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14th Annual Circle of Friends Gala

The 14th Annual Circle of Friends Gala to support Friendship Home will be held at Lombardo’s in Randolph on March 30 from 5:30-10:30 p.m. The event will include dinner, dancing, music and silent and live auctions. Have a great time and support Friendship Home at the same time! Tickets and sponsorships are still available.

Dining Delights

Winter is a great time to visit the South Shore’s hottest new restaurants. We recently checked out 10 new dining spots you won’t want to miss. Written by Kellie Speed The Winsor House at Island Creek Oyster Farm  390 Washington St., Duxbury  781-934-0991  winsorhouse.islandcreekoysters.com TEAM: Island Creek Oysters owner Skip Bennett made Duxbury synonymous with … Read more

Gingerbread Man

By day, James Kukstis makes his living penning stories for Wicked Local, covering the Marshfield beat. In his off hours, however, he swaps his writer’s hat for a brightly colored knit beanie and fires up the oven at his Scituate home to pursue his other passion—baking. Known as Mr. Butterscotch, Kukstis operates a small-but-mighty side … Read more

Chasing the Cup With Charlie Coyle

Charlie Coyle Cover Shot for South Shore Home Life and Style

Local Athlete makes it big playing with the Boston Bruins. By Dave Kindy    Photography by Derrick Zellmann Charlie Coyle of the Boston Bruins Charlie Coyle once played for Weymouth High School From the time he was a young boy playing pond hockey and street hockey, Charlie Coyle has dreamed big. Like countless other young … Read more

Riverfront Revolution

A Norwell home gets a first-floor update. By Jennifer Sperry, Photography by Derrick Zellmann Gordon and Annellen Pulsifer have owned their Norwell property on the North River since 1999. “We knew right away it was a special place, with water views from every room,” explains Gordon. Over the years, while raising their two sons, they updated … Read more

Strand, the Boutique

East Coast classics meet West Coast bohemian styles at this Duxbury clothing store. Text and Photography by By Kate Rogan Caroline Widman aspired to create a peaceful, happy escape for women—a luxury boutique where shoppers could find special pieces that made them feel beautiful. Her dream came to fruition in the fall 2020 with the … Read more

Dining Alfresco

When the temperatures start to climb, nothing beats kicking back with a delicious meal or refreshing cocktail on a picturesque patio or waterfront deck. Here are a few of our favorite outdoor dining spots on the South Shore. By Kellie Speed Bay Pointe Waterfront Restaurant Alma Nove There are heat lamps and fire pits on … Read more

Hello South Shore

After over a year of staying close to home due to the pandemic, this summer is going to be all about getting outside, supporting local businesses and enjoying the wonderful things to see and do on the South Shore. If you need a little inspiration, South Shore Chamber of Commerce is launching a new initiative … Read more

Nectar Collective

A Plymouth native opens a clothing boutique focused on empowering women. Photos and story by Kate Rogan Maryann McClellan Nectar Collective 170 Water St, Plymouth Village Landing Marketplace 508-591-7664 shopnectarco.com @shopnectarco Situated in Plymouth’s bustling Village Landing Marketplace, Nectar Collective is a women’s clothing and accessories boutique with a strong sense of community. Every Monday, … Read more

Keeping Things Rolling at Funtastics

By Jennifer H. McInerney – Photography by Jack Foley Patti Miller, the founder of Funtastics in North Scituate Village, remembers vividly (and fondly) the very first child who signed up for her gymnastics program in 1987—a 3-year-old girl named Siobhan. Fast-forward 33 years: Siobhan Karlberg now sits behind the Funtastics reception desk reminiscing with Miller about … Read more