Grand Opening of Cooper Creek Richard's Whole Foods

GRAND OPENING OF RICHARD’S SET STAGE FOR FUTURE PLANS
Newly remodeled store a warm and memorable experience



Owner of Richard’s, John Rorer, is finally seeing his vision become a reality. Rorer has been waiting to develop a prototype store since taking over Richard’s Whole Foods in 2005. In 2006 he acquired the 11th store location which would become that prototype. After months of planning and renovation, the new face of Richard’s is complete and plans for remodels at other store locations are in the works.

Walking into the new store you will experience a nostalgic country market feeling accented with antique and rustic décor, large vintage photographs, and decorative iron and wooden signs hanging over each section. The original essence of Richard’s is still present with an extensive bulk section, a vitamin and supplement department, and natural and specialty products. The focus is on natural foods and solutions, but customers will still find childhood favorites such as chocolates, candies, halvah, Jordan almonds, and licorice bites.

"At Richard's, we want to help customers transition into a healthier lifestyle, without making them feel overwhelmed by choices or guilty about their indulgences. We are extremely competitive with pricing and strive to provide exceptional customer service, all of which combine for a very positive shopping experience," says John Rorer, proprietor.


Richard’s Whole Foods
8207 Cooper Creek Blvd, University Park, FL 34201
Store phone: 941-358-8011

Company Info:
History: In 1979, Richard's Whole Foods opened its first store in Sarasota, Fla. From the beginning, Richard's mission is to offer natural and specialty products at affordable prices to our neighbors through a convenient and intimate shopping experience.

The Definition of Animal Cruelty

I received a notification today from the Humane Society of the United States about this years Canadian seal hunt. It has officially started and is gearing up to be the biggest ever. This unthinkably cruel practice dating back more than 50 years centers around literally beating these defenseless animals to death with a club so that the pelt is not damaged by other, less cruel methods of slaughter.

Any way you look at it, the practice of killing animals for their fur is archaic, barbaric, and disgusting. However, the methods employed in this so called hunt have got to be some of the most horrific.


HSUS asked me "Will you help me save these beautiful creatures?" and my answer was YES. There are many causes that are worthy of financial support, such as purchasing books written by activist authors to help them spread the word or contributing directly to organizations like HSUS, COK, or PETA who have been instrumental in passing legislation in many states banning the most cruel forms of animal oppression.

This particular campaign just struck me as so incredibly brutal and ridiculous that I decided to make a $50 contribution in the hopes that this will be the last year ever that this precious animal life is systematically eradicated in such a cruel way. Thanks to IFAW.org for the image. They have a great page set up where you can learn more details about the history of this important campaign.

If you can please visit HSUS' secure link to donate $5, $25, $50 or more . It will be good for your heart and good for the animals. It will also help send the message that compassionate eyes are watching....and we don't like what we see.