Businesses of the Year Named

A lot of behind-the-scenes work goes into owning and running a business. While hard work can be its own reward for many, the Tampa Bay Beaches Chamber of Commerce has recognized a few outstanding businesses on the beaches.

The Tampa Bay Beaches Chamber of Commerce held a ceremony last Thursday to announce the winners of their Business of the Year award.

Nominations came from the public and all award winners had to be active on Tierra Verde/Isla Del Sol, Pass-a-Grille Beach, St. Pete Beach, Treasure Island, Madeira Beach, Redington Beach, North Redington Beach, Redington Shores, Indian Shores, Indian Rocks Beach or Clearwater Beach.

The winners were chosen as the best of their individual category and were:

• Non-Profit: Tampa Bay Watch

• Women/Minority Owned: Solutions Insurance

• Small: Digital Eel

• Medium: Kahwa Coffee Roasting

• Large: Progress Energy

What do you think of the winners? Do you have a favorite business? Let us know in the comments.