Florida Agenda

Chic Optique is not your typical eyewear retail outlet. Yes they have many styles and price points available, but the real bread-winner is their friendly disposition. “It’s very important for us to give good customer service,” says co-owner Julie Slater. “We do adjustments and repairs for everyone that comes in for free, all the time. […]

All-Star Women of Wilton Manors   Laure Whittaker and Jennifer Morales, owners of Sidelines Sports & Video Bar, have been together as a couple for almost thirty-three years. In that time, their work experience has included a waitress, a bank teller, a customer service rep at Kmart and finally, an attorney (Laurie). Jennifer, began her […]

  Jean and Vero have been in the restaurant business for nearly 20 years now, and it shows. The pair serve up the best comfort food in the area, due in part to their French roots. The gals are currently celebrating Le Patio’s fourth year of business. “Time flies,” the couple told us. When asking […]

  Debbi Burke was born and raised in the suburbs of Detroit, a far cry from the streets of Wilton Manors. “I knew from traveling with my family (and after the first time I came here on spring break in high school) that I would live somewhere tropical,” explains Burke. “I always hated the harsh […]

A sub shop in Wilton Manors was long overdue when Dawn Holloway and Lori Tanner decided to open The Pink Submarine two years ago. “Years ago, we originally had the business Gigi-n-Gavin Gourmet Chocolate and Coffees,” said Holloway. “It was a business that didn’t [do well] at the time. We did our research and realized […]

13|Even is the brainchild of Nancy Goldwin and “just a touch” of partner Carol Moran (Moran admits). Tapas, craft beer and wine make 13|Even the go-to spot for those that are willing to try new things. Even on their online menu – which was just updated last week – the couple writes that they are constantly adding […]

  Born and raised in south Miami, Carol Moran has seen Miami through its ups and downs. “Back when it was still pretty country,” she jokes. New Moon is a nightlife staple for lesbians, packing the bar with women each week. For Moran, opening a business was the only option in her eyes. “I decided […]