Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application Father of Jennifer (Timothy ) Botica and Eric Botica Son of the late George & Irene (nee Prusinski) Botica the late Dennis (Pam) Stupay and Carroll (John) Jacobson.  Graduate of DeVry University with a Bachelor's Degree in Electronic Engineering George was also the Owning Partner of Botica Transport and retired as a Truck Driver.  Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page Chef Mimmo Alboumeh creates a casual environment for indulging in Tex-Mex fare Owner of Spanish tapas restaurant Botica in Brookwood, chef Mimmo Alboumeh is putting his spin on Tex-Mex with the creation of Chico Cantina at Town Brookhaven Weekend brunch will feature a Southern influence on Mexican favorites I always want to reinvent a dish and create a new flavor profile to make a dish in a different way,” Alboumeh says “I make my own blend of 25 spices to create a profile nobody can replicate to create a dish you can’t find anywhere else.” Born in Lebanon and raised in Spain and Italy His cooking reflects the cultural traditions of his past while using fresh He uses his signature spice blend to season meats before smoking them over charcoal He also braises lamb and chicken and cooks them in banana leaves for eight hours These and other proteins form the base of most dishes on the Chico Cantina menu but we use the same premium ingredients,” Alboumeh says Cocktails—particularly margaritas—are the focus of the bar menu Twelve draft beers will be available—a mix of local and Mexican brands The wine list is aimed at affordability with 20 wines sold by the glass Chico Cantina will play live music via DJs or acoustic performers The space offers ample seating with room for 180 people inside and another 80 on the air conditioned patio the restaurant features 40 TVs playing sporting events Both reservations and walk-ins are welcome Race leader Afonso Eulálio finishes second to secure yellow jersey for fourth day Artem Nych (Sabgal-Anicolor) soloed to victory on stage 6 at Volta a Portugal striking on the final climb of the mountainous day in northern Portugal.  He finished a full minute ahead of 14 chasers who were led by race leader Afonso Eulálio (ABTF Betão-Feirense) across the line in Boticas Tyler Stites (Project Echelon Racing) secured third place disrupting the battle for the GC contenders Colin Stüssi (Team Vorarlberg) finished behind the US rider and lost bonus time to Eulálio now trailing in second overall by 21 seconds finished fifth on the stage and is now 32 seconds back of the race leader The 29-year-old came into the 10-day stage race with two GC wins already this season both on home soil for his Portuguese Continental team Grande Prêmio Internacional Beiras e Serra da Estrela and Grande Prémio Abimota Mountains loomed large on the mid-week stage of the Volta a Portugal with five categorised climbs across the 169.1km route Just 7km from the start in Bragança Luis Ángel Maté (Euskaltel-Euskadi) claimed the first KOM points on offer and the peloton remained together across the crest.  A 40km stretch of descending led to the main course of climbing that included a trio of category 3 ascents and the first-category Torneiros (4.8km at 8.1%) with just under 18km to the finish.  Nych was part of a group of 10 riders who went clear with 69km to go Alex Molenaar (Illes Balears Arabay Cycling) German Nicolás Tivani (Avilud-Louletano-Loulé Concelho) Cristian David Rico (Petrolike) and Sabgal-Anicolor teammate Frederico Figueiredo The lead group worked together to build an advantage of 2:20 but once through an intermediate sprint line in Vidago and on the ascent of Pinho (7.6km at 4.1%) with 49km to go A final intermediate sprint on the first pass through Boticas saw Nych setting the pace at the front The leaders began the climb of Torneiros with just 45 seconds ahead of the chasers Nych got away and sailed to the finish for the win Results powered by FirstCycling a sports marketing and public relations agency which managed projects for Tour de Georgia a Georgia non-profit to promote safe cycling She is proud to have worked in professional baseball for six years - from selling advertising to pulling the tarp for several minor league teams She has climbed l'Alpe d'Huez three times (not fast) Her favorite road and gravel rides are around horse farms in north Georgia (USA) and around lavender fields in Provence (France) Kris Meeke in action during the Rali Serras de Fafe A patched-up Kris Meeke overcame changeable weather and evolving stages to begin the defence of this Portuguese Rally Championship title in convincing fashion with Stuart Loudon Four weeks after undergoing surgery to fix a damaged Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) sustained in a flat track moto accident Meeke was back behind the wheel winning again Boticas e Cabeceiras de Basto was made possible with a leg brace specially constructed for him from carbon and titanium On his competitive debut in Toyota Gazoo Racing’s Yaris Rally2 as part of the Sports & You team the 45-year-old romped to a 32.2-second victory from the Hyundai i20 N Rally2 of Dani Sordo – the man who stepped in to fill the seat he vacated at Team Hyundai Portugal Meeke’s main threat early on came from Martins Sesks with the Latvian briefly moving to the top of the event’s timesheets only to see his victory hopes slip away when his M-Sport Ford Fiesta Rally2 car had to be parked up with power steering failure “The weather was unbelievable and the last two stages I do not think I have ever driven in such muddy and slippery conditions “It was not helped by the fact that the tyre we use it does not have such an open tread pattern in terms of some of the other tyres the guys are using “I am so happy with the car – Toyota Gazoo Racing have really designed a special chassis I am happy to be able to take the wheel of it and the work of Stuart Loudon.” Kris Meeke is pleased with a strong start to his Portuguese Rally Championship title defence Kris Meeke gets to grips on his competitive debut with Toyota Gazoo Racing’s Yaris Rally2 Aaron McLaughlin produced an equally convincing performance to end his long wait for a first win in the Northern Ireland Rally Championship on Saturday took the spoils at Bishopscourt aboard his ageing Volkswagen Polo GTI R5 by nearly 16 seconds from former champions and Ford Fiesta Rally2 exponents Stuart Biggerstaff in second and Derek McGarrity in third crashed on his Toyota GR Yaris Rally2 debut and is a doubt for the West Cork Rally – the First Round of the Irish Tarmac Championship “We have been the bridesmaid for four years at this event so we are delighted to take our first win in the Northern Ireland Rally Championship,” said McLaughlin “The result leaves us in a good position for the next few rounds of the Championship Look out for your first newsletter in your inbox soon The best of Time Out straight to your inbox We help you navigate a myriad of possibilities Sign up for our newsletter for the best of the city By entering your email address you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and consent to receive emails from Time Out about news Sign up for our email to enjoy your city without spending a thing (as well as some options when you’re feeling flush) Our newsletter hand-delivers the best bits to your inbox Sign up to unlock our digital magazines and also receive the latest news By entering your email address you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and consent to receive emails from Time Out about news, events, offers and partner promotions. Rio de Janeiro head to this bar run by mixologists Tai Barbin and Alex Miranda and chef Manu Zappa is the small menu with classics and house specials Start with octopus with chickpeas (R$36) or cold eggs (R$9) try the stuffed squid with roasted sauce (R$54) Try the "Sangue de Boi" (R$30) with Calvados or the "Senta Que Eu Empurro" (R$30) with gin Thanks for subscribing! Look out for your first newsletter in your inbox soon! About us Contact us Botica came to DBD in 2007 as a Sales Manager, having previously worked for the Borders Book Group in as both a marketer and a buyer, working with genre fiction, graphic novels, and other categories (see “DBD Hires BGI Vet”) During her time at Diamond she has been promoted several times most recently to Director of Publisher Relations and Trade Marketing.  Botica “has consistently demonstrated exceptional leadership and a deep understanding of our industry," said Tony Lutkus in a statement accompanying the announcement “Emily’s expertise and vision will play a key role in driving future growth and further establishing DBD as a leader in the industry.” Chef Mimmo Alboumeh opens a second location of Botica next fall at Phipps in an expanded section of the luxury mall complex that will also include Nobu Hotel and a food hall The new plaza area planned for Phipps will eventually include a 13-story office building, Nobu Hotel and its famed sushi restaurant, LifeTime Fitness, and Citizens Food Hall with restaurant stalls like Umami Burger Located toward the back of the plaza with a covered patio overlooking the green space, the menu for the Buckhead Botica will mirror its Brookwood Hills counterpart and wine from the bar and weekend brunch offering Alboumeh’s popular mimosas Alboumeh is also looking for a third location to open Botica A representative speaking on behalf of Alboumeh tells Eater that location could be in the Sandy Springs/Dunwoody area Alboumeh melds some of the more savory dishes he created for the menu at Red Pepper Taqueria with flavors and ingredients in dishes reminiscent of those he grew up eating while living in Lebanon Mediterranean meets Mexican in Brookwood Hills The BettyLocated on the first floor of the new Kimpton Sylvan, the Betty is a hotel restaurant inspired by the midcentury supper club—and if none of the preceding description particularly lights your fire King + Duke) is cooking on a level way beyond workaday steak and soggy shrimp cocktail served head-on with cocktail sauce spiked with fermented lime and warming Indian spices An Atlanta native born to Norwegian and Jamaican immigrants Chavannes flavors his food with a deft hand and a global reach enriching grilled Cornish rock hen with tahini and labneh then providing an acidic counterpoint in the form of earthy salsa verde—it’s like the world’s most luxurious chicken shawarma start with filet mignon and escalate to a porterhouse that costs more than some round-trip airfares ($169) The Betty is one of three concepts Chavannes is overseeing here: There’s also Willow Bar a courtyard space serving cocktails and plant-centric plates Guys: There is a bug going around!) Tacos are also on the menu For those dining in—who also can choose to sit on a spacious patio facing Peachtree Road—the bar serves well-crafted margaritas and frozen drinks including an Aperol spritz frosé which speaks of another happy dream: a summer that can’t get here soon enough Soul: Food & CultureBorn in Chicago with family roots in the South—and with a long career of Atlanta fine-dining experience now under his belt—Todd Richards is on a mission to elevate soul food to the rank it deserves the autobiographical Soul: A Chef’s Culinary Evolution in 150 Recipes He follows it up with this new counter spot in Krog Street Market Some dishes remain from Richards’ Southern Fried the leaner concept Richards operated solo in this same space like chicken and waffles (plain or stuffed with collards) and a fried catfish sandwich with spicy remoulade Chicken wings come tossed in a choice of sauces—lemon pepper with herbs and spices hot honey with peppers and pickled red onions and so on—with sides including collard greens with smoked chicken and mac and cheese Richards tweaks classic soul preparations in dishes such as smoky salmon croquettes served with stone-ground grits and jalapeño creamed corn but don’t skip the frozen lemonade—a not-too-sweet treat that’s pure pleasure on the tongue Inman Park,404-205-5913 —Christiane Lauterbach This article appears in our May 2021 issue Dawn Marie West launched La Botica as a chill Offering everything from candles to chill wear the luxury self-care brand evokes the dreamy We chatted with West about scent inspiration her proud Black and Afro-Dominican heritage what’s on the horizon for her chic concept brand Working as a fine art photographer and at an internationally known museum in New York City What grounded me was my daily rituals of burning aromatherapy candles and palo santo and being intentional in what I wore at home It was what I looked forward to and when I felt most creative I decided to create a brand around self-care because not only did it feel necessary for my own wellness but I felt that I could create a brand that is done differently — design-centric while maintaining a connection to the earth La Botica means challenging myself as an artist I took everything I learned in the art and museum industries and attached that to fragrance and visualizing what that looks like for self-care and it allows me to share what I’ve learned about the importance of self-care We wanted to have varieties that are both unisex and complex. For example, Barcelona is a blend of bold florals and musk that entices and was inspired by flamenco. Casablanca was visualized as the Moroccan fig trees that grow in this landscape and the unisex ability this lush fig has in perfumery. Fragrance can be transportive, and we wanted this first collection to play on the idea of travel When working with perfume and fragrance notes I kept coming back to the idea of the intentional spaces and the feeling of being on an extended vacation It all felt interconnected to being a New Yorker I wanted it to be luxurious but not pretentious so it felt right to bring luxe but down-to-earth pieces into the collection to wear while at home or during a chill day out This was very important to my Afro-Dominican culture Street style also has a cultural influence in the Black community I’ve taken those elements and brought them together to create a luxury space Working during this difficult time has been challenging both mentally and logistically it was jarring to create intentional ritual items in such an uncertain time and the landscape was so surreal during the height of the pandemic We lived in such fear that it felt impossible to create at times I really just focused on our core collection during that time and did not release any projects we worked on until recently raw materials have been scarce since the pandemic and this time has really pushed me to become very savvy in terms of sourcing I have at least two that are being formulated for an end-of-year release Both will play on earthy notes and aromatherapy elements which has been very exciting for me as I have pushed myself as a creative into the perfumery space We are looking forward to creating pop-up show room events for visual and sensory experiences so this is something we are really excited about We also are working on expanding on our candle collection to include limited-edition glass textures and fragrance to curate a line that is ever-evolving and inspiring There are more than 300 Salcobrand pharmacies scattered across Chile all of which are what you’d expect from a typical modern-day drugstore except for one: Botica Salcobrand on Plaza Aníbal Pinto where picking up a prescription is like taking a trip back in time The opening of a new Salcobrand pharmacy in Chile would rarely garner much attention. But when the Botica Salcobrand opened in a historic building on Plaza Aníbal Pinto in 2012, residents of Valparaiso This was all thanks to the design of the new drugstore one which recreated the look and feel of a pharmacy from the 1900s The Botica Salcobrand sells the same drugs and sunscreens as all the other stores in the chain but everything else inside reflects a bygone era The shelves and stands are all made of wood and atop the wooden counter sits an antique cash register typical of pharmacies from the early 1900s Even the staff is dressed in old fashioned uniforms and if you speak to the make-up department you’ll be invited to sit in and old barber’s chair to discuss your pending purchase It’s a real trip back in time and a stark contrast to typical drugstores with their bright lights and clinical aspect there’s a tearoom further inside where you can sit back The Botica Salcobrand on Plaza Aníbal Pinto is open Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m An old drug store full of mortars and pestles and medicines reputed to cure most any illness Entire apothecaries are on display at this Lisbon museum The young girl gained fame for her atypical size and was regarded as a curiosity by the Spanish aristocracy When this former hospital pharmacy closed in 2013 it already looked like a museum The oldest continuously operating pharmacy in Europe Overlooking the burial ground is a tower designed to prevent thieves from snatching the recently deceased The only museum about the history of dentistry in Canada The 19th-century pharmacy (now a used bookstore) was featured in James Joyce’s "Ulysses," and has changed very little to this day You are using an outdated browser. Please upgrade your browser or activate Google Chrome Frame to improve your experience NILES — The man charged in the shooting death of a Niles man at his North 12th Street home in late September is headed to trial next spring after the conclusion of a preliminary hearing Tuesday in Berrien County Trial Court faces four felony charges in connection with the Sept being a felon in possession of a firearm and two counts of use of a firearm in the commission of a felony Berrien County Trial Judge Jennifer Smith bound Perry over for trial Tuesday on the four felony charges after stating that she found probable cause that Perry had committed the crimes She went over the evidence presented including witness testimony and the autopsy report She also noted that Perry had a previous felony conviction for burglary in Missouri 26 for a status conference and March 13-15 for the jury trial Perry remains in jail on $2 million cash or surety bond 24 when Perry fired his public defender Carri Briseno and said he would defend himself Perry reversed himself Tuesday and agreed to let Chief Public Defender Scott Sanford represent him two people testified who were at the Botica residence in the 1200 block of North 12th Street on the north side of Niles on Sept Michael White lives across the street from Botica and also testified Oct 17 while Benjamin Conner described himself as Botica’s best friend Conner said he was at the Botica home that evening before the shooting took place He said he was introduced to Perry and smoked marijuana and drank beer with Botica and Perry before going home He said he didn’t find out that Botica had been shot and killed until days later Conner said he had a key to Botica’s house but just let himself in the side door that night where he was met with Botica holding a gun which he said Botica had never done before he said he almost shot me so that (Perry) could hear My educated guess is that is why he acted differently … Normally he was calm and chill.”  Conner said he saw two guns on a coffee table and Botica said one was his and one was Perry’s and didn’t sense any tension between Botica and Perry 30 when Botica brought him by after picking Perry up at the train station said he got the impression Perry and Botica didn’t know each other well He said Botica told him Perry owed him $7,000 and was going to help Botica start a marijuana grow operation He said Perry had a gun in the waistband of his pants and the three were talking eating pizza and smoking and drinking most of the evening He said he wasn’t paying attention to what Perry and Botica were doing until he heard raised voices saw Botica put up his hands and Perry shooting him Among the best players to keep an eye on when the Los Angeles Kings play the Chicago Blackhawks… will be on the ice Monday against the Los Angeles Kings at… Ryan Donato and the Chicago Blackhawks will play on Monday at 8:30 PM ET meet the Los Angeles Kings on Monday at 8:30 PM ET The company has made two executive appointments following her resignation with Angela Busby stepping in as chief distribution officer and Maddie Sherlock becoming AIA's chief customer officer As CDO Busby is responsible for business development including independent financial advisers and group distribution Aligned Advice and AIA NZ’s ASB Partnership as well as distribution performance and supervision She has more than 30 years financial markets experience leading teams and developing strategies Busby was AIA’s chief customer officer and chief strategy officer She has also held senior roles as chief people and culture officer at Sovereign managing principal of ASB Securities (where she played an active role in developing and establishing Whakaterehia Busby was previously chairperson for investment company TAHITO and is a prior member of the Sustainable Business Council (SBC) NZ Advisory Board Sherlock oversees all the functions of Customer operations including the management of customers She has more than 13 years’ experience in the life insurance industry across digital She joined AIA in 2015 and over the last five years has held several senior leadership positions across the operations teams including most recently as AIA NZ’s Head of Customer Strategic Delivery and previously as Head of Customer Operations and Head of New Business She is passionate about supporting people to achieve their best and continuously evolving ways of working to deliver exemplary service for customers says: “I congratulate both Angela and Maddie on these new appointments I know they will continue to make a difference alongside their teams to help New Zealand become one of the healthiest and best protected nations in the world.” Sign In to add your comment Pics from Partners Life Keep Challenging Thursday, May 15th 2025Harbour Responsible Investment ForumAuckland Thursday, May 22nd 2025Evidential Conference 2025Auckland Thursday, July 24th 2025DigiMarCon Pacific 2025 - 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For more info visit the privacy policy page has just completed the installation of solar panels on its roof to successfully become climate neutral.The chain of pharmacies made a decision to go green at its five locations by means of installing solar panels on its own buildings and LED lights in all locations namely Eagle Solar is a natural choice for Aruba where the sun shines 365 days a year.  explains that Botica Di Servicio is taking a leadership role in the switch to alternative fuels on Aruba noting that solar power saves money in the long run The solar panel installation on the pharmacy’s roof was a joint effort by Elmar NV each company contributing to the timely delivery of the project The electricity generated by the panels goes into the ELMAR NV grid crediting the company’s electric bill.   “We have installed 356 solar panels,” informs Van der Poel,“ that will generate 160,000kWh per year which is much more than Botica Eagle consumes and we will continue to install additional solar panels in all affiliated pharmacies.”  “Solar is the way to go,” Van der Poel,” concludes “and we are proud to be among the trailblazers of alternative energy sources on the island.” We’re just getting started with the amazing effects Aruba has to offer Dig into your trip details below to unlock a Caribbean experience that will fill you with sunshine and send you home with a happy afterglow that never fades Plan Your Effect Save your favorite places and experiences to a custom itinerary you can manage while you're visiting the island: Start Planning Frano Botica is remembered as one of New Zealand’s best dual code internationals and he has now looked back on his spell in Wales playing union with Llanelli Having made his name with the All Blacks before figuring prominently for a Wigan side who are still considered one of the greatest outfits in English sporting history Botica became one of the first global superstars to ply his trade in Welsh club rugby when the game turned professional At that stage Botica was a player ahead of his time and his arrival was a huge coup for the town of Llanelli and their famous rugby side “I was at Castleford in Super League and I had a few games for Orrell in rugby union when Llanelli came in and paid a huge transfer fee,” Botica remembers “Llanelli were very ambitious and they were a serious player in European club rugby at the time so I decided to join them “Stuart Gallagher became involved in negotiations and he was great Gareth Jenkins was the coach at the time and he was very good with me He’s a big character and extremely passionate Frano Botica’s exceptional talent was obvious during his time in Llanelli While Botica is unfairly associated with the financial turmoil which preceded his time at Stradey Park it is easy to forget just how much of an influence he had on Welsh rugby Here was a unique talent who brought a different level of professionalism to domestic rugby in Wales and who was known to win games almost single-handedly Botica added: “The games that really stood out were when we played French clubs in the Heineken Cup The French players used to say a few abusive things “I could speak French so I knew what they were saying There was one game against Pau at Stradey which was pretty mental There was abuse thrown around and punches going everywhere “I actually got headbutted in that game so it was pretty rough Back in those days they did whatever they liked “The rivalry was very strong and they were extremely passionate In those days Welsh rugby was extremely tribal.” Botica (centre) watches Wales train in 2017 with former forwards coach Robin McBryde (left) and son Jacob (right) Botica continued: “I was at Llanelli for 18 months and even though I absolutely loved most of my time there The new sponsor coming in didn’t want to inherit old debt I ended up leaving Wales having lost a lot of money “I want to make absolutely clear I don’t blame most at Llanelli I was extremely close to Stuart who was a good friend of mine while the players and all the staff were great.” Email: info@wru.wales Telephone: 02920 822 000 Conroy-Botica joins FEDERATION to work alongside head of digital managing partner for FEDERATION: “Daisy is a fantastic addition to the team proven digital native with a string of the biggest global awards to her name for her involvement in Tourism’s ‘Good Morning World’ and the ‘Meddler’ campaign for Every Kiwi Vote Counts best practice thinking to the digital and social space.” Says Conroy-Botica: “It’s a great feeling to join FEDERATION – I am in my element here There’s tremendous opportunity to bring digital and social innovation to campaigns for every client I’m looking forward to working with a great team Conroy-Botica has carved out a career as a digital specialist and at Special Group was responsible for social and digital campaigns with Tourism New Zealand (including a secondment there running social) Her personal haul of awards includes local and global awards for helping Kiwis to say ‘Good Morning’ to the world every single day for a year encouraging New Zealanders overseas to vote in the 2020 general election and a high speed chase involving a burger and a shark down Auckland’s Tāmaki drive (and onto mobile phones around the country) Register for Free and receive the Campaign Brief Daily Bulletin Type your email address in the space below From Takapuna to French Top 14 Player of the Year The son of former All Blacks first five-eighth Frano is no stranger to bouncing from club to club Botica played for French second division side Perigueux en route to four years at London club Harlequins he endured a tumultuous period after Aaron Cruden's arrival last year He didn't know it then but fate was on his side Out of a job and fearing for his rugby future Botica jumped at a call from Oyonnax to be a late medical joker signing Who could have known that path would lead to this "Montpellier was probably the worst part of my career in terms of rugby and not knowing what the hell is going on it turned out to probably be the best move of my career in terms of being able to be the starting 10 and actually being able to run a team "I've always been the guy coming off the bench so Oyonnax gave me a new lease of rugby life and opened a fair few doors for me now." Botica led the Top 14 with 318 points last season - kicking around 90 per cent It's something I've done since I was five-years-old - I just love doing it." Despite Oyonnax losing the promotion-relegation playoff against Grenoble Botica's form saw him pip French first-five Julien Dumora and former NRL star turned Bordeaux midfielder Semi Radradra for the Top 14 award voted for by the players "I didn't think about getting player of the season and when I got nominated I was pretty happy with the way the season went for me but not happy with the team in general he joins the likes of former All Blacks Victor Vito and Byron Kelleher "There's a pretty elite class of players to have won it so I was stoked to be put in that category with All Blacks .. I knew it was going to be a tough season coming in and trying to make a mark against these teams and some of the players they have He always told me to buckle down and grind it out The 28-year-old former New Zealand schoolboys and North Harbour playmaker contemplated a move home but instead indicated Bordeaux could be the next stop on his roller-coaster journey "I've spoken to the coach there and I like the sound of their plans I'm just hoping I can go there and help them push into the finals "I obviously never played Super Rugby and I always wanted to know what it would be like to get a taste of that But then I bedded myself so long in England and France "I don't see any point in going back right now I'm still playing a high level of rugby over here .. and the money isn't too bad either compared to New Zealand died after an 11-bike crash at Oulton Park It’s been a year since Fred Botica and Lisa Shaw rebooted at 96FM Perth The pair launched their Botica’s Bunch for Breakfast show on July 8 last year and celebrated on-air yesterday with Fremantle Docker’s legend Matthew Pavlich Botica and Shaw began broadcasting together in 1997 and are the most successful Breakfast team in Perth radio history but in 2019 decided to return to the airwaves on 96FM and are Perth’s #2 Breakfast Show and website in this browser for the next time I comment Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" Click here to sign up to our free daily newsletter for the latest in radio, audio and podcasting news and jobs Krishna Botica in one of her three Asian restautants By RNZ Every time someone offered sympathy to restaurant owner Krishna Botica during lockdown she'd keep one thing in mind: "A city without restaurants and bars is not a city" as well as being the head of the Auckland branch of the NZ Restaurant Association She told Jim Mora on RNZ's Sunday Morning the survival of her business relied on her and partner Tony McGeorge to make decisions quickly The couple reduced their salaries by 75 per cent rented their house out to take the pressure off paying a mortgage which allowed them to focus on other decisions They stayed in touch with staff throughout "But we can pivot quickly and fill in the details later and that's what it seems to take to get ahead of this beast of a disease as well as keeping our staff employed." They were constantly revising their business plan for different scenarios while identifying what costs were luxuries "People are constantly telling us that the bottom has fallen out of our industry," Botica said "They offer us solace and say it's got nothing to do with us While they were constantly thinking about the big decisions they made a small decision - one that helped them get through the tough ones we would remind ourselves that there will always be restaurants and bars in our city A city without restaurants and bars is not a city "We are an essential part of the city and if the city can survive a new industry touted as a potential saviour has run into roadblocks John Botica who has fronted much of the financial adviser changes for the FMA is heading off for retirement Botica first joined the FMA in 2013 and has held several leadership roles during his tenure in particular leading the FMA’s focus on market engagement Currently he is director of market engagement FMA chief executive Samantha Barrass said the board and I want to acknowledge John’s significant contribution to the FMA His experience and knowledge was instrumental in our successful implementation of the new financial advice regime He is well-known and highly regarded in the industry." 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