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'Shark Tank' investment Alice's Table blossoms in Cape Coral, Southwest Florida - News-Press

Alice and less than a month later, I became the Southwest Florida event exec." She is pleased with the initial response, with classes at Anthony's on the Boulevard in Cape Coral, private classes at Shell Point in Fort Myers and bookings for bridal showers, holidays and even themed events.  Petals and Pilates is a pilates class on May 11 followed by the Alice's Table floral arranging class with snacks sponsored by Kind. A second one will be held an afternoon on May 12 at Lynq restaurant called "Mom's Day Out at the Lynq," which includes a complimentary glass of Champagne.   A return to Tipsy Cow is set for May 20.  "People are looking for more relaxing activities to do around town — and this one really uses the sense of touch, sight and smell," Beck said. The attendees don aprons to protect their clothing, and get a brief introduction to flower arranging, with tips liberally sprinkled in along the way. They can do arrangements, wreaths and flower crowns for flower girls or other festivities. "I love the fact that many of the instructional tips you learn can help someone create an arrangement at home the next time they run into their local grocery store for flowers like a pro," Beck said. From how much water the flowers need and the water temperature, stripping the leaves off to keep them above the water level, and marking the container off in a tic-tac-toe grid with tape to keep proportions right, she kept the class on track. A mishap with hydrangeas had her scrambling at the last minute. "They get a little persnickety," Beck said. "We're not giving you brown flowers. We want you guys to make the most beautiful arrangements." She substituted a solitary yellow rose. "We're not cheap and chintzy with these flowers," Beck said, the va... https://www.news-press.com/story/news/2018/04/28/shark-tank-investment-alices-table-blossoms-cape-coral-southwest-florida/510159002/

'Shark Tank' investment Alice's Table blossoms in Cape Coral, Southwest Florida - The News-Press

Alice and less than a month later, I became the Southwest Florida event exec." She is pleased with the initial response, with classes at Anthony's on the Boulevard in Cape Coral, private classes at Shell Point in Fort Myers and bookings for bridal showers, holidays and even themed events.  Petals and Pilates is a pilates class on May 11 followed by the Alice's Table floral arranging class with snacks sponsored by Kind. A second one will be held an afternoon on May 12 at Lynq restaurant called "Mom's Day Out at the Lynq," which includes a complimentary glass of Champagne.   A return to Tipsy Cow is set for May 20.  "People are looking for more relaxing activities to do around town — and this one really uses the sense of touch, sight and smell," Beck said. The attendees don aprons to protect their clothing, and get a brief introduction to flower arranging, with tips liberally sprinkled in along the way. They can do arrangements, wreaths and flower crowns for flower girls or other festivities. "I love the fact that many of the instructional tips you learn can help someone create an arrangement at home the next time they run into their local grocery store for flowers like a pro," Beck said. From how much water the flowers need and the water temperature, stripping the leaves off to keep them above the water level, and marking the container off in a tic-tac-toe grid with tape to keep proportions right, she kept the class on track. A mishap with hydrangeas had her scrambling at the last minute. "They get a little persnickety," Beck said. "We're not giving you brown flowers. We want you guys to make the most beautiful arrangements." She substituted a solitary yellow rose. "We're not cheap and chintzy with these flowers," Beck said, the va... https://www.news-press.com/story/news/2018/04/28/shark-tank-investment-alices-table-blossoms-cape-coral-southwest-florida/510159002/

'Shark Tank' investment Alice's Table blossoms in Cape Coral, Southwest Florida - The News-Press

Show CaptionsLast SlideNext SlideMelissa Beck distributes floral pieces during an Alice's Table event at the Tipsy Cow in Bonita Springs. The classes are available throughout Southwest Florida and Cape Coral.(Photo: Stacey Henson/ The News-Press)Melissa Beck is swimming with the sharks with her dive into hosting colorful Alice's Table "girls nights out.""I love playing with flowers, but it's a very expensive habit," Beck told the nine women sitting at a table at the Tipsy Cow ice cream store in Bonita Springs. "Not only do we have fun, but we do it in a place that's fun," she said, touting the rum raisin ice cream made with real rum.The concept, blooming across the country after investors choose Alice's Table on the show "Shark Tank," gives attendees hands-on, step-by-step instruction and a "recipe" that lets them create a colorful floral arrangements to take home. Beck is the second in Florida to sign on, the other in St. Petersburg.Peggy Davis, of Bonita Springs, celebrated her birthday with two daughters, Tara Adragna of Naples and Danielle Maiero of Bonita Springs, at the ice cream shop."I'm a flower fanatic," she said. "This was fantastic.""Shark Tan...

5 things: Where have all the flowers gone in Cape Coral? - The News-Press

Workers in a field at Gulf Coast Farms in Cape Coral in 1947.(Photo: Special to News-Press)Beginning with the first flower farms in the 1930s and continuing into the 1960s, Fort Myers was known as the Gladiolus capital of the world. One of the largest farms was in the northwest section of present-day Cape Coral, along Veterans Parkway.1.     A young Norman Cox of Evansville, Indiana,  purchased the land just south of Pine Island Road fronting Matlacha Pass in 1941. In 1945, he planted 2 million gladiolus bulbs. In time, Gulf Coast Farms grew to 2165 acres, of which 1441 were arable. Some 18 million bulbs were planted annually.Workers loading cut flowers onto a truck in the field at Gulf Coast Farms in Cape Coral in 1947. (Photo: Special to News-Press)2.     The gladioli were harvested in November and mid-June. Migrant workers went into the fields and cut down the tall, green stalks before they bloomed, so the fields were not, as one fancies, stiped with hundreds of acres of gl...

Meet the Naples women who decorated the White House for Christmas - The News-Press

Washington, a week after returning to Naples. “It was an honor of a lifetime.”More: HOLIDAY LIGHTS PHOTO GALLERY: Gateway sparklesMore: Holiday and Christmas events in Fort Myers, Cape Coral, Bonita Springs, NaplesThe women, who just had a nodding acquaintance before going to Washington, had two very different stories of how they become White House decorators.Lindsey, a native of Naples, decorates local condos and other buildings for the holidays for a living, working for her brother and sister-in-law at Brimmer’s Custom Decor in North Naples. The company specializes in interior and exterior Christmas decorating. She’s wanted to join the White House decorating brigade for decades.Olivo, who worked in radio syndicate sales in the Chicago area before moving to Naples six years ago, has a passion for decorating. This was the first year she applied for the White House expedition.Lindsey’s desire to volunteer at the White House began with her father, Bud Brimmer, a longtime Naples florist, when Ronald Reagan was president.She learned back then that the White House invited decorators to help dress up the president’s official home for Christmas. She also knew the White House sometimes sent out birthday greetings to American citizens.Christmas decorations at the White House. (Photo: Submitted)“Back in 1982, I sent a letter for my dad to the White House for either him going to decorate or for the White House to send him a birthday card,” she said. “My father had no clue.” She accompanied the letter with pictures of his floral work.She sent the letter in the spring. Her father’s birthday was in August. “His birthday came and went, but nothing,” she recalled.“All of a sudden,” however, “we got a call in October, and it was the White House calling the flower shop. We thought it was a joke.”But it wasn’t. The call came from the late Rex Scouten, a longtime chief usher of the White House.“He said he was sorry they missed the birthday,” said Lindsey, “but, ‘We’d like to invite him to help decorate the White House.’”CLOS... http://www.news-press.com/story/news/2017/12/06/meet-naples-women-who-decorated-white-house-christmas/927266001/

Abston, Joseph - The Chattanoogan

RBHS in 1962. He was a local baseball hero for RBHS, hitting a grand slam homerun across Morrison Springs Road against SDHS. He and his wife Dottie raised their children, Brian and Mandy in Florida and returned to the area in 2003. He was an avid fisherman, woodworker and philanthropist. He dedicated his time to craft items for children at Thompson Children’s Hospital. He organized Christmas gift drives for many families in need. Joe was a friend to many and never met a stranger. In his later years, he served as President of the RBHS Class Reunion committee where he enjoyed making new memories with old friends. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Dottie Krauth Abston, son, Brian (Candi) Abston, daughter, Dr. Mandy (Brandon) Sims, and grandchildren, Christian (Samantha), Ashley, Nathan, Kaylee, Everett and Jase and great-granddaughter, Emma. He was the best Pops ever. He is survived by his brothers, Richard and Mark and aunts and an uncle and will be missed by all who knew him.  A memorial service will be announced at a later date. The family has decided that in lieu of flowers, that Joe would be pleased if anyone, who could and wanted to, make donations in his memory to the following, RBHS Alumni Association, Teachers Fund in C/O Ms. Linda Pendergrass, 1298 Black Oak R... https://www.chattanoogan.com/2020/8/6/413171/Abston-Joseph.aspx

5 Best Florists in Charlotte?? - Kev's Best

Charlotte, they provide forward-thinking arrangements with an Old-English style of traditional and classic mixes.With their blooms imported from destinations like Italy, Florida, and South America, their award-winning design team uses the finest quality flowers.Products/Services:Anniversary, Birthday, Get Well, Plants, Sympathy, Special OccasionLOCATION:Address: 3201 Beatties Ford Rd g, Charlotte, NC 28216Phone: (704) 399-3374Website: www.stroudsflowers.comREVIEWS:“I was very happy with the service that was provided by Stroud’s Florist. I called to order a plant for a funeral, they walked me through what they had and took the time to explain what the different plants looked like and the prices. The customer service was great and this is the plant I received. It was beautiful. Thank you Stroud’s Florist!” – Cindy R.Lily Greenthumb’s Wedding and Event Design. Source: Screenshot from www.lilygreenthumbs.comProducts/Services:Bridal Party, Reception, CeremonyLOCATION:Address: 3110 S Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 28217Phone: (704) 910-2540Website: www.lilygreenthumbs.comREVIEWS:“We loved working with Lily Greenthumbs!! From the beginning, all the ladies were professional, personable, and easy to work with. To see the final product when Karen dropped off our flowers were absolutely perfect. She was right on time and gave us napkins so the water from the flowers wouldn’t get on our dresses. How smart! Overall, great experience working with Lily Greenthumbs.” – Megan C.Bookout Blooms. Source: Screenshot from www.bookoutblooms.comProducts/Services:Weddings, Events, Sympathy, Special Occ... https://kevsbest.com/florists-in-charlotte/

Kimberly’s Flowers of Boca Raton to Become Flowers of Boca Raton - PRUnderground

Florals (parent company of Flowers of Boca Raton) announced this week at that the company will officially be changing its name to Flowers of Boca Raton effective immediately. Boca Raton, Florida (PRUnderground) November 8th, 2019 Daniel Sanchez, the spokesperson for South Florals (parent company of Flowers of Boca Raton) announced this week at that the company will officially be changing its name to Flowers of Boca Raton effective immediately.Daniel explained that the new name reflects changing ownership, fresh new products, and a greater focus on customer service within the company, adding: Kimberly’s Flowers of Boca Raton has been a South Florida staple for four decades, and our intent upon acquisition is to preserve the commitment to community, along with enhancing the floral services offered.The same team of talented designers has proudly served Boca, West Palm Beach, and Fort Lauderdale through holidays, birthdays, and special events alike. New services include wedding flowers, yacht florals, and subscription based services for the hotels and other tourist destinations.Flowers of Boca Raton is already accepting orders under... https://www.prunderground.com/kimberlys-flowers-of-boca-raton-to-become-flowers-of-boca-raton/00171336/

Flower power: Business continues to bloom at Skyway Creations in Colorado Springs - Colorado Springs Gazette

You’re still dealing with the trucks and the delivery and the product.”That product comes largely from California, with flowers bred in that state, and from Florida, a conduit for flowers from South America.“We’ve always bought from California and Florida,” Don says. But he’s also had to look to producers closer to home to fulfill a growing desire for more unusual flowers.“We need so many varieties of flowers now. We used to be able to order a big case of this and that. Now we need this special flower.”A desire for more variety isn’t the only change he has seen in consumer tastes. “They say the rose will never die, it will always be a contender,” he says, But, “the rose has finally faded a little bit in the public eye.” One increasingly popular flower, particularly with “the younger crowd,” is the Gerbera daisy.Those younger buyers have also spurred plant sales.“The millennials,” he says, “have caught on to plants again. In some ways, green plant sales died for a while, but millennials really like what we do here. The succulents are quite popular.”At the same time, though, the corporate world is embracing artificial greenery as a way to cut down on maintenance costs, Don says.“We’re doing more artificial than we’ve ever done, and that’s definitely the wave of the future.” He admires how far the artificial greenery has come — “some of the artificial these days will totally fool you” — but cautions that even artificial plants need care, specifically dusting. Colorado Springs workshop teaches ancient craft of blacksmithingWeddings continue to provide steady business. “We do as many as 100 weddings a year, so two a weekend.”Corporate customers, such as local hotels, also remain key to the business.“The hotels are still strong,” Don says. “We’re not doing the centerpiece work, the party work, that we used to get with the hotels.”He calls the 2008 economic crisis “the 25% recession.”“We lost about 25% of our customers, and the rest were asking for a 25% discount. If you can’t do it, somebody else will, so what do you do? You sharpen your pencil and go for it.”That was just one of many economic downturns the business has survived over a half-century.“We’ve always been lucky, we’ve never laid anybody off,” Don says. There have been times where he has gone to his staff and warned them that either someone would have to go or everyone would need to trim their hours, “and everyone has always been willing to do that. That says a lot for my crew.”Other flower shops have not fared as well; Don has seen several vanish over the years. He looks at Skyway and Platte Floral, which has been around for nearly 100 years, as “the two big guns on the block as far as full service.”“We’re so lucky to both still be here in the town,” Lori says.Big-box stores and grocery stores emerged as competition 20 or 30 years ago, and Don thinks that is finally taking its toll a bit. “You see an awful lot of people lined up at the supermarkets at holiday time.”But, he said, “we still get them with the quality,” and the customer service.“We spend the time with people,” he says. He u... https://gazette.com/business/flower-power-business-continues-to-bloom-at-skyway-creations-in-colorado-springs/article_d5c342b4-5821-11ea-b62d-7be600878467.html