Nothing says spring break like an ice cream cone. The latest in its series of community giveaways, First Citrus Bank is offering free scoops to anyone who wants them at three of Tampa Bay’s Bright Ice locations this Friday. The offer is good for one scoop per person in a cup or sugar cone.

Consider the giveaway your excuse to have ice cream for lunch. The offer stands from opening until 3 pm at St. Pete’s two Bright Ice locations, 3701 5th Avenue North and 5591 Park Boulevard North. If you’re in Tampa, stop into the Bright Ice at 505 Water Street for free ice cream on First Citrus Bank. This offer is for Friday, March 18th only, from open to 3 pm at each of the three locations.

First Citrus Bank, a $628 million commercial bank headquartered in Tampa, was established in 1999 and can be found in St. Pete at 300 1st Avenue South. The institution was ranked as one of the Top 100 Community Banks in 2021 by American Banker and was also named a top five SBA Lender in Tampa Bay for 2020 by the SBA. First Citrus Bank enhances vibrancy throughout the community by helping families become more financially secure and businesses economically successful.

In addition to super premium small batch ice cream, Bright Ice also serves espresso-based drinks, ice cream sandwiches and pastries. Famed items from Bright Ice include the small batch ice cream affogato, orangesicle with caramel ribbons, roasted strawberries with cinnamon, pineapple with brown butter and pecans, and espresso with Kahlua. Visitors can also enjoy gooey brownies, giant blondies, and lemon & white chocolate bars.

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