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"Petal It Forward" program looks to pay it forward to community

Joyce Merck Florist manager Tabitha Keys considers the act of giving someone flowers has traditionally been considered a gesture of love and respect, thus why the florist decided to join the "Petal it Forward" initiative. - photo by Greg Finan Jr.

Joyce Merck Florist manager Tabitha Keys considers the act of giving someone flowers has traditionally been considered a gesture of love and respect, thus why the florist decided to join the "Petal it Forward" initiative. - photo by Greg Finan Jr.

The Joyce Merck Florist has been locally owned and operated in Gainesville since 1982, but its "Petal It Forward" initiative is something new to the community.