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“ Best of Rhode Island,” August
I cannot begin to tell you how much we appreciate your Best of Rhode Island nomination. You have been such a strong supporter of ours, all the way back to our Hope & Main days, and to finally be recognized by Rhode Island Monthly is beyond rewarding. My entire team is humbled and proud and beyond grateful.
Additionally, the Best of Rhode Island party was an absolute blast. Everything was so beautiful, delicious, clearly laid out and organized beautifully. The timing was well thought out, the signage was clear and the crowds were handled professionally. The staff was cordial, helpful and welcoming. Even down to the DJ’ s selection of music that appealed to everyone, this was an event to take pride in.
I hope you are doing well and if you’ re ever in the area, don’ t hesitate to stop by! Now that we have the two other shops and have moved The Perfect Sweet over to Main Street, it’ s really a lot of fun, and I feel very proud of what we have to offer.
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TRACY WOODARD, OWNER, THE PERFECT SWEET WARREN
“ Nostalgia,” August
While reading the August 2026 issue of Rhode Island Monthly, I came across a fascinating piece of information about the Cape Verdean community of Fox Point in Providence.
The article highlights the important
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work of Glynis Ramos-Mitchell, president of Tockwotton Fox Point Cape Verdean Heritage Place Project Inc., a communitybased research initiative dedicated to preserving and documenting the neighborhood’ s rich Cape Verdean American history.
It also recognizes Claire Andrade-Watkins, president of SPIA Media Productions Inc., and the project’ s founding executive director. Through their dedication and research, they are helping to preserve the stories, contributions, culture and legacy of the Cape Verdean families who made Fox Point an important part of Providence’ s history.
As a Cape Verdean and someone deeply interested in preserving our community’ s history and heritage, I found this information particularly meaningful. It is a wonderful reminder that the Cape Verdean presence in Rhode Island has deep roots and that our stories deserve to be remembered, documented and shared with future generations. Our history is our heritage, and preserving it is a responsibility we all share.
CARLOS SPINOLA VIA FACEBOOK
“ The Lady Next Door,” July
Such a great story about the community keeping you close! My fiance and I are going to come down on Sunday and visit the shop.
@ ABERDEENTREEHOUSESTUDIO VIA INSTAGRAM
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“ Roger Williams Park Zoo Selects New Home for Its African Elephants,” RIMonthly. com, July
I fervently hope the Buttonwood Park Zoo in New Bedford, Massachusetts, follows suit and sends their elephants to the Tennessee sanctuary so they can enjoy the rest of their lives roaming free.
STEPHANIE MITCHELL VIA FACEBOOK
“ A Sky Full of Tradition at the Newport Kite Festival,” RIMonthly. com, June
A couple of days ago we drove by and the first thing I said was,“ I wonder when the kites are coming out.” The scuba girl kite is so cool and always representing.
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JEN LUPO VIA FACEBOOK
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