A well-known Sarasota florist has changed hands. Beneva Flowers was recently purchased by Family Flowers, a Pennsylvania-based florist, marking the third family of ownership in the Sarasota company’s 40-year history. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.
David Shuel was the seller, after buying Beneva Flowers in 2015. During his 10-plus years at the helm, Shuel grew the company, adding a warehouse near the Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport that supported the weddings and events side of the business, which has its retail headquarters at 6980 S. Beneva Road.
In addition to expanding the company’s footprint, Shuel says he “elevated” the brand…