First, Pizza Lyfe established itself as one of Westport’s favorite (among many) pizzerias.
Then they expanded across Long Lots Road, opening Lyfe Café for breakfast, lunch and coffee.
Now comes a third Lyfe.
They’re taking over the Greenology/Jack’s Coffee space next door — the latest in a series of coffee shops there. Soon, it will open as Sweet Lyfe.
As first reported by WestportMoms, the new spot will feature high-protein Greek frozen yogurt, soft serve ice cream, small-batch gelato, smoothies, açaí bowls, imported candy and more.
Plus, “a chocolate and pistachio fountain.”
As Frank Sinatra sort of sang, “That’s Lyfe!”
Sweet Lyfe will move in soon next to (left side, not shown) Pizza Lyfe.
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The Historic District Committee meets April 9 (7 p.m., Zoom).
On the agenda: a demolition permit for 92 Beachside Avenue.
Because the home is over 50 years — in fact, the 7,700-square foot Tudor with 8 bedrooms and 8 1/2 bathrooms, once owned by Lucie Bedford (of Westport’s leading philanthropic family) and her husband, Briggs Cunningham (a race car driver and America’s Cup winner), set on 3.55 acres with 200 feet of Long Island Sound waterfront, is exactly 100 years old — the HDC can delay demolition for 180 days.
It cannot, however, prevent it.
The front of 92 Beachside Avenue …
… and a view from the Sound.
The Historic District Commission will also discuss demolition permits for:
- 2 Izzo Lane
- 48 Burr Farms Road
- 41 Sniffen Road
- 51 Whitney Street (detached garage only)
- 20 Bermuda Road
- 4 Woods Grove Road
- 103 Sturges Highway
- 4 Ridge Drive.
On the agenda too: rescinding adoption of the motion to oppose issuance of a demotion permit for 11 Dogwood Lane.
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Tony Hwang — the state senator from Fairfield who, before redistricting, represented parts of Westport and Weston — will not run for a 7th term.
The Republican announced his decision Monday. Including earlier service in the House of Representatives, he said that after nearly 18 years it is time to “ begin the next chapter of my life.”
Hwang — who was born in Taiwan, graduated from Cornell University and became the first Asian American in the Connecticut Senate — will return to the real estate profession.
He also hopes to work with nonprofits and academic institutions to encourage civic engagement.
Hwang said, “My goal is to help future generations understand that community must always come before political labels — and that effective governance requires collaboration, empathy, courage and respect.”
State Senator Tony Hwang (right), with Westport RTM moderator Jeff Wieser. (Photo/Jimmy Izzo)
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Has an osprey returned to Westport?
The verdict is out on the Fresh Market nest. (It may be a hawk.)
But Ed Simek sends along this shot from Gray’s Creek, next to the Longshore exit road.
(Photo/Ed Simek)
It sure looks like an osprey to him — and us.
But we’ll leave it to our experts: “06880” readers.
Is it an osprey? A different raptor? Click “Comments” below.
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Speaking of animals: As the temperature reached the mid-70s yesterday, dogs romped on Compo Beach.
They won’t be back for 6 months.
March 31 is the final day dogs are allowed on town beaches, until October 1.
The ones who were there made the most of the almost-summer day.
And boy, there were a lot of them.
(Photo/Mark Mathias)
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Speaking of nature: Earthplace hosts several intriguing adult events soon.
- Craft & Sip: Create Botanical Stationery (April 9, 6 p.m.; $35 members, $45 non-members)
- Mindfulness: Forest Bathing (April 16, 10-11 a.m.; $25)
- Mindfulness: Sound Bath (April 29, 6 to 7 p.m.; $45)
- Toast to the Trees (family) (April 25, 4 p.m.)
- Cocktails & Clams (June 6, 5 to 7 p.m.).
And for the younger set: Kids Night Out (April 10, 6 to 9 p.m.; $50 members; $60 non-members).
Click here for details on all programs, and registration.
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Aaron and Brett Fortunoff of Staples High School’s Cereal 4 All Club offer “a great big thank you to everyone who helped make this year’s drive a success.” The Staples Service League of Boys (SLOBs) was a huge help.
They collected 1,600 boxes of cereal, and raised over $3,000. They’ve already begun distributing cereal to local food pantries.
Contributions are still welcome. Venmo @lauriefortunoff (she will purchase cereal), or make a tax-deductible donation at cereal4all.org.
Aaron and Brett Fortunoff, with donated cereal (and friend).
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He was right outside her kitchen window.
But Ann Cole says she would not have seen this owl, had he not rotated his head.
Today’s “Westport … Naturally” image shows the beauty of nature’s camouflage.
It’s everywhere. We just have to look.
Very, very carefully.
(Photo/Ann Cole)
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