Open for the Holiday

Optimism reigns as holiday weekend begins

  • Ralph’s House of Flowers in Palatka has a display in its window in preparation for Mother’s Day.
    Ralph’s House of Flowers in Palatka has a display in its window in preparation for Mother’s Day.
  • Corky Bell’s in East Palatka will be open for Mother’s Day but only for outside seating and takeout.
    Corky Bell’s in East Palatka will be open for Mother’s Day but only for outside seating and takeout.
  • Melanie Wells, owner of Flowers by Melanie Inc. in Palatka, holds a display encouraging people to buy bouquets for the holiday.
    Melanie Wells, owner of Flowers by Melanie Inc. in Palatka, holds a display encouraging people to buy bouquets for the holiday.
Flower bouquets, a nice meal and celebrations for the women who make lives a bit more special is what Mother’s Day is all about. Although the coronavirus pandemic has affected Putnam County, local…

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