The Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce’s "Opportunities For All" (OFA) initiative has announced the awardees for its Business Assistance Funds program. The program was designed to assist local minority small-business owners and nonprofit organizations with resources that will help their businesses grow and thrive. Of the 150 applications submitted, 38 businesses were chosen by a selection committee made up of fellow business owners and community leaders.

The awardees include Luxury Barber Lounge, Abundant Blessing Consulting Services, Margwine Organization, Inc., American Field Inspections, Mary Butler, LLC, Around The Way Non-Emergency Medical Transportation, Minet's Table, Best Employment Solutions, Mission Made Possible LLC, Biom Probiotics, Mountain View Media, Black and Tan Cigar Bar and Lounge, Music Compound, Compound Catering, My Reality Speaks, LLC, Dapper Bowtique, NewSara Logistics, Drummerboy Entertainment, Newtown Nation, Emerge Sarasota, Oueens of Domestic Violence Awareness Inc., Family Fixins, RDA FL Solutions, Flashfoot Academy, Settles Stump Grinding & Tree Service LLC, Freestyle Healing SRQ, Single Mom & A Mop, Happy Soul, Styles by Maria,  King HR Services, The Freeland Eddie Law Group, P.A., La Brisa Tacos y Mariscos, Tunstall Tires, Learn My History Foundation, Wee Kare Concierge, Love At Home Care LLC and WillMoores Twangy Wing Sauce.