West Sound has three world-class gardens open to the public all year round. The smallest, Vista Gardens, at 4.5 acres, is tucked in against a hillside on 31st Street in East Bremerton. Perhaps 4.5 acres sounds small but this garden is home to myriad amounts of plants, literally thousands. For example, there are over 450 […]
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Discover the New Marina Square Suites
If you’re seeking a blend of luxury, comfort and urban convenience, look no further than the newly envisioned Marina Square Suites. This independent boutique hotel, located on the stunning waterfront of downtown Bremerton, invites you to “Make Our House Your Home.” With options perfect for families, business travelers and those looking to explore the Kitsap […]
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Grand Opening YMCA at Marina Square
The YMCA celebrated the grand opening of its new 2,067-square-foot, adult-only fitness facility at Marina Square Suites on the Bremerton waterfront this past October. In partnership with Sound West Group (SWG), the state-of-the-art center offers advanced fitness equipment and seasonal outdoor classes. Located near the ferry and Quincy Jones Square, the facility boasts stunning waterfront […]
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Love Kitsap Helps Visitors and Locals Experience All Kitsap County Has to Offer
The Kitsap Tourism Coalition, under its brand “Love Kitsap,” is raising the bar for tourism in Kitsap County. With the launch of the county’s first-ever Digital Countywide Exploration Guide, Interactive Maps and curated itineraries, the coalition is demonstrating a commitment to enhancing how visitors experience all that Kitsap County has to offer. As seen on […]
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Minder Meats
Minder Meats, a meat market in Bremerton, was first opened in Kitsap County in 1943 during World War II. It has gone through four generations of family management, with James Minder Carlson as the current owner. He explains that it was his Swiss great-grandfather who founded their family business. After immigrating to the United […]
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Plan Your Kitsap County Adventure with an Interactive Map
Planning a trip to or around Kitsap County? Love Kitsap recently launched interactive maps to help visitors and local alike to find things to do around the area. This collection of maps are designed to cut through the clutter and help explore the Kitsap Peninsula with ease. Whether you’re interested in breweries, nurseries, dog parks […]
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Where the Music Never Ends
The options for live music venues on this side of the Sound are abundant, varied and growing. In addition to those larger performance halls or theaters that feature touring acts, it’s those burger joints, pubs, coffee houses and local watering holes, many of which have been around for decades, that keep the music alive. Owners […]
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77th Annual Armed Forces Day Parade
Bremerton’s 77th Annual Armed Forces Day Parade in May had a remarkable turnout of over 145 parade entries, possibly a record-breaking figure, expertly marshaled by the Kiwanis Club of Bremerton. The streets were lined with an estimated crowd of more than 25,000 spectators, contributing to the vibrant atmosphere of appreciation and celebration. Leading the procession […]
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Kitsap History Museum
Washington state is gifted with almost 45,000 registered and legit non-for-profit organizations. Their missions are wide ranging, but all attempt to address a significant community need, often relying completely on donor funding and an active cadre of community volunteers to do so. For many residents, the nonprofit world can seem like a confusing, amorphous bag […]