VOL. 26 NO. 3
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Hello, Abacoa Community! My name is Jennifer Melvin/Alfano, and I am the proud owner of Salty Chiq Salon, located in the vibrant downtown Abacoa. Since opening our doors in 2019, I’ve been committed to creating a welcoming, relaxing, and fun environment for our clients—a place where everyone feels not like a guest, but part of the family. My journey to this point hasn’t been easy. As a single mom working three jobs, I dedicated myself to reaching my goals. In 2006, I met my husband, Joseph Alfano, who shares my passion for entrepreneurship and service. Joseph is the owner of Barber’s Edge, and together, we’ve pushed and supported one another to turn our dreams into reality. His shop opened first, and with his encouragement, I eventually launched Salty Chiq Salon. At Salty Chiq, I’ve always prioritized creating a space where women can access quality services at affordable prices. Beyond that, giving back to our community has been central to everything we do. My husband and I are honored to provide free services to individuals with special needs of all ages and offer discounts to local teachers, police officers, firefighters, and active or retired veterans. I’m also fortunate to work alongside two talented women, Dina and Gerri, who share my dedication to exceptional service and giving back. Running a small business comes with its challenges, but collaboration has been key. Recently, I partnered with my friend Jennifer Patterson, owner of Ceci Palm Beach Boutique. We now share a space, supporting each other both financially and creatively. This partnership has been an incredible experience, embodying the spirit of women supporting women. Our connection to the Abacoa community runs deep. We are especially passionate about helping families with children who have autism. Every Sunday, my husband
Dina Maietta is from Boston, Mass., and has been a stylist for over 30 years, also a salon owner prior to moving to Florida in 2024. Her experience is in cutting and color/ highlights, smoothing treatments as well as updos for special occasions. Gerri McKittrick, stylist for over 25 years from Upstate New York, owned and operated her own salon until relocating to Florida. She is experienced in color, highlighting/balayage and precision cutting, hair extensions and smoothing treatments. and I open our doors to provide services in a quiet and comfortable setting, ensuring children and their parents feel at ease during their visit. We’re so grateful for the ongoing support from our wonderful clients and neighbors. It’s your encouragement that fuels our passion and allows us to continue doing what we love. Thank you for welcoming us into your lives and letting us be a part of this amazing community. Jennifer Melvin/Alfano, Owner, Salty Chiq About Salty Chiq In Downtown Abacoa, Salty Chiq Salon and Boutique is a full service hair salon and clothing boutique. We also offer spray tans, lash tint and lift, brow tinting, and waxing. We’re located at 1155 Main Street in Abacoa, Jupiter, FL 33458; phone (561) 225-1522.
Experience The Heritage Of Louisiana Through Authentic Food, Music, And Cocktails Bourbon Street Style! Downtown Abacoa is going Mardi Gras Cajun on April 4 and 5, 2025, with the engaging smells, tastes, and sounds known only to N’awlins, plenty of city celebrative purple, green and gold decorations, bundles of bead necklaces, tubs
of crawdads, and Cajun Master Crawfish Broiler, Louisiana John, is back again with his family and will be gettin’ busy broilin’ up the tasty little “mudbugs”! Enjoy your choice of a Louisiana staple, the Po’ boy, including soft shell crab, chicken, shrimp, crawfish, and andouille sausage. And how did this classic originate? The Martin brothers, Benny and Clovis, were former streetcar conductors who worked in New Orleans in the midCajun Crawfish & Music Festival on page 9
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