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Traditional Pilates classes utilize a reformer machine.

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Pilates Collective is altogether invigorating

Pilates Collective has been an institution on the South End of the island for 20 years.

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Whidbey man judges world beer contest

For Tony Savoy, beer is a serious matter.

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From left, Morgan Magnia and her mother Sarah Smallwood bake low-carb desserts with alternative sugars.

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Bake shop sells health-conscious sweets

Owners of a new business think that life should be sweet even for those who can’t have sugar.

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Ken and Nan Leaman care for a 2-day-old lamb.

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North Whidbey farm home to special flock

Curly-haired lambs are the newest generation of a flock that is a genetic rarity in the U.S.

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Megan Varner-Duckett operates the new candle bar at Varner Candle Company, where guests can pour their own candles.

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Candle bar opens in Oak Harbor

A Whidbey woman’s stress-relieving hobby has turned into a new activity for Pioneer Way patrons.

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Matt Daniel represents the second generation in his family to own the Book Rack, the bookstore founded by his parents in 1983. The store celebrates its 40th anniversary this year.

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Celebrate Whidbey’s independent bookstores

This weekend, Whidbey bookstores will join others nationwide in observing Independent Bookstore Day.

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Deli closing its doors after three years of operation

Zanini’s Deli will close its doors permanently on Saturday, April 30, according to a press release.

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The party store is over on Whidbey

The only party store on Whidbey Island is shutting its doors after 11 years in business.

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Veteran turns love of travel into business

A Navy veteran is using her love of travel to help other people plan their dream vacations.

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Mexican restaurant reopens after three years

Molka Xete, a Mexican restaurant, reopened late last month at 4 Front Street in Coupeville.

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Fresh out of the Bandbox

In Bandbox Beauty Supply, customers can find cruelty-free and predominantly vegan cosmetics.

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Lees Datin, left, and Rose Worley are the owners of Overboard, a small bites and craft cocktails restaurant that opened last month in Coupeville.

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New restaurant takes Coupeville ‘Overboard’

The owners of a casual new eatery are seeking to introduce some night life to the historic downtown.

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Manu Unni stands in the kitchen of his new restaurant, Unni’s Kitchen.

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Indian restaurant strives for authenticity

The owner of Oak Harbor’s newest restaurant loves to share the culture of his native South India.