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A new bar and restaurant is making its way to Wilton Drive -- Hamburger Mary's will soon be The Well.
- Christiana Lilly, Editor
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New Owners Buy Hamburger Mary’s; Transform it into The Well
By John Hayden
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After weeks of speculation and rumors of its demise, the future is clear for Hamburger Mary’s in Wilton Manors: it’s finished.
It all came to a head on Jan. 18, when Jason Basilico announced on social media that he, along with John Ribson, had purchased the business and are turning it into a popular Canadian bar, The Well.
“Today marks a special occasion in my life,” he wrote. “Funny how life sometimes takes you in a full circle. I am proud to announce, in partnership with the fantastic John Ribson the newest and The first international gay bar and restaurant to hit the Drive. A lot of exciting and new changes to come. I can only hope you all join me on this new adventure.”
They are ending the Hamburger Mary’s motif and turning it into The Well On Wilton Drive. There are several iterations of The Well in Ontario, Canada. Not all serve food, but their website for one location shows upscale bar food with daily specials.
The announcement promoted the Wilton location as a bar, restaurant, and nightclub. The partnership is an international collab, with Ribson hailing from Ontario and having a background in hospitality, including ownership of bars as well as fast food. Basilico has lived in Wilton Manors since 2009 and was at Matty’s and Scandals.
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Sunshine Pride House Helping LGBTQ Youth
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Sunshine Pride House is a passion project more than two years in the making. Sunshine Cathedral, FLITE Center, and SunServe are behind this joint venture to help LGBTQ youth get a foothold in life.
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Remembering Those We Lost in 2023
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To honor their memories, we rounded up our obituary coverage from the people we lost in 2023.
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SMART Ride Doles Out $1.4M From Final Ride
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Hunters Nightclub was packed as riders, leaders of benefitting agencies, and community supporters gathered for one final SMART Ride check presentation. In September,
organizers announced this year’s ride would be the last.
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TODAY: Electric Ride and Meetup
In this new meet up, enthusiasts of electric bikes, scooters, EUCs or PEVs will be meeting at Big Dog Station on Tuesdays between 6 to 7 p.m. So charge your batteries and join the gang to cruise around town.
WED: Vino Vixens Ladies Night
Ladies get free glasses of wine at Rebel Wine Bar from 7 to 9 p.m. as well as a chance for laughs and uplifting conversation.
THURS: Stonewall Movie Night This week's movie at the Stonewall Museum is "This Kiss," where two best friends struggle to resurrect their friendship by confronting the heartbreaking incident that tore them apart.
FRI: Christopher Hamblin
Sunshine Cathedral Center for the performing Arts welcomes Christopher Hamblin in "Here in the South," where he weaves songs and stories of his religious upbringing in Tennessee with his original songs (and some Dolly Parton tunes for good measure).
SAT: Afternoon Delight Women With Pride hosts a paint and sip with Halyna Shaw at The Pride Center.
SUN: "Which Way to the Stage" In the newest play at Island City Stage, Broadway superfans Jeff and Judy eagerly await their idol Idina Menzel after her performance at the stage door every night. But when a sexy stranger enters the scene and upends their decades-long friendship, the musical theater aficionados have to go off book to rewrite their own finale. |
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Receptionist -- Wilton Manors H&R Block is hiring a receptionist to answer phones and greet clients, match clients with the best-suited tax professional, ensure clients' needs have been met, and maintain office cleanliness and organization of resources with team members.
Speech Language Therapist -- Wilton Manors The Pearl at Fort Lauderdale Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is hiring a speech language therapist to provide direct patient care to assess their medical condition, functional capabilities, limitations and restrictions and potential for rehabilitation. |
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Jacki Rosen left behind a successful career as a fashion designer to pursue her love of painting. Now she lives two minutes down the road from her studio in Wilton Manors, Rosen Fine Art. Her style is characterized by abstract expressionism and artistic intuition.
“I started painting and I found that I thought what I used to do was the best thing in the world,” Rosen said. “Every job I've ever had, I thought was the best. This is the best."
Rosen participates in the Wilton Manors Art Walk every first and third Saturday of the month. She offers art classes and community events, which people can sign up for at rosenfineart.com.
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“I can teach anyone how to develop their own signature style by looking at art history,” Rosen said. “With homework, we have one on one, it’s a lot of instruction and people have been killing it. I have one guy that took five classes. I had a student show and out of nine pieces he sold seven.” -- Mary Rasura
Do you know a neighbor our subscribers should meet? Is it you? Email your nominations to islanderwm@gmail.com.
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Save big on your next meal at Fogo de Chao! Enjoy $25 off a full churrasco dinner and $15 off a full churrasco lunch now through Feb. 8, 2024.
Book your reservation now with lunch code 598-286-482 and dinner code 955-215-345. |
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Our mailing address is: The Islander | 2520 N. Dixie Highway | Wilton Manors, FL 33305
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