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Roy’s Restaurant Rebuilds with Help from Florida SBDC at FAMU

Steinhatchee, FL – July 1, 2023 – Roy’s Restaurant, a well-loved waterfront dining spot in Steinhatchee since 1969, is on its way back after being hit hard by a series of hurricanes. Known for fresh seafood, […]

Fun For Tots:

Imaginative Play and Parties in Clermont Indoor Playground Started and Growing with Assistance from Florida SBDC at UCF – Lake County Janselis Maldonado wasn’t daunted in the least. She knew she wanted to start her […]

Lakeland’s Newest Culinary Destination Brings Wine & Gourmet Fare to the Community

The Wine Garden of Polk County When Lisa Brophy opened The Wine Garden on April 1, 2025, in Lakeland, it was the culmination of a lifelong dream. The wine and gourmet food retail market, complete […]

Cheese Business Handcrafts a Recipe for Success

Solena Cheese of Pinellas County Marc and Keila Maurer, the husband-and-wife team behind Solena Cheese, have turned a shared passion for fresh mozzarella into a thriving business serving customers across Florida. The business was born […]

From Disaster to Recovery: A Restaurant Owner’s Success Story with the Florida SBDC

On May 10, 2024, a powerful tornado tore through Tallahassee and the Big Bend Area, leaving a trail of destruction in its path. Among the many affected businesses was VeneBites, a family-owned Venezuelan restaurant run by […]

The Wine Room

Sarah Newcomb, the owner of The Wine Room, has experienced a remarkable success story with the help of the Small Business Development Center (SBDC). Despite facing the challenges of opening a business during the pandemic, […]

Bowling Center Fills a Need in the Community

Husband and wife duo, Randy and Stacy Crews, became the owners of a local family bowling center in Hardee County when they were approached by the original owners with a proposition to buy the center. […]

Father’s Example Leads Son to Open Dream Practice in Odessa

Beatific Vision of Pasco County Following in his father’s footsteps, Dr. Nicholas Bottaro started his career in the medical field knowing that he wanted to serve his family, patients, and the community, in the same […]

TrenchBadgers, Inc.: A Journey of Innovation and Growth with the SBDC at IRSC

A Florida Small Business Development Center at Indian River State College client success story. In the world of outdoor tools and equipment retail, TrenchBadgers, Inc. stands out for their innovation, offering solutions that transcend the […]

Messina & Associates: Taking Wastewater Treatment Solutions to the Next Level

The motivations behind entrepreneurship can come in many forms. Inventing a new product or service, identifying an unmet customer need or deciding they can deliver results for clients superior to those of their current employer […]

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