A full-service showroom for Sandpoint-area homeowners, builders, and designers By Like Media Team Sean Gavin and Cody Persling opened Gem State Floors and Design with a clear read on what was missing. Sandpoint's custom home market was growing — lake properties, mountain-modern builds, and high-end remodels were reshaping expectations — and homeowners needed local access to quality materials and design guidance. Not a big-box aisle. Not an online catalog. A showroom where t

A longtime client on Nancy's approach By Like Media Team Linda Bruchman has been a client of Nancy Andrews for years. What started as a single visit became a long-term relationship she credits with helping her feel like herself again. She came in looking for results. She stayed for the way she was treated, for the consistency of Nancy's care, and for the trust that has grown between them. AFTER YEARS OF TREATMENTS, THE VISITS BLUR. THE DIFFERENCE DOESN'T. That difference tra

June 22 The Community Resource EnVision Center’s signature golf fundraiser tees off Monday, June 22, at The Idaho Club in Sandpoint. The day runs from 10:30 am to 6 pm and includes a round of golf, lunch, on-course beverages from local breweries, contests, and a dinner and awards ceremony. Individual tickets are $250 and foursomes start at $1,000. Proceeds connect Bonner and Boundary County residents with the people, places, and programs that help them overcome obstacles. Sp

June 20 Sandpoint Rotary’s annual charity ride rolls out from City Beach on Saturday, June 20. Riders choose from 150, 80, 40, or 25 miles on road, two gravel options at 60 and 40 miles, or a four-mile Family Fun Ride. The 150-mile loop circles the Cabinet Mountains through lake and river valleys. Registration includes breakfast, on-course support, and an after-ride party at City Beach. Proceeds support the Lake Pend Oreille School District’s Every Student Graduates a Reader

MADE FOR MEMORIES Courtesy of BluBird Renovations For BluBird founder Lou, complex renovations are not obstacles to avoid—they are invitations to innovate. “Challenge accepted,” he says simply. One of the company’s most ambitious transformations began with a remarkable but highly constrained waterfront property in North Idaho. The client owned a coveted lakefront lot with an existing structure originally intended for toy and equipment storage. While the location offered extr

June 13 The Bonner General Health (BGH) Foundation’s superhero-themed fun run returns to Sandpoint City Beach on Saturday, June 13. The 5K starts at 10 am and the 1K follows at 11 am, with both routes running along the Sand Creek Trail. A family-friendly after-party wraps up the morning. Costumes are encouraged, and registration is open to all ages. Proceeds support the Hometown Health Grants program, which funds equipment and patient care needs across BGH departments. Check