Chwaliks Getting Ready to Open Sauced

By Kevin GreerLakeside Communications Manager Bluebird and Lakeside Laundromat owners Andrew and Rachel Chwalik were sitting around one day brainstorming ideas for a new business in Lakeside. It was more of a fun conversation for the future. They had no plans on starting something new in 2025. When the pizzeria became available, they sat down … Read more

Hamiltons Opening Docky’s Mercantile

By Kevin GreerLakeside Communications Manager Ryan and Sarah Hamilton are back in business in Lakeside. Fifteen years after closing their two stores, the Hamiltons are opening Docky’s Mercantile. The seasonal store will be located in the former Waterfront Information Center, situated under the Pavilion, directly across the sidewalk from The Kite Shop, owned by Sarah’s … Read more

Eric Foltz is Adding Two More Lakeside Businesses

By Kevin GreerLakeside Communications Manager After a successful first year running the Hotel Lakeside Dining Room last summer, Eric Foltz is venturing into two more businesses in the community. Foltz’s popular Cold Creek Catering is expanding to Lakeside year-round, and he’s taking over Poolside at 521 East Sixth Street, right across from the Grindley Aquatic … Read more

Savonas Celebrate 20th Anniversary Running Ooh La La

By Kevin GreerLakeside Communications Manager It’s not what they envisioned when they opened Ooh La La, but the Savonas are hitting a milestone for the 2025 season. Mike and Patti Savona, along with their daughter, Michaela, are celebrating the 20th Anniversary of their popular restaurant, a few years more than they anticipated. “When we opened, … Read more

‘Mini Version’ of Newport Dry Goods comes to Lakeside

By Kevin GreerLakeside Communications Manager Cindie Stanfield owns the very popular Newport Dry Goods in the Knoll Crest Shopping Center in Port Clinton. She’s bringing a smaller version of her store, a short 10-minute drive to Lakeside. Stanfield is opening Newport Lakeside in the former Fine Print bookstore location, a prime spot in Lakeside’s Business … Read more

CeCe Teneal back by popular demand

By Kevin GreerLakeside Communications Manager CeCe Teneal wowed the Hoover Auditorium crowd last season with her “Portrait of Aretha” show, a tribute to the legendary Aretha Franklin. Many who attended requested her return to Lakeside. They got their wish. Teneal will be the first Hoover show of the season with her “Divas of Soul” concert … Read more