August 2025 Local Spotlight

We are so excited to announce this month’s Local Spotlight! There are so many unique, wonderful local businesses in Central Alabama, and we are so ready to celebrate them this month!

LOLO, Locals Supporting Locals, is an amazing program for your ARC Realtor to give to you! Each month, a completely free, new gift comes to your cell phone for you to enjoy. The gifts are selected by region and are only for local businesses, no nationwide chains!

LOLO helps remind us to shop local and support our friends and neighbors! Here are August gifts to you!

House Plant Collective

Birmingham Metro, Trussville

You may have spotted the House Plant Collective’s roving plant bus at local events, bringing healthy houseplants and smiles to the faces of plant lovers near and far. Don’t miss the bright and welcoming brick-and-mortar location in the trendy Avondale neighborhood, where you’ll find the same selection of indoor plants to bring life to your space.

LOLO recipients will enjoy $10 to Spend @ House Plant Collective

Hoover Florist

Hoover

For over twenty-five years, Hoover Florist has been providing the community with warm, personal service, always going the extra mile and ensuring their customers have the perfect arrangement. From houseplants and stunning bouquets to the charming on-site boutique, this long-standing staple is sure to deliver the perfect bloom for any occasion.

LOLO recipients will enjoy $10 to Spend @ Hoover Florist

Gifted

Shelby County

It’s all local all the time at Gifted, a local gift shop featuring unique handmade items crafted by local artists and makers. From art, jewelry, and clothing to home decor to holiday decorations and gifts, you’ll find a little bit of everything. Local customers love the warm, personal service, and be sure to say hi to the friendly shop dog!

LOLO recipients will enjoy $10 to Spend @ Gifted

The Cheesecake Empori-Yum

Montgomery Metro

There’s always something new to try at The Cheesecake Empori-Yum, the River Region’s go-to spot for decadent desserts. Keep your eye on the rotating flavors of the day for new and exciting cheesecake varieties, or choose your destiny with one of their outlandish creations like the Cheesecake Nachos!

LOLO recipients will enjoy Cheesecake @ The Cheesecake Empori-Yum