Bay City Flower Shop News
In a sign of a changing economy, an iconic Half Moon Bay flower company closes its doors - The Mercury News
Sunday, February 09, 2020Teresa Covarrubias picks up a hydrangea at Bay City Flower Company in Half Moon Bay, Calif., on Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2019. After more than 100 years in business the company will be closing, leaving many like Covarrubias out of work. (Randy Vazquez/Bay Area News Group)Some of the succulents at Bay City Flower Company in Half Moon Bay, Calif., on Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2019. After more than 100 years in business the company will close. (Randy Vazquez/Bay Area News Group)The gallery will resume insecondsFrom left, Heidi Higaki, Harrison Higaki, Harry Higaki, Lisa Higaki Ng, Natalie Ng, 3, and Mike Ng at Bay City Flower Company in Half Moon Bay, Calif., on Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2019.The company has been around for more than 100 years, next month it will close its doors. (Randy Vazquez/Bay Area News Group)Rosa Marriquez picks out some flowers at Bay City Flower Company in Half Moon Bay, Calif., on Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2019. Marriquez started working at the company in 1979. After more than 100 years in business the company will be closing, leaving... http://www.mercurynews.com/in-a-sign-of-a-changing-economy-an-iconic-half-moon-bay-flower-company-closes-its-doors
Florist Charged With Defrauding Customers Out Of $26K In South Bay - Patch.com
Tuesday, October 24, 2017Friday afternoon.Anyone with further information on this case, can call Criminal Investigator Christine Macias at (408) 792-2822.ALSO SEE: 102-Year-Old Woman's Death Deemed 'Suspicious'--Bay City News/Image via Santa Clara Co. DASubscribe to the Milpitas newsletterThanks for your feedback.Originally published Jun 24, 2017.
Bay City hopes investor breathes new life into old flower shop cottage - MLive.com
Tuesday, August 15, 2017BAY CITY, MI -- An old Bay City flower shop that has fallen by the wayside over the years will soon have a new owner, but future plans for the neighborhood property are still up in the air.The sale of the old Limberg's Stone Cottage Florist, 100 Green Ave., was approved Monday, Aug. 7, by the Bay City Commission. The city, which acquired the property at auction in the fall of 2016, agreed to sell it to Donald Piering, of Midland, for $27,263. The real estate transaction still needs to close, officials said.The city acquired the property for $23,645 with hopes of attracting an investor to bring it back to life."It's a big parcel of land and I don't think the city wanted to take any chances on it going to someone at auction and then have that person just sit on it," said Commissioner David Terrasi, 2nd Ward.Last year, the city put out of a request for proposals for the property, which garnered two bids.Piering had plans to rehabilitate the building and create a specialty market featuring... http://www.mlive.com/news/bay-city/index.ssf/2017/08/city_approves_sale_of_old_flow.html
Flower arranging class held - Huron Daily Tribune
Tuesday, November 01, 2016Green Acre Landscaping in Bad Axe. Ten ladies tried their hand at making a straight line arrangement.American Rose Society instructors were Marilyn Whittaker, Linwood and Jean Bradley, Bay City. Both are members of the Northeastern Michigan Rose Society. They brought roses, greenery, other filler and all the necessary items to make stunning arrangements.Arrangements went to individuals, homes, churches, nursing homes and other places to be enjoyed.The next open meeting of the Thumb Rose Society will take place in the spring.Anyone wanting more information or to be placed on the list to receive meeting notices is asked to contact the Thumb Rose Society at 989-553-2992 or email holtropc@gmail.com<mailto:holtropc@gmail.com>. Their website is [http://www.ThumbRoseSociety.org. http://www.michigansthumb.com/news/article/Flower-arranging-class-takes-place-10159596.php
10 Northern Michigan Florists – mynorth.com - MyNorth.com
Wednesday, March 31, 2021February and whether yours is a newly budding relationship or a blossoming one, let your significant other know they’re special to you with a Valentine’s Day bouquet from a Northern Michigan florist.These 10 Northern Michigan florists (from Traverse City to Ludington!) are great to keep in mind for Valentine’s Day, but they also create arrangements year-round for weddings, funerals, anniversaries, parties and more!Beads and Blooms Florist78 N. Jebavy Dr. Ludington, MI 49431, 231.845.6537 or 231.425.4133A local florist that delivers on a personal level, “all flower arrangements are artistically arranged in a vase and hand-delivered to the recipient.” Flower’s From Sky’s the Limit413 Michigan St. Petoskey, MI 49770, 231.347.7770Pick out the perfect pair of posies (or whatever suits your fancy) online and choose from a wide variety of arrangements that can be delivered in Petoskey or nationwide. Flower Station341 W. Front St., Traverse City, MI 49684, 231.946.1742, toll free:Located a short walk from the heart of downtown Traverse City, the Flower Station is a family owned store that offers a selection of imported and locally grown fresh flowers.Hagstrom’s Flowers... https://mynorth.com/2015/01/10-northern-michigan-florists/
Local florist delivers donated flowers to seniors - Fox17
Sunday, February 28, 2021ALLENDALE TOWNSHIP, Mich. — A surprise just in time for Valentine's Day for dozens of seniors in West Michigan.Simplicity Floral Design and Events delivered flowers to the Allendale Nursing and Rehabilitation Community on Friday. The idea came from Nikki Schindler, who posted on Facebook, asking for people to donate money to the cause.The response was unlike anything she dreamed of. $2,165 rolled in. That covered not just one community, but two. Flowers also went to Saint Ann's home in Grand Rapids.Follow FOX 17: Facebook - Twitter - Instagram - YouTube... https://www.fox17online.com/news/local-news/lakeshore/ottawa/local-florist-delivers-donated-flowers-to-seniors
2021 Virtual Great Lakes Floral & Event Expo Promises to be Like None Other - PerishableNews
Sunday, February 28, 2021Michigan Floral FoundationGold Exhibitor Sponsor: DWF-Flint, FloraCraft, Mayesh WholesaleSilver Exhibitor Sponsor: DWF – Toledo, Rokay FloralAgain visit www.glfee.com for full details on this event. Mark your calendars now and save the date for the 2022 Great Lakes Floral & Event Expo schedule for March 4-6, 2022 in Grand Rapids, MI. We look forward to growing stronger and staying healthy over the next year so we can once again meet in person and see you at the 2022 GLFEE. The Great Lakes Floral Association is a multi-state full service trade organization representing more than 400 florists, growers, wholesalers, and 150 Certified Florist (CF). Located in Haslett, Michigan, GLFA offers group savings on insurance, financial services, credit card processing and supplies, office supplies; is the sponsor of the Certified Florist (CF) program; creates and hosts the annual Great Lakes Floral & Event Expo; conducts educational seminars throughout the year at the association headquarters and various other facilities; publishes The Professional Florist magazine; hosts the GLFA website, and interacts with state/federal government agencies. For more information on GLFA, visit their web site at www.greatlakesfloralassociation.org. ... https://www.perishablenews.com/floral/2021-virtual-great-lakes-floral-event-expo-promises-to-be-like-none-other/
COVID-19 devastated flower shops. Local florists hope Valentine's Day starts resurgence - Hometown Life
Sunday, February 28, 2021That was the case for Bob Kupfer and Tiffany Florist in downtown Birmingham last spring. When he was closed for several weeks when COVID-19 was first detected in Michigan, he was left with a cooler full of flowers that couldn't be sold. So he would take them outside his shop at 784 S. Old Woodward and leave them in a bucket for those taking a walk and looking to get out of the house during quarantine. "When we shut down, every day I would come here and put a bucket of flowers in the street," he said. "There's a ton of people who walk by here every day. We were giving away flowers for a long time."Unknown factorsThat won't be the case in February. Kupfer said he is confident those looking to buy their sweetie some flowers — including the traditional red roses associated with the holiday — will be able to, whether they order a week early or walk in the afternoon of Feb. 14.Still, he said, it's best to order ahead to make sure customers can get exactly what they're looking for, since it's a guessing game this year as to how sales will go."The big unknown is, who's going to be buying for Valentines Day?" Kupfer said. "Do we need 10,000 of something or 1,000 of something?"More: Lottery awaits Golden ticket call from $1 billion Mega Millions winner, teachers or notMore: Many families eager to get back to in-person schooling. See what your district has plannedDonna Podpora, who co-owns Donna & Larry's Flowers in Northville with her husband Larry Podpora, said they are starting to get more clarity about what to expect for Valentine's Day, but there were still plenty of questions in late January as they got their shop at 1063 Novi Road decorated with hearts a stuffed bears."Even the suppliers are saying they don't where they're going to get the flowers from at this point. They've got the orders placed. They don't know what's going to come in," said Donna Podpora, who's owned the shop north of Eight Mile for nearly 37 years. "They don't know what to charge us because they don't know what they're going to have to pay because they don't know what they're going to get. It's just so different."Valentine's Day and Mothers Days are widely considered the two biggest days for giving flowers, and flower shops across the region have prepped since before Christmas. It's a big holiday for deliveries, though those look vastly different this year compared to previous years.One issue with Valentine's Day this year isn't the result of COVID-19 but of the calendar: Feb. ... https://www.hometownlife.com/story/money/business/2021/02/03/order-valentines-day-flowers-early-year-florists-say/4226899001/
