After living in Lakewood Ranch for a while, Emily decided to embark on a new adventure. Emily previously always stayed home with the children, which was always what Emily wanted to do. However, now the kids have grown to an age where they are more self-sufficient, Adam’s travel keeps him closer to home, and they don’t have any plans of leaving the area. Throughout the moves and traveling the family has done; Emily have always loved the Monkee’s stores. Emily fell in love with the uniqueness of the franchise, differing in the brands it provides for its customers to the charm and ambiance of the location. She knew when she went to a Monkee’s store, she would always walk out with something amazing, no matter the occasion. This is what she wanted to bring to Lakewood Ranch!