A couple will enjoy the sweet smell of retirement after 37 years running a flower shop.

Budding florists take over shop new owner Karla Mann with retiring florists Margaret and George Short. Picture: STEVE BRADING 40932-b

George and Margaret Short became a permanent fixture at Elizabeth florists in High Street, Dovercourt.

But now they are handing over the reins to another couple - and they hope things will be equally rosy for the new owners.

Mrs Short said: "We want to say goodbye and thank you to all our customers and wish the new people good luck."

Published Monday, February 14, 2005

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