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Mother’s Day Flowers: Where To Buy Beautiful Flowers For Mom In Santa Cruz County
Mother’s Day is just around the corner and one of the best ways to show your love is by sending flowers. While many Santa Cruz County florists were forced to temporarily close due to the shelter-in-place order, stores are slowly reopening to meet the expected demand from loyal customers. Although certain adjustments have been made, in terms of hours and method of delivery, it’s vitally important to support local small businesses now more than ever. It’s also important to celebrate mothers who deserve an extra special act or two of appreciation and kindness in this extraordinary year. Here is a look at 10 of the best flower shops in Santa…
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Bikes, Pets and Sustenance: 10 More Essential Santa Cruz Businesses To Support Right Now
As Santa Cruz County trudges towards another month of shelter-in-place mandates, many local businesses are working as hard as ever to stay open. While gas stations and groceries stores are clearly essential services, other business need community support, particularly those that are locally owned and operated. This includes pet supply stores, a multitude of food services and bike shops, where oftentimes bikes are the only mode of transportation for some customers. With no set date to ease the current county or state restrictions beyond May 4, it’s still vitally important to buy local and support small businesses. Here then, is a look at 10 local businesses in Santa Cruz County…
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10 More Santa Cruz County Businesses To Support Right Now
As Santa Cruz County and the rest of America enter yet another week of sheltering in place, small businesses need community support more than ever. Not only are family-owned restaurants suffering, but some established local businesses have completely shut down or relying heavily on internet sales. While grocery stores are thriving, these essential businesses have struggles too, as employees take painstaking precautions to protect its customers and themselves from the coronavirus. Whether you’re a Santa Cruz County resident or you live elsewhere, please consider supporting local business during the worst pandemic in modern history. Avanti Restaurant 1917 Mission St. Santa Cruz, CA 95060 (831) 427-0135 www.avantisantacruz.squarespace.com Under new ownership but…
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Support Santa Cruz County Businesses Now
Like others across America, Santa Cruz County small businesses are suffering an economic impact as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. In fact, some popular local businesses have reportedly shut down permanently or on the verge of bankruptcy. While small businesses may gain some benefit from the $2 trillion coronavirus stimulus package, they still need community support to get through this crisis and protect their loyal employees. Here are just 10 of the many businesses throughout Santa Cruz County that need your help right now. Alfaro Family Vineyards & Winery 420 Hames Road Corralitos, CA 95076 (831) 728-5172 www.alfarowine.com Regularly named one of the best wineries in Santa Cruz County,…
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Five Ways You Can Support Local Businesses During The Coronavirus Pandemic
All across the country, local businesses are being forced into making difficult decisions as a result of the ongoing coronavirus situation. Do I lay off some of my most loyal employees or do I close my business altogether? Do I declare bankruptcy or try to hang on? With situations like this happening not just in the U.S. but all over the world, family owned businesses need your help more than ever. Although you might be limited in getting around your city, you can still make a difference by supporting your favorite restaurant or retail store by going online. And by doing so, you’re also doing that much more to support…
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Hotel Paradox: A Smart Choice For Santa Cruz Lodging & Dining
Whether you’re traveling for the holidays or seeking warmer weather, Hotel Paradox all but guarantees you’ll have an unforgettable stay in Santa Cruz. And with its prime central location and affordable rates, it’s also easy to understand why this chic hotel offers some of the best value in the city and the entire Monterey Bay area. Learn why Hotel Paradox is a smart choice when visiting what’s known as the real Surf City. About Hotel Paradox Hotel Paradox 611 Ocean St. Santa Cruz, CA 95060 (831) 425-7100 www.hotelparadox.com Conveniently located along the main thoroughfare to the world famous Beach Boardwalk, Hotel Paradox is one of the leading boutique hotels in…
