artist decor and environmentally conscious materials. The group strives to make the community a better place for the people who live in and visit the areas that they serve and is proud to work closely with a variety of local nonprofit organizations to raise funds to support their missions.

“At SunPubs, we’re committed to giving back to our communities,” said Randy Esponda, CEO and Managing Partner of SunPubs. “Supporting these projects, environmental initiatives and local charities not only enriches the areas we operate in but also enhances the dining experience for our customers, reflecting our dedication to being a positive, integral force in every location.”

Highlights from the company’s 2023 community projects include:

Giving Back to Local Heroes
• $15,000 to the Tampa Fire Department Honor Guard
• $5,000 to local veteran organizations
• Over $35,000 in discounts to heroes who dine at SunPubs locations
Uplifting the Community
• $8,000 in monetary sponsorships for schools near SunPubs businesses
• $2,000 in food donations for Hands Up Pinellas, a food program for the homeless
• $5,000 for Thanksgiving food donations and $3,000 in gift cards for holiday meals to Pinellas Park Middle School to feed underprivileged families
Helping Pediatric Organizations
• $3,000 in donations to the National Pediatric Cancer Foundation

SunPubs is committed to positively impacting the cities in which they serve and looks forward to continuing philanthropic efforts in 2024.

About SunPubs
From the beaches to the stages, the bars, the cabanas and the tables, SunPubs has you covered with vibrant hospitality in the Tampa-St. Petersburg area. The company was founded in 2002 with a single location, MacDinton’s Irish Pub in South Tampa, and now also includes Caddy’s Waterfront Restaurant, Sculley’s Waterfront Restaurant, Mad Beach Cantina and The Grove SoHo. Besides happy hours and dining with waterfront views, SunPubs locations are available for weddings and special events. For more information, visit www.sunpubs.com or call 727-564-9199.
To learn more about SunPubs and its restaurant concepts, visit www.sunpubs.com.