
February is Black History Month, and it is just as important as ever to support Black-owned businesses. According to the 2019 census, only 4.7% of Sarasota County identifies as being Black or of African descent, while 91.5% is white. With the community being predominantly white, it is pertinent to make an extra effort to support these businesses. Here a just a few highlighted, along with some links that showcase even more Black-owned businesses in the Sarasota and Bradenton areas.