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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

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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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Where to Go for Cinco de Mayo

Rhiannon Samoyedny May 4, 2021

Cinco de Mayo 2021 is nearly here! While many sipped homemade margaritas on their porches last year, people are starting to feel more confident about safely venturing out. With more restaurants having safety measures down and a large population freshly vaccinated, many are ready to party this year. Here is a list of ways to […]

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Bow Tie Kids: Using Pain To Help Others

Kim Hill April 27, 2021

If you had the opportunity to meet Karen Prescod today, the CEO and Founder of Bow Tie Kids, you wouldn’t guess that she had any struggles in life. But if you got to know her, or attended any of her public speaking engagements, you would learn about the struggles she had with chronic pain in […]

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Worth Repeating Fine Consignment Store: The Name Says it All!

Beth Cooper March 11, 2021

“I like my money right where I can see it… Hanging in my closet”, claimed fashion guru Carrie Bradshaw on the iconic show Sex and the City. Upscale designer consignment store Worth Repeating on 1732 NE 26th Street, in Wilton Manors, is the perfect place to land those designer treasures Bradshaw spoke of without the […]

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In Wilton Manors, Love Wins

Maria Scudella-Beltran March 10, 2021

Wilton Manors, just outside of Oakland Park is known as the Island City. If you have not been there yet, then you really should go! Its main street corridor, Wilton Drive, is lined with a variety of shops, restaurants, and bars, many neighborhood favorites. Although the City was incorporated into a city in 1953, it […]