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March 15 - April 4, 2014
Tootsie’s features comfy and stylish clothing BY ALISON STANTON
Memory foam flip-flops, adorned with whimsical charms. Custom-fit and stylish toe rings. These are just a few of the many
things that shoppers will find inside Tootsie’s Boutique in Chandler. Sophia Gorke opened Tootsie’s Boutique last November. She says
FULFILLING A DREAM: When she opened Tootsie’s Boutique last November, Sophia Gorke achieved a longtime dream of owning her own store. Submitted photo
Word of Mouth
owning her own store fulfills a longtime dream. “For many years I’ve wanted to open my own business, and I’d explain it to my husband, who usually said ‘not now,’” Gorke says. “But when I had some changes at work last year, I told my husband ‘it’s now or never,’ and he said I could go ahead and check into it, and decide what I would want to sell there.” Coming up with ideas for her inventory was easy for Gorke. The Arizona native says she and her family enjoy visiting California frequently, and they almost always make it over to Laguna Beach. “There’s a store there that sells these great custom-fit toe rings that you can wear with all kinds of shoes because they are solid bands and don’t pinch. I told my husband that if I opened my own store some day, I’d sell them there.” Gorke was also inspired to carry the Popits brand of flip-flops and charms after traveling with friends to Disneyland. “One of my friends broke her shoes while we were walking around, and we found a kiosk in Downtown Disney that sold Popits. They are a memory foam flip-flop with interchangeable charms.” Gorke bought a pair of the
‘Get Golf Ready’ at Ocotillo “Get Golf Ready” provides golfers, whether they are new to the game, want a refresher, or simply do not have the time to play 18 holes an opportunity to play four holes of golf “The Loop” on Tuesdays after 4 p.m. Admission is $10. A partnership was formed between Ocotillo Golf Resort and Women on Course to help grow the game of golf. It opens the door and invites individuals to enjoy all the benefits the golf lifestyle has to offer. Visit www.womenoncourse. com for more information. The Ocotillo’s Junior Golf Academy is offered for golfers ages 18 and younger. For just $50 a month, practice and playing privileges are offered on a space available basis. Ocotillo Golf Resort is located at 3751 S. Clubhouse Dr., Chandler.
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