Germain hopes to establish a family-friendly alternative with The Carriage Coffee

12 Mar 2021


News, Polk County

Renee Germain had a couple of visions in mind when she opened The Carriage Coffee in January.

She wanted a ‘family, friendly alternative’ in the Osceola area in addition to where youngsters could hang out at 111 Cascade Street North. 

That’s why it’s open 2-8 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. 

“There was a gentleman mentoring a 16-year-old in here recently,” she explained. “If it wasn’t for me that might not be taking place.”

Another goal is simple, but can be difficult.

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