Invest in your Fort Lauderdale community
Shopping local at small businesses this holiday season? As a small business, at Cadence we understand the importance of recycling our revenue back into the local economy, the importance of making personal connections, and supporting local craftsman to continue producing unique goods. As a consumer, your decisions on what you purchase can make a big impact. So this year consider carving out some of the items on your holiday list to support small local businesses in your neighborhood. When you purchase a good consider making double the impact – a thoughtful gift for your special someone and a big gift towards positively impacting the local economy.
A few of our neighborhood favorites:
Acacia – Owned by Siegi Lindsay, her passion for collecting art, jewelry, furniture, books, and handmade objects from around the world shines through the moment you step through the doors of her Gateway shop. Enjoy a joyous and personalized experience when shopping at Acacia.
Thousand Pound Egg – Owner Karen Gavrilov offers Books and Fabulous Finds for Food Lovers. The shop will be offering free gift boxing and bagging for the holidays and 10% off, this Saturday, when you join them for their free, open house-style Holiday Shopping and Entertaining Event with Author/Chef Normand J. Leclair. Karen is also the owner of Red Pearl Yoga for all your yogi friends holiday needs.
Radio-Active Records –An independent record store specializing in new and used vinyl records, CDs, DVDs, tapes, turntables, clothing and accessories brought to you by owner Mikey Ramirez. Let your vinyl junkie pick out their gift with a Radio-Active Records gift certificate – Make it $20 dollars + and get a free koozie present topper.
Stranahan House – One that you might not think of on your own, Stranahan’s gift shop offers special one-of-a-kind gifts made by local artisans only. Open every day from noon to 5pm or call to make an appointment. (954) 524-4736. While you are there, take in views across the New River and a stroll around the home’s historic garden grounds.
ArtServe – Affordable Local Art ArtServe Member Showcase offers an opportunity to invest in art created within the community. Now on exhibit through January 4th, you’ll also have the chance to save up to 25% in the gift shop.
Indie Craft Bazaar – Indie Craft Bazaar is an indoor pop-up market showcasing local independent artists and crafters. With their next festival on December 21st, you’ll have the opportunity to snatch that perfect present that will be a hit on Christmas day. Be one of the first 100 guests and receive a free gift bag filled with goodies from participating vendors.
