Antioch Flower Shop News
Around East County: Don’t forget area small businesses still open - East Bay Times
Sunday, July 05, 2020Good Scents Florist has reduced their current hours to Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon; call 925-625-5550 for details. Similar florists in Brentwood, Antioch and Pittsburg have also remained open. Information can be found on their websites for hours and services offered.Roni Gehlke can be reached at oakleynow@comcast.net. ... https://www.eastbaytimes.com/around-east-county-dont-forget-area-small-businesses-still-open
Manuel Rose, retired Delta municipal judge, dies at 95 - East Bay Times
Tuesday, July 09, 2019A champion of the environment and the “little guy,” retired Delta Municipal Court Judge Manuel C. Rose has died after a long illness. The longtime judge and former Antioch resident was 95.Rose died on June 20 in Walnut Creek. He grew up in San Pablo, graduated from Richmond High School and later UC Berkeley and Boalt Hall law school, and served in the U.S. Navy during World War II before going to work as a lawyer for Winters and Winters, an Antioch firm he later bought.In 1951 his life would take a turn when the state Legislature decided justices of the peace and city judges should merge in what would be called “justice courts.” At 29, Rose took up the challenge and edged out the current city judge to become one of the youngest judges elected in the state at the time.The job was part-time so he maintained his downtown Antioch law practice, but by 1969 the Antioch and Pittsburg courts consolidated and he went to work full-time in what was first called the River Municipal Court and later the Delta Municipal Court, based in Pittsburg. He remained there for 30 years until retiring in 1983 and later filling in for vacationing judges throughout the cou... https://www.eastbaytimes.com/2019/07/02/manuel-rose-retired-longtime-municipal-judge-succumbs-at-95/
VIDEO: Flower shop destroyed in string of Antioch arson fires - KRON4.com
Tuesday, February 27, 2018Related CoverageANTIOCH (KRON) — Antioch fire investigators are once again looking into a string of suspected arson fires, crimes they’ve seen a lot of since the summer.The latest fire happened at a flower shop on A Street and West 15th Street.The owner whose business is in ruins on Monday night spoke with KRON4 about who investigators think may have done it.Paula’s Family Florist is destroyed. Investigators say the fire was started intentionally and it might have been done by a homeless person.On Monday afternoon, there were still footsteps in the foam that put out the flames at the florist shop. The fire happened before the sun even came up.Owner Paula Trotta got the phone call nobody wants.“We came down here and we’ve lost everything,” Trotta said.Showing KRON4 the inside of her 62-year-old family business, Trotta said she was devastated.And not only for her financial loss, but because these types of fires aren’t new in Antioch.“I know that there were four fires last night, and I was... http://kron4.com/2017/12/18/video-flower-shop-destroyed-in-string-of-antioch-arson-fires/
Corpse flower blooms in Sebastopol nursery, drawing hundreds of visitors - Santa Rosa Press Democrat
Wednesday, July 05, 2017It actually kind of smells like the seashore to me,” said another woman, Terri Lay, of Antioch.“Yeah,” added Collingsworth. “Low-tidy.”Audrey, named after Audrey II, a giant, man-eating plant in the stage and movie musical “Little Shop of Horrors,” is native to the Indonesian island of Sumatra. Like the hundreds of other unusual plants at California Carnivores, the plant requires heat and humidity to thrive, making a trip to check her out a muggy experience.Most visitors were just thrilled to get a glimpse of the enormous maroon flower as it bloomed for the first time in its 10-year existence, its ruffled spathe finally opening Monday afternoon, revealing another foot or so of the tall, stalk-like spadex at its center that puts the plant’s overall height at about 5-foot-3-inches, Collingsworth said.“I’ve never seen a flower that size,” said Chris Hanson, 34, who works down the street and had come into the store several times to watch the plant develop. “It’s just impressive.”Formally called an amorphophallus titanum — so named because of the central phallus-like structure — the corpse flower, sometimes called a carrion flower, blooms for only a day or two, during which it is receptive to pollination.Unlike most other species in the shop, the corpse flower is not carnivorous and does not attract, trap and kill different creatures to absorb their nutrients.It’s believed the flower’s appearance and odor are intended to resemble rotting meat and thus attract pollinator insects, like flies or carrion beetles. The communal, skirt-like spathe conceals two rings of tiny female and male and female flowers at the base of the spadex.Collingsworth, who has had the plant for about eight years, had been providing status updates to his customers on social media since he saw signs that it might finally bloom this year, but word had spread far beyond through news accounts and other means. http://www.pressdemocrat.com/news/7144073-181/corpse-flower-blooms-in-sebastopol
Sylvia's Florist celebrates ribbon cutting with Antioch community, business leaders - Antioch Herald
Tuesday, February 07, 2017Owner Sylvia Sandoval with scissors, her husband Valentin (in blue suit), friends, and Antioch community and business leaders celebrate the ribbon cutting for Sylvia’s Florist on A Street, Friday, Jan. 27, 2017. photo by Casey Quist, Studio 505By Allen PaytonAs their third anniversary draws near, on March 1st, Sylvia’s Florist held a ribbon cutting as a new member of the Antioch Chamber of Commerce, on Friday evening, Jan. 27, 2017. Attended by members of the Antioch City Council and Chamber, the evening featured beautiful flower arrangements and refreshments, including a fountain of dark chocolate in which to dip fruit and marshmallows, a few speeches and a free red rose to each of those who attended.Mayor Pro Tem Lamar Thorpe was first to share his thoughts, representing the City of Antioch.“Thank you for opening your business here in Antioch,” he said. “It’s important for our economic vitality because it’s going to be small businesses that will help us move forward.”“Certainly in addition I can’t express enough how we’re in a time of change,” Thorpe continued. “I’m de... http://antiochherald.com/2017/01/p26357/
Colorado Springs entrepreneur brings flowers and charm to Old Colorado City with Sweetwater: A Flower Market - Colorado Springs Gazette
Wednesday, March 31, 2021When Kristyn Cline walked into a mercantile shop while on a solo trip to Nashville, Tennessee, last September, she emerged with a spark of inspiration.The experience she had in the hometown-feeling store and the accompanying flower truck outside the store gave her an idea to open a business in Colorado Springs with the same vision.And with that short seven-day trip, “Sweetwater: A Flower Market” was born. The floral and mercantile store that opened this week is named for Sally, Cline’s mother, who passed nearly three years ago. The logo features lavender, Cline’s favorite scent, and something that calms and attracts her, and she hopes others as well. Cline bought a building at 2419 W. Colorado Ave. in Old Colorado City for the brick-and-mortar business, where she felt the market would fit in with the historic vibe while growing the neighborhood.Cline, 52, created Sweetwater because she wanted to share her experience with a southern charm mercantile store in Nashville with the Colorado Springs community.“It... https://gazette.com/cheyenneedition/colorado-springs-entrepreneur-brings-flowers-and-charm-to-old-colorado-city-with-sweetwater-a-flower/article_7dbaedde-77a5-11eb-8fe3-1b45ec1a2d2e.html
In Loving Memory: Obituaries Of The Week February 14, 2021 - Smokey Barn News
Sunday, February 28, 2021In Loving Memory: Obituaries February 8-14, 2021ROBERTSON COUNTY TENNESSEE: (Smokey Barn News)*Refresh this page for updates and newly listed obituaries for this week.Obituary for Charles Robert “Chuck” DouglasCharles Robert “Chuck” Douglas, 73, of Greenbrier, passed away on Sunday February 14, 2021 at his home. His remains were cremated, and no services are scheduled at this time.Mr. Douglas was born October 22, 1947 in Oil City, PA to the late Robert L. and Betty Gaddess Douglas. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, having served in Vietnam. Mr. Douglas was a retired hotel manager for Holiday Inn. In 2005, he was awarded the Best Holiday Inn Torch Bearer Award and was also recognized for being the 9th Best Holiday Inn worldwide. In his spare time, Mr. Douglas enjoyed golfing.In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister: Candy Douglas. Mr. Douglas is survived by his wife: Jacqui Wolf Douglas of Greenbrier, by his sons: Kirk Robert Douglas of Greenbrier and Brandon Wolf of Murfreesboro, by his daughters: Karie Ann Douglas of Rowl... https://smokeybarn.com/in-loving-memory-obituaries-of-the-week-february-14-2021/
In Loving Memory: Obituaries Of The Week January 31, 2021 - Smokey Barn News
Sunday, February 28, 2021In Loving Memory: Obituaries January 25-31, 2021ROBERTSON COUNTY TENNESSEE: (Smokey Barn News)*Refresh this page for updates and newly listed obituaries for this week.Obituary for Patricia Ann ProctorPatricia Ann Proctor, age 79 of Springfield, died Tuesday, January 5, 2021 at NorthCrest Health. There will be a visitation with the family on Saturday February 6th from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. at the Robertson County Funeral Home.Ms. Proctor was born February 18, 1941 in Robertson County to the late George Albert and Pauline Traughber Gower. She was an active member of Victory Freewill Baptist Church and was the manager of the Holiday House. She worked as a florist for over 30 years and also sewed making wedding dresses. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Alfred Gower.She is survived by her sons, Bobby Hall, Jr. of England, David Allen Hall of Springfield, Jeff Leftrick of Springfield, and Jason Leftrick of Springfield; a daughter, Tonya Ellis of Killeen, TX; brothers, Jackie Gower of Cedar Hill, George Gower of Marlo... https://smokeybarn.com/in-loving-memory-obituaries-of-the-week-january-31-2021/
Dayton Tennessee, pop up flower shop – The Triangle - Triangle
Sunday, February 28, 2021Written by: Eleanor Sanford, staff writerDAYTON, Tenn. – Love is in the air as Valentine’s day is quickly approaching. Every store in Dayton, Tennessee, is filling up with heart-shaped items and red roses. I recently met a local business owner, Lacey Raburn, who owns Raburn Acres. Raburn Acres is a local flower farm and florist that has been in Dayton for the past three years. I met Lacey at a pop-up flower shop hosted at Jennings Coffee & Tea. She brought in six buckets filled with colorful bouquets, and people began rolling in. Within 30 minutes, she had sold out. Lacey has a pop-up shop every Thursday morning from 10:30-12:30 at Jennings. She and her family have a farm where they plant and grow all their own flowers, which she crafts into some amazing bouquets and sells to the community. Lacy is currently working on creating her own workshop, she used to create all the bouquets from her kitchen counter, but as of January, she said, “I went from selling 15-20 bouquets each week to selling 50-60 every week.” She just opened a self-serve mini flower stand across from the golf course in Dayto... http://www.bryantriangle.com/news/dayton-tennessee-pop-up-flower-shop/
