Lori’s Soap & Sponge Market Featured in Florida Inno
Florida Inno told the story of how a Kalymnos sponge-diving heritage became a family soap and sponge shop at John’s Pass. Here’s what the feature covers.
September 2, 2026
Our Favorite Time of Year: Lori’s Holiday Soap Scents
The holiday scents are out of the curing racks and the whole shop smells like a bakery. Eleven of them, $3.75 a bar — Christmas Cookie, Gingerbread, Victorian Christmas and more.
Olive Oil Soap or Goat’s Milk Soap: Which One Is for You?
Two different pleasures from the same little workshop — the silky old-world olive oil bar and the rich, creamy goat’s milk one. Here’s how to tell which is yours.
What to Buy at John’s Pass: A Local’s Guide
Parking that won’t get you ticketed, what’s genuinely made on this coast, what to skip, when to come, and one honest note about the boardwalk.
Why People With Sensitive Skin Love Goat’s Milk Soap
If your skin feels tight the second you get out of the shower, it’s probably the bar. What makes handmade goat’s milk soap different, and the three gentlest ones we make.
Wool, Yellow, Silk or Loofah: Which Sponge Should You Buy?
They all look like sponges in the basket. Here’s what each one actually feels like, what it’s best at, and how to pick the right size — plus why a loofah isn’t a sponge at all.