Couple to keep service and quality, add own touch at Bortmas
Once slated to close, a Butler downtown staple business now has a bright future ahead.
Bortmas, The Butler Florist, was scheduled to lock its doors for the final time this summer upon the well-deserved retirement of its owner and operator of 40 years, Ed Bloom.
But the legions of customers who were devastated at Bloom’s announcement can perk up their petals, as another longtime Butler business owner has taken over ownership of the florist on West Wayne Street.
Larry and Cindy Steffen of Clinton Township, who have owned Summit Dairy Queen Grill & Chill on Route 356 for 30 years, have bought Bortmas and are in training at the shop.
Larry is a regular customer at Bortmas, having bought Cindy flowers once a week for many years.
“We love their quality and their store and the people who work there,” Cindy said.
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