Jul 29, 2008

Taris Savell: Emerald Turtle gift store opens Gulf Breeze locationBy Taris SavellPNJ.com

Lynn Hoffman-Lashier has opened a second Emerald Turtle gift store in the Publix/Seashell Shopping Center, 864 Gulf Breeze Parkway.

“The new location is similar to the downtown shop at 21 S. Palafox Place, though we have a lot of new and different items in this one. It is very unique to Gulf Breeze and Pensacola,” she said.

The inventory is diverse, although the new location is a bit smaller than the downtown location’s 3,000 square feet. Merchandise includes cards and stationery, books, sea-inspired gifts, pottery, candles, spa products, contemporary signs and artwork. A signature item is her gift baskets, which are appropriate for businesses and individuals.

“We do plan to stay downtown for now, and will assess that as time gets closer to the end of our lease. I would like to open another shop or two in other Pensacola areas, or even Pace,” Hoffman-Lashier said.

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