Soulita celebrated its official ribbon cutting on Dec. 20. The pop-up store, located in Garden City Center, is a vegan skincare and self-care brand. Their essentials are inspired by nature with modern science and all products are created in an onsite lab. From left: Co-owner Lexus Fernandez, Shanice Cranston, Victoria Rodriguez, Christian Lopez, Mayor Ken Hopkins and co-owner Evan Delpeche. (Photo by Steve Popiel)