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Vote 4 The Best: Michael B. Anthony in Detroit wins Best Wedding Florist

Congratulations to Michael B. Anthony on being voted the BEST wedding florist in Metro Detroit in our 2018 Vote for the Best campaign! Owner and founder of Michael B. Anthony, Michael Bak, states, "Michael B. Anthony to me is uniqueness. We pride ourselves upon creating one of a kind and custom designs for our couples."  Michael B. Anthony was voted 'Best Wedding Florist' for the THIRD year in a row in Local 4’s Vote 4 the Best.  Before evolving his business, Michael participated in Eastern Market Sunday as well as other vintage markets. He also took part in alternative wedding expos, such as Detroit Gets Married, a mock wedding reception utilizing some of Detroit's best vendors in the wedding industry.  "I have always had a passion for gardening, decorating and socializing... As my mother would say I had the gift of gab!" ... https://www.clickondetroit.com/vote-4-the-best/vote-4-the-best-michael-b-anthony-in-detroit-wins-best-wedding-florist

Fiesta, Flowers and Floats: El Desfile Histórico Puts Santa Barbara's Historical Flair on Parade

Viva la Fiesta!”An estimated 37,600 spectators watched along the nearly two-mile parade route, according to Anthony Wagner, a Santa Barbara Police Department spokesman. The procession wrapped up shortly before 2 p.m.Sitting curbside with her family along the 1400 block of State Street, Santa Barbara native Raeleen Rodriguez said she enjoyed the parade views.“We enjoy crushing eggs and watching the parade,” said Rodriguez, a 30-year Santa Barbara resident. “The kids like the horses, and I like the music.”Setting up chairs early and putting blue tape on the concrete were key to Rodriguez’s prime viewing spot.“We set up yesterday so that we could have a spot today,” she said.The children’s parade, rodeo and mercados are among some of the Fiesta festivities on tap for Saturday and Sunday.— Noozhawk staff writer Brooke Holland can be reached at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address). Follow Noozhawk on Twitter: @noozhawk, @NoozhawkNews and @NoozhawkBiz. Connect with Noozhawk on Facebook. ... https://www.noozhawk.com/article/fiesta_parade_20180803

A flower shop grows again in Mattapoisett

I really started to miss the business," she said, sitting in a comfortable lounge area of her florist shop. But it was while she was volunteering at St. Anthony's Christmas Fair working with floral designs that the old floral fire reignited."I came home with a big smile on my face and my husband said 'What's going on? I haven't seen you this happy in like forever.' But it was just getting back into it, getting my hands dirty, being able to work with people, selling wreaths and arrangements. That was when I knew I  had to go back to the business."Turner started to put some feelers out to find a spot in town."I really wanted to be in Mattapoisett," said Turner, who grew up in Marion and Mattapoisett. "In April, I got a text from a friend who said this spot would be opening up, so I went and saw the owner and she said, 'Sure, if you want it.'She and her family went to work getting the space ready."It needed a lot of work. We came in at night. My husband, Truman, works during the day so all of the work was at night. I could not have done this without him and my daughter, Holyn," she said.With her family's support, Turner says she's in business for the long haul."Last time it was just me, but this time we're doing it as a family business. (Truman) did all the flooring, the painting. He did everything here, which was huge. We still have somethings that need to be done, but we had enough done to open the doors on July 2."Their daughter, Holyn, 13, an incoming freshman at Old Rochester Regional High School, took over social media, created an Intagram account and fashioned a website. She helps quite a bit in the shop, working side-by-side with her mother."I designed the signs and the business cards and the logo for Blossoms, and I'm working on the website," Holyn said."She has taken over the website and I'm so grateful for that," her mother said.Turner credits her own mother with igniting her love of flowers."My mom is an amazing gardener," she said of her mother, Sharon Spector. "We always were playing around with flowers growing up, even if it was just picking stuff up off the side of the road. I think that helped me a lot and probably what got me into it."The first day of business for the redubbed flower shop re-enforced Turner's feeling that she had made the right decision to return to the floral design business."It was great. people have been so supportive," she said. "July is a quiet month, but everybody has been so receptive."We just feel so blessed and I know, with everything we've gone through," Turner said. "I've never regretted it. I know this is what I was suppose to do."... https://sippican.villagesoup.com/p/a-flower-shop-grows-again-in-mattapoisett/1768052

Maui Obituary Notices: Week of July 29, 2018

Candida “Candy” SantosCandida “Candy” SantosApril 14, 1934 – July 25, 2018Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Friday, August 10, 2018 at St. Anthony Church, Mass will begin at 11 a.m., and burial will follow at 12:30 p.m. at Maui Memorial Park, Garden of Meditation.Candy was a Floral Designer at Kahului Florist for 52 years until she retired.She is survived by her daughter, Michelle Santos; son, John (Capri) Santos Jr.; siblings, Dolores (Jay-deceased) Conroy, Patricia (Jimmy) Saltiban, Fred de Aquino, Leonard (Carla) de Aquino, Estrellita (David) Marcellus; and three grandchildren, Cade Betancourt, Celise Santos, and Jena Santos. Candy was predeceased by her husband, John Santos Sr.; daughter, Eileen Santos; parents, Pedro and Emelia de Aquino; sister, Louisa Pacubas, and brother, Andrew de Aquino.The family would like to acknowledge Hospice Maui for their compassionate care of Candy.Isabelle KainoaIsabelle KainoaOctober 28, 1934 – July 22, 2018 ADVERTISEMENT Isabelle Leina‘ala Chartrand Kainoa, of Waiehu, Maui passed away peacefully in her sleep on July 22, 2018. Isabelle was born in Honolulu, HI on October... https://mauinow.com/2018/07/29/maui-obituary-notices-week-of-july-29-2018/

Supreme Court Vacates Washington Florist Discrimination Case

First Amendment rights were not violated.Earlier this month the Supreme Court ruled 7-2 in favor of a Lakewood, Colorado baker who refused to make a wedding cake for a gay couple.Justice Anthony Kennedy wrote for the majority that the state’s civil rights commission showed “elements of a clear and impermissible hostility toward the sincere religious beliefs” of the Christian baker.The narrow focus of the Supreme Court ruling left an open question of how it would affect similar cases. The case involving the Colorado baker did not settle the law about whether a business can refuse business to a gay couple, though civil rights advocates remain optimistic.“To be clear, the court made no indication the lower courts ruled incorrectly and made no decision on the case’s merits,” said James Esseks of the ACLU of the decision.“We are confident that the Washington State Supreme Court will rule once again in favor of the same-sex couple, and reaffirm its decision that no business has a right to discriminate.”Last week, the Oregon Supreme Court declined to hear an appeal of a case involving a bakery that refused to make a wedding cake for a lesbian couple.The state’s Bureau of Labor and Industries ordered Aaron and Melissa Klein to pay damages to Rachel and Laurel Bowman-Cryer after concluding the Christian bakers violated Oregon’s discrimination law.The Kleins are represented by attorneys from the First Liberty Institute, who believe they can appeal their case to the high court.Washington Governor Jay Inslee said the Supreme Court decision regarding Arlene’s Flowers “does not surprise us or cause us any concern.”“Unlike the recent decision in the Colorado case, in Washington there was never any indication of religious bias or hostility in our pursuit to protect consumers from discrimination.”Like this:Like Loading... ... https://www.courthousenews.com/supreme-court-vacates-washington-florist-discrimination-case/

Horticulture expert brings floral design class to ASU

Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts. Anderson received a master's degree in horticulture, the science and art of growing plants, at Kansas State University and her doctorate in horticulture from Texas A&M University. She also taught classes in floral design at both universities.Anderson will teach a topic course called Wellness in Floral Art for the 2019 spring semester at ASU. The class will focus on how flowers relieve stress and affect the senses. “It’s biophilia, so we’re being connected back to nature, which is where we come from," Anderson said. "Working with plants is a therapy, so not only is it a therapy for me to educate others on floral design as an art form and a stress reliever, (but) it’s also awesome to see other people benefit from it.”  While 90 universities in the U.S. offer bachelor's degrees in horticulture, only two universities offer degrees in floral design according to The Bachelor's Portal. As a result, aspiring floral designers often select horticulture as a major.However, Anderson said an arts background is more valuable for entering the floral design field and modified her horticulture research accordingly. “When I was managing studios in San Diego and Los Angeles, the owners of the studios kept asking me to find florists that had an art background, not a plant science or horticulture background,” Anderson said. “That’s when I got the idea that we need (to) advocate floral design as an art form in order to have a more educated work force.” Anderson also has her own business, The Flori.Culture, in which she teaches floral art classes and creates arrangements for clients. She said she has created arrangements for events hosted by large companies including Cisco and Wa... http://www.statepress.com/article/2018/10/spartcult-floral-art-advocate-brings-new-classes-to-asu

Teleflora Names Shirley Lyons Of Dandelions Flowers & Gifts As The 2018 Tom Butler "Floral Retailer Of The Year"

Lifetime Achievement Award and Place in the Sun Award; Michigan State Florists' Association Award of National Industry Service; Michigan Floral Foundation Hall of Fame Award; Arkansas State Florists' Association Distinguished Service Award and Oklahoma State Florists' Hall of Fame. Tom passed away in August, 2014, after a battle with cancer. For many who knew Tom, he was considered to be the 'Chief Champion of Florists' – always there when they needed him, always understanding their issues and concerns, and always representing their cause. About Teleflora Say everything and share your "Love Out Loud™" with the gift of Teleflora® flowers — all made by hand and delivered by hand by your local florist. By tapping nearly 10,000 member florists in North America alone, Teleflora offers the kind of personal touches, artistry and expertise you expect from a trusted neighborhood florist — even if that neighborhood is across the country. No prepackaged flowers in nondescript boxes dropped on your doorstep — Teleflora's network of professional florists create artistic arrangements personally delivered in a vase, often on the same day. Teleflora makes every day an occasion with a two-in-one gift that includes a multipurpose keepsake container for long-lasting enjoyment. Follow Teleflora on Facebook and tag your own #LoveOutLoud moment.SOURCE Teleflora Related Links https://www.teleflora.com... https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/teleflora-names-shirley-lyons-of-dandelions-flowers--gifts-as-the-2018-tom-butler-floral-retailer-of-the-year-300713824.html

Vietnam pays respects to John McCain with tributes, flowers

Related stories from Kansas City Star The U.S. Embassy announced it will launch a McCain/Kerry Fellowship in which a young Vietnamese leader committed to public service will be chosen each year to travel to the U.S. on a study tour to deepen ties between the two peoples. https://www.kansascity.com/news/politics-government/national-politics/article217381335.html

Four Floral Businesses To Receive The Century Award In Palm Springs

September in Florida, the 2017 Century Award recipients will be honored alongside the 2018 honorees. The 2017 Century Award recipients are: Johnston's Quality Flowers in Fort Smith, Arkansas Mitchell's Flowers and Events in Orland Park, Illinois Wistinghausen Florist & Greenhouse in Oak Harbor, Ohio Read about the history of their businesses here. Any industry company that has served the floral industry for 100 years or longer qualifies for the Century Award. The award was first presented in 1982. For information about the Century Award or to apply for recognition, visit safnow.org/awards or contact awards@safnow.org.  ### About SAF   The Society of American Florists is the leading organization representing all segments of the floral indust... http://www.perishablenews.com/index.php?article=0069973