Paul Okean is facing a turning point.
The plant nursery business owner has owned land in the Palm Beach County Agricultural Reserve for more than 40 years. At one point, Morningstar Nursery, Okean’s business, went on to become a major supplier for large retail stores including Kmart, Kroger and Albertsons.
“My nursery days are behind me for a variety of fateful reasons. However, I am grateful for every moment they held,” Okean said during a recent County Commission meeting. “But I also look ahead with anticipation because I now have the opportunity to begin a new chapter alongside my children.”…