Clearwater’s Hassell Florist blooms from generation to generation: ‘We do everything the same’

The Brief

  • A family-run florist in Clearwater, Florida, is celebrating 66 years of business with three generations at the helm.
  • Founded by Merwyn and Merilyn Hassell in 1959, Hassell Florist is now run, in part, by their son, Vernon, and granddaughter, Autumn.
  • The business has thrived by focusing on a commitment to quality products and excellent customer service, a formula that has remained unchanged for decades.

CLEARWATER, Fla. Hassell Florist is more than a business; it’s a Clearwater landmark. The shop has stood on the same corner for 66 years, a testament to its deep roots in the community.

The backstory:

It all started with Merwyn Hassell, a floral design instructor who turned his passion into a business in 1959.

Story continues

TRENDING NOW

LATEST LOCAL NEWS