Coral Pleas, Founder of Cutting Loose Salon and Taelor Scheuer, Managing Partner of Cutting Loose Salon were both recently recognized by the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce Small Business Awards. The mother (Coral Pleas) and daughter (Taelor Scheuer) team each won one of the seven award categories. Cutting Loose Salon was named “Young Business of the Year,” and Scheuer was named “Young Professional of the Year.” This year’s award ceremony was the 23^rd Annual and the awards were presented on May 10.

“This means more than anyone could imagine”, says Scheuer. “To be honored with the Young Professional of the Year in my hometown is a dream come true. My passion has always been to exceed the expectations of each and every guest, to continue to grow the business and to be an active part of this wonderful community. I hope this inspires other young people to follow their dreams and not let anything hold them back. “