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For this Streetscapes, we take a look back at Fort Mitchell and explore three new businesses for fitness fanatics and spirited sports fans. Come with us as we explore Dixie Highway.

Better Blend

The newest business in Fort Mitchell comes from a local franchise that has its original location a few cities over in Florence. With three Cincinnati locations, two NKY locations and two additional locations set to open in each state, it’s safe to say Better Blend is booming. The idea behind Better Blend was to create more healthy options for locals.

The business serves a variety of “blends” – from full meal-replacement shakes to fruit-based blended bowls to healthy onthe-go snacks. Better Blend is a one-stop shop for all guests’ health needs.

Best known for its smoothies and shakes, Better Blend has a large variety of flavors to suit even the pickiest palates. Its blends are broken down into four main categories. Original blends, the most popular flavors, taste like a treat but give guests added nutrients. Barista blends are coffee-based shakes. Basic blends are more traditional smoothie fruit flavors, which are also vegan. Bulk blends are shakes made for those looking to gain weight in a healthy way, ideal for athletes bulking up.

Each shake, smoothie or bowl can also be enhanced by adding supplements customized to each individual’s needs. Collagen, fiber, probiotics and energy supplements are just some of the additions available to create a personalized shake.

place to create community outside of the online world.

Cincy Shirts

Sports fans who just can’t get enough need only walk one store over from Hit Seekers to Cincy Shirts. Cincy Shirts’ name says basically everything one would need to know: It sells shirts for everything Cincinnati. From the Bengals to Fiona the Hippo, it has a shirt, or three, for whatever shoppers are passionate about.

Cincy Shirts has three Cincinnati locations and expanded to Northern Kentucky in 2022. Although Cincy is in the name, it has a large collection celebrating all things Kentucky. From the sports teams to the Florence Y’all water tower to the former Drawbridge Inn, there’s a shirt for all things NKY.

Hit Seekers Sports Cards

Originally an online shop and community, Hit Seekers opened an in-store location to create a modern card shop. The idea grew from the need to offer a space for sports card collectors to belong and meet with like-minded individuals.

Hit Seekers hosts a variety of events, from kids’ trading nights to memorabilia shows, and has gatherings for novice to expert card collectors. From baseball to basketball to even Pokémon, it has cards for every interest.

Hit Seekers is not a bar; however, it does have a liquor license so that guests can feel as if they’re at the ballpark. The family-friendly shop welcomes passionate fans of all ages. Hit Seekers took the idea of a hobby and turned it into a tangible

Many of the shirts are sports-inspired. Joe Burrow and Joey Votto can be found on a number of them, for example. However, Cincy Shirts also commemorates historical events with customized shirts – from this year’s Taylor Swift concert and the legendary “mystery blanket” fan, to the Winter of 1978, there’s a shirt for every generation. Outside of shirts, the shop sells sweatshirts, hats, cups and cozies.

With the huge success of the Reds this season, it’s only right to get a shirt to celebrate the season. Cincy Shirts also accepts custom orders, for those wanting to celebrate a different team or event. It’ll even help you create the perfect custom design.

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What to Know If You Go:

Better Blend

Location: 2510 Dixie Highway, Fort Mitchell

Hours: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-8:30 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 9:30 a.m.6 p.m.

Phone: 859-307-5110

Website: www.betterblend-smooth ies-bowls.com/

Hit Seekers Sports Cards

Location: 2501 Dixie Highway, Suite 2, Fort Mitchell

Hours: Monday, closed; TuesdayFriday, 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

Phone: 859-331-1063

Website: hitseekerscardbreaks.com/

Cincy Shirts

Location: 2501 Dixie Highway

Hours: Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m.7 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Phone: 859-331-0520

Website: cincyshirts.com/