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Happy Friday, Westsiders! Welcome to The Westside Buzz. It seems like Tuesday’s email hit a lot of spam folders (including mine). Just a reminder to add us to your contact list so you never miss an edition of The Buzz.

On Tuesday, we announced our fundraiser at Rozi’s in Lakewood with Voyager Wines benefiting the Cleveland APL! We made these sweet shirts, and 100% of the net proceeds go straight to the animals.

Check out the shirts 👉 HERE

Today we’re buzzing on:

• 👷‍♀️ The transformation of The Flats.

• 🥞 Which Westside spot made the US top 100 brunch spot?

•  💃 39 Westside events to check out this weekend.

Let’s make it a great day,

—The Briggses

SPONSORED BY DR. RONALD KOLODZIEJ

Make this the year you invest in the smile you've always dreamed of 😁 

Have you been thinking about improving your smile? Is it tough to figure out where to take your kids to get braces? Smiles are a big deal, so finding a doctor you can trust to get the job done is important.

The Westside Buzz is thrilled to partner with Dr. Ronald Kolodziej, Board-Certified Orthodontist.

For over 25 years, he's been creating amazing smiles at his Lakewood office, and his team of experienced staff are great at making sure patients are comfortable throughout their treatment.

Here are some of the things that patients like about Dr. Ron: he’s committed to educating his patients. There’s no rushing, no pressure, just honest conversations about what's best for the patient. And guess what? Most routine consultations won't cost you a penny. How refreshing is that?

Ready to invest in your smile? Dr. Ron uses modern technology and offers treatment with:

• Traditional Braces

• Cosmetic (Ceramic) Braces

• Transparent Aligners

Why not take that first step? Trust me—your future self will thank you for it!

Give Dr. Ron's office a call today for your complimentary consultation 👉 (216) 529-8422

Learn more by checking out Dr. Ron’s Website 

COMMUNITY BLEND

Ground has been broken, steel is rising | The Flats

From the days when the Cuyahoga River regularly caught fire to today's vision of building a lasting legacy along its banks—the transformation we're witnessing, especially poignant after Earth Day, is nothing short of astonishing.

Construction is moving right along on the Cleveland Clinic Global Peak Performance Center along the river, with steel frames now visible at the site. This impressive 210,000-square-foot facility is the first vertical component of Bedrock's massive "The Riverfront" development and will become the Cavaliers' training center when it opens in 2027.

If you haven’t seen the plans for The Riverfront, see for yourself 👉 HERE

The larger vision includes transforming 35 acres of underused riverside land into a vibrant mixed-use development with 12 acres of public spaces, connecting Cleveland's downtown to both its waterfronts as part of Mayor Bibb's vision for a more accessible, vibrant city.

WE MOURN

Former Avon football player passes too young | Avon

We normally like to keep things light here at The Buzz, but we are a community, and we pick each other up when times are tough.

Jeremiah Kelly, a freshman offensive lineman at UC, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday.

He helped lead the Eagles to their 2024 state championship, and most importantly, he was a special young man who was a bright light in any room he entered.

There is an outpouring of support on Avon’s Facebook page, and a GoFundMe has been started for his family.

📸 @THEWESTSIDEBUZZ

Nothing makes the “He Gets Us” meter fly off the charts like a Browns player bringing his entire family to watch the Guardians. That’s exactly what Joe Flacco did this week. I am focused on Cavs Playoff Basketball at the moment, but I will forever be Wacko for Flacco.

If you aren’t following @TheWestsideBuzz on Instagram, what are you doing?? Head over there now, follow us, then tag us to have your photo featured here on The Buzz!

🎇 LOCAL BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT

Maranda’s Munchies Natural Dog Treats | Berea

Want to support a Westside business and treat your four-legged friend?

Maranda's Munchies are locally baked natural treats packed with health benefits your pup will drool over! Their signature beef broth treats, infused with flaxseed, rosemary, and coconut oil, aren't just irresistibly delicious—they support your friend's digestion, joint health, and immune system and give them that enviable glossy coat all the neighborhood dogs will bark about.

Check them out:

•  📍 The Frostville Farmers Market in Berea starts on May 3rd

• 📸 Instagram

WESTSIDE POUR OVER

🌭 Parma: The Hot Dog Diner & Burger Co. at 📍 5494 Pearl Road reopened for business on April 24. They’ve been satisfying appetites in Parma for 25 years.

🍻 Battery Park: A $2.5 million revamp of Terrestrial Brewing's Battery Park property is in the works. Strongsville-based The Brew Kettle took over last year in a bankruptcy auction.

🏈 Berea: The Browns drafted Michigan Defensive Lineman at #5. The man who tortured the Buckeyes the last few years gets to play in front of the Dawg Pound.

🔍 FRIDAY FB MARKETPLACE FIND

Vintage Funeral Casket Skirt | Rocky River

We’re back with another edition of Tony’s FB Marketplace finds. Yesterday I found something that I didn’t know I was even looking for. I will let the seller’s listing speak for itself:

WE BRUNCH HARD

OpenTable, the restaurant reservation website, released its top 100 brunch spots in the USA and one of our very own Westside spots made the list.

🧠 TRIVIA

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WHAT’S HAPPENING?

🎷 Live Entertainment

Friday

Shucked | Connor Palace, Playhouse 7:30 PM

Dreamer Isioma | House of Blues, Cleveland 7:30 PM

ABBA Tribute | Music Box CH, Flats 8 PM

Tommy Lehman Quintet | The Bop Stop, Cleveland 8 PM

Hardwired: Metallica Tribute | The Winchester, Lakewood 8 PM

Mossy Moran | Gormley’s, Rocky River 8 PM

The Men Inside My Brain | Backstage Bar, Westpark 8:30 PM

Old Skool | Time Warp Bar, Westlake 9 PM

Saturday

Mercury Death Fest | Mercury Music Lounge, Lakewood 4:30 PM

Shucked | Connor Palace, Playhouse 1:30 & 7 PM

Paul Giallorenzo Trio | The Bop Stop, Cleveland 8 PM

Mike Kovach | Gormley’s, Rocky River 8 PM

Sapphic Soiree Prom | The Winchester, Lakewood 8 PM

Higher/YNOT | Time Warp Bar, Westlake 9 PM

Sunday

Shucked | Connor Palace, Playhouse 1 & 6 PM

Weather

Friday

73 🌡️ 48 | 🌧 | 90% | 💨 S 6-10 mph

Saturday

52 🌡️ 42 | 🌦 | 30% | 💨 NW 14-17 mph

Sunday

58 🌡️ 45 | 🌞 | 0% | 💨 N 5-10 mph

Monday

72 🌡️ 62 | 🌞 | 0% | 💨 S 5-10 mph

💧^{🌡️ Water temperature = 48ºF}

That’s it for today, Westsiders.

Enjoy Your Weekend,

—The Briggses

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