From Lemonade Stand to Local Business, Justice Pittman Is Just Getting Started

Justice Pittman Lemonade Stand

FORT PIERCE, Fla. — When most 8-year-olds are thinking about what game to play next, Justice Pittman was thinking about starting a business.

Four years later, that small lemonade stand has grown into Miss Justice Pittman Lemonade, a local business serving fresh hand-squeezed regular and strawberry lemonade to customers throughout Fort Pierce. Today, her lemonade has found a home inside one of the city's favorite barbecue spots, Stoney's BBQ.

Now 12 years old, Justice has already accomplished something many people only talk about doing. She's taken an idea, put in the work, and continues to grow her business one customer at a time.

More Than Just Lemonade

I've had the opportunity to meet a lot of young people through my work, and Justice immediately stood out.

She's respectful, driven, and carries herself with the kind of confidence that comes from believing in what she's building. You can tell she takes pride in her business, not just by the quality of her lemonade, but by the way she treats every customer who stops by.

That kind of customer service is becoming harder to find, regardless of age.

Whether you choose her original hand-squeezed lemonade or the strawberry flavor, every bottle reflects the time and care she puts into her business.

A Partnership Built on Community

One of the reasons Justice's business continues to grow is because of support from local businesses that believe in investing in young entrepreneurs.

You can now find Miss Justice Pittman Lemonade at Stoney's BBQ, located at 912 N. 25th Street in Fort Pierce.

For Stoney, serving the community has always been about more than barbecue.

Cooking has been part of his life for as long as he can remember. What started as a passion eventually became his purpose. He went from cooking in front of his yard, to serving food out of the trunk of his car, to operating inside someone else's store, then someone else's plaza. Today, he's built a place many people simply call home.

Stoney's BBQ has become a gathering place where great food and community come together. Every Wednesday, customers can stop by for the restaurant's popular $10 dinner specials, another way Stoney continues finding ways to serve the people who have supported him throughout his journey.

Whether it's the smoked ribs, fried chicken, creamy mac and cheese, dirty rice, or homemade desserts, Stoney has built his reputation by serving quality food while creating an atmosphere that keeps people coming back.

It's only fitting that a young entrepreneur like Justice has found a place on his shelves.

Learning Lessons That Can't Be Taught in a Classroom

Running a business at 12 years old teaches lessons that go far beyond making lemonade.

Justice is learning responsibility, communication, consistency, problem-solving, and what it means to earn the support of her community. Those are lessons that will continue to benefit her long after she's finished serving her last cup of lemonade.

More importantly, she's proving to other young people that they don't have to wait until they're adults to chase their dreams. Sometimes all it takes is an idea and the willingness to keep showing up.

Why Supporting Young Entrepreneurs Matters

Every bottle Justice sells represents something much bigger than lemonade.

It's another step toward her future.

When we support young entrepreneurs like Justice, we're encouraging creativity, hard work, and independence. We're showing our young people that their ideas matter and that their community believes in them.

The same can be said for supporting businesses like Stoney's BBQ. Local businesses are often the first to open their doors to young entrepreneurs, giving them opportunities to grow, reach new customers, and continue building their dreams.

That's what community is all about.

Stop By and Support Both Local Businesses

The next time you're in Fort Pierce, stop by Stoney's BBQ at 912 N. 25th Street and treat yourself to one of Stoney's incredible meals. While you're there, don't forget to grab a bottle of Miss Justice Pittman Lemonade.

You'll have two refreshing flavors to choose from:

• Regular Hand-Squeezed Lemonade

• Strawberry Hand-Squeezed Lemonade

It's a simple way to support two local businesses that are making a positive impact in the community.

Justice Pittman is proving that success has nothing to do with age, and Stoney is proving that when you stay true to your purpose and invest in your community, people will continue to support you.

Together, they're showing Fort Pierce exactly what community looks like.