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Wicked+: Hermosa Beach’s accidental retail store [GIFT GUIDE]
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Lori Ford and her husband Will owned and operated a restaurant and bar in New York City that was open until 4 a.m. But Ford, who grew up in Manhattan Beach, always wanted to have a store on Pier Avenue in Hermosa Beach.
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Jonas Musson came up with the idea of bamboo sunglasses about three years ago when he noticed a line of sunglasses made from exotic woods.
Writer finds new life in his hands- Potter Ron Arias
Ron Arias, a 71-year-old L.A native and world traveler, has his own Wikipedia page.
Time warp with trains- Model Train Workshop
Santiago Aulet has been a train modeler his entire life and eventually worked building train models for the movie industry.
Spring rings- Amaloa “So Unique” boutique
Amaloa Bonvecchio, a highly-acclaimed fashion designer from Venezuela, moved to the South Bay from a life of high-couture Miami fashion in 2011.
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Signs bring beach close to home- South Bay insignias
Bryce Toney and Genna Boatright know how to recycle.
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Denim made for men- Deep Pocket Jeans
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