retail

Ribbon cutting at Twice Loved’s new location

Aug 26, 2026

The Lake City Chamber of Commerce joined Twice Loved this week to celebrate the boutique’s move to its new location at 105 S. Lakeshore Drive with an official ribbon cutting, the chamber said in a news release. “Chamber Ambassadors, board members, local business representatives, community members...

Twice Loved leads a downtown retail shuffle

Aug 12, 2026

A year ago, Danielle Hegge took a leap of faith and opened Twice Loved Resale & Consignment Boutique at 130 S. Washington St. She purchased the consignment store, formerly Fashion & Fun, from Trudy Roach. At the time, Hegge had no idea she’d consider leaving this location so soon, but...

Dilly Dallies makes its mark downtown

Jan 7, 2026

Located in the heart of downtown at 100 East Lyon Ave., Dilly Dallies is the newest addition to the local scene—a boutique “for the curious and the nostalgic.” Inside this charming and inviting space, you’ll find everything from antique furniture and vintage treasures to modern clothing and...

Trudy Roach built a community at her shop

Jul 23, 2025

Trudy Roach is retiring. We all know her as just Trudy from “Fashion and Fun” consignment store on Washington St. in Lake City. She’s been there for many years and now, it’s time for her to rest. But, she is so much more than a shopkeeper. She built an important part of our downtown with her...

As the closure of their shop nears, owners encourage people to shop local first

Nov 13, 2024

Wow, I respect the small shops in this town! They’re full of hardworking, creative people that I’m glad I got to know. It’s been great banding together with the Shops of Lake City and the Chamber to promote the downtown to Lake City residents and visitors. About 2 years ago, my husband and I...

Businesses to stay open later on second Thursday of each month

Nov 8, 2023

Inspired by other nearby communities having monthly evening shopping events with good customer participation, some Lake City businesses plan to do the same, according to a news release from business group Shops of Lake City. “By staying open until 7 p.m. on the second Thursday of each month we are...

Downtown Lake City has strong and viable retail atmosphere

Sep 21, 2022

Running a small business in any size of community takes perseverance, dedication, and long hours. Anything of value is never easy. To succeed at anything takes hard work. The community of Lake City has provided my family and my employees with a good living for the last 34 years. Yes, there were...

Lions donate display fixture for Hok-Si-La Park camp office

Aug 24, 2022

The Lake City Lions Club recently donated funds to Hok-Si-La Park for a fixture for use in the camp office to display items for sale. The office carries items needed by campers and other visitors as well as clothing with the Hok-Si-La name and logo. Hok-Si-La Park Manager Lisa Quest expressed her...

Toy store opens downtown

Apr 28, 2021

When Katie and Justin Novak rented space at 104 E. Lyon Ave. to open a toy store, they expected to paint and be open within a month. That isn’t how it worked out. “It’s snowballed into something we never planned on,” Justin said. First, Michelle Larson, who was then with the Chamber of Commerce,...

Pass It On Thrift Shop supports student skiers

Dec 19, 2019

Pass It On Thrift Shop recently presented a $1,000 donation to Lake City Nordic Ski Club to purchase skis, poles, boots and accessories that are used by the 40 students who participate in the club. The money also will be used for a bus trip to Trego, Wis., where the club members will ski and stay...