The Nauti Parrot on Fort Myers Beach has decided to stop selling any products that have Russian ties after President Vladimir Putin invaded Ukraine last week. We spoke to owner Tyler Geib and asked him why he decided to pull the products off his shelves.
Geib said what he’s doing is a symbolic gesture, removing any products with Russian ties. “Stoli, Smirnoff and Russian Standard have been pulled from all of our locations (Nauti Parrot Tiki Hut North Fort Myers, Nauti Parrot Dock Bar FMB, Nauti Parrot Oasis South Fort Myers). We are working with our food purveyors to ensure none of our products benefit Russian companies or individuals. Our hearts go out to the Ukrainian people who are having their sovereignty threatened and, in the near future, are planning to raise money for Ukrainian Humanitarian Relief.”
Geib said the support he’s been receiving from his decision to pull the products has been very positive. “Most in the physical restaurants have been very supportive with dissenting opinions online (as to be expected). Sunday we had customers ask if we had any of the Russian vodka left (we hadn’t thrown out the bottle yet). They bought the remainder of the bottle from us to have it poured down the drain.”
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