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Greenleaf Wholesale Florist seeks $82294 payment
Tuesday, July 03, 2018The plaintiff seeks all reasonable damages, court costs, attorney's fees and all appropriate relief. It is represented by Joseph Fick of Newman, Mathis, Brady & Spedale in Metairie. The case has been assigned to Division C Judge Sidney Cates. Orleans Parish Civil District Court case number 18-6184... https://louisianarecord.com/stories/511470871-greenleaf-wholesale-florist-seeks-82-294-payment
New York Giants: Flowers' roller coaster offseason continues
Tuesday, June 05, 2018It’s been a roller coaster offseason for New York Giants offensive tackle Ereck Flowers.The former first-round pick lost his starting left tackle job to Nate Solder. The Giants signed Tom Brady’s longtime blindside protector to a four-year, $62 million contract in free agency, according to Spotrac. Head coach Pat Shurmur informed Flowers that he would be moving to right tackle to compete for the starting role after the signing. That reportedly didn’t sit well with Flowers. He was the only player not to report for the start of the team’s voluntary offseason workout program.The Giants then reportedly put Flowers on the trade block ahead of the 2018 NFL Draft. The only problem was Big Blue received no appealing offers for the 6-foot-6, 329-pound offensive tackle. The G-Men then declined to pick up Flowers’ fifth-year option on his rookie contract, which came as no surprise. The decision puts Flowers in a position to set himself up for free agency in 2019. However, Flowers will not only have to win the right tackle role for that happen, he will need to play well.Flowers has since reported to the Giants training facility and Shurmur has already seen... https://gmenhq.com/2018/05/30/new-york-giants-ereck-flowers-roller-coaster-offseason/
Florist pleads guilty to tax fraud, grand larceny
Tuesday, June 05, 2018WATERTOWN — A local florist admitted to withholding almost $79,000 in sales tax from the state that he collected from customers between September 2014 to August 2016.Kevin R. Kitto, 55, of 816 Brady Road, Sackets Harbor, pleaded guilty to one count of third-degree tax fraud and one count of second-degree grand larceny Friday in Jefferson County Court.The florist, who owns and operates Sherwood Florist at 1314 Washington St., previously told the Times that “we had a series of misfilings in that time period, and have since refiled properly. This was not intentional. We discovered we made the errors and reported them in April.” He added at the time that about half of the sum levied against him was from the actual taxes and the other half was from penalties and fees.Mr. Kitto faces up to five years of probation and will have to pay up to $78,858 in restitution.Sentencing is scheduled for July. In other court action Friday:Aaron M. Gerstenschlager, 20, Watertown, admitted to possessing more than one pound of marijuana and a firearm illegally last month when the Metro-Jefferson Drug Task Force apprehended him during a raid. Mr. Gerstenschlager pleaded guilty to third-degree criminal possession of marijuana and third-degree criminal possession of a weapon. The task force found Mr. Gerstenschlager and Wil Moss III in Mr. Moss’s home at 646 Emerson St. when a search warrant was executed. Police reported they found $5,145 in cash,... http://www.watertowndailytimes.com/news03/florist-pleads-guilty-to-tax-fraud-grand-larceny--20180521&
Coon Rapids florist takes top prize at Home and Garden Show - ECM Publishers
Tuesday, May 01, 2018Randi Wielinski, of Ramsey, was named the 2018 Floral Designer of the Year at the Minneapolis Home and Garden Show April 7.Photo courtesy of Koehler & Dramm Wholesale FloristWielinski and Heidi Brady, who took third place in the competition, both work at Forever Floral in Coon Rapids and qualified as finalists in the Koehler & Dramm Wholesale Florist’s annual competition.They submitted arrangements back in October to qualify.Brady, of Coon Rapids, used pieces of tree bark and long cascading succulent plants in her arrangement.“It was very earthy looking,” she said.Wielinski created her arrangement in a drawer.“I did a lot of textures, and I did a lot of orbs,” she said. Overall, there was a lot of “putzy detail,” which is her style, she said. +1 Heidi Brady, of Coon Rapids, took third place in the “Flowers are always in Fashion!” competition at the Minneapolis Home and Garden Show earlier this month. Both Brady and the contest winner, Randi Wielinski, work at Forever Floral in Coon Rapids.Photo courtesy of Koehler & Dramm Wholesale FloristWhen the two were announced as two of seven finalists, they had no idea what they were in for.Two weeks before the April 7 competition, they learned they would be working with mannequins.Draped in a black jersey fabric, the florists were allowed to attach florals, foliages and hard goods to the fabric, but not to the mannequin itself.Wielinski wo...
Open Studios to spotlight 145 local artists at 93 locations around Greenville this weekend - Greenville News
Tuesday, November 28, 2017Ambler Barbel H. Amos Melissa AndersonYvonne Herd ArrowoodKiah BellowsEric BenjaminNathan Bertling Lisa Marlo BetheaJeanne BlinkoffHans-Peter BolzAlexia Timberlake Boyd Patti Brady Pamela Esteppe BrockRoger W. Bruckner Cece BurnettJane Todd Butcher Jim Campbell Diane Kilgore Condon Drew ConleySteve CourchaineJamie DavisDarryl Debruhl Vladimir DemidovichTessha Zimmerman DickeyJane DoyleShannon K. Dudar Jaidra Duran Janina Tukarski EllisSarah Farrar Drew Fields Tom Flowers Linda Q. Furman Ron GillenLynn GreerSigne and Genna GrushovenkoCindy HammondStarr Haney Kim Hassold Michelle JardinesBrad Johnson Deborah Morrow Johnson Diarmuid KellyMarsha R. Kennedy Patricia Kilburg J. Ashley KirbyLouisa Pyle Kirk Cathy Zaden LeaCham Little Laura Lynn LuceDabney Mahanes Garland MattoxGretta McCallSunny Mullarkey McGowan Susannah Mele Glen MillerDumah MorganLaura NanceJacki NewellTeri PenaJulia PetersMeredith Piper Melanie PuchBetsy PowellCraig RagsdaleJim ReelTeresa Roche Cindy RoddeyHolly RollinsMarie ScottJulie Hughes ShabkieTim SpeakerBarbara St. Denis Katy StanberryBarbara Stitt Jess Stone Jo Ann TaylorGrey ThompsonCarole Knudson Tinsley Katie WalkerKristin WencDan WilliamsLu WixonGerry Wubben Marcy Connors YerkesMatthew Zedler ClayDavid YoungPhotographyPolly GaillardPhilip GarciaDiane Hopkins-Hug... http://www.greenvilleonline.com/story/entertainment/2017/11/08/greenville-open-studios-spotlights-145-artists-93-locations/843700001/
Alexandria Florist Invents Free Online Puzzle Game - The Zebra
Sunday, February 10, 2019District of Columbia. Originally designed as a game to be played in Alexandria, VA and Washington, DC, SillyPuzzles has now branched out as far as Florida and Texas with new puzzles being designed daily.To play the free game, players create an account and login to see nearby puzzles listed in order by distance from their phone. When they get near the designated puzzle location, a clue or question appears. Some are easy and require only that the player observe the point of interest and answer a question. Others require the use of logic to solve a math problem or a riddle.SillyPuzzles is free to play. There are no ads to view and players will not be subjected to any advertising unless they choose a puzzle that takes them to a retail merchant location that is indicated in the puzzle description. Premium Memberships may be available in the future.For more information. visit sillypuzzles.com. https://thezebra.org/2018/07/10/alexandria-florist-invents-free-online-puzzle-game/
Horticulture expert brings floral design class to ASU - The State Press
Sunday, February 10, 2019Anderson 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 Walgreens.On the website, Anderson runs a blog called The Chlorophyll Chronicle where she discusses "flowers. food. fashion." She also has a YouTube channel, The Flori.Culture, where she shows off arrangements and gives tutorials on how to make them. “If you are interested in floral design, in the aesthetics, then you are probably also interested in food and fashion and even interior design, so I think it all goes hand-in-hand," Anderson said. [embedded content]Katherine Merveille, the owner of Merveille Floral and Design Atelier and a colleague of Anderson, said that Anderson’s extensive... http://www.statepress.com/article/2018/10/spartcult-floral-art-advocate-brings-new-classes-to-asu
5 Free Apps to Order Valentine's Flowers - The Mac Observer
Tuesday, February 05, 2019From You Flowers offers beautiful flower arrangements for same day delivery by a local florist. Whether you need to send flowers to New York, Texas, or California, FromYouFlowers.com offers USA flower delivery from coast to coast. Want to make it a one-of-a-kind gift? Add a teddy bear, chocolates or a balloon bouquet to your online flower order.Be the first to know about promotion and discount announcements about flower arrangements! Also, you can quickly place a flower order with your mobile device and send flowers to your loved ones with the same day delivery option using the special day reminders and deals. [4 Valentine Apps to Shop for That Special Someone]Photo by Amy Shamblen on Unsplash... https://www.macobserver.com/tips/quick-tip/5-apps-valentines-flowers/
Baacks to the future: New owners adding wine, beer option with delivery of flowers, gifts - ReporterNews.com
Tuesday, February 05, 2019Dan Harwell purchased the company in 1972, and later his son, Luke, joined the business full-time in 2002 after graduating from Texas Tech University. The younger Harwell eventually took over operations of the family business. Under the new owners, some things remain the same. One fixture is the employees, including a designer who has been at Baack’s for 31 years, Petre said. There also are efforts to revive some former Baack’s traditions, such as a Christmas open house and growing some plants in-house, Petre said. Her brother, Marc Petre, is sprucing up the shuttered greenhouses on the property, she said. At one time, Baack’s was known for cultivating poinsettias, geraniums, Easter lilies, hydrangeas and annual bedding plants, according to the Reporter-News archives. In addition to floral arrangements for all occasions, Baack’s also offers the crafting and delivery of gift boxes around many themes, such as golf, fishing, hunting and tailgating. Packages also can be created for children’s events, baby showers, Father’s Day and other special moments, Petre said. Her goal is to use products from local wineries and chocolatiers to include with her gift options. Late bloomer Managing a flower and gift shop is a dream come true for Petre, who previously worked as a bartender for 10 years. That experience in the alcohol industry will be a plus with the addition of the wine and beer delivery with Baack's flowers and gift boxes, she said. “I’ve always been artistic and real artsy, and I love making things look pretty,” Petre said. “I always thought that it would be so cool to be able to own a flower shop and to do that every day.” Her previous creative interests include making stylish belt buckles and jewelry out of bones and antlers. She first learned about wine and beer delivery while attending a floral design workshop in Austin several months ago. “I’m 43 years old and I needed a change. I quit my job and this just kind of fell in our laps. I like to call it divine intervention,” Petre said. https://www.reporternews.com/story/money/business/local/2019/01/17/new-abilene-florist-baacks-owners-adding-wine-beer-option-flower-gift-box-delivery/2548924002/