When Anthony Torres was looking for a place to open his pizza restaurant, he said he found the perfect spot on Main Street in Zephyrhills.

I think I saw the potential and what it could be, Torres said.

Epifana Feliciano said she always dreamed of owning a business in the heart of the city.

Walking up and down Main Street, I said what an amazing experience it would be to own a small business, she said.

Now Feliciano is just about to open her sewing shop on a corner of Main Street.

Through the years, Ive been seeing it come alive. Full of people. Daytime and nighttime. Everyone is so interested that Ive talked to come in and experience all the things that we have, she said.

These new businesses are part of a broader effort to bring an economic boost to Zephyrhills, a growing city in ea

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