Family-Friendly Shopping At Kobosko’s Crossing Plaza Kobosko’s Crossing is a one-of-a-kind Wellington shopping plaza serving the community since 2006. Once a farmer’s market owned and operated by Andy Kobosko and his family, it has since grown into one of the area’s most unique shopping plazas. Located east of State Road 7 on Forest Hill Blvd., in front of the Olympia community, the plaza catches motorists’ eyes as they drive by. For Dr. Randall Laurich and his wife Lorraine, owners of the Wellness Experience chiropractic office, the location is what drew them to Kobosko’s Crossing. “It’s a great location and highly accessible,” Lorraine said. “And it’s locally owned by a great Wellington resident.” The shops in Kobosko’s Crossing are all small, family-owned businesses, which is
what attracted many of them, like Pizzazz Hair Design. “Here at Pizzazz, we have a motto, which is for our customers to come in as a client and leave as family,” Salon Manager Sarah Barnette said. “Kobosko’s Crossing absolutely relates to what we believe in as a salon, it’s very family oriented.” One of the center’s unique features is its breezy walkway, which makes it easier for people to explore the different shops. “The breezeways are wide, and people walk the plaza here. You don’t find that a lot in other plazas,” said Julie Pinello, manager of Red Balloon consignment shop. “Even some of the newer plazas, you don’t find people walking, and they do here. They walk from the pizza shop to the bakery.” As one of the first business owners to
Story by Jessica Gregiore Photos by Abner Pedraza
open in Kobosko’s Crossing, Lenyce Boyd of Bacio Bacio, an upscale bridal boutique, was impressed by its elegant design. “I really loved the architecture,” she said. “I couldn’t imagine being anywhere else in Wellington.” Kobosko’s Crossing has become a pleasant and comfortable place for both customers and business owners to enjoy. From its well-maintained grounds to abundant parking, people are impressed. There are even seating areas with tables for shoppers to relax and have a bite. “Andy is a very conscientious landlord who maintains the property very well, and makes it very enticing for customers to shop here,” said Michael Gordon, owner of custom framing shop Frames America. Not only does the family atmosphere
(Below, left to right) Sarah Barnette of Pizzazz Hair Design; Jennifer Johnson of Johnson’s Custom Cakes and More; Dr. Randall Laurich of the Wellness Experience; and Pat Snayd of Red Balloon.
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