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Erika's Tea Room

he mother-daughter bond has sparked many business ventures, including within the tea industry. For Leila and Erika Shanoff, co-owners of Erika’s Tea Room in Clermont, Florida, this relationship goes beyond business and familial obligations. For years, mother Leila and daughter Erika have shared the tradition of annual “mommy and me” trips, a practice they continue to observe. The crux

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