Breaking your favorite sunglasses is a plight all Floridians can relate to. And unfortunately, for every scratched lens or broken frame, you’ll likely have to buy a replacement. Thankfully, Abaco Polarized is changing that with their line of high-quality glasses: from bamboo shades that float in water to aviators with prescription lenses that aren’t just affordable, but are also backed by a limited lifetime warranty. 

Before Greg and Maricelly Sarkin launched Palm Beach-based Abaco, the founders owned a small retail store selling high-end sunglasses in Abacoa, a small town near Jupiter. It was there that they connected with customers over constant frustrations about broken shades, eventually leading to the “ah-ha” moment that inspired them to start their own line. 

“During this time, it was not uncommon for us to take a quick boat trip to the Abaco Islands,” Greg said. “When we launched our brand of sunglasses, we wanted a name true to our store, as well as our adventures.”

This year marks a decade of business for Abaco. With more than 40 frames and 225 styles (bearing names like Pitbull, Vero and Outrigger), every design is informed by the needs of customers—with a wink to their Sunshine State roots. Not only that, but every pair of Abaco’s sunnies are polarized, making them ideal for cruising along the Intracoastal or going on any adventure where the rays will be shining. Talk about having it made in the shade.

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