Coca-Cola Beverages Florida has partnered with the City of Miramar to support local students through a technology giveaway held during the recent Afro-Carib Festival.
During the cultural celebration, Coke Florida presented nine laptops to top senior students from Miramar High School and Everglades High School, recognizing their academic achievement and leadership. The devices are intended to help students prepare for college, career training, and future professional opportunities.
Araidy Alzate, Manager for Community and Stakeholder Engagement at Coke Florida, made the presentation at the event, which also featured the company providing beverages for festival attendees.
Commissioner Carson “Eddy” Edwards praised the partnership, noting that community collaboration plays a key role in both cultural celebration and youth development.
“This partnership with Coca-Cola Beverages Florida reflects what community collaboration is all about — celebrating culture while also investing in the success of our young people,” Edwards said. “Providing students with technology tools like Chromebooks helps ensure they are prepared for the next chapter of their educational and professional journeys.”
The initiative aligns with Coke Florida’s broader commitment to education, technology access, and economic empowerment. As the nation marks the 100th anniversary of Black History Month, the company highlighted its ongoing efforts to expand opportunities and invest in future generations. Since launching its technology access initiative in 2018, Coke Florida has invested more than $1 million to increase digital access for residents across Florida.
The laptop recipients included:
Miramar High School
- Katherine Haynes
- Aniah Lewis
- Aaliyah Shrivastava
- Paola Flores
- Xavier Fudge
Everglades High School
- Christina Nurse
- Daysia Conklin
- Amber Henderson
- Jacob Henry
City officials expressed appreciation for Coke Florida’s continued support of community initiatives and its investment in local youth, describing the effort as a meaningful step toward empowering students with the resources needed to succeed.
