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Team Z: LaurA & David Zorn Help People Have Fun with two Local Businesses!

10/31/2019

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Bravoz Entertainment
​& Pineapple Creative Boutique

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Bravoz Entertainment
​14985 Old St Augustine Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32258



Pineapple Creative Boutique

12525 Philips Hwy #104, Jacksonville, FL 32256

Laura and David Zorn juggle ownership of two local businesses and three teenagers between them.  Laura’s venture, Pineapple Creative Boutique opened in June of 2018, while the couple has jointly owned Bravoz Entertainment Center since 2012.  Its a lot to handle but they seem to do it all with style and ease.


“Our lives are hectic! It definitely takes a team effort to keep both businesses and our household running - there aren’t always enough hours in the day, but we do our best to make sure everything is running as smoothly as possible,” says Laura.
​The Zorns are residents of Nocatee where they live with their children, John, Natalie and Cooper, and their sweet family dog Athena.  The couple have known each other practically their entire lives as their families were close friends through school and church. When they met up later at the University of North Florida, it blossomed into love and they haven’t looked back since getting married in 1996.


After learning about Laura and David, it is clear why Pineapple Creative Boutique & Bravoz Entertainment are successful local business - their positive energy and passion is an inspiration.

Pineapple Creative Boutique


Pineapple Creative Boutique, a DIY project studio and gift boutique offers a unique concept as a place to shop, gather with friends & create. Projects are customized to the individual, and people have the option of coming in on their own,  joining a scheduled workshop, or booking a private party with friends. Projects could be anything from board art, entryway signs, name signs to planters, wine caddies and placemats. The atmosphere is laid back and there is an abundance of southern hospitality. Just imagine how enjoyable it is to sip wine and work on your project as a time-out alone or with a group of friends.
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​The idea to start Pineapple Creative Boutique began with Laura’s desire to find a local creative outlet.  Even though she is not trained as an artist, she loves design, has a great sense of color and has a passion for interior decor.  “I love to give gifts - especially personalized ones- and found the offerings in the south Jacksonville area to be limited. The trip to St. Johns Town Center was time-consuming, so I wanted to open a boutique that offered people a different type of experience, in a local neighborhood.”
A project studio was the perfect fit for Laura whose favorite aspect of owning Pineapple is getting to know the customers! “Most projects take around 2 hours to complete, so we love the opportunity to get to know our customers - so many are now friends!” she says.



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Bravoz Entertainment


Bravoz is an amazing play and adventure center for families looking to have fun.  David and Laura opened Jacksonville’s first trampoline arena in September of 2012. “We saw the opportunity to provide the Jacksonville community with a fun, healthy, indoor activity space that could be enjoyed by all ages.  Over the years we have expanded our facility to offer more attractions, food and beverage options to better serve our customers,” said David.


In 2018 they decided to dissolve their relationship with the Rebounderz franchise and created the new brand “Bravoz”. The name Bravoz is intended to convey a positive, happy, fun place where nothing but good times are had.  The creative name merges the energy of “bravo” with the Z - as in Zorn, giving it their personal spin.


This new “beginning” was an opportunity to improve the facility and operations, focusing on the customer's needs.  They added even more attractions, food and beverage choices and package offerings, and sought to create partnerships with other local businesses. “Hopefully, our customers will enjoy a better customer experience,” said David.


Today Bravoz has a huge indoor trampoline arena, laser tag, wall climbing, mini-bowling, refreshments and more.  Its the perfect place to go with friends or family to let loose, unwind, and have fun!


Laura and David realize how blessed they are to own a business that offers fun and good times to people.  They shared a story about a grandmother who came in to Bravoz one afternoon with her two granddaughters. She explained that their father was being taken off life support that night and she was there to arrange for them to come to Bravoz the next day so they could "escape their sadness”.  “It meant the world to us that she felt our little business was what they would need to help at such a difficult time.  It was at that moment that we knew why we were there to really help bring fun and joy into people’s lives. We will never forget it,” said Laura.


Over the years Bravoz has worked with many local organizations to help make a small difference in people’s lives. As David said, “From hosting fundraisers to granting wishes and helping facilitate adoptions, the thing we love the most about our business is how it allows us to give back to the community we live in and love”.


In their free time, you may find Laura and David at the local beach with their family wakeboarding, tubing or hunting for shark teeth.
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