A local pizza institution that began as a single restaurant has now grown into a beloved South Florida chain with 10 locations throughout the region. Sicilian Oven isn't just serving up wood-fired pizza, it's creating community gathering spots where regulars are treated like family.

"Oh, we love it. I bring my mom here all the time. She's in a home and we bring her here and she loves the pizza and she loves the place and they're so nice to us," Vicky Helms, a regular customer, said. Former Cooper City Mayor Greg Ross shared the same sentiment.