Black-Owned and Florida-Grown
Walk into the right spot in Florida, and you’ll feel it—history, culture, and hustle all wrapped into one. Black History Month is the perfect time to show love to the Black-owned businesses that keep Florida’s flavor (literally and figuratively) alive. Whether it’s a meal that tastes like home, a tour that finally tells the whole story, or a shop turning tradition into something fresh, these businesses aren’t just part of history—they’re making it every day.
Get a History Lesson That Feels Alive
- Explore Amelia Island’s Black Heritage – History books leave a lot out, but Coast One Tours makes sure you get the full story. Tour guide Ron Miller brings Florida’s Black heritage to life, from the sands of American Beach—a safe haven for Black families during segregation—to Kingsley Plantation and beyond.
- Step Inside a Green Book Landmark – Once a Green Book hotel that hosted Black travelers in Orlando, this historic building now houses the Wells'Built Museum, honoring Central Florida’s Black history and heritage.
Eat Well & Support Legacy Businesses
- Lil Greenhouse Grill (Miami) – This restaurant isn’t just cooking—it’s putting soul on a plate! From slow-smoked wings to fall-off-the-bone BBQ ribs, every bite feels like a warm hug from your favorite auntie who knows her way around the kitchen.
- Five Sisters Blues Café (Pensacola) – A staple in the historic Belmont-DeVilliers neighborhood, this Black-owned café is where Southern comfort food meets community legacy. If fried green tomatoes, black-eyed peas, and BBQ pulled pork sound like your love language, you’re in the right place.
- Chef Creole Seafood & Catering (Miami) – Owned by Chef Ken Sejour, this Haitian hotspot serves up griot, oxtail, and seafood with bold Creole flavors. One bite and you’ll wonder why you ever settled for basic takeout.
Shop Small, Support Big Dreams
- The Fuzzy Pineapple (Tallahassee) – Looking for art, fashion, or accessories with serious personality? In 2007, artist and entrepreneur Nefetari Dennard turned a $100 gift from her father into this one-of-a-kind boutique. The Fuzzy Pineapple is known for its custom tie-dyed clothing, vibrant jewelry, handmade designs, and ability to organize and host impactful community events.
Show Up & Support
Black History Month is about more than just remembering—it’s about action. Supporting Black-owned businesses keeps history alive, money local, and your experiences top-tier.
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