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Local Non-Profit, Multi-Award Winning Theater Inspires Others by Highlighting LGBTQ+ Issues

Island City Stage, the recipient of numerous Carbonell and Silver Palm Awards, including two Carbonell Awards (the South Florida Tonys) for Best Production of a Play, is a professional regional theatre located in Wilton Manors. They are committed to sharing engaging and inspiring stories of universal interest that appeal to diverse audiences while often exploring […]

New Mixed Use Development Proposed for Wilton Drive

The Shoppes of Wilton Manors Sold The Shoppes of Wilton Manors property was purchased in 2018 by Wilton Drive Owner LLC. This company is a joint venture between Terra and Grass River Property. They paid $21 million for the site. TH Commercial Mortgage provided a $22.82 million loan to the buyer. The plaza, an epicenter […]

March In Support of LGBTQ Rights Draws Hundreds of Supporters

The State of Florida is contemplating legislation that tightly control which flags would be allowed to be flown on government buildings. Proposed House Bill 1011 specifies six acceptable flags, none of which are the Pride flag. For now, HB1011 and its attendant counterpart, SB668, are weaving their way through the Florida Senate, but for the […]

Justin Flippen Manatee Contest Honors Late Wilton Manors Mayor

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 Castillo, and real estate agent, Ron Falk to host a manatee contest in […]

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

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 […]

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

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 […]

Cross Stitch Cupboard: Embroidery Art in Oakland Park

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 […]

The Wilton Bazaar Weeknight Market is Coming to Wilton Manors

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. […]

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

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 […]

Stephen Neil: This is Me

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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