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Ave Maria Entrepreneur Expands Culinary Empire with Vicky Bakery Launch

Phong Ho expands Ave Maria dining with Vicky Bakery, adding authentic Cuban pastries to his Tropical Smoothie and OASIS restaurants in the growing Florida community.

This expansion matters because it represents how local entrepreneurs can transform community development through strategic business investments that address resident needs. Ho's success story demonstrates how identifying gaps in local markets—from smoothies to sit-down dining to authentic ethnic bakeries—can create thriving businesses that become community anchors. For residents, these establishments enhance quality of life by providing diverse dining options within their community, reducing the need to travel for quality food experiences. The Vicky Bakery addition specifically brings authentic Cuban culinary traditions to a new region, preserving cultural foodways while creating local jobs and economic activity. Such entrepreneurial ventures contribute to making master-planned communities like Ave Maria more self-sufficient and culturally vibrant.