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    Social distance and curbside pick up become the norm as more businesses reopen

    The first weekend of eased coronavirus restrictions lined up with Mother’s Day, one of the biggest flower-buying holidays of the year. Florists saw a boom as customers ordered arrangements for the holiday.

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    Person smiling broadly wearing glasses and plaid shirt against ivy-covered wall background.By Steve Chiotakis • May 12, 2020 • 1 min read

    The first weekend of eased coronavirus restrictions lined up with Mother’s Day, one of the biggest flower-buying holidays of the year. Florists saw a boom as customers ordered arrangements for the holiday. Other businesses reopened for the first time in months and served a steady stream of customers taking advantage of curbside pickup.

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      Steve Chiotakis

      Afternoon News Anchor

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      Christian Bordal

      Managing Producer, Greater LA

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      Jenna Kagel

      Radio producer

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      Rebecca Mooney

      Producer, The Treatment

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      Heather Hamilton

      Owner of The Acorn Store in Santa Monica

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      Sona Akopian

      Owner of Garden of Kisses flower shop in Sherman Oaks

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