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Friday, February 12, 2021 boonepubs.com
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spoil someone this V a l e n t in e s d a y By EMMY BAILEY With Valentines Day the following weekend, there are perfect gifts right in the area of Orlando. Make this Valentines Day a special one and create special memories. “It is a chance to give something to someone you care about,” sophomore Angel Pabon said. Forty-three million Americans got an unwanted Valentines Day gift in 2019, with a total of $9.5 billion spent on unwanted gifts. To not make this mistake, shop smart and look into the options listed on this page. “Orlando has originality. I think local shops are part of what makes Orlando so special. I love shopping locally because I love supporting local businesses. It’s hard work to start a business. Whether it’s a clothing store, a store with fun knick knacks, a record store, or a restaurant, it takes a lot of time, effort and money for a person to create. Supporting those local business help keep the unique spirt of Orlando alive,” AP Environmental Science teacher and senior class sponsor Lisa Maccarone said. Valentines Day is beneficial for small businesses, with a 9% increase in local internet searches around the holiday. Lovebirds looking for the perfect gifts can find them by shopping local, at three of the options listed: In Bloom Florist, Canvas Restaurant & Market and Good Crowd. “I love a local shop called The Lovely. It is my all-time favorite store. It has clothes, knick-knacks, records, jewelry, and more. I also love the story. It a great little shop if you are looking for gifts for a friend [or yourself],” Maccarone said. Despite one’s price range, gifts exist for any budget. “This year my boyfriend and I will most likely meet up at a park and give each other whatever goodies we got for each other and just hang out, take some pictures and just enjoy each other’s company,” senior Mandy Dyer said. To find gifts that the receiver will remember for a lifetime, check out businesses and see what they have to offer.
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Edible Arrangements offers beautiful fruit arrangements that help brighten up the holiday. With Valentines Daythemed gifts, there are wide varieties and options to choose from. For instance, they sell many boutiques with chocolate-covered strawberries and heartshaped fruit. As well, they offer cute sets where one can get teddy bears or flowers to go along with the tasty treats. The Edible Arrangements are costly, but taste delicious and provide a unique and beautiful gift. Click here to purchase one.
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HEART SHAPED PIE FROM PAPA JOHN’S
In the College Park area, a shop called Good Crowd offers cute Valentines Day gifts. They sell everything from cards to candles that fit the perfect Valentines Day theme. Their selection is very minimal, but the items they sell are simple and cute. Click here to purchase a gift.
Papa John’s is back with their classic staple on Valentines Day, the heart-shaped pizza. The heart-shaped pizza not only dazzles the eye but it dazzles the mouth with delicious flavors. Click here to order the pizza.
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EDIBLE ARRANGMENTS
GOOD CROWD
IN BLOOM FLORIST
In Bloom Florist, a local flower shop, provides enchanting arrangements. The shop offers delivery and pick-up service. The flower arrangements created are elegant and brighten up any room. However, they come with a price tag. Click here to order.
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CANVAS RESTAURANT & MARKET Canvas Restaurant & Market provides a lovely destination for Valentines Day. The cute, local restaurant has a beautiful interior and lakeview outdoor seating to make the holiday special. The restaurant creates a romantic atmosphere for Valentines Day. Their menu consists of a wide variety of entrees but a limited selection of sides. In addition, the “Glass House,” a stunning work of installation art, is seated right outside the restaurant. Click here to make a reservation.