Small Business Success Stories

Safe and Sound Child Care and Early Learning Center of Polk County

Just one year ago, Safe and Sound Child Care and Early Learning Center was being celebrated in The Ledger for 30 years of serving parents and their children in Eagle Lake.

GLT Total Office of Polk County

Brenda Wise, owner of GLT Total Office of Lakeland, says they were lucky when Hurricane Irma swept through the area in early September 2017.

The Linen Locker LLC of Manatee County

Dave Walstad runs a successful business with multiple locations spread throughout the region. Headquartered in Bradenton, Walstad’s businesses, All Star Laundry and Dry Cleaning and All Star Scrubs, Shoes and Chef, are located throughout the region from Venice to Palmetto.

Myakka River Oyster Bar of Sarasota County

Now in its 22nd year of serving locals and tourists alike, Myakka River Oyster Bar of Venice, is a family restaurant offering a relaxed environment complete with boat docking and open dining on the Myakka River. The restaurant employs 25 people and offers a full-service dining menu for guests.

Rituals Salon of Pinellas County

Rituals Salon in St. Petersburg, is an Aveda concept salon, specializing in creative custom hair styles and Aveda hair color. Stylists are also Aveda-educated.

Joshua Citrus, Inc. of DeSoto County

In 1880 James Shelfer moved his family to Florida, settling in Joshua Creek near Arcadia. He planted his first orange tree soon thereafter and the rest is history.