Brightway, The Fernandina Beach Agency, and Tarzia Family help keep community active with financial gift to 8 Flags Playscapes
$10,000 donation goes to local non-profit dedicated to building places where playing is fun for everyone
FERNANDINA BEACH, Fla. (Sept. 12, 2016) — Understanding that having areas to enjoy outdoor activities fosters healthy lifestyles for children and adults, Agency Owner of Brightway, The Fernandina Beach Agency, Michael Tarzia, recently presented a $5,000 check to 8 Flags Playscapes, Inc. Additionally, Tarzia and his family made a personal donation of $5,000 to 8 Flags Playscapes. The financial contributions will go toward building Aslynn's Garden, a floral butterfly garden that will recognize the strength and courage of a very special young girl in the community growing up with a physical disability.
(Left to Right) Diana, Briella, Michael IV and Michael Tarzia present $5,000 to 8 Flags Playscapes for the Egans Creek Redevelopment Project.
“As a local business owner and a member of the community, it is important to me to help organizations that enhance the lives of our friends and neighbors,” said Tarzia. “8 Flags Playscapes builds outdoor facilities that make being outside and moving fun, and my business and family are honored that we can support the non-profit group in its efforts to construct Egans Creek Park.”
Brightway, The Fernandina Beach Agency presents a check to Aaron Morgan of 8 Flags Playscapes for the Egans Creek Redevelopment Project. (Left to Right Back Row) Tim Yarbrough, Carla Harden, Aaron Morgan, Angela Pruitt, Amanda Liddell and Michael Tarzia. (Left to Right Front Row) Elle Tennille, Michael Tarzia IV and Briella Tarzia.
“We are very grateful to Brightway, The Fernandina Beach Agency, and the Tarzia Family for their generous donations to our organization for the Egans Creek Redevelopment Project,” said President of 8 Flags Playscapes, Aaron Morgan. “It is because of people like them that 8 Flags Playscapes is able to continue on this journey and build this amazing park for our community!”
About Brightway Insurance
Brightway Insurance is a national property/casualty insurance retailer selling through a network of franchised independent agencies throughout the country. With over $423 million in annualized premium written, the company is the nation’s seventh largest privately held Personal Lines independent insurance agency. Brightway provides its Agency Owners with access to more insurance companies than any other agency, along with a comprehensive system of support that frees them up to focus on customizing policies that meet their customers’ needs.
Brightway began franchising operations in 2008 and has since grown to 770 people in 12 states serving customers in all 50 states. In 2015, Forbes recognized the company as America’s No. 1 Franchise to Buy. Additionally, the company was named a top franchise three years in a row by Entrepreneur magazine and one of the fastest-growing private companies in America nine consecutive years by Inc. 5000.
About 8 Flags Playscapes, Inc.
8 Flags Playscapes, Inc. is a non-profit grass-roots community organization dedicated to building places where playing is fun for everyone. Learn more by visiting the organization’s website at
8flagsplayscapes.org.
