The town of Severna Park is full of local businesses that provide great services for the community. In order to get a better sense of the owners and managers behind the businesses, Patch started a new column. Severna Park Patch talks with local business owners about life in Severna Park and how they got their start. This week, Patch spoke with Victoria's Fancy Foods owner Victoria Stagmer. Victoria's Fancy Foods, a gourmet food and specialty wine shop, has been in Severna Park for for five years. Severna Park Patch: What is your favorite part about running a business in Severna Park?Victoria …

The town of Severna Park is full of local businesses that provide great services for the community. In order to get a better sense of the owners and managers behind the businesses, Patch is introducing a new column. Severna Park Patch will talk with local business owners about life in Severna Park and how they got their start. This week Patch spoke with Franklin's Toys owner Jeff Franklin. Franklin's Toys has been in business since 1985 and the store itself is a dream destination for kids of all ages. In fact, Franklin's Toys has been around long enough that Franklin says he now sees second-…

The town of Severna Park is full of local businesses that provide great services for the community. In order to get a better sense of the owners and managers behind the businesses, Patch is introducing a new column. Severna Park Patch will talk with local business owners about life in Severna Park and how they got their start. This week Patch spoke with The Big Bean owner Deb Hoffman. The Big Bean has been in Severna Park for 13 years. The shop itself is well known for its colorful walls and whimsical decorations. Hoffman designed and painted the walls of The Big Bean herself. She said she …

The town of Severna Park is full of local businesses that provide great services for the community. In order to get a better sense of the owners and managers behind the businesses, Patch is introducing a new column. Severna Park Patch will talk with local business owners about life in Severna Park and how they got their start. This week Patch spoke with Clement Hardware owner Gordon Clement. Clement is well known around Severna Park for his generosity. Whether he is donating his time or supplies to assist Superstorm Sandy victims or helping local elementary students raise money Clement is …

The town of Severna Park is full of local businesses that provide great services for the community. In order to get a better sense of the owners and managers behind the businesses, Patch is introducing a new column. Severna Park Patch will talk with local business owners about life in Severna Park and how they got their start. This week Patch spoke with Kirsten’s Cakery owner Kirsten Klein. Kirsten's Cakery is located in Park Plaza and will have been in business for two years in February. Kirsten grew up in Pasadena near Lake Waterford and attended Chesapeake High School. She got a degree …

The town of Severna Park is full of local businesses that provide great services for the community. In order to get a better sense of the owners and managers behind the businesses, Patch is introducing a new column. Severna Park Patch will talk with local business owners about life in Severna Park and how they got their start. This week Patch spoke with Spark Running owner Caitlin Burman. Spark Running has been located in Park Plaza for just over a year now and provides shoes, clothes and running accessories. Burman went to college at the University of Miami and at first majored in marine …

The town of Severna Park is full of local businesses that provide great services for the community. In order to get a better sense of the owners and managers behind the businesses, Patch is introducing a new column. Severna Park Patch will talk with local business owners about life in Severna Park and how they got their start. This week Patch spoke with The Breakfast Shoppe owner Kyle Algaze. Kyle Algaze has owned The Breakfast Shoppe with his business partner Jeff Fitchett for 20 years. The restaurant moved to its current location in Park Plaza in June of 2010. Severna Park Patch: What is …

The town of Severna Park is full of local businesses that provide great services for the community. In order to get a better sense of the owners and managers behind the businesses, Patch is introducing a new column. Severna Park Patch will talk with local business owners about life in Severna Park and how they got their start. First up, is Mutt & Joe. Mutt & Joe is a coffee shop and dog wash business located on Benfield Boulevard. Andy Smull owns the business, but Patch sat down with manager Heather Jones. Severna Park Patch: What is your favorite part about running a business in Severna Park…