Lakes Tennis Academy trains top athletes, encourages growth
Lakes Tennis Academy offers instruction for all skill levels, including the most advanced athletes.
February
Paper Affair shifts focus to gifts, selling more than just stationery
Owner Melissa Wayte said about 30% of sales are paper products, and 70% are gifts. Gifts include candles, accessories and dinnerware.
March
Richardson Bike Mart has humble beginnings
In February 2004, the Frisco location opened on John Hickman Parkway.
April
Boxcar House sells Southern-inspired furniture with history
Boxcar House started to receive acclaim after opening and was named one of the Best Boutiques in the South by Southern Living Magazine.
May
Longtime friends and former gymnasts look to create family-oriented environment at Eagle Gymnastics Academy
During the 2017-18 season, the athletes earned more than 50 championship titles, and four athletes earned a spot on Team USA at the world championships held in Bulgaria in November 2018. Last year, two athletes were on the national team once again and competed in the world championship held in Russia.
June
The Salt Retreat offers allergy, asthma relief in Frisco
Treatment sessions last 20-40 minutes depending on the size of the room. A mixture of finely ground, medical-grade salt and air flows through the rooms during the sessions.
July
Veterinarian overcomes years of obstacles to open Stonebrook Family Pet Clinic’s new location
The clinic is a 6,000-square-foot facility with three canine and two feline exam rooms, a surgical and dental suite, and an outdoor area with 2,000 square feet of antimicrobial canine turf.
August
Former Frisco ISD teacher offers learning-versatile, after-school program
After eight years, SMARTS Club offers a variety of after-school, tutoring, robotics, yoga, chess, language, leadership and test-preparation programming at three locations in Frisco, with its central location along Main Street.
September
Jungle Joe's offers health-conscious menu, brewed coffee for parents
The indoor play center comes outfitted with party rooms, a toddler play area, large playground equipment for older kids and a staffed kitchen.
October
Stay-at-home mother turns dream into reality with The Cookie Rack in Frisco
The store hosts cookie decorating classes on Fridays for children and adults. Some classes are seasonally themed, such as Halloween and fall cookie classes.
November
Lookin Sharp Family Barbershop seeks to serve all ages, hair types
Combined, the shop's barbers have more than 60 years of experience in the industry.
December
Former teacher opens Brookielynn’s Bungalow for Frisco community, businesses
Brookielynn’s Bungalow’s current 2,100-square-foot venue on Pecan Street opened in September 2018.
