Here are all the Black-owned businesses in Bradenton and Manatee County
Across the United States, there are more than 30 million small businesses, but only about 2 million are Black-owned.
Small businesses play a key role in creating jobs, and in building generational wealth in families.
For Black History Month, the Bradenton Herald is spotlighting Black-owned businesses and the important role they play in the community. The list is taken in part from the membership list of the Manasota Black Chamber of Commerce:
▪ AKVM Construction Group, Inc., Peyton H. Carr, president, 941- 727-3996, 5224 17th St. Ct. East, Bradenton, www.akvm.com, Peyton.Carr@akvm.com.
▪ The Barnyard restaurant, owned by sisters Ciliana and Gladys Jean, serves inside Oneco Farmers Market, 5108 15th St. E., Bradenton, barnyardbetty.com, 941-896-8760.
▪ Carla Range, Mary Kay independent beauty consultant, 941-592-1247, carlarange49@gmail.com.
▪ Carlito’s House of Bounce Bradenton, 941-226-3242 www.carlitoshouseofbounce.com.
▪ C&K Smoke House BBQ, 12119 U.S. 301 N., Parrish, 941-776-1440. Owned by Carl and Kimberly Rhodes. http://www.cksmokehousebbq.com/.
▪ Copeland’s Insurance, 4521 14th St. W., Bradenton, 941-727-9912, bcopla2@verizon.net.
▪ Fields Auto Sales, 101 11th Ave. W., Bradenton, owned by Daryl Fields, is open 8 a.m.- 5 p.m. Monday to Friday. Information: 941-504-0069.
▪ GoodFellows Moving and Hauling LLC. Owners: Kesha and Glen Yon, 941-725-4719, moving_hauling@yahoo.com. For more information, visit their Facebook page.
▪ Happy Soul, 323 10th Ave. W., Palmetto, 941-932-7320, happysoulgoodies.com.
▪ Jovon Carter 25/8 Entertainment Company, 941-465-2004, 2weny5ive.jc@gmail.com.
▪ KB IN BLOOM, a media brand company, founded by Kabrena Williams, produces long-form written content addressing wellness and lifestyle specifically for BIPOC women. It’s where every day women of color can read online content that resonates with them, receiving a mental break, tips, or expert advice. For more information, visit https://kbinbloom.com/.
▪ Krewe Du Sno-Ball food truck, owned by Jabari and Kabrena Williams. For more information, visit https://www.krewedusnoball.com/ or weare@krewedusnoball.com.
▪ Lena Thoresen Children Therapy Solutions, 3823 S.R. 64 E., Bradenton. For more information, call 941-545-6397, or visit https://childrenstherapysol.com/.
▪ Manatee Sarasota Democratic Black Caucus, P. O. Box 21072, Bradenton, msdbcf@gmail.com.
▪ TEEZ By Design, owned by Michael Fedd, at 6513 14th St. W., Bradenton. For more information, call 941-745-2257 or visit teezbydesign.com.
▪ Millie’s Sweets and Treats, in the City Centre Building, 251 12th St. W., Bradenton, owned by Mildred Golden, is open 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 1-7 p.m. Sunday.
▪ Pilea Plants and Things mobil plant shop, owned by Taylor Robison of Parrish, can be found at Summer Tap Juice Bar in Sarasota’s Burns Court District every first Sunday and at events like The Friendly City Flea. For more information, visit pileaplantsandthings.com.
▪ Quality Cut Lawn Service, Rudy Murrell, owner, Facebook: Quality Cut Lawn Service. 941-920-6610.
▪ Glenn Quinn, Quinn Insurance Group, 2605 72nd Ave E #1026, www.quinninsgrp.com, 941-702-4950.
▪ Rock Inn Restaurant, 2112 Second Ave. E., Palmetto. Owned by members of the Isom family. For more information, call 941-981-9721.
▪ Royal BBQ & Grill, owned by Thomas Sama, is a vendor at Saturday’s Bradenton Public Market on Old Main Street. He sets up near Paddywagon.
▪ Scott’s Exotic Plants, owned by sisters Shelena and Shekyla Scott, are regular vendors at Saturday’s Bradenton Public Market on Old Main Street and at other pop ups. Look for them at the intersection of Old Main Street and Third Avenue West. For more information or an inventory of products call 786-353-3988 or visit their Facebook page.
▪ Smokin’ D’s Old School BBQ, parking lot of St. Mary Missionary Baptist Church, 1006 First St., Bradenton. Owned by Darryl Fields, Smokin’ D’s serves barbecue 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Information: 941-504-0069.
▪ Stack’d Cake Studio, 6202 U.S. Highway 301 N . in the North River Village Shopping Center, Ellenton, https://www.stackdcakes.com/ or call 941-417-2251.
▪ Sweets on Wheels, a dessert food truck, owned by Marisa King, sets up 5 p.m. until sold out Monday through Friday in front of Hairland, 925 15th St. W., Bradenton. For more information, call 941-8967-1584 or visit Sweets on Wheels Facebook page.
▪ T&L Barbecue And Soul Food Catering, 2416 9th St. E., Bradenton. In business In Manatee County Since 1992. Owners are Talmadge Curry Sr. and Linda Curry. 941-447-8161.
▪ T&T Beauty and Barber Salon, 557 17th St., Palmetto. 941-721-3366.
▪ Touch of Class Lounge, 5131 14th St. W., Bradenton 941-356-2666, ctouchof@yahoo.com.
▪ Ty’s Golden Hog barbecue food truck, owned by Ty Martin. For locations and more information, visit Ty’s Golden Hog Facebook page, call 240-640-6383 or email tysgoldenhog@gmail.com.
▪ 3RD We+Re Create Studios at 5205 26th St. W., unit C in Bradenton. Owned by Brent Yancy. Shop online at https://www.3rdexperience.com/
▪ 360 Vibes, digital/video photo booth in the Bradenton area. book@360vibes.net, 941-920-8996, https://fb.watch/bpZEw2BTd7/, IG: @360.vibes, Kristen Bowden, owner.
If you know of a Black-owned business that is not included here, please email jajones1@bradenton.com with the name, address and contact information, website or social media page and we will add it to the list.
This story was originally published February 25, 2022 at 5:40 AM.
