Many Thanks to Nick Vojnovic

Nick Vojnovic

In the summer of 2024 a visitor felt that he wanted to contribute to the library’s life a bit more than a regular entry fee. Nick Vojnovic, a businessman from Florida, USA, was on holidays when he stumbled upon Ireland’s oldest public library:

“On a visit to Dublin with my family I had the opportunity to visit the wonderful Marsh Library. It was like stepping back in time to see a treasure of priceless books from hundreds of years ago all in one place. The library has such a rich history and I felt it needs to be preserved for future generations. My father instilled a love of old books in me and my children. My family is honored to contribute to help fund Marsh Library.”

Mr. Vojnovic has pledged a five-figure sum towards the conservation of our historic eighteenth-century building.

He is the President and majority partner of Little Greek Franchise Development, LLC. Under his leadership Little Greek has expanded from four locations to 50 nationwide, including 34 in Florida, with 20 in the Tampa Bay area and 14 in Orlando. There are also multiple locations in Texas, Arkansas, Kentucky, Ohio, and Illinois.

His contributions to the industry have earned him several prestigious honors, including the 2019 Florida Restaurateur Hall of Fame Award, the Elliot Motivator of the Year Award, the Nation’s Restaurant News Golden Chain Award, and recognition as an Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Finalist. He has made multiple appearances on Fox Business and has been highlighted in The Wall Street Journal.

Beyond business, Mr. Vojnovic is deeply engaged in philanthropy. He has established partnerships with several charitable organizations, including Autism Speaks, Strivin’ for Stephen, the National Wheelchair Basketball Association, where he sits on the Paralympic Executive Board, Real Men Wear Pink, Florida College for the Deaf, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, the American Diabetes Association, and Be the Match. He is a Big Brother in the Big Brothers Big Sisters Association.

Vojnovic graduated from Cornell University’s School of Hotel Administration in 1981 and earned his MBA from the University of South Florida in 2012. He serves as a board member for five start-up restaurant companies. He and his wife, Rene, and his children live in Tarpon Springs, Florida.

Video of Syd Bluett, professional signwriter, installing Nick’s name on our donor’s board.