Bella Florals Moves, Expands

Bella Florals, the Marco Island-based florist, has moved locations, selling its prior building on Front Street and opening its new location in the more centrally located shopping center at 1000 N. Collier Blvd., next to The Boulevard restaurant.

“We’re already seeing an increase in foot traffic being so close to other shopping destinations,” said owner Denise Jefferies.

In addition to the new location, Jefferies said the shop is also offering an expanded array of floral classes for local residents, a “Tea Party Florals” class on March 24. All of the roughly ninety-minute classes are $95 per person and sign-up and event times are available through the Bella Florals website at www.bfandmore.com.

In addition to the in-store classes, Jefferies and her team of designers are offering to bring the events to any suitable location on the island, including private homes, community centers, and other gathering spaces such as condominium buildings.

“Our classes are a great way to bring people of all ages together to learn a beautiful craft while also enjoying a tea party or chocolate and cheese fondu,” Jefferies said.

Bella Florals will also continue its popular island offer of half-off cut flowers every Monday, as well as same-day delivery of floral arrangements in Marco, Goodland, Isles of Capri, and Naples.

Jefferies, who opened Bella Florals in 2019, is an experienced florist, having owned a floral shop in her home state of Connecticut for more than 20 years before moving to Marco Island full-time.

“It’s been such a pleasure serving Marco Island, especially getting to help with so many weddings and other events that happen on the island year-round,” she said. “Marco Island is already a beautiful place, and it’s nice to help enhance that beauty with what we do.”