Gator Bait Sports Bar and Grill is a full service, casual dining restaurant serving American and Old Florida cuisine. Located in Melrose, FL, a rural and historic community 20 miles north east of Gainesville with […]
Gator Bait Sports Bar and Grill
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Kelly’s Homemade Ice Cream Strengthens Growth Strategy with FSBDC at UCF Support
Advisory Board Council and CEO XChange Programs Help Popular Central Florida Brand Scale with Confidence. Starting and growing a small business takes vision, courage, and a steady belief in your own decisions. Even when the […]
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How 2 MRI techs built a business to fill a critical need in Keys healthcare
When MRI technologists Tony Martinelli and Lucas Wheeler looked around their workplace three years ago, they saw more than patients. They saw a problem that desperately needed solving. Working at Lower Keys Medical Center, the […]
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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, […]
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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 […]
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LUCIGO Jewelry
LUCIGO Jewelry, founded by Paola Swartz, CEO and Co-Founder, was created to offer authentic, ethically sourced Colombian emeralds to women worldwide. Each piece of LUCIGO Jewelry is a celebration of resilience, strength, and inner brilliance—a […]
Urban Perch Boutique Homes
It’s a hyper-competitive world out there for entrepreneurs and small business owners. They can have a great idea and love what they do but will always need to have focus and a competitive advantage to […]
Seaside Learning Academy
In the charming town of Fernandina Beach, a new preschool has opened its doors, serving children ages 2 to 5. The founder, Donna Ferreira, a dedicated educator with a passion for early childhood education, saw […]
Sunshine Rail Service of Putnam County
In November 2022, three men with a passion for railcar mechanics and a commitment to exceptional customer service founded Sunshine Rail Service in Putnam County, Florida. James Hinson, Doug Fournier, and Joe Fournier launched the company with a […]
