“O” SO MUCH TO OFFER

The coastal-inspired boutique Ophiuroidea has developed quite a following with residents and visitors of Maryland’s Eastern Bay over the last 13 years. Named after a species of starfish that is complicated for some to pronounce, people often refer to the shop as “The O.”

What started out as one location in St. Michaels 13 years ago, led to the opening of a second store in 2019 in the nearby Kent Narrows’ town of Grasonville.

Now Hannon is taking her unique mix of coastal selections westward, with a new location across the bay in Annapolis, Maryland, where she will display her coastal offerings alongside other artists and vendors in a co-op called Local by Design.

“It’s a cool concept,” says Hannon. “I know there are other places like it around the country but there aren’t that many around here.”

The new space has two floors, and Hannon plans to dedicate the upstairs to clothing. She is also considering offering private shop-