VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — A piece of city-owned property located at the intersection of Arctic Avenue and Laskin Road is up for sale. Now, we’re learning a potential buyer could develop the Oceanfront site in a way that may impact several small businesses in the area.
Wayne Jones, who owns the flower shop on the small strip, has been providing flowers to the community for over 50 years.
He acknowledged that his family’s floral shop has survived hurricanes and the pandemic, but expressed concern that redevelopment could pose a challenge.
“You never know what the day is going to bring; it’s always fun to lift somebody’s spirits with flowers,” Jones said. “I don’t think moving five refrigerators into a location that doesn’t exist yet would be feasible at this point. However, whatever happens, happens, but I’m not ready to quit yet.”…