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Cactus Flower: A Stroll Through the Darling Giftshop

Samantha Jarvis October 21, 2022

Blink and you would miss it, but within the Plaza 3000 on Federal Highway, across the way from the Coral Ridge Shopping Center, you will spot the beautiful teal lettering that paints out “Cactus Flower”. The glass windows frame just a small preview of the treasures inside. When you open the

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Bitz and Buttons: A Nostalgic Delight in Broward County

Beth Cooper July 25, 2022

If you cried like me when toy stores like Toys R Us and Kiddie City closed their doors years ago, you need to visit Bitz and Buttons toy store, ASAP! “Creating memories one toy at a time” is the slogan of the kitschy, sentimental brick and mortar toy store, and these words are glaringly true. […]

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Divine Madness is coming to Oakland Park

Tami Wray March 18, 2022

When shopping for furniture, clothing or gifts, most stores tend to sell the popular trends. In recent years though, the popularity of vintage items has come full circle, even appealing to the younger generations.  The pursuit of unique and different vintage pieces at bargain prices is a favorite past time for many. Like watching an […]

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New Sprouts Opening in Old Kmart Location

Rhiannon Samoyedny January 7, 2022

Soon Oakland Park residents will have another option to choose from. Sprouts will be located at the former Kmart site at 700 E Oakland Park Boulevard. Sprouts announced on its Facebook page that the Oakland Park store will be opening Friday, January 14th at 7:00 AM Sprouts prides itself on bringing customers organic and natural […]

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Aldi Opens In Oakland Park

Desiree Avila December 17, 2021

A little bit of Aldi History Aldi is fairly new to the cadre of supermarkets available in South Florida, but the company Aldi is far from new. The company’s history goes back to 1913. That year in Essen, Germany the Albrecht family’s matriarch, Anna Albrecht, founded a small shop out of which she sold groceries. […]

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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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More Bedding and Bath: A Little Shop of Creature Comforts

Rhiannon Samoyedny November 17, 2021

More Bedding and Bath is located at 1103 NE 34th Court, Oakland Park, across the street from the Art Park. The store officially opened in July, but the grand opening with the City took place in early October 2021. Situated in a small plaza, don’t let the unassuming storefront fool you. More Bedding and Bath […]

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Docking Bay-94 South Florida’s Treasured Game and Comic Shop

Megan Rebecca November 5, 2021

Docking Bay-94 is an independently owned comic and game shop in Coconut Creek, Florida. They carry older and new comics, graphic novels, gaming cards, board games, toys, and memorabilia. I had the pleasure to interview their owner John Miller, who explained how this small local shop became a long-lasting South Florida treasure. Launching of Docking […]

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Spy Shops: Your Ally in the Search for the Truth

Beth Cooper October 22, 2021

Spy Shop surveillance, nestled right on Oakland Park Blvd in Wilton Manors, has been a fixture in South Florida for 40 years.  It might seen like a Hollywood movie, where the guy suspects his spouse is cheating. Instead of hiring a detective, he decides to it do all by himself. He ends up at Spy […]

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The Wander Shop: The Latest Fashions Coming Soon to Downtown Oakland Park

Tami Wray May 27, 2021

Downtown Oakland Park once known as the home of City Hall and warehouses has undergone quite a transformation in the last few years. Now full of hip restaurants, bars and numerous small businesses, downtown Oakland Park will soon be welcoming a clothing boutique. The Wander Shop, a locally owned women’s boutique will be having its […]