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Business Corner: Caloosa Kitchen — phenomenal artisanal goods from local baker
A relatively new artist, who’s been developing her business officially for just over a year now, has arrived back on scene despite the many challenges 2020 has created for all small, local businesses. more
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Pictured from left to right: Amanda Nelson, LaBelle Chamber of Commerce president; Carla Davidson and Danny Shoaf, owners of Sal Cal’s Pizza; and Diana Fidanza, executive director of the LaBelle Chamber of Commerce.
The LaBelle Chamber of Commerce announces the 2020 Business of the Year Sal-Cal’s Pizza
This year’s Business of the Year honoree is LaBelle’s local, beloved, longtime business Sal-Cal’s Pizza. more
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Governor DeSantis, DEO highlight Florida small business resources
In recognition of National Small Business Week, Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) highlight resources available to small businesses in Florida. more
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HENDRY COUNTY — Fresh produce boxes were very popular during the pandemic shutdown.
Farm offers new fresh, local produce delivery service
C&B Farms Inc. came through for the community more
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Submitted photo: Members of LaBelle Kiwanis and the Hendry Aktion Club, giving out Free bread and baked goods during the Grand Re-opening and diaper drive at the LaBelle Kiwanis Thrift Store.
Kiwanis Thrift Store reopens with flurry of activity
Submitted photo: Members of LaBelle Kiwanis and the Hendry Aktion Club, giving out Free bread and baked goods during the Grand Re-opening and diaper drive at the LaBelle Kiwanis Thrift Store. … more
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Antiques and more, new shop gets ready for grand opening
LaBelle - This & That Antiques and More will hold their grand opening Wednesday, July 1, 2020, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The new antique and gift shop also houses The Sister’s Boutique, … more
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Submitted photo: A few of the picnic tables Will Hall has built to supplement loss of income during the pandemic.
Business Corner: Will Hall’s Construction
Submitted photo: A few of the picnic tables Will Hall has built to supplement loss of income during the pandemic. William “Earl” Hall was born in Clewiston and raised in LaBelle. He has been … more
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Submitted photo: The owners of Mac Daddy Tile and Carpet Cleaning, a small, local, essential business that has been very busy during the COVID-19 Crisis. Picture from (LEFT TO RIGHT) Lilly Hahn, Bob Hahn, Tara Hahn and Alex Hahn..
Mac Daddy’s Cleaning
Submitted photo: The owners of Mac Daddy Tile and Carpet Cleaning, a small, local, essential business that has been very busy during the COVID-19 Crisis. Picture from (LEFT TO RIGHT) Lilly Hahn, Bob … more
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Business Corner: Rick’s Barbershops
Submitted photo: The barbers at Rick’s Barbershop are taking extra precautions to keep everyone safe as they reopen. Many people are cheering at the much awaited reopening of Florida’s … more
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Me and My Girls Antiques, Home Décor, & Lots More reopens!
Photo by Danika J. Fornear: Rudy and Maggie, owners of Me and My Girls Antiques, Home Décor, & Lots More, standing by their store’s iconic yellow tandem bicycle mailbox. During the shut down, … more
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Stonewall Towing and Recovery
Recently, Ken Sposato and Stephanie Sposato, the owners of Stonewall Towing & Recovery, decided to pay it forward with the hope of uplifting our community’s spirit, during this pandemic. When … more
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Local Restaurants Reopen
Offering some more variety to the list of current restaurant choices, local residents will be happy to know that a few of our favorite restaurants are reopening, for take out and/or delivery, … more
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Farm Fresh Blueberries, grown in Hendry County
(Caloosa Belle/Danika J. Hopper) Thousands of blueberries are ripening in the U-pick section of the farm. Early Saturday morning, the sweet smell of berry blossoms wafted through my neighborhood, … more
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Grumpy’s Pizza Pub is now open
After traveling around the country, selling art at festivals for 15 years, Barbara and Pete Swift have now lived at the Glades RV Resort full time, for six years. “We love this area so much that … more
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Friends Making Pens
(Submitted photo) Kaitlyn Pringle of Friends Making Pens, hard at work filling one of her custom pen orders. Kaitlyn Pringle started dreaming of running her own business while she was in high … more
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First Brewery opens in Hendry County
(Caloosa Belle Danika J. Hopper) The LaBelle Brewing Company is the first brewery to open in Hendry County. LaBelle Brewing Company celebrated its Grand Opening on Tuesday, December 17, 2019. This … more
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Entrepreneurs and empanadas
(Caloosa Belle/Danika J. Hopper) Entrepreneurs, Jordan Pringle, sporting his “Hot Dog Man” t-shirt, and Harley Pringle, with her adorable hot dog apron, surrounded by their hardworking crew, at … more
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The whimsical world of Betty Lou Inspired
A new local, arts and crafts duo, recently seen at LDRC’s Downtown Live event, features handcrafted goods with an emphasis on jewelry. Named after one of the founder’s two amazing grandmothers, … more
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Mirror Mirror Salon Grand Opening
(Caloosa Belle/Danika J. Hopper) Mirror Mirror’s owner, Betsy Christine, excitedly cuts the ribbon and welcomes everyone into her new salon. Saturday, November 30, in the heart of downtown … more
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Multi-Generational Legacy Planning with Ray Backstrom
(Caloosa Belle/Danika J. Hopper) Ray Backstrom and his son Dakota, paddling out to help Rescue our reporter. Recently, I had the pleasure of meeting Ray Backstrom, administrator of the “LaBelle … more
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