Florida 'blizzard' apparel hits online racks to remember Wednesday's tenth of an inch of snow

Jeff Burlew | Tallahassee Democrat

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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Wednesday's rare snowfall in Florida was so epic, some Floridians want a way to remember it. Thankfully, there's a new line of shirts and hoodies, with proceeds benefitting charity, that's now for sale.

The limited-edition clothing brags read “I survived the blizzard of ‘18,” with ice-capped lettering, red and blue snowflakes and an outline of the state. Democratic political consultant Kevin Cate of Tallahassee started selling them Thursday on Cotton Bureau, a curated, online marketplace for custom-made tees.

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“While I was shoveling the zero inches of snow from my driveway yesterday, I figured we needed a way to commemorate everything we’ve been through during the Blizzard of ‘18 — and what better way to do that than through a hilarious shirt for a good cause?” Cate said in an email.

Tallahassee got a tenth of an inch of snow, barely enough to make snowballs or tiny snowmen. But it was enough to qualify as the first measurable snowfall in the Capital City in nearly 30 years.

The clothing is available only through 8 p.m. Jan. 18. The price is $26 for T-shirts, $28 for tank tops and $39 for hoodies. All proceeds will benefit CESC, the parent organization of The Kearney Center, Westgate Community and The Dwellings, which serve homeless people in Florida.

“We will donate 100% of any profits ... to help keep vulnerable populations safe when it gets cold in Florida — the work they do is so important to the community,” he said.

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