Best of the Beach 2023 Winners – Retail and Services
Retail Flower Shop Growing Wild For the past 30 years, Growing Wild Flower Shop has been creating unique and artistic floral arrangements for South Bay residents. The quaint Highland Avenue and 12th Street store is owned by twins Lisa and Lee Hoven, two creative souls who grew up in Manhattan Beach. There’s plenty to […]
PUBLIC SAFETY – City Council increases hotel “bed” tax to 14 percent
by Mark McDermott The Manhattan Beach City Council last month approved an increase in the City’s transit occupancy tax, better known as the hotel “bed tax,” from 12 to 14 percent. The increase is expected to generate $1.25 million annually to help pay the $1.4 million allocated last month for ten new Manhattan Beach Police […]
Free divers survey Matador wreck
by Garth Meyer Free divers Lance Lee Davis and Johnny Carabajal were training just off of Veterans Park the morning of Feb. 9 when a Harbor Patrol boat pulled up to their inflatable raft. The officer asked if they would dive on the wreck of the Matador. The King Harbor-based, 42-foot commercial fishing vessel had […]
How to Find the Perfect Neighborhood for Your First Home
Buying your first home is a crucial decision that requires careful decision-making. It’s not just about finding a place to live but also about choosing a neighborhood you’ll feel happy calling home. But finding the right community for your needs and budget can be challenging, especially if you are unfamiliar with the home-buying process […]
NYC art gallery is allowing NFT artists to display their designs remotely
Last year, an art gallery from New York City made another step towards NFT acceptance by allowing certain artists to showcase their creations in a remote display frame. This not only provides artists with enough coverage but also enables customers to purchase NFTs on the go. They only need to connect their Ethereum wallet via […]