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Justin Flippen Manatee Contest Honors Late Wilton Manors Mayor

Cassidy Webb December 27, 2022

On February 25, 2020, Wilton Manors and surrounding communities experienced a devastating loss as Wilton Manors Mayor Justin Flippen passed away. Justin was passionate about education, creativity, and supporting children. In 2019, Justin Flippen had the idea and worked with artist, Claudia

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Claudia Castillo: The Artist Behind Wilton Drive’s New Colorful Parking Meters

Cassidy Webb October 13, 2022

If you’ve visited Wilton Drive lately, you may have noticed a bit more color than usual. Claudia Castillo, a local artist and founder of Claudia Castillo ART Studio, in Wilton Manors, has been working on painting the parking meters along the drive at the request of the City & Wilton Drive Improvement District (WDID). Claudia […]

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Palmyra Restaurant & Lounge: Wilton Drive’s First Middle Eastern Restaurant and Hookah Lounge

Cassidy Webb July 19, 2022

Palmyra Restaurant & Lounge is the first Middle Eastern Restaurant and Hookah Lounge to find its home on Wilton Drive. While serving authentic and fresh cuisine, the restaurant offers indoor and outdoor seating for dining as well as couches and a lounge area to enjoy hookah with friends. Most importantly, Palmyra is a safe, judgment-free […]

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An All-Electric Micro-Transit System is Coming to Wilton Manors

Cassidy Webb July 1, 2022

Congested traffic and limited parking are a daily reality for many South Florida residents. While it is a small price to pay for living in paradise, Wilton Manors has recently taken a giant step towards alleviating the problem within their own city limits. The City Commission of the City of Wilton Manors recently passed a […]

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Cross Stitch Cupboard: Embroidery Art in Oakland Park

Beth Cooper March 22, 2022

Cross stitching and needlepointing are under appreciated and rewarding ways to escape reality and to brighten one’s home decor repertoire. It happens to be the oldest form of embroidery and people all over the world love to cross stitch. Right here in Oakland Park we have a store dedicated to cross stitching. Nestled in the […]

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The Wilton Bazaar Weeknight Market is Coming to Wilton Manors

Jada Spaulding December 8, 2021

Interested in a fun weeknight activity? Check out the Wilton Bazaar weeknight market! This new Wilton Manors venture will start on Thursday, December 9th, from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. and will continue throughout the year. The bazaar is a free, pet friendly event located in the City Hall parking lot at 2020 Wilton Drive. […]

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Nikima’s Butterfly Garden: The Garden That Love Made

Rhiannon Samoyedny July 30, 2021

Planted in an ample outdoor space outside of Lola’s Market, 2501 NE 13th Avenue, Wilton Manors, is Nikima’s Butterfly Garden. The garden, planted by Roxanne “Rocky” Haubrich, honors seven beloved BSO family members that were taken by COVID-19. Honoring Victims of COVID-19 and Marjory Stoneman Douglas Shooting The garden features a small mural dedicated to

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Coming Out of the Darkness, Into the Light! Pride 2021 in Wilton Manors Is Back!

Desiree Avila June 18, 2021

Coming Out of the Dark and into the Light After being in lock down for more than a year, excitement for the Stonewall Pride Parade and Street Festival in Wilton Manors on Saturday, June 19 is palpable. Organizers of the event chose the theme “Out of the Darkness, Into the Light”. They chose this theme […]

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Stephen Neil: This is Me

Megan Rebecca June 10, 2021

When the Covid-19 pandemic hit, many of us suffered financial hardships. Many people struggled during these times of uncertainty, as humanity dealt with the global epidemic and the new normal. Gifted violinist Stephen Neil found himself struggling with the loss of gigs. He felt helpless at the time. Social Dissension At the same time people […]

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Poverello Lives Up To Its Mission of Caring for Poor, Sick and Hungry

Beth Cooper May 17, 2021

Il Poverello in Italian translates to “the little poor one.” St. Francis of Assisi – Il Poverello – was a wealthy Franciscan monk in the 13th century who had a tremendous yearning to become a knight. He was captured in battle and, after spending a year in captivity and in subsequent sickness, began to question […]

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