Company Press Release: Aqua Clara Bottling and Distribution, Inc.
February 9, 2000
CLEARWATER, FL -- Aqua Clara Bottling and Distribution, Inc., (OTC Bulletin Board: AQCB) has announced that as
a direct result of their partnership with VISIT FLORIDA, the official tourism marketing entity for the State of
Florida, Aqua Clara 800% oxygen-enriched premium bottled water is now being carried throughout the Sheraton Sand
Key Resort
The Sheraton Sand Key resort is located adjacent to the renowned Sand Key Park, one of the top 20 beaches in the
country, and is Sand Key's only beachfront resort with over 10 acres of sandy white beaches. A leading meeting
place in the Clearwater/Tampa Bay area, The Sand Key resort boasts 390 guest rooms and over 24,000 square feet
of meeting space. Additional facilities include a large ballroom to service large events and conventions and pre-event
function areas from formal to ultra casual. Aqua Clara 800% oxygen-enriched premium bottled water will be served
in both the 20 ounce flat cap for all meeting and banquet facilities, while the 20 ounce sport cap bottle will
be available for other areas of the property, including the Sheraton's in house convenience store and gift shop.
Although Aqua Clara did not release specific numbers, the volume is expected to be considerable.
Mr. E.J. Mersis, CEO of Aqua Clara, stated, ``We are very pleased that our new FLA USA brand will be associated
with such an outstanding resort as the Sheraton Sand Key. It is a fabulous vacation and meeting destination and
we believe this is going to have a great residual effect on the sales of our product. I am very excited about the
impact our partnership with VISIT FLORIDA and the FLA USA program is having and believe that as this relationship
matures we can expect to see many other alliances such as this one.''
Statements about the Company's future expectations, including future revenues and earnings, and all other statements
in this press release other than historical facts are ``forward-looking statements'' within the meaning of Section
27A of the Securities Act of 1933, Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and as that term is defined
in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The Company intends that such forward-looking statements
be subject to the safe harbors created thereby. Since these statements involve risk and uncertainties and are subject
to change at any time, the Company's actual results could differ materially from expected results.
Contact: Caldwell, Wagner and Associates, Inc., Advertising and Public Relations (407) 786-2442.
SOURCE: Aqua Clara Bottling and Distribution, Inc.