FLORIDA FLORISTS HELP BRING HOLIDAY CHEER TO THE CAPITAL

DOWNERS GROVE, IL. (November 7, 2005) - Eighteen FTD Florists from all over Florida will deck the halls of the Governor's Mansion in Tallahassee on November 14 and 15.

Beginning in 1998, a group of FTD Florists donate their time, money and talent to decorate the Florida Governor's Mansion and the Governor's office. This FTD decorating committee festoons the inside and outside of the Governor's Mansion with trees, wreaths, fresh flowers, garland and lights.

Jill Weishaupt, an FTD Field Business Consultant in Florida, heads up the FTD decorating committee, along with Nell Roberts of Ridge Florist in Sebring, FL and Danny Sexton of Kissimmee Florist in Kissimmee, FL. "The committee decorates fourteen of the mansion's rooms," said Weishaupt. "They beautify each room with either traditional or modern trimmings using fresh flowers, greenery and other decorative items."

But the FTD decorating committee doesn't view decorating the mansion as work; they find it to be a rewarding experience. "Our time spent in Tallahassee is worthwhile. The sight of the mansion lit up and full of holiday trimmings is breathtaking," said Weishaupt.

The following florists are part of the FTD decorating committee:

• Steve and Nell Roberts, Becky Martinez and Anabelle Marin of Ridge Florist in Sebring
• Danny Sexton and Jerry Gemski of Kissimmee Florist in Kissimmee
• Ed Oman and Peter Berden of Just Originals in Palm Harbor
• Elaine Fulford - Gillis of The Open Rose in Gulf Breeze
• Denise McDonald of The Open Rose in Milton
• Stan Brock of LaStan Florist & Gifts in Fort Walton Beach
• Christine Vasconcelo of Bloomingdays Flower Shop in Tampa
• Bonnie Rocks of Flowers by the Bunch in St. Petersburg
• Carol Duncan and Raven Arbella of Walt Disney World Florist in Lake Buena Vista
• Shea Curtis of Four Seasons Florist in Clearwater

About FTD Group, Inc.
FTD Group, Inc. is a holding company for FTD, Inc., which is a provider of floral services and products and a direct marketer of flowers and specialty gifts.

Press Contact
Megan Buchanan
FTD Inc.
3113 Woodcreek Drive
Downers Grove, IL 60515
Tel: 630-724-6540
Email: mbuchanan@ftdi.com

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