It may be a small, family-owned chain, but Sunshine Ace Hardware has made a big splash in Florida’s home improvement and outdoor recreation market. With seven locations along the western coast of southwest Florida, Sunshine Ace has blossomed into one of the largest family-owned hardware stores in Southwest Florida – and continues to grow.

The Naples, Fla.-based hardware chain plans to open a new store this year and at least one more in 2018. It is also in the process of expanding its commercial painting business and continues to remodel its stores with new décor and a stronger focus on community localization to keep the chain fresh and relevant to shoppers.

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