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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

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Lacuna Design: Transforming Wood Into Custom Art

Anamaria Moreno January 11, 2021

The dictionary will define “lacuna” as a noun and it is defined two ways. One definition is a blank space, or a missing part. The other definition is a small cavity or pit in an anatomical structure. Though Lacuna Design Studios’ name was inspired by an Italian rock band from Italy, Lacuna Coil, the name […]

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Is Florida’s Leadership Missing the Boat on Legalizing Marijuana?

James Cox January 5, 2021

The election ended and the short and long-term direction of the United States has been changed. Whether you believe for the better or not, many were surprised that Florida was not in the midst of any controversy or voter conspiracies. It was a rare and quiet election for the Sunshine State, but was it a […]

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4 Interior Design Trends Coming Your Way!

Desiree Avila September 29, 2020

The beginning of a decade always brings that feeling that fresh and new things are about to arise. Sometimes this feeling is reflected on the way people dress, the language they use and even in the choices made for decorating the different spaces. Usually these changes are very evident, just think for a second about […]

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Adding a Screen Room to Bring the Outdoors Indoors

William Hoffman September 21, 2020

Growing up in Miami, one of the most pleasurable memories from my youth was sitting out in the screen room of my parents’ home during one of those classic torrential South Florida downpours. Being inside protected from the rain, but at the same time, still being very much a part of the outdoors. The impact […]

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2020 Emerald Award Winner Shows Her Little Corner of Paradise

Anamaria Moreno September 4, 2020 Post a comment

Nestled quietly in our very own Oakland Park, sits a little haven for butterflies, bugs, birds, and even unwanted iguanas. Agnes Gallo and her boyfriend James Miller have transformed their back yard into a heavenly corner of paradise for themselves. Both retired, they can dedicate their time and love to house a myriad of plants, […]

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Study for a Weekend Home in the Tropics

William Hoffman August 24, 2020 Post a comment

The Florida Keys, an archipelago of 1,700 islands in the southeastern United States, are known for their world class sport fishing, scuba diving and snorkeling. The area is abundant with numerous varieties of fish, animal and plant life, it also has its fair share of insects with “No-See-Ums” and mosquitoes leading the list. They make […]

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Parade of Orchids: Honoring Our Loved Ones and Helping the Ecosystem

Steven Mayer July 22, 2020 2

Taking time out of your day to say “thank you” or “I appreciate you” to someone who needs to hear it is a powerful thing. Thinking about others makes us feel good—plain and simple; otherwise we wouldn’t give gifts during the holidays. Altruistic thinking brings many benefits, and in a time when our society is […]

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5 Renovations that Will Add Value to Your Home

Desiree Avila July 20, 2020 3

If you own a home at some point you will most likely consider renovations. When doing so it is important to consider which ones to do because not all renovations are made alike, and not all renovations will add the most value to your real estate. Most people believe that cost equals value. That is […]

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Oakland Park’s Very Own “Garden Gal”

Rhiannon Samoyedny July 13, 2020 Post a comment

Karin Fields, better known as The Edible Garden Gal, is a well established and accomplished tropical gardener who has been successfully harvesting in South Florida for over 20 years. While she technically resides in Ft. Lauderdale, she is very active at UFI, Urban Farming Institute, here in Oakland Park. She also consults and manages local […]