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LOCAL SPOTLIGHT

LOCAL SPOTLIGHT

LOUNGE ON THE LAWN

Try these timeless webbed folding chairs ($55$65) from Lawn Chair USA. Go monochromatic for a modern vibe or select a colorful option for a laid-back trip down memory lane. Fort Pierce (lawnchairusa.com)

THROWING SHADE

On the boat or at the beach, stop damaging UV rays in their tracks while showing off your Sunshine State love with this straw sunhat ($34) from Hook & Tackle. Miami (hookandtackle.com) Shop in the

SUNSHINE

BITES BE GONE

When South Florida bugs bite (and they will), reach for Bug Bite Thing ($10). The innovative tool, which impressed investors on Shark Tank, uses suction to extract insect saliva/venom from under the skin to alleviate itching, stinging, and swelling. Port Saint Lucie (bugbitething.com)

THESE SOUTH FLORIDA–SOURCED PRODUCTS ARE SURE TO SPARK JOY WHILE SUPPORTING LOCAL ENTREPRENEURS AND ARTISANS

Outdoor

BY KRISTEN DESMOND LEFEVRE

REEL ’EM IN

Legend has it that more fishing records—in fresh and salt water—have been set using these hand-assembled Tibor Reels ($695-$789) than those made by any other company in the world. Delray Beach (tiborreel. com)

CATCH A WAVE

For more than three decades, Mick Miller has been shaping surfboards (from $500) that have graced the curves of legendary swells worldwide. Jupiter (mickmillersurf boards.com)

FACE FORWARD

Throw Mia Del Mar’s Miami-inspired makeup palettes ($149 each) into your bag and you’ll be ready to glam it up from the beach to the boardroom. Miami (miadelmar.com)

BALANCING BEADS

Olani’s wearable diffuser necklaces ($39-$79) feature raw lava rock beads. Dip them in your favorite essential oil—or try one of the company’s custom blends—to enjoy aromatherapy on the go. West Palm Beach (olani.co)

GREAT FOR GROOMING

When the founders of Brickell Men’s Products discovered that most body, face, and hair care geared toward men is filled with toxic, synthetic ingredients, they launched this popular line of all-natural, organic products (from $12). Miami (brickell mensproducts.com)

Beauty

SCRUB-A-DUB

Florida Salt Scrubs use Atlantic Ocean sea salt to create bath and body scrubs ($7$30) in Florida-friendly scents like key lime, grapefruit, mango, coconut, and orange. Delray Beach (floridasaltscrubs.com)

BEACH HAIR, DON’T CARE

Always Under the Sun’s three-part hair care treatment system ($28-$100) is tailored to hair exposed to everything South Florida can dish out, combatting the effects of the sun, salt, heat, and humidity. Delray Beach (alwaysunderthesun.com)

CREAM OF THE CROP

Palm Beach Creamed Honey ($18-$50) is raw, smooth, and spreadable, with a butter-like texture. All-natural ingredients are infused to create unique blends in a variety of sweet and savory flavors. Palm Beach Gardens (creamedhoney.com)

WHEN LIFE GIVES YOU LEMONS

Inspired by a family recipe from the Abruzzo region of Italy, Lina’s Crema di Limoncello ($25) is a little bit of sunshine in a bottle. Drink it straight up, add it to a cocktail, or serve it as a dessert drizzle over fruit or pound cake. Jupiter (linas limoncello.com)

Food &Drink

CURATED CONFECTIONS

Offering delectable French pastries with a Brazilian twist, Sweets by Ester’s macarons ($2 each) are as beautiful as they are delicious. Wellington (instagram.com/sweetsbyester)

HOW SWEET IT IS

With seven retail locations throughout South Florida and a mobile food truck called “The Sweet Ride,” Hoffman’s Chocolates continues its proud 40-year tradition of handcrafting chocolates from fresh ingredients. Stop by their factory and take in the aroma of slow-simmering chocolate and caramel (prices vary), while you witness their artisans at work. Greenacres (hoffmans.com)

SPICE IT UP

Using fresh-from-Florida ghost pepper seeds and plants, the folks at Ghost Pepperz make flavorful hot sauce blends (from $5) like Carolina Reaper and their signature Palm Beach Heat. West Palm Beach (ghostpepperz.com)

SIP AND SAY

One-of-a-kind porcelain tumblers (from $50) by Sara Lerner Ceramics are designed to fit comfortably in your hand and feature messages that are sure to inspire. West Palm Beach (saralerner ceramics.com)

POPS OF COLOR INTO THE MIST

Popular local painter Sarah LaPierre creates affordable mini originals on 6-inch-by-6-inch canvases ($70-$100) every Monday and posts them for sale online at 7 p.m. Be ready to refresh, cart, and buy because these colorful gems sell out within minutes. West Palm Beach (sarahlapierre.com)

FURNITURE WITH FLAIR

Craftsman Patrick Darczuk combines his love of architecture with an expert knowledge of materials to create furniture—like this Crudo Bench (price upon request)—that is meticulously engineered and exquisitely handcrafted. West Palm Beach (patrickdarczuk.com)

Spray The Wild Lily’s Balance Aroma room mist ($12)—a refreshing mix of sage, lavender, lemon, and frankincense—in your home, car, or anywhere you need a lifting whiff of aromatic energy. West Palm Beach (thewildlily.com)

Home

TAKE NOTE

Send some sunshine with J Falkner’s perfectly proper notecards ($15) that are designed and printed locally. West Palm Beach (jfalkner.com)

Clothing & Accessories

ACCESSORIZE LIKE A LOCAL

The five-strand Vine turquoise necklace ($300) from Palm Beach & Co. is perfect for a night on the town or brunch by the beach. Palm Beach (palmbeachandco..com)

SWIM AWAY

Leila’s Swimwear line features handmade suits ($40-$60) in cheeky cuts and unique prints that are ideal for surf, swim, or play. Even better? Each suit is fully reversible, and you can customize colors and cuts to make the bikini of your dreams. Stuart (leilaswimwear.com)

FEELING CRABBY

South Florida Clothiers’ TropicFiber pique polo shirts ($79) are made with a blend of Peruvian pima cotton and Lycra to keep you cool in the heat. Featuring a signature stone crab logo, they come in an array of colors to complement our sunny surroundings. Miami (southfloridaclothiers.com)

IT’S IN THE BAG

Take this sequined embellished Lana tote ($168)—by noted fashion designer Amanda Perna—from the market to the mall and look great all day. Delray Beach (thehouseofperna.com)

SAFE AND STYLISH

You’ll never be lost with Go Coastal Studio’s handpainted area maps printed on pandemic-friendly face masks ($25). Available on Etsy or locally at C. Orrico. Jupiter (gocoastalstudio.com)

PUT A RING ON IT

Allegra Fanjul GarciaVelez has been designing jewelry since she was 11. We’re loving her grown-up pieces like this XO ring ($3,800), available in rose, white, or yellow gold. Palm Beach (veryallegra.com)

GIRL WITH A PEARL

Made from handselected pearls, natural gemstones, and recycled sterling silver and leather, Sea Lustre’s pieces (from $25) add an element of sophistication to the area’s beachy vibe. Tequesta (sealustre jewelry.com)

TIED WITH A BOW

Keep your little one styled to the max with the cutest bows, top knots, and headwraps (from $13) from micro-fashion boutique Sloanie Baby. Jupiter (sloaniebaby.com)

LUCKY YOU

Inspired by a true story, The Adventures of Lucky series includes three book-and-plush sets ($25), complete with a carrying case with a luggage tag for kids on the go. Find them locally at Pineapple Kidz in Palm Beach Gardens. Boynton Beach (theadventuresoflucky.com)

THE EYES HAVE IT

Protect kids’ sensitive eyes from the sun with these affordable, practical, carbonframed polarized sunglasses ($30) from Abaco Kids. Jupiter (abacopolarized.com)

Kids

SHELTER FROM SUN AND SURF

Palm Beachies has beach babies and kids covered—and protected—from head to toe with cool headwear and footwear ($22-$25) to keep the sun’s rays at bay. Palm Beach (palmbeachies.com)

SNUGGLED IN SEA TURTLES

Available in a variety of fabric options and sizes, these baby blankets ($50-$105) by Katie Herman showcase one of our favorite creatures. Tequesta (katiehermanart.com)

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