August 18th, 2025 by WCBC Radio

After 48 years, Flowerland on Virginia Avenue is under new ownership. Now-retired owner Tim Wotring told WCBC the transition to the new owner has been smooth.  He said local wedding planner Lauren Long came to the shop after he announced his retirement…

   

“I”ve had other people come in and ask me about the business, but Lauren – I just stuck with her. She had a very ‘go get ‘em’ attitude which is what you want in a business.

New owner Long says she will keep the same quality of flowers for funerals, hospitals and churches, and is adding weddings…

   

“We have a great consultation space at Flowerland. So, you can come in, we can talk about vendors, we can plan the whole thing. So, it’s a little one-stop-shop for all the special events.”