
South Florida (SoFlo Vegans)
Vegans Explore started as the SoFlo Vegans Community back in 2017. It’s also the home of Vegan Block Party and the first official United States location of Planta Restaurants.
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Vegans Explore Newsletter | May 16, 2025
It’s Sean here! 🌱 In this week’s newsletter, we’re celebrating our Vegans Explore Directory launch, previewing May 25’s South Miami meetup, and inviting you to join our Passport Program + Partner perks. Let’s grow this movement—locally and globally—together. 💚🌱 Top...
Planta Files for Bankruptcy: What It Means for South Florida’s Vegan Scene
As someone deeply invested in the growth and sustainability of our Vegan community, it’s disheartening to share that Planta, a prominent plant-based restaurant chain, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. This development not only affects the brand’s future but also...
Saying Goodbye to Happy Vegan Bakers—A South Florida Staple That Fed Us With Heart
It’s with a full heart (and maybe a few misty eyes) that we share the news: Happy Vegan Bakers has officially closed their doors. For years, they served up comfort, culture, and community—one pastelito at a time. For those of us in South Florida’s Vegan scene, this...

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